Love Forever. Forever Silenced?

Chapter Twenty Five - Guilt

When Josh came out he had a bandage on his nose. "Josh, man, I am so sorry." Connor looked like a puppy with his eyes very big, staring at Josh looking for forgiveness.

"It's alright, Connor. Let's just get Bayleigh home." Josh said hugging his brother.

"I can drive." I announced.

"That'd be cool. Thanks Bayleigh." Josh gave me his award winning smile, it was truly perfect.

When we got to the car, I slid into the front seat, Connor was in the passenger, and Josh was in the back. I heard Josh's phone go off right before he answered it. "Yo, Zac, what's up?" Josh sounded tired.

I could hear the voice coming from the phone, it sounded like the guy on the other side was yelling. "Yeah, I know. I am going to do it. Just not now." I heard Josh say.

Do what?

"Because maybe I kind of do like..." the voice from the phone got louder and now I knew that the guy were yelling, "I got it, I will. Soon, after Christmas."

That's right Christmas was right around the corner, I had completely forgot. "I can do it then." Josh said, sounding kind of guilty.

The voice on the other side grew quiet and I heard the phone lock. Hmm. I didn't want to be nosey, so I just kept my attention on the road.

I pulled up to my driveway and unbuckled, Josh was sleeping in the back, so Connor would have to drive. "Bayleigh." Connor said, while getting out of the car, to switch me spots.

"Yeah, Connor?"

"I know Gabby has Justin Bieber and all, but if you could put in a good word for me, I would love that."

I smiled, "Sure, Connor. I'll do that." I promised.

"Thanks."

I just smiled. He got in Josh's car and drove off.

I went inside. It was nine so my parents wouldn't be asleep. "Mom, Dad, I am home!" I shouted throughout the house.

"Okay!" My dad shouted back from the living room.

I walked up the stairs, walking into the room, finding Gabby laying face down on her bed. "What's wrong?" I asked walking over to the dresser.

"Justin Bieber kissed me." Gabby muffled into her pillow.

"How is that a problem?"

"I felt nothing!" She exclaimed, "It was like a staged kiss." She said sadly, "Then he asked me if I would be his girlfriend."

"And you said yes?"

"No! I said no! All because I am in love with stupid Connor Hutcherson!"

This took me by surprise, so he wasn't lying about the look. "He likes you too." I announced.

"What? Really? This is awesome! Do you have his number?"

"No, I don't." I said, changing my clothes really quick.

"Next time you see him, will you get it for me?" She asked.

I nodded my head. I went to check the stupid Justin Bieber calendar Gabby had bought. Christmas was in a week. Dang, a lot closer than I thought.

I went down stairs. "How was the beach?" My mom asked.

"Connor broke Josh's nose." I said, sitting on the couch.

"Is he alright?"

"Yeah, he had surgery, but he is fine." I said, looking at the TV.

They were watching The Journey to the Center of the Earth, which Josh had played the main character in it. I stared at the thirteen year old boy on the screen in awe. How could I know him? "So, Bay, what do you want for Christmas and your birthday?" My mom asked.

My birthday was on January 8th, so only a few weeks after Christmas. I chewed the inside of my cheek, "Maybe a car."

"What kind of car?" My mom asked.

A smile spread across my face, "A Mustang." I smirked.

"I knew she would say that." My dad said.

I smiled at them.