Destroying Everything

Chapter 15

Ryan's P.O.V

It had been a few hours since Josh and Dev had went for a ride. I hadn't seen Chris and Ricky for awhile either. I got up and headed to their room, pressing my ear against the door. I couldn't hear anything. I knocked softly, and got no answer. I opened the door slowly, half expecting to see asses flapping in the wind. I was surprised when I saw they were both passed out. I couldn't help but smile softly as I shut the door behind me. 

Great. Now I was left completely alone. Alone with my thoughts. That was never a good idea. 

I stepped outside, taking a seat on the steps, looking up at the sky. It had been a pretty crazy few days. Josh got beat up, ended up in the hospital, has amnesia, Chris killed the guy, and Ricky was there too. It was almost like we were all living in some kind of nightmare. 

I'd spent so much time trying to stay brave for everyone else, that I hadn't had time to stop a catch my breath. 

Although none of us had said it, I know in the back of our minds we were all worried that one day they would find out it was Chris and they'd come and arrest him. I don't know what we would do if that ever happened. 

I sighed, resting my head against the rail. Why was all this bad shit happening to us? Why couldn't we catch a break? I think we were due for some good news. 

It was in that moment that I saw car lights pulling into my driveway, bringing me back to reality. For a moment, I thought it was Dev, but then when I looked closer, I saw it was a cop car. 

Fuck. This wasn't going to end well. I had a bad feeling. Part of me wanted to get up, run inside and lock the doors. But, I knew that wasn't a good idea. 

A few minutes later, two cops approached me. I lifted my head, clearing my throat "Can I help you officers?" I asked, trying my best not to sound suspicious.

"We're looking for Chris Cerulli, is he here?" One of them asked.

I panicked. While I didn't want to just lead them to Chris, I knew I couldn't lie either. 

"Sir, is Chris here?" The other asked. 

I nodded. "He's asleep." I said softly. 

"We need to speak to him." They said. 

I nodded and got to my feet, opening the door and stepping inside. "Wait here and I'll go wake him." I said. 

They nodded and watched me as I walked down the hallway to the bedroom they were staying in. I sighed and turned the knob, pushing the door open. 

I leaned over, shaking Chris' shoulder "Chris, hey Chris, wake up." I said. 

Chris groaned and tossed his hand up in the air. "Go away Ryan." He grumbled. 

"No, Chris seriously. You need to wake up." I begged.

"Ryan, seriously, neither of us have gotten sleep in a few days. Please go away." Ricky begged.

"There are two cops outside that want to talk to you." I said, causing them both to jump up quickly. 

"What?!" Chris said loudly.

I nodded. "Yeah, they said they want to talk to you." I added. 

Chris swallowed hard and got up from the bed, running a hand through his hair and heading out to the living room.

"Mr. Cerulli, do you have any idea about the murder of Tony Adams?" They asked.

Chris raised an eyebrow and took a seat on the couch. "Who?" He asked. 

Good Chris. Play stupid. Maybe they'll buy it.

"Chris, Tony is the leader of the group that attacked your friend." One of the cops said. 

Chris shook his head. "He's dead? Wow. I hadn't heard." He said. 

Ricky came in and took a seat next to Chris, avoiding eye contact with the police.

"Well, witnesses put you at the scene of the crime...one even said they saw you beat the shit out of him and run off." The other added. 

Chris swallowed hard. He was busted. 

"Chris Cerulli, you are under arrest for the murder of Tony Adams. You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law." 

Shit. No. This wasn't happening. 

They asked Chris to stand and put his hands behind his back. Ricky was freaking out, begging them not to take him. 

I grabbed my phone and sent a text to Devin- "Hurry back. Cops are here. They're arresting Chris. Please hurry. ricky is freaking out."
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Devin's P.O.V

Everything was perfect. I had Josh back. He had his memory back and now everything was how it should be. 

I could vaguely hear my phone going off in my pocket, and while part of me didn't want to answer it, I figured I should.

I pulled it out and my heart dropped. Oh shit. Chris is being arrested.

"We've got to go. Chris is being arrested." I said. 

Josh's eyes widened and he jumped up quickly. "What?! Why?!" He yelled as we headed for the door. 

"Chris killed the main guy who beat you up, baby." I said, pulling him to the car. 

Josh sighed and shook his head. "This is my fault." He said softly. 

I shook my head and took his hand in mine, lacing our fingers together. "No, it's not baby." I said. 

I drove as fast as I could and pulled in the driveway just in time to see them hauling Chris outside, Ricky running after them.

"Please! Don't take him! Chris!" Ricky shouted.

Ryan was right behind him, trying his best to keep him under control. 

Josh and I jumped out and ran up to help. Chris shook his head as he looked at Josh. "I hope you get your memory back soon, bro." He said. 

"I did get it back, Chris." Josh said. 

I could see the tears welling up in his eyes as they put him in the car. "Josh?" He asked.

Josh nodded.

"I love you. Take care of Ricky." He said as they went to shut the door.

"We'll get you out of this bro. We love you." Josh said. 

Great. Now all we had to do was figure out how to get him out of jail. No problem.