Redemption

Chapter Eight

Song: Black Cloud-Choo Choo la Rouge

I didn't completely regret crying in front of Elliot, he never brought it up, knowing I didn't want to talk about it. I was thankful that he had comforted me and he knew that. We acted as if everything was fine and I was certainly okay with that. He knew I didn't need nor want help with it. I was fine for now, so I wasn't willing to change anything. I slept the whole car ride back from the beach; I needed it after my meltdown. Neither Aleah nor Lucas asked why I came back to our spot red-eyed and half out of it. I was very thankful for that, I didn't need either of them bringing something up.

"I'm getting cabin fever just sitting in here. I've never been so trapped in my life." Elliot said, pacing the floor of our bedroom. It was Monday, meaning the wedding was only a mere five days away. Everyone else was prepping for the wedding and completing last minute details on a few things. Aleah had gone complete bridezilla on the woman who was altering her wedding dress this morning. Elliot finally witnessed one of the many sides to princess Aleah, the one who did no wrong. That was a load of bullshit and I seemed to be the only one who saw that.

"It's supposed to rain all day, so get used to it," I said, rolling my eyes at him. I was still in my pajamas but was wearing a pair of shorts instead of just a t-shirt. I was enjoying my lazy day, I didn't have very many because of my day shifts at the bar. I wasn't going to complain, though, I got nights off. "Plus, it's nice to have a day off."

"I'm not someone who can take a break, Andy. I need to be doing something. I've got it," He turned towards me and smirked. Oh no. "Let's fool around, that's always a good idea."

I scoffed, "Absolutely not! I'm not an idiot! Go get struck by lightning or something. Quit pacing! Do you ever stop?" He shook his head and continued on his path; he acted like a dog. "Go do something! You're driving me nuts."

"What did you go to college for?"

I sighed, setting my book to the side. I knew I wasn't going to be able to read when he was around. He was like a child, he needed constant attention and care. "I studied to become a marine biologist."

He stopped pacing and just looked at me, his eyes wide yet unreadable. He seemed shocked, almost, as if he couldn't picture me becoming a marine biologist. I wanted to yell at him and tell him to quit looking at me like that but refrained. "That's the coolest thing I've ever heard. Why didn't you?" He was sitting on the end of the bed now, fully intrigued. He was quite handsome sitting there, his hair messy and his clothes fitting him perfectly.

"Things got in the way. I just didn't move where I needed to. I had a job offer but turned it down. I wasn't ready. Now, will you go do something so I can read and relax?" I picked my book up but he grabbed it from my hands and tossed it across the floor. "What the hell was that for?"

"Come watch a movie with me. We have the entire house to ourselves, come on. I'll even let you pick the movie." He was pleading now, his eyes sparkling as he looked at me. I knew I was going to give in, I couldn't help it. Anyone could give me the puppy eyes and I'd be a goner; it was a weakness. I sighed and stood up, grabbing my pillow and blanket with me.

"Let's go. You act like a big baby." He raised a brow at my quick give in but I ignored him and continued to walk down the stairs. He rushed passed me, sliding down the railing. He held his hands out for me, asking me to do the same. I rolled my eyes but did it anyway. I held the blankets and slid down into Elliot's arms; we both laughed loudly as we made our way to the living room. Elliot's childish behavior should alarm me, but I enjoyed it. Of course, he was only playful. He wasn't the negative aspects, it was definitely a positive to his personality.

"Okay, what are we watching?" He asked as I looked through the DVD collection, trying to find the perfect movie. I smirked and held the case up so he could see. I chose Bridesmaids, one of my favorite movies. Melissa McCarthy movies are always the best, especially on rainy days.