Somebody Else - (RML fanfic)

Chapter 4

I returned home lovesick and exhausted with that song stuck in my head. I hummed it quietly to myself, trying to hold the memory in as long as possible. All I want to think about is being secured in neon lights, with Rocky's arms wrapped all over me. Tonight, I was reminded why I loved him in the past. "And on this night, and in this light, I think I'm falling, I'm falling for ya"  Slipped out of my mouth a few times. For that is exactly what my heart feels. I don't know what the future holds for me, but what I do know is that I just want him to be in it with me.

In my lovesick (more like love-drunk) state, I sent him a quick goodnight message:

"Tonight was really fun. Thanks for inviting me and I hope we can get together again sometime soon. :) Have a good night."

Then I clicked my phone off and slammed on my bed before lulling myself to sleep.

*****

"BROOKE!! Get up!!" Alexis yelled. Which obviously awoke me.
I groaned. "What do you want, Alexis?"
"You need some more good pictures of LA, right? Well, look!" She said pointing to the window, where a beautiful orange sunrise glowed in the distance and the light reflected off the many buildings in Downtown Los Angeles.
"Wow...." I said in amazement. So I snatched my camera off of my table and hurried to get a few shots. I snapped about five photos before I thought I had enough.

"Andddd now that you're done and awake, spill me the details about last night," my friend pleaded.
I sighed. "I knew it." Before I plunged into the details of my night, I checked my phone to see Rocky's reply from my text last night:

"I agree. Do you wanna get coffee or something later?"

My reply:
"Of course. Meet me at Starbucks around 12:30ish?"

His response:
"Yeah sure. See ya then"

I shivered in excitement. "Okay.... now about last night..." I led. "Nothing big, really. He only played 'Fallingforyou' and danced with me to it. No biggie. Plus he said I've gotten hotter since the last time we saw each other."

Alexis's mouth flew open. "Brooke Cammie Minyard! Are you serious?!" 
"Yes! Also, did I mention I'm going to get coffee with him later today?"
"GIRRRRLLLLL!!!" She shouted. "When did you two plan this?"
"Literally 30 seconds ago," I chuckled.
"Is that why you looked at your phone and smiled?" She smirked.

I sighed and my face expression fell into a smile. "Exactly. Now I'd like to get maybe an extra hour of sleep before then if that's okay," I moaned jokingly.
"Fine," Alexis said while rolling her eyes. "Ps he has a point. You have gotten hotter. You look like a freakin' Victoria's Secret model."
That's a lie. I could never be as sexy as one of them.

*****

Although the Starbucks was crowded
and busy, it didn't take me long to spot Rocky at the back of the room. He flailed his arm in the air to grab my attention, but it was unnecessary because he caught my eye immediately. I slipped through the crowded room quickly, excited to see my good friend. "Hello, again Brooke," he said.
"Hi Rocky," I responded. Chills flew throughout my body. "I'm glad we could get together again."
"Same." He nodded.
I noticed he had a small "A" on a silver chain wrapped around his neck. If he was wearing it the previous night, I must've not realized because he messed with it repeatedly.

"So, do you have anymore crazy trips planned?" He asked.
"No I actually don't. I'm almost finished with my project. I just need some more material from LA, and I'll be all set for the showing in November," I replied. "What about you?"
He started to fiddle with the necklace again. "In fact, I do. I'm going to the Caribbean next week. I'm going to spend a few days in Panama City, then Klein Curaçao," he said. His eyes wandered as he spoke.
"Really.... What for?" I questioned.
Rocky shook his head. "Just to explore, see new things. You know..." his voice trailed off. "Wait! What showing?"

"Did I not tell you? I got placed in a big art and photography presentation. The theme was landmarks and nature. Hence my reasons for spending ten months traveling the globe," I explained.
He sighed. "That's right....."

Even I started to reminisce about how my place in this showing affected out relationship. Not only our relationship, but our love and our connection. The spark in that connection was slightly revived last night, and I feel a strong want to replenish it. I just hope Rocky felt the same thing I did.