True Colors (Sequel to Colorful) [Adopted by Emblem3]

Chapter 1: Don't Forget

Song of the Chapter: Don't Forget Where You Belong by One Direction

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Ryder's POV:

We walked into the airport and were immediately greeted by Keaton's best friend, Tyler.

Tyler was super chill about everything. He was always over a lot and is hilarious. He's going to visit on tour in the middle of it.

I hugged Tyler, really tight. I was really going to miss him.

We walked over to get our bags checked as I saw Nick and his dad.

I ran over after basically throwing my bag at Wes and squeezing the life out of Nick.

We pulled back, as I whipped my tears.

-flashback-

"I have to go say bye to someone." I said and walked down the hall to my only friend's room.

"Ryder!" Nick yelled as I walked in.

"I'm being adopted." I said hanging my head low. I don't want to lose my bestfriend.

"You'll be fine. We'll stay in contact." He said as we pulled each other into a hug.

"I have to go. Bye." I said before walking out

- end of flashback -

He's always been my best friend. Now, I'm saying goodbye for almost a year.

"Don't forget about me." Nick said, handing me a box.

I opened it, revealing a silver chain with a silver pendant, which was an arrow.

"You're my warrior." He said.

"Flight 322 to Houston, Texas, is now boarding." A female voice sounded from throughout the airport.

"C'mon Ryder." Drew said, motioning for me to follow them.

I hugged Nick, more tears falling. "I won't forget you. I love you." I said.

Before you say anything, no were not dating. Even though the guys all think we are. Were not. Were just best friends. That's all.

"I love you too. Have fun." He said, as we waved to each other before I went and followed every one.

Wes handed me my ticket as I gave Tyler one last hug.

Keaton helped me to put on the necklace that Nick had gotten me, before we reached the lady who took our tickets.

As I reached the woman, I started to play with my bracelets, it's a new habit I've formed.

I mess with the one I got when my dad was arrested, the one that Keaton got me for my birthday, which was brown yarn braided together, with four white wooden beads. It was perfect.

The bracelet I got at the police station is teal, tan, and blue strings braided together.

Wes had gotten me this Mod Sun hoodie that I'm wearing now. It's oversized and just perfect.

I found my seat, with the help of Kenny. Thank God I sat next to Kenny and Drew. I didn't want to have to sit by any stranger.

--

Drew was asleep, who sat on the other side of Kenny from me.

Keaton, who sat in front of Kenny was asleep, and snoring really loud.

Kenny tapped on my shoulder, "watch this." He whispered.

Kenny stood up, and got on his knees, and stuck his hand between the seats in front of us.

He stuck his finger into Keaton's ear slightly, causing Keaton to smack his ear.

Kenny and I stifled our laughs as he held a finger up to his mouth, motioning for me to stay quiet.

He did it again, getting the same reaction out of Keaton.

This happened about three more times until I couldn't hold it anymore. My

laughter broke out, causing Keaton to wake up.

Kenny hurried back into his seat, as we attempted to 'act natural'.

Keaton slowly sat up and spun around to us.

"Guys, I had the weirdest dream. Like, there was a bunch of bees trying to get into my ears. I swear, I literally felt something there." He said, scratching his head.

Kenny and I stifled our laughs once again.

"I don't know, man. You were probably just imagining stuff." Kenny said coolly.

"Probably." Keaton said, turning back around in his seat.

We busted out into laughter, which we muffled my the sleeves of my hoodie. Yes, Kenny grabbed my left arm and pressed it against his face.

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I looked outside as the clouds passed. We had left the only place I could call home. It's where I belong.

"We will be landing soon so, could everyone please buckle their seat belts, and put their seats into their up-right position. Thank you." A woman said through the intercom.

I turned around in my seat, waking Wes up by punching his arm, earning dirty looks from the woman sitting next to him.

"Dude." Wes said, his voice squeaking a bit, punching me back, earning another punch from me.

"Stop." Drew said, turning around in his seat, on his knees, pulling us apart my our wrists.

I sighed in defeat, turning back around, and buckling my seat belt.

--

"Brace yourselves." Drew said as we walked into the airport, filled with screaming teenage girls.

Damn, some of their fans are not so chill.

"Partner up." Ranel shouted to us.

Drew instantly grabbed onto Kelsey. Wes and Kenny teamed up and so did Kyle and I. All who was left was Keaton.

"Ranel, my main man!" Keaton shouted, linking arms with him, causing death glares from Ranel.

"This. Is. Sparta!" Drew yelled, pulling Kelsey into the crowd.

Kyle did some yodel and pulled me in.

As we were in the middle of the crowd I saw Keaton trying to act dramatic and Ranel looking totally done with his shit.

--

We had finally gotten through the crowd and into another fucking range rover.

"You okay?" Wes asked as I got into the car.

"Yeah." I nodded, tiredly as I payed my head on his shoulder and felt myself drifting to sleep.