Starting Over

8 - What's Wrong?

The next morning I woke up with a mild headache. It was 8 in the morning and Drew got here at 9.

Ann knew about Drew and his family coming and was actually helping them settle down. The house they bought was fairly close to ours which was a bonus.

After freshening up and eating breakfast it was 8:30 Ann and I headed to the airport to pick them up.

I was so excited I couldn't help shaking my leg. "Thank you for doing this Ann."

She smiled at me. "Oh of course sweetheart."

I smiled back at her. When we got to the airport I could see Drew waiting at the terminal with his parents.

Ann parked the car and I jumped out running towards Drew.

I hug jumped him and he held on to me. He let me go and I couldn't stop smiling. "You're here!"

He chuckled. He was carrying a backpack and had one hand on a rolling suitcase.

I greeted his parents and introduced them to Ann. We got in the car and Drew sat next to me in the back.

"So how was the flight?" Ann asked as she pulled out.

"Surprisingly. Really nice" Drew said.

His parents laughed and they began talking to Ann.

"So tell me how are things? You excited?!" I said excitedly. I was so happy he was here. He made me feel safe and talking to him always put a smile on my face.

We made small talk until we got to his house. It was only five minutes away from my house which was convenient.

We helped them settle in which took a few hours. "Well I think I'll leave you guys to get comfortable." Ann announced.

Mr. Allen smiled. "Oh I have no idea how to thank you for this."

He hugged Ann and so did Mrs. Allen.

"Nonsense. Any friend of Lenox is a friend of mine" she assured.

Ann headed out and looked at me expecting to follow. "Could I maybe stay here for awhile. I'll come back before dinner I swear" I pleaded.

Ann laughed. "Of course. Call me if you need anything."

I nodded my head and she left.

We went to his room which wasn't weird because we use to do it all the time back in New York.

I laid on his bed and he laid next to me. We both stared at his ceiling for a few minutes before I broke the silence.

"You don't seem happy to be here" I mumbled. I know I shouldn't have brought it up but the entire car ride home he seemed off like he didn't want to talk.

He didn't say anything for a few seconds and all I could hear was his breathing. "I mean why would I be? I left all my friends and most of my family lives back home"

I felt a pang of pain as he said the word family. It never bothered me when Ann or someone else said it but Drew and I were close so it had a different effect.

"Yeah" I whispered. "Family"

He shifted himself towards me. "Sorry. I didn't mean to you know bring up the past"

I chuckled to myself as I thought of my mom. I played with the necklace I was wearing which belonged to her. "Maybe you can come over and I can introduce you to everyone!" I tried saying cheerfully

I didn't want to talk about sad things so I quickly changed the topic. We both sat up.

He stared at the carpet. "I'm actually kind of tired from the flight."

"Oh. Right." I said as my face fell.

I got up from his bed and walked towards his door. "I think I better go." I said quietly.

He nodded his head. I left and walked to my house since it wasn't too far.

I couldn't help being paranoid. Maybe i said something or did something. Why was he acting up all of the sudden.

I shook my head and entered my house. When I walked in I saw Cameron sitting on the couch with Ryan.

I sighed to myself not really in the mood to deal with anyone. I walked straight to my room and opened my curtains so the sun could shine through. I plopped on my bed and laid there playing with my necklace.

There was a soft knock on my door. "Come in" I said quietly.

Nick poked his head in and looked at me. "This a bad time?"

I stared at him and shook my head. "No come in and shut the door."

He walked in and made himself comfortable on my bean bag. He cleared his throat. "So what did you think about yesterday?" He asked.

I furrowed my eyebrows and sat up looking at him. "Uh fine? Why?"

He shrugged his shoulders and gave me a mischievous smile. "Mmhm." He hummed. "Just wondering as to how you got home" he pushed.

My face fell. Fuck.

Again it wasn't like I was a prude but I'll be honest last night was the first time I've actually had a sorta one night stand and I felt trashy.

Nick noticed my sudden change of panic. "Relax." He said while getting up and sitting next to me.

I took a deep breath but it didn't help because reliving yesterday made me feel slutty. "Do you know?" I asked.

"He's my best friend." He told me.

I put my head to my knees and groaned. I could feel my cheeks getting red and I began to sweat from embarrassment.

"Did he give you-you..." I trailed on not really wanting to finish the sentence.

He chuckled. "Details? No he didn't and don't feel ashamed I just came in here to tell you that he seemed a lot happier after he met you."

I held my head up and looked at him questingly.

Nick smiled to himself. "Scott doesn't  get with girls like that on a regular basis. So the fact that he did with you means there's something about you"

Relieved I rolled my eyes. "That asshole said he wouldn't tell anyone" I shook my head and laid back down on the bed.

Nick laughed and turned to look at me. "Don't worry he won't but I'll have to hear about you for the rest of my life. Plus maybe he'll give me the details" he said while nudging me.

I punched him in the arm. "You're an asshole too" I mumbled.

It made me feel a little better after the Drew stuff. Still didn't understand why he was acting up but I decided not to think too much on it. If something was bothering him he'd come talk to me about it.

"You wanna grab lunch?" Nick asked interrupting my thoughts.

"Yeah sure" we both got up from my bed and headed out.