Follow Your Dreams (On Hold)

Chapter 1

          How could he do this to me? Ugh! It's 7:00 in the morning. He knows I like my sleep. I can't believe he is banging around on his drums again. He says he gets these random inspirations from his dreams for some song that he wants to write down. Yeah right! I don't believe that one bit. Why did I even let him stay here at my place for a few weeks? Well, he is my brother. Of course, I will always love him but hopefully soon I can get rid of him. He needs to find an apartment around here fast like he has been saying for quite a while.

          I threw the blankets off me so I could get out of bed. I grabbed my blue sweatshirt off the back of my desk chair. I threw it on over my grey tank top. I quickly closed the window before my room got any colder. After I opened up door, I walked down the hallway to a door on my left. I wrapped my fingers around the door knob and threw open the door.

          "What do you think you are doing this morning?" I crossed my arms. I stayed in the door frame until my brother says something towards me. After a couple of seconds, I started to tap my right foot.

          "Sorry, Alex. I heard the front door open this morning. I thought you went out," my brother placed his drumsticks down flat across the nearest drum head. When he looked at me, there was something different with his eyes. It was a look that I never seen before.

          "James, it was Dylan that you heard. He said something last night about having to do something this morning," I walked over to his bed. I sat down on the bed. You know what? I haven't spent much time with my brother lately. James has been busy with work and trying to find an apartment. He's like a ghost in my apartment since I rarely see him here. The only time I actually see him is in the afternoon.

          "So what are you doing today?" James asked. 

          "Well, today is my day off unless the Chief calls me in. My plan for today was sit around and relax. Maybe catch up on some new movies or read a book. Why?" I watched James stand up from sitting on the stool behind his drum set. Once he was out from behind the drum set, he grabbed his black jacket that was hanging on the doorknob to his closet. James also swiped his keys on his dresser and placed them in his left pocket.

          "Go get dress. We are gonna go catch up with Dylan. When you're ready, meet me in the kitchen." James walked out of his room leaving me sitting on his bed. I just stared after him not wanting to believe he just left me here. I got up off the be so I could head over to my room to get ready for whatever plans that James had in store for me.

          Where in the world are we even going? It's still early in the morning. Why couldn't they wait until later to meet up? I really don't get James at all. They always think that we need to go out and leave me out on knowing where we are going. They are your brothers so you should be used to this. I should be but there are times where I'm not used to it at all. 

          Once I was ready, I looked at myself in the mirror hanging on the inside of the closet door. I kept it simple with a pair of blue jeans. I also picked out a red short sleeve t-shirt to go along. I have no clue what the exact plans are. Since it's a little cooler out but might warm  up later, I grabbed my light jacket that the police department gave me. I closed my eyes so I could focus on my breathing. I don't mean to be nervous but I am just not ready to go out and do things today. I had a very stressful week. Now, I finally have a day off to actually relax. Finally opening my eyes, I headed straight to the kitchen to find James.

          Walking into the kitchen, James was on the other side of the kitchen island facing me. He has his phone out to read whatever text message he just got. As soon as I reached the island, James was texting away. On the island, James made some pancakes and bacon. 

          This smells amazing. He didn't have to do that for me but then again he knows that I rarely make breakfast for myself. I never have enough time to cook all the time because of the times I have to go in and work. I'm glad that he does stuff like this for me. It's kinda nice. Wait a minute.... What in the world is that shiny light around him? I didn't see that this morning. It's not because of the light from outside since the blinds are closed.

          "Eat up. So that way we can get going," James eyed me. He examined my face carefully but shrugged it off. He grabbed a plate so he could pile his food on it to eat. I grabbed my plate and did the same thing. 

          "Can you tell me where we are going?" James and I were on the road heading to wherever Dylan wanted us to meet him. I could tell that we are headed downtown in the town of Waterside. I watched as we past some houses and shops. There wasn't much in this little town I'm living in but I enjoy it. It's a peaceful little town which is why a few people move here.

          "No, I can't. Dylan told me not to," James turned on his right turn signal so we can turn down one of the main streets downtown. Down a little bit, I see Dylan in front of a small antique shops. Once Dylan seen us, he started to wave while James parked the car in front of the shop.

          "Hey, Alex!" Dylan helped me get out of the car. He had a huge grin on his face. I know for a fact it's not because of finding anything in the antique shop. I also know it's not because of seeing us. There's another reason but I can't quite put my finger on it. He usually tells me everything except for this one. Wait a minute...... There's that light again. It's around Dylan this time around too. Why am I seeing this light? Hopefully, I'm not going crazy. I shouldn't worry about it right now since I am with both my brothers. Maybe the light will go away. If not, I know for a fact that the light will probably make me go crazy.

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(Author's Note)

Hey guys! So this is completely different from the other version of "Follow Your Dreams." I am hoping to get the other one out with a new name with different characters. It really needs updated bad.

Other than that, I hope you guys enjoy this first chapter of my brand new book. I am hoping this story does really well. I want to know what you guys think of this story so far. Please feel free to leave comments on it. You can even message me.

Thank you everyone who reads this story. I'm hoping to have new updates every other Friday with my crazy schedule. If I can't, I will let you know when I will put the new update.

Thanks again!

-CLPepple