Adopted (a Fall Out Boy/Pete Wentz fan fic)

Chapter 42

Pete's pov

Brandie hugged me back and pulled away asking,

"Is that really why you adopted me?"

I shook my head saying, "No. Management tricked me saying I was too reckless. A part of me a small part always knew it was just for publicity. And I didn't mind. But now I see how amazing you are and it's not about the publicity anymore. I love you Brandie. I always will." She nodded shakily and I sighed inaudibly. I don't love her the way she thinks I do. I'm in love with her. But I'm in love with Ashlee too.

Once again I shook my head and Brandie whispered, "Pete I'm scared."

"Why?" I asked looking at her.

We stepped out of the door way and she yelled a goodbye to Rian and replied, "You, Ashlee, Ryan, Patrick, Andy, Joe, Brendon, Jon, Spencer, Rian, Alex, Jack, and Zack aren't gonna be there. And what if my mom finds me?"

"She won't. She's in prison in Michigan. You'll be safe. I love you. I won't let anyone hurt you. And when you need us we'll all be there for you."

I took her hand and lead her to my car. I noticed her wrists were slightly pink. My heart started beating faster but I didn't say anything.

She sat down in the passenger seat and put her seat belt on. She curled into a ball and asked,

"How did you find me?"

"Rian texted me. He said he was worried," I replied. She nodded her mouth forming a small 'o' shape. I turned on the radio and we drove in silence. Brandie staring out the window tears streaming silently down her face.

You have no idea how much I wanted to just reach over and pull her into my arms. But she's already uneasy in cars. So I couldn't. I couldn't reach over and gather the girl I love in my arms, and make her pain fade. I couldn't make her believe that everything was going to be okay, because frankly I don't believe it myself.