Caught By The Bad Boys

Chapter Sixty Six: Change is Hard

^ Someone wanted one of Liam and Aidan. Aww it was honestly fun to make it :)

Song: Howlin' for You

Artist: The Black Keys

Change is Hard

I didn't actually think that the diner will be open so early in the morning but since it's close to the city it's convenient for people who work there. So here I am sitting on a Friday morning in the diner waiting for Blake. My mom dropped me here since she was on her way to work.

Blake and I haven't spoken much after the incident on Saturday night but I had to sometime. Yet I was surprised when he called me and said we needed to talk. I tapped my feet of Good Golly Miss Molly by Little Richard that played through the jukebox.

Glancing up I saw the waiter stopping by me and putting down a bubblegum milkshake. I thanked him then started to drink. I placed my hands in front of me and admired the ring Benny got for me. Wow is all I can say. The heart is small which makes it perfect for his half that is on his chain.

"Hey, Lana." I raised my head to see Ethan, Blake, and Keene walking towards my booth. I smiled at Ethan then scooted over for him to sit.

As Blake and Keene sat opposite us I looked outside to see that they came in Ethan's Tesla. I faced them to see Keene groaning and leaning his head against the window.

"What's wrong with you?" I asked then sipped my milkshake.

"Hangover." He responded then took a menu and covered his face. I gave Ethan and Blake questioning looks while observing them. They seemed completely fine as they assured me Keene is okay.

"So...why did you want to meet so early in the morning? Couldn't you tell me this at school?" I cut to the chase thinking we don't have much time.

"I just wanted to-" Blake began but Keene lowered the menu and gave him a skeptical look. "Needed to tell you as soon as possible."

"Okay." I shrugged.

"We need to stop," Blake stated as he gazed at me. I raised a brow while giving him a questioning look. He sighed then took out his cigarette box.

"We need to stop. I've totally broken the New Years Resolution and I know you have too." He said and I just stared at the box.

"We can't just stop. It takes time to get over something. Like I said we should just slow down then by summer we should totally stop." I said moving my hands dramatically.

"Aidan quit smoking, Tiffany didn't like it so he slowed down then eventually he just stopped," Ethan spoke up.

"I'm trying." Keene groaned as he pointed to himself.

"Then we should try too. You, me, Carter, Axel and hopefully Levi when we see him this summer." I said looking at Blake.

"Yeah, you're right. It won't be easy but we'll do it." He nodded then locked eyes with me. "Now what did you want to talk about?"

"H-how did you know I wanted to tell you something?" I asked as he stared at me.

"I just had a feeling." He shrugged then put his pack of cigarettes away.

"Okay, well err..." I mumbled not really knowing where to start. "Benny has agreed to make peace if you're willing to do your side too. I mean we can all be friends if you two are just nice to each other."

Blake scoffed then glanced around the diner. I turned to Ethan who gave me a sympathetic look. I turned to Keene who was nudging Blake to talk.

"Come on Blake, for me, please. Think of it this way, there will be less drama." I added.