Seems Like Yesterday... (Keaton Stromberg) Book 2

Chapter Eight- Peyton

Skyler's POV  

Those three words break my heart. Before, they used to make me warm, happy, excited. Now that he isn't here with me, it hurts, really bad... Seeing his face gave me some more hope, but not enough.   

I need my brother. He makes everything better, always. Keaton, he obsesses over me, making sure everything is always alright; i don't mind as it shows he cares. Drew sits with me, gives the best hugs. If you knew how comforting, how caring he is then you'd want him with you all the time. The vibe from Drew makes me at peace with everything. He taught me how to become this calm, at one with the world person; I just struggled because my life had turned upside-down. However, i feel now is the time to remember all that he told me. Our apartment is filled with all Drew's Buddhas and things like that. Just being in here was relaxing most of the time. Yes we now live in an apartment block. Both Drew and I thought it was best to move somewhere smaller and more intimate. I felt safer in this apartment. Its filled with candles, Drew's childhood sculptures, extremely healthy food, which is surprisingly really good, inspirational books and quotes and plants. Of course there are other little bits but these are my favourites. It is sort of a guy den, but i don't mind, its homely.

Keaton and Wes moved out as well, also to an apartment. Their view isn't as nice as ours here though. It was of a parking lot; you cant get every thing in life. When they moved in Keaton begged for me to move in. I would have done. But i cant leave Drew on his own, i would feel so terrible and guilty. So i decided to stay with Drew, and every so often stay over. That way i felt comfortable and if anything happened between the Keats and I, i have somewhere stable to be.  

A light knock stunned me for a second; i wasn't expecting anyone. Should i answer it? I'm not even dressed yet. Another knock. Sighing, i shuffle over to the door, wiping under my eyes again. Looking through the little peep hole, i see the blonde Peyton. Slowly, i creak the door open, an eyebrow raised. In her hand was a red handbag, not her school one however. Without a word she pushed past me, inspecting the cramped living room and giving it a disapproving look. I don't care, this is my favourite place to be, well favourite building.

  "What are you doing here Peyton? And how do you know where i live?" What have i done? As far as i know i have done no harm to her. This girl is almost as confusing as a Rubik Cube. A small smirk spread across her flawless face as she placed herself delicately on the kitchen bar stool.

  "Today is your lucky day Skyler Chadwick" Pfft. With this girl, it is never my lucky day. I'm guessing by the look of shock of my face, Peyton knew what i was thinking. "Girl, you really underestimate me. I am going to style you up a little." She gave me a wink, before standing again. My lip curled up at the corner slightly. Oh hell no. Shaking my head i laugh.

  "Peyton, that is the worst idea i think you have ever had." Walking in to my room, i start to pull out my clothes for the day; black high rise cheeky shorts, a baggy Native American print tee and my Doc Martins. Last year i would have pulled out a large hoodie and some tights, or wouldn't have even chosen shorts in the first place.  

"I like that stuff Skyler. You'll look amazing." Clenching my hand into a fist, i turn to look at her, extremely confused as to what she was doing here. "What? I'm just complimenting you. Cant you take that? You should appreciate it." She's right. It has been a while since any one, other than my brother and best friends, have told me i look good in something. Smiling to Peyton, i pack my bag quickly. Today i only had two lessons; pretty fun if you ask me.  

"I'm going to go and get dressed and stuff. See you at school?" Picking up my clothes, i see Peyton shake her head. She is not the type to give up easily. "I guess i'll see you in a minute then." Wandering in to my bathroom, i try and change as quickly as possible, wanting Peyton out my house. Putting on some simple winged eyeliner and mascara i was done. No doubt Peyton will want to change something.  

"If you don't want a makeover Skyler at least come to my sleepover tonight?" Opening the door, i see Peyton inspecting a few of my Vinyl collection. There wasn't a single mocking tone. Was she being serious? Did she want to make friends after all these years?  

"So are we trying to be friends?" I ask, extremely confused right now. She gave me an innocent honest smile. "I shall come. When do you need me?" Combing through my hair with my fingers, i think about what colour i should dye my hair. I've wanted to for a while now, just haven't been bothered to be quite honest.  

"Well everyone else is coming at 6, but as we both only have two lesson maybe we can hang after them?" Pulling my hair in to a messy pony tail, i remember i promised Jake that i was going a few hours with him. Then after that, i was going to call E3, see how they are doing. I know i only just spoke to Keaton, but it wasn't an extremely enjoyable call.  

"Sorry Peyton I've got other plans. See you at Eight." Why am I agreeing to this? Am i desperate not to be alone that i will spend a night with my once worst enemy? "Come on, lets get going." Grabbing my board, i lead Peyton out in to the welcoming summer air. A whole night with her? How will i survive?  

  ~Hey y'all! How is everyone? So annoyed at the ridiculous prices for E3's London show! Seriously, who has £61 to spare right now? And don't get me started on VIP. PFFTTT, hell no. I really wish i could go :( Who shares my pain? I can go to a more well-known, big band for about £25, thats what the tickets should be.  

Anyway rant over. New chapter. i'm feeling inspired, thank you E3 TV ahaha :').   If any of you see my status updates, you would know that i have ideas for a Drew story, but i dont think i should start writing/ uploading until i finsihed some of my other older stories. Just a lil warning, it will probably be sad.

  If you are enjoying this book/ chapter please comment what you like and what i could improve? Pleeassee!? And make sure you vote as well, it gives me the extra boost to upload.   Sorry for this really long AN, but i had stuff to say.  

Natty Out~