The "Rules" (a fosters / brallie fanfiction)

Chapter Nine

Wyatt's pov

I hung up just in time, just seconds before Callie came out of the bathroom.

"Hey. You feel better now?" I ask.

"Definitely, there's still hot water, so you can shower if you would like to."

I glance over at the clock. 9:21. "Yeah, I'll just jump in real quick." Callie nods her head, and I go in the bathroom, longing for Stef and Lena to come.

Stefs pov

Me and Lena just started driving. We are maybe like 10 minutes into our trip there. So far it's been silent. Not like an awkward silence, but a silence where we both know that both of us are deep in thought. At least we know why Callie ran away. Now, we can get her back and become a full family once again.

Brandons pov

Since moms were gone, and we wanted something to do to take Jude's mind off of everything, we decided to watch a movie. Me and the twins agreed on watching the 6th Harry Potter movie, "The Half Blood Prince." This one had always been my favorite movie, I'm not quite sure why.

"Hey Jude, were gonna start a movie, come down here!" Mariana yelled up the stairs. A few moments later, Jude runs down stairs.

"Cool! What movie are we watching?" He eagerly asks.

"We're watching the sixth Harry Potter movie!" Jesus says. For a second, I swear I see Jude get a little expression if confusion. But a second later, he smiles.

"Nice." He says rather blandly.

"Which ones your favorite?" Mariana asks.

He looks like he's trying to hide the fact that he has no idea what they were talking about. He just says "Uh, I'm not sure. Probably the second one." He said.

"Hey guys, I think we should watch a different movie, maybe even the first one." I suggest, trying to help Jude out. Jude just flashes a mini half smile at me.

"Oh come on! That ones way more boring than the Half Blood Prince! I don't really like the first one." Jesus says, and Mariana nods her head in agreement. Jude just looks down, and looks at me.

"You guys go ahead and watch the sixth one. I don't want to ruin your night." He says with a hint of sadness in his voice. He walks upstairs. Jesus and Mariana look confused.

"Guys, the only reason I suggested watching the first one, is because he's never seen them before. I could just tell by the way he looked and was answering your questions" I say, slightly irritated. They both look kind of guilty.

After a few minutes of talking, Mariana said "Well, if Jude's not going to watch, then I'm just going to go to bed." Me and Jesus both nodded our heads, and we all went upstairs. As I'm walking up the stairs, I feel my phone vibrate. I ignore it until I reach my room.

When I pull my phone out and unlock it, I'm shocked to see who sent the text. It was Callie. I opened it. It said "Brandon, I've been with Wyatt this whole time, on our way to Indiana. I've had a lot of time to think, and I realized that I don't want to be here, I want to come home. Please tell Stef and Lena where I am. Havensville, Utah. In a hotel called The Bloomersting. I just need to be home. Please. Text me back if you get this."

I wait a few minutes before replying. I don't really want to rat out Wyatt, but I text back. "They are on there way. Can't wait to have you back!" Right after that, I shoot my mom a text telling her to use this story, so she won't murder Wyatt. She replies saying that that is okay. I feel a sense if relief. At least she actually wants to come home. I just can't wait to see her!

Stefs pov

After I got Brandon's text, I told Lena.

"Callie sent Brandon a text, saying she wants to come home!" I say.

"That's great! At least now she won't kill Wyatt!" She says.

"That is almost exactly what Brandon said," I say laughing. I am so glad that Callie WANTS to come, and we aren't forcing her to.

"Love, what are we going to do about her and Brandon?" Lena asks.

I hesitate. I'm not quite sure how to answer that. "We need to take it baby steps. She should come home, and we should have a thin line of trust with them, and no closed doors. I think right now all we can do is trust that Brandon knows the severe possibilities of him and Callie being together." I say, but I feel a sense of doubt. Lena just nods her head, and we keep driving.

Callie's pov

I am so excited for Stef and Lena to get me! Why did I even run away in the first place?!? God I'm such an idiot! I need a family, I'm only 16 after all. But most importantly, I need Jude. I miss him so much. I really hope he's not too mad, but I would understand if he is. My thoughts were interrupted by Wyatt walking out of the bathroom.

"Wyatt, I texted Brandon saying that I wanted to come home. I'm sorry, I just need a family, and Jude." I say. Wyatt smiles gigantic, and hugs me.

"Oh thank god!" He says.

"Excuse me?"

"No, it's just I was just thinking the same thing. About the family stuff," he said. We both smiled. I was going to be coming home. That word, it just feels nice to think about. Home.

Jude's pov

When I heard several footsteps coming up the stairs, I pretended to be asleep. It seemed to me to be unconvincing, because I was still in my clothes, had no covers on, had a book in my hand, and my lamp was still on. But, when I heard the door open, Jesus bought it. He took the book out of my hand, and shut off the lamp. I felt a sense of relief. I'm not really the type to be open with my feelings. I generally just keep to myself. And it seems like ever since everything happened, I've been getting more attention. Which I wouldn't mind, but I don't generally like attention.

I softly sighed, and thought about how much happier I would be if Callie was here to help me.

Wyatt's pov

It's been a long day, and I am ready to pass out. I decide that Callie should get the bed, so I start putting pillows and blankets on the floor. Callie starts laughing.

"What the hell are you doing?" She asks.

"Well, there's only one bed, so I'm being a gentlemen and taking the floor."

"Your a moron. C'mon, it's not a big deal if we share."

"You sure?"

She chuckles. "100% positive."

I pick up the pillows and put them back on the bed. We both crawled in, and I slept the best I've slept in a long time.

Stefs pov.

"Love, do you want to drive straight through the night, or stop somewhere?" I ask.

"We should keep driving, I want to get there as soon as possible. We can take turns so one doesn't have to drive the whole way." Lena replies. I nod my head.

I've been anxious to see Callie. I hope she knows that we know about her and Brandon, and that we are being serious about absolutely no relationship! But, mostly, I'm just excited to have the family back to normal. I drive on, knowing each minute going by is closer to us all being together again.