The Motion

#TheMotionFanfic [Chapter 14]

As more and more of Aubrey's new album came along it was clear that he was going for a more low tempo sound. A late a night resting in the dark sound. It might have seemed depressed but more like someone was truly finding themselves in that music. Averie found a new calling as an a part time interior designer and had some fun with it. She enjoyed the random jobs she had because she was able to express random sides of herself. And it kept her busy. It kept her mind off Aubrey and off the papers and the blogs and the questions about them. Numerous times she was asked about her relationship with Aubrey Graham and if she was dating Drake. She ignored and denied and Aubrey never commented. The...silence between made her darker. More reserved but it was like it sucked the life out of her. The beauty. The spark. The emotion. Aubrey of course moved on with himself. There was nothing else he could do because he was pretty sure that she wanted nothing to do with him anymore. He shopped around for some new girls. He dated. Nothing too serious. He had some muses and inspirations. Girls he met at Hooters or Macy's or even girls that he met at strip clubs. Averie and Aubrey couldn't call each other their epic loves. That wasn't what this was about. Averie was expecting a little more maturity from Aubrey with his newfound success. Not exactly a thank you. And Aubrey thought she wanted credit for his work. She wanted rights to what was his. They both had a lot of miscommunications which messed them up in the end. Averie was pretty hopeful that her and Aubrey wouldn't have the opportunity to randomly bump into each other like some typical love story. But there was always a chance with the fact that she began to frequent in America a lot more. With half of the year and half of the album almost done, Aubrey called Averie since she wasn't responding to his text messages and BBMs.

Averie: Why did you call me?

Aubrey: Because I needed you to hear my voice. I need you to know that I'm not just running through women to mask the fact that I miss you.

Averie: And why do I matter?

Aubrey: Because I don't want you to be another failed romance. That's not where I want you to be.

Averie: Then where do you want me to be? And be clear because 'with me' isn't good enough anymore.

Aubrey: Meet me for coffee. I'll be back in Toronto soon. I'll call you but I really need to see you.

Averie brushed off Aubrey's declaration to see her again and continued on with her life. Aubrey continued to party and live and most of all record. He was working on his promotional singles and promoting his upcoming album along with enjoying the success of his first one. He was mostly enjoying the newfound respect off of his debut album. An album that went platinum in its first week and was considered one of the best rap debuts in history. He was doing really well and Averie couldn't deny that. The day and time for Averie and Aubrey to meet up came and hit Averie in the face. She sat in her bedroom in her condo staring at the wall letting time slip from her. She was in a grey oversized crewneck, yoga pants and her hair brushed out in curls. Her face was done up like she was actually interested in going but she sat on her bed and then moved to the middle of it like her floor was the ocean. Time kept rolling on and Aubrey kept calling. Around 3AM Averie heard a knock at her door. She raced downstairs and opened it.

Aubrey: I figured you weren't interested in coffee with me.

Averie's eyes filled with hopelessness as she stepped onto her front steps. She took a deep breath.

Averie: You know, I did my hair and makeup thinking "I'm going to have coffee with him." But then as time rolled on and (Pause)...I just felt like this was a mistake. Like I was putting myself into a situation that I didn't want anymore. How many drunken nights have we caused each other? How much of your depression have I caused?

Averie felt a raindrop on her shoulder.

Aubrey: Where is this coming from?

Averie: So much has happened to you...and that's been great. And I sit and realize I have nothing to do with it. I have enough money to not work as hard as I do. And maybe I'm wrong for chasing something that doesn't exist but what will we get out of going out? What happened when I tie you down and I take away your dream?

Aubrey: You're not taking away my dream. I think it's hard to try to save you but-

Averie: I don't need you to save me. I don't want you to save me. That's not the point!

Aubrey: Then what is the point?! Because I feel like you're slipping away. I've always felt like you're slipping away.

It began to rain on top of Averie and Aubrey's head but they didn't stop talking.

Aubrey: I know you felt like you were running away from emptiness by doing all of these jobs but I don't think you were running away from anything. I've never judged any choice you've made, Ave.

Averie (Turning away): That doesn't matter! I'm judging you and what you do!

Aubrey: So you're gonna bail when you think I don't need you anymore. Is that all you think we're about? You don't think you'll need me? You don't think I want you. That's bullshit!

Averie did need him. And Aubrey didn't need her as much as she thought he did. He knew that if she felt needed by him there would be more meaning to their relationship and it worked both ways for them.

Aubrey: What drove us apart is you constantly assuming if I do or don't need you. I want you. And it that should matter the most.

Averie: It does matter to me.

Aubrey: So what's the problem?

Averie: I don't wanna be saved!

Aubrey: What?

Averie: I know you see me slipping away. I can't help it. I can't be saved. I can't.