Trouble Ch.1 (All Time Low Fanfic)

Trouble- chapter 18

*Written In Riley's Point Of View*

The Oklahoma breeze hit me as soon as I made my way out of the airport. It was something familiar to me. Something comfortable. Although the sky was dreary with gray clouds that screamed rain, It was relatively nice out.

As I made my way down the concrete pathway that was lined up with cabs as far as the eye can see a question made it's way into my head. What was I doing? I had no car and place to stay. That's right, I was in such a rush to get away I left my car back in Maryland.

I walked over to the closest cab and opened the door, pushing all of my things into the backseat. I knew I was on my way to see my mother and step father.

"Can I get a ride to 249 Hummingbird Road?" I asked the driver.

"Sure thing." he said, starting the yellow machine and driving away.

There was not a sound in the cab besides the faint engine rumbling and the radio that was turned down the a mumble. I looked out the window and saw rolling planes. It's amazing how you can go from being at an airport to an empty field in Oklahoma.

"Too much of anything is too much; too much of love can be too much." The radio played, tormenting me.

"Can you change the station?" I asked the driver who kindly turned the station dial. "Thanks."

There was nothing but more silence as the vehicle came to a slow stop.

"Here we are. 249 Hummingbird Road." He told.

"Thank you. How much?"

"24.35"

I graciously handed the greasy man a ten and a twenty dollar bill.

"Keep the change." I said and I walked out, taking my bags with me. The cab driver drove away.

Exhausted, I lugged the heavy suitcases up the front porch steps. I weakly reached for the door bell. I pressed in the button and I could hear the "ding" from inside and the golden lab my parents owned run to the door. No answer. I pressed the button again. Still nothing.

"Dammit." I whispered to myself when I realized my parents were out.

The sound of thunder boomed from beside me, followed by the sound of water droplets clicking against the wind chimes. Regretfully, I turned around and to my despair, it was starting to rain. Pour, actually. Mother nature wasted no time in making the rain come down fast and hard. The porch roof was barely enough shelter to protect me from the sideways-sweeping rain.

"Fuck!" I screamed out loud, nearly in tears.

Nothing was going right for me. Would anything ever be okay? With this whole Alex situation in my mind, I would never be happy. Oh, Alex. I missed him so much. I knew I always would.

By now, the tears were flowing from my eyes as I fell against the door and slowly slid down it, pulling my knees up to my chest, bawling my eyes out. It had finally hit me. Alex was gone. That also meant I couldn't see Jack, Rian, or Zack anymore. My own best friend, Kiley lived so far away and I guess that means I can't see her either.

My minded flooded with images of Alex. All time I spent with him. Everything I've given to him; and what did I get? Nothing but heartbreak. What have I done to deserve this? I think I've been a good person. Always loyal, honest, true. Loving. I love Alex. I love him with all of my god damned heart. I'm sure nobody can love someone as much as I love that man.

Now curled up in a fetal position, I had nothing to do but cry.

"Riley?" Someone said.

I looked up and saw the only people I really wanted to see. My mother and step-father. I quickly got up off the ground and ran to them, pulling them into a tremendous hug. I cried on my mother's shoulder as she gently kissed the top of my head. Not one word was said. Not one thing needed to be.