Wake up call [Trixya]

Chapter 4

Trixie POV

It's been quite a few days since I've last seen Brian. We did have our usual call every morning, which have turned into facetime calls. I remember the first time he picked up, looking at me with his sleepy face and baggy eyes. I giggle softly thinking about it as I'm eating breakfast, watching tv. I'm going to grab a drink with Justin and Aaron today, I haven't seen them in ages as well and I'm really excited. Aaron always felt like my drag mom. I turn off my tv and walk back to my kitchen to put my emtpy bowl in the dishwasher before walking upstairs to get dressed. I put on a regular grey shirt, jeans and my pink converse. I look at myself in the mirror to fix my hair and put on a tiny, tiny bit of foundation. Just to fix up some blemishes. After I've confirmed I look decent enough to head out I walk back downstairs, grab my keys and walk outside and to my car after locking the door behind me.

I drive to the Starbucks we're going to meet up in silence. I love music, I really do, but only when there's a passenger next to me who can dance to it and sing along. I look to the empty seat next to me and my smile disappears. For a second I imagined Brian sitting next to me, since I'm so used to me and him being together so often. I sigh softly and look at the road again. I drive around the corner and I'm so glad I can see Aaron's car already there. I park my car and get out, I don't see them sitting outside so I'm guessing they're inside. I try to pull the door but it doesn't budge. Is it locked? But I swear that's Aaron's car. I try to pull it again, and again until an employee pulls the door open. I look at him flustered and my cheeks turn a bright red. I hear familiar laughter and walk inside only to be greeted with Sharon, who surprisingly came in drag. I laugh nervously as I walk to her and sit next to her at her booth. "H-Hey sweetheart." I say to her as she leans in and we give each other 3 kisses. "Hey doll. Didn't see the 'push' sign on the door?' She asks with a chuckle. I scratch the back of my head. "Well, no, I honestly thought it was closed." I reply. "Where's Justin?" I ask Sharon. "He's getting us drinks, he'll be here soon." She replies.

A minute or so later Justin comes walking at our table, his face lighting up as he sees me sitting there. I spread my arms and as soon as he sets down our drinks he hugs me tightly. "I've missed you so muchhhhh!" He practically yells into my ear. "I've missed you too baby!" I reply as he lets go and goes to sit next to Sharon, laying his hand on her thigh which makes me raise an eyebrow. Sharon looks at Justin and then back at me. I want to open my mouth and say something but Sharon cuts me off. "Yes." She says. I point with my finger from Sharon to Justin and back to Sharon, multiple times. She laughs and nods. "Yes honey, we're back together. That's why we both wanted to hang out with you." She says, laying her hand on Justin's. "I'm so happy for you two!" I say almost squeeling, my face lighting up like I'm holding 10 kittens at a time. "But, what's with the day-time drag?" I ask her. "Oh! I have a gig later today and didn't feel like doing everything there, so I just did it at home." She replies. "I absolutely LOVE your new wig. It's so real!" I say to her as I go with my fingers through her wig. "Thanks love." She replies and blows a kiss my way. I pull my hand back and grab my drink.

We sit there for about an hour and a half, talking about basically everything. But all of a sudden Justin drops a question that I wasn't prepared for. "How are things between you and Katya? There was no UNHhhh this week, and she's leaving in what, 2 weeks, 1 week?" As he drops the name Katya I almost choke on my drink. I'd just love to ignore or pretend I didn't hear it. But I heard it. Loud and clear. "We're fine. More than fine, haven't been better actually. I just haven't seen her lately, but I assume she's busy with packing. What else could she be busy with, huh?" I quickly blurt out. "I'm hungry. Are you guys hungry? I'll be right back." I say as I walk away from the table as quickly as I can, not looking back. I spend ages at the counter trying to decide what slice of cake to buy. I order 3 slices of red velvet cake and as the cashier hands them to me and I turn around to look back I see Sharon and Justin both staring at me. Have they been staring the whole time? How long have I been standing here? I crack a nervous giggle and walk back, placing the three plates on the table. All the way from the counter back to the table their eyes have followed me. "Bon appétit?" I say, and luckily they just both kind of shake it off.

It's 2 hours later and we're all ready to leave, mostly because Sharon has her gig in 30. We all step outside to say our goodbyes, but Sharon comes to hug me. "I'm calling you tonight." She whispers into my ear before pulling her head back. I just awkwardly nod and wave as I walk back to my car and get in. I see them get in Sharon's car and driving away. They honk at me and I honk back as I watch them drive away. I sit in my car for about 10 more minutes, just thinking to myself. I have no idea what happened in there and I have no idea how to explain it to Sharon. Just as I'm about to start my car I can hear my phone buzz. I grab it and as I read the name on the screen my heart almost skips a beat. Brian. I quickly answer. "Hey boo!" I say. "Hey," He replies rather serious. "Listen, can we talk?" He asks me. My heart sinks all the way into my shoes. "Uh, sure. My place or yours?" I ask him. "Mine." And with that, he hangs up. I start my car as fast as possible and drive off.