Daddy Armstrong

CHAPTER 3

*Ruby's POV*

I lost my mom.....I lost her. I found out she was killed in a car wreck. She was supposedly trying to go to the store and someone hit her. But I can't help but feel it's my fault. If I hadn't gone to the concert, this never would have happened. If I hadn't snuck around and found out that Billie Joe Armstrong was my dad, this never would have happened. I'd probably be at home right now, watching Spongebob and eating cake with my mom. But no. I was sitting on a plane with my dad...Billie Joe Armstrong, on my way to my new life in Oakland.

I knew Billie had reportedly been dating a woman named Adrienne, but I didn't know for sure. Magazines lie. I hope, if he was dating someone, they weren't living in his house. I would never be able to cope with someone else acting as my mom. Ever.

Billie tapped my shoulder, causing me to look at him. "Y-you alright, kiddo?"

I put on a weak smile and nodded, looking back out the airplane window.

"We are now landing in Oakland, California," the stewardess said into the microphone, "We hope you've had a nice trip on the Southwest Airlines." she smiled.

I rolled my eyes. Nope. Worst trip ever. I thought. Okay it wasn't the worst, I got good snacks, but nothing would be good. Nothing would get better. I took out my phone and texted Tyler.

(R = Ruby T = Tyler)

R: Hey...we made it. When you guys comin down?

T: Safe trip? And Wednesday

R: Crap trip. Mom died. Remember.

I put my phone in my pocket and grabbed my purse. I didn't have any luggage, I couldn't go back to my house. Not without crying on the floor. My important stuff like posters and special band t-shirts were being shipped. Billie looked at me and gave me a soft smile. I looked down, focusing on the floor, as I walked behind him, off the plane.

*Billie's POV*

She avoided my eyes. She avoided everything in fact. Everything. I tried talking to her, she didn't answer. I didn't blame her for a second. I left her. And now...to just walk in her life and try to act like everything is okay...it wasn't. It was completely the opposite. Everything in her life...was wrong, it seemed like.

We walked out of the airport and got a cab. The entire car ride, she looked out the window and never said a word. Her phone rang twice, but she never picked up. Tre had text and said they're leaving tomorrow and they'd be here Wednesday.

"Ruby?" I tapped her. "We're here." No answer. I shook her. She jolted.

"W-what?" she had fallen asleep, she was now rubbing her eyes. She looked out the window and saw the house. For a split second she looked happy to see the place. But then it was back to her sad little eyes. They were like mine. She got her purse and stepped out of the car. I followed suit.

"Here we are..." I breathed, watching her every move. I'd missed 16 years of her life and I didn't want to miss a second more. She slowly walked up to the door, me right behind her. She looked around and smiled a tiny bit. It warmed my heart. I unlocked the door and let her walk in first.

"It's...really beautiful." she said turning to me. I smiled warmly.

"Thank you. It's....your home now."

"Our home dad....." she smiled. Our. My smile got wider. I led her up the stairs and showed her the room that would be hers when we got it decorated to her liking.

"Oh my god....it's hUGE!" she exclaimed, pure happiness on her face. She looked around and flopped on the bed, letting out a sigh. I laughed and sat beside her on the bed.

"You look tired. Why don't you take a nap and I'll order pizza." I smiled. She sat up.

"Pizza sounds amazing. Can we," she thought for a moment, "Have anchovies on it?!"

I shuttered, "I'll get you your own pizza then." I laughed. She laughed too. "Get some rest, I'll tell you when it's here." I got up.

"Dad?" she said quietly.

I turned around, "Yes?"

"I'm sorry for what I said." she whispered.

I went over and hugged her "It's not your fault. Get rest." I said, exiting the room.

*Ruby's POV*

"It's not your fault. Get rest." Billie said, walking out of the room. I sighed and layed back on my bed. I thought about the last couple of days. I truned I found out my dad is Billie Joe Armstrong, have a crush of Tre's son, and....I lost my mom. Her funeral was going to be next month. We were going to it. I don't know how I can handle seeing her again. It's really hard to not have your mother next to you, telling you everything is okay. Soon enough, I had tears rolling down my cheek. I got up and opened my bedroom door. I heard voices.

"Adrienne, she lost her mother."

"That's terrible!" the woman exclaimed. It was Adrienne I expected.

"So...I," there was a pause. I walked closer to the stairs, the floor squeaking. "Ruby?" he called. Shit.

I walked downstairs slowly, rubbing the tears from my eyes. "Y-yeah?" I said as I got closer to him.

"Honey why are you awake? I told you to-"

"Who's she?" I asked bluntly.

"Well, she- she's my girlfriend." he said looking at Adrienne.

I got so mad, I don't know why. "Is she the reason you left." I said calmly.

Billie looked at me with wide eyes, "No o-of course not-"

"Then why. Why'd you leave your family."

Adrienne spoke up, "Dear, there are some things that are just too over your head-"

I turned to her in pure anger, tears now in my eyes, I pointed my finger at her, "You have no fucking right to say anything. You are NOT my mother." and with that, I ran out the front door, ignoring everyone who called for me.

*Billie's POV*

Shit. She runs fast. I tried chasing after her but she went around a corner and I couldn't catch up.

"Fuck!" I yelled. Adrienned came to a stop next to me.

"I shouldn't have said anything..." she spoke quietly. I turned her to me and kissed her.

"No....she's just needs some space. I think when she gets to know you, she'll come around."

I heard foot steps and looked down the street. It was Ruby. I ran to her and swooped her into my arms. "Don't you ever fucking do that again!" I said hugging her. She hugged me back, which I was surprised.

"I won't dad. I-I'm sorry. I need to say- say sorry to her...." she cried. I set her down and she walked over to Adrienne.

*Ruby's POV*

I stopped running after Billie stopped at the corner of the street, exhausted. I cried for a minute, thinking. I didn't give her a chance. She just wants me to be happy. But it's fucking hard when you just lost your mother and someone decides to act like one. But she meant well. Honestly, she did. So I got up and started walking back. I saw them kiss. Billie ran to me and pulled me into a hug, I hugged back, crying. I calmed down and walked over to Adrienne.

"Adrienne..." I started. But I before I said anything else, she pulled me into a hug. I cried into her shoulder, hugging her back. "I'm so sorry Adrienne!" I said, muffled by her shoulder.

She rubbed my back and shushed me, "Calm down Ruby. It's okay, everything is alright. It's not your fault. Don't worry, shhhh." she said softly. I felt safe when I hugged her. I felt that way when I hugged my mom. Maybe......maybe she wasn't so bad.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter but here! Don't forget to share and vote and all that jazz! Love you! Stay Tre Cool.