Broken Star // Chandler Riggs Fanfiction

Chapter 8

"It was amazing to meet you kid," Steven smiled at me and shook my hand. Emily pulled me in for a hug and so did Lauren.

I gave quick goodbyes to the rest of the cast. It was late, and after everyone had dessert, and the adults had some alcohol, it was time for everyone to leave.

"Come on kids, I've got to get chandler home on time," Norman put his arm around me. I leaned against him.

"You didn't drink right?" I looked up at him. It was an annoying habit, but I needed to make sure. I remember one night my dad ended up in the hospital after a nigh out drinking. I was alone and scared he wouldn't make it, but he did.

"I didn't even have a sip," he hugged me tighter and lead me outside.

Chandler stumbled along with us. Steven offered chandler a sip of his drink, and let's just say chandler has no tolerance level for alcohol whatsoever.

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Not too much later Norman stopped the car in front of a big house like ours. I sat in the car, tired, as I watched Norman walk a tipsy chandler up to the front step. I could barely see the door open as chandler entered the house.

I could tell Norman was chatting with chandlers mom. I looked at the other houses, they were all just as big, and very nice.

I heard a tap on my window and I whipped my head over. Nobody was at the window. Maybe I was imagining it. But it gave me chills.

I rubbed my eyes. My phone rang and I jumped. It was just Wes.

"Hey Wes," I curled up on the seat. I had missed Wes a lot.

"I've missed you, I heard about the hospital," he muttered.

"I'm okay now, my dads in custody and Norman is taking care of me," I assured him.

"When will you come over to Georgia? I miss my best friend," He asked.

"Sorry Wes I won't be over for a few months," I apologized.

"It's okay, I'll wait," he sighed.

"I think I like chandler," I whispered. I guess saying it convinced me even more.

"Does he like you?" He sounded excited, almost like a teenage girl. The thought made me chuckle a little to myself.

"I don't know, he's nice to me but I think it's because I'm a friend," I muttered.

"Don't worry, you'll totally get him, I've got to go, I miss you," Wes said goodbye and we both hung up.

Norman got in the car.

"Who was that?" He glanced as I put my phone away.

"Wes, he just called to say hi," I yawned.

"I'm thinking if you're too tired you can stay home from school tomorrow, that's what Gina was going to let chandler do," Norman rubbed the back of his neck. I assumed Gina was chandlers mom.

"Really? I'd love to catch some sleep," I grinned.

"Also then after you guys have caught up on sleep you can practice the script with chandler, he wanted you to join him in some of his gaming videos, for publicity. So you guys wouldn't be bored all day," Norman started driving home.

"That sounds great," I grinned and leaned on Normans shoulder as he drove home.

When we got home I lazily stumbled to my bedroom. I pulled off my heels and slipped into some sweats and a tank top.

I didn't even bother taking off my makeup but instead just put my hair in a messy bun, and collapsed onto my bed.

*****

The sun glared in my eyes and I groaned and sat up. I looked into my mirror. My makeup was smudged everywhere.

I wiped it all off, and got dressed. I put on some yoga pants and slipped on my uggs. I put on a brandy melville tank top and straightened my hair.

I went downstairs to find a note on the fridge.

Ashley,

I went out to get some work done. Mingus is at school. I'm taking Mingus to get new shoes after school so we both won't be home until 4. Feel free to hang out with chandler.

Love

Norman

I grabbed my car keys, and drove to a nearby Starbucks. I grabbed a donut and two drinks. I made my way to chandlers with my two drinks.

He opened the door. He looked groggy and he was putting on his shirt. I tried to ignore his brief shirtless moment as he grinned at me.

"You look like a purebred white girl," he cracked up, taking in my uggs, yoga pants, tank top, Starbucks, and of course my white iPhone.

"I was lazy," I giggled handing him a drink. He opened the door wider and invited me inside.

"My mom and dad are out, we can practice the script and also film some videos for my youtube," he smiled leading me up to his room.

"Do you like video games?" He questioned.

"Yeah," I blushed a little.

"Sweet," he pushed open his bedroom door. I awkwardly sat on a couch in front of his tv.

He dug through his drawers before pulling out his script and sitting next to me. We went through a few hours worth of script.

My stomache grumbled and chandler chuckled.

"Wanna get some lunch? Then we can ditch the scripts and play video games," he grinned.

"That sounds amazing," I grinned. We got into his car and drove to the closest Taco Bell.

"And how many do you want sir?" The cashier stammered. I could tell he recognized chandler.

"Ten," chandler smirked. We picked up our order and got back in the car.

"Ten tacos? Are you insane?" I playfully rolled my eyes.

"Nope, just hungry," he winked.

*****

"Crap!" Chandler hollered standing up. I giggled as my fingers darted across the control.

At first it was hard playing video games with a camera pointed directly at me, but eventually I ignored it and it felt like it was just chandler and I.

"Alright thank you guys for watching, I'll see you later," chandler clicked off the camera.

I stretched and threw away an empty taco wrapper. I only ate 4 tacos, while chandler ate 6.

"Man I didn't know you were that hungry," I raised an eyebrow.

"Guys like food," he shrugged grinning at me.

"Hey you know Mingus and I were planning on going to the beach boardwalk on Friday, if you want to come you can," he smiled.

"Are you sure? It isnt like a guys thing right?" I asked, I didn't want to intrude.

"Nah it's chill just bring swimming stuff, money, and your phone," he smiled.

"Sounds cool," I smiled.

"Cool, I'll come pick you and Mingus up directly after school." He smiled. I glanced at my watch. It was almost four.

"Alright," I smirked. Our eyes caught each other's. It was weird how until I never noticed how our eyes were the same color.

"I should probably get home," I mumbled blushing. I noticed chandlers face turn crimson as I grabbed my stuff.

I waved goodbye, I hesitated a little before hugging him quickly then scampering off to my car.

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Okay I finally updated!! Sorry I hadn't updated the past few days. So I have upcoming chapters at the beach boardwalk then after that I'm FINALLY introducing hana into the story!

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-punktwd