Love in Unexpected Places

Chapter 2

Lucus was an amazing saxaphone player, it was like every note he played came from the greatest jazz players. As discovered how talented he was, Lucus soon discovered how many instruments I play and how well I play them. The entire class, Mr.Munin had me switching between almost every instrument I could play. It felt like I was showing off, even though that was completely out of my control. I was afraid of Lucuc thinking that I was a show-off or something, instead, he seemed really impressed with my musical ability. 

Lunch was a room full of stares and whispers, but that had no effect on the time we had to spend with each other. It was like we where in our own world. Hunger could not even penetrate this world. The growling in our stomachs was silent, we could not hear it over the sound of our voices. We were learning each other inside and out. I spilled almost all of my deepest secerets with him, he shared all of his with me. We where almost late for the rest of our classes bacause we were in such deep conversation. 

We where in a land of note-passing and hand-holding for the rest of the day. It was only when the final bell rang that I even began thinking about what my brother was going to say to this. I had only one experience with this kind of thing and it did not end well, Andrew may not handle this with as much ease as he had with the previouse occasion. The worry must have shone on my face.

"Whats wrong?" Lucus asked me as we were walking to my locker.

I shoke my head, "Nothing, what are you doing tonight?"

"Nothing, why?"

"What would you say to meeting my brother?" I asked nervously.

This was something I was very nervouse about. This relationship was moving rather quickley, too quickely, and I didn't want to scare Lucus off by introbucing him to my remaining family. Though I was nervouse, something told me that no matter what challenge I put in front of Lucus, he would be there for me and do any thing to keep me with him. The feeling that nothing could get in out way.

"I would love to meet your brother. Andrew right?" 

"Ya,"

Lucus put a huge smile on his face as I slung my bag over my shoulder and started walking down the stairs, toward the pick-up. The smile never moved an inch, not even as my huge and scary brother drove up to pick me up. The look on Andrews face was not was I was expecting, it was the opposite of what I was expecting his face to look like when he saw Lucus. He looked very pleased, happy.

"Andrew, this is Lucus," I started nervously

They shook hands and began introduced each other. It seemed like I was going to find another ride, they where beginging to talk cars and motors, stuff I knew about but was not in the mood to sit there and listen to. I was considering calling Natalie and asking if they could come back and pick me up when the conversation started to drizzle off and fizzled out. Then Lucus took me by suprise.

"Well Andrew, I was wondering if I could take Victoria out tonight?" he asked, a picture of cool and confidence.

Andrews face took a look of intence pondering and idea spinning. I didn't know if this was a good or sing, but I didn't have time to think about it before Andrew spoke.

"Sure, what time do you want me to drop her off?" 

Lucus replaced the smile on his face, " I have a ride."

That was something I didn't know about Lucus.

"I have a comet, a 1980 Comet convertable," he said as proudly as possible

Andrew looked so impressed that I could tell his first impression of Lucus was a good one.That would help make things easier in the long run. If Andrew didn't like Lucus the first time they met, he would never like him, I learned that the first time. 

'' Well then, what time would you like to pick her up?" Andrew asked.

" 8:00 would be nice," Lucus said

Andrew nodded and motioned for me to get on so we could go home. I responded quickly responded and got in the back of Andrews motorcycle. I smiled to Lucus and Andrew nodded and let go of the throttle, sending us into the open road.

The ride home was one of anxiety. Andrew didn,t seem to be upset at all, but I was still worried about what he would admit to thinking once we got home. He was very good at hiding his emptions, he had to in order to keep me from completely breaking down. Once we got to the house, I thought I was in the clear. He didn't say anything all the way into the house, which was neither a good or abad sign. I was on the first stair to my room when his big voice boomed behind me.

" Where do you think your going?" He said behind me.

I knew I didn't need to respond, but I opened my mouth anyway. Just as I was about to speak when he started again " You don't need to defend yourself Victoria. I'm just worried about you," he looked like he was having trouble speaking. " After Chase left with Tabitha Marie, you died inside. It was bad enough that Dad and Mom passed away in the middle of the whole thing, right after your birthday. I understand why you wanted to die, I wanted to too, but it gave Chases parents the evidence they needed to take her away from you before you even had the chance to prove you where better. Its not right or fair that you only see pictures and videos, but thats the way it is until we get enough money. I want you to be happy, and I can tell that you and Lucus where made for each other, you look at each other the same way Mom and Dad looked at each other.Thers nothing I want to do except give the two of you the opornunity to be together. The only thing I'm worried about is that history will repeat itself. "

He gave me a pleading look, hoping that I would understand, and I did. I nodded, unable to say anything, and walked up to my room.