I'm Exactly Where You Like Me || B.B.U.

Chapter Four

Brendon and I walk back to his car. He drives me home. When we arrive at my apartment, I hug Brendon. "Thank you for today." I say. "You're welcome. I had fun." Brendon said. I smiled at him. I  open the door and walk inside. Not even five minutes later, there was a knock at the door. "Oh, hey, Brendon. Did I forget something?" I ask. "Rye, I know it's only been two days but I want to know if you wanted to go out on a date with me." Brendon said. I stood there for a minute to think. I guess Brendon thought I was going to say no. "Never mind. Forget I said anything. That was stupid to ask." He said. He started to walk away when I grabbed him arm. He turned around and I nodded. He bit his lip. "I'll pick you up at five." Brendon said. "Okay. See you then." I smiled. Brendon walked back to his car. I closed the door and leaned up against it. "Was that Brendon?" Lora asked. "Yeah, I got a date with him at five." I say. "Ooh girl! Can I help you get ready please?!" Lora begged. "I think I can get ready on my own, Lora." I laughed at her attempt to make me girly. "Oh please! I would only pick out your outfit then I will back off." Lora was on her and knees begging. "Ugh, fine!" I give in. Lora stands up and rushes to my closet. I get in the shower. Lora comes into the bathroom. "Lora! What the hell?!" I yell at her. "I found the perfect outfit. And it's your style." Lora said. "Show me when I get out of this damn bathroom." I say. She leaves and I finish up. I get out and wrap a towel around my body. I walk into my room and see a dress on my bed. "A dress? This isn't my style. Where did you even find this?" I ask. "Just put it on." Lora said. I roll my eyes and get dressed. I look in the mirror. I hate to admit it but Lora was right. I put on my converse and put on some makeup. I look at my phone. It was 4:45 PM. Brendon would be here soon. I tried to make my hair look nice even though it was short and didn't want to work with me today. There was a knock at the front door. I open it and see Brendon. He was wearing an outfit like what he wore in the Say Amen (Saturday Night) music video. "You look like you just got done singing Say Amen (Saturday Night)." I chuckle. "Well, I realized I didn't pack a suit that wasn't too flashy so I had to make due with what I had." Brendon said. "Well you look amazing." I said. "Me? Amazing? Did you look in the mirror? You are the only person I know that can rock a dress with converse." Brendon said. I blushed. "We should get going before Lora wants to take pictures like my mother when I went to prom." I said. "I heard that!" Lora said from her bed room. I laugh. Brendon and I walk out of the apartment and get into his car. We arrive at a fancy restaurant.

"Brendon, are we eating there?"

"Yeah,"

"It's so, fancy."

"Shall we get inside?"

"Sure."

We get out and go inside. "Do you have a reservation, sir?" A lady asked. "Uh, yes. It should be under the last name Urie." Brendon replied with a smile. "Okay, come this way." The lady said. We followed her to a table. We sat down. "My name is Jackie and I will be your server today. Do you want something to drink?" Jackie asked. "Uh, do you want some wine?" Brendon asked me. "Sure," I say. "Okay that will be right out in a minute." Jackie said and walked away. Brendon looked at me and smiled. "What?" I ask. "Nothing, just you look so, beautiful." Brendon said. "Oh stop it." I say. "You do. If I were a liar, would I be here with you telling you that you look stunning?" Brendon asked. "I never called you a liar." I said. "I never said you did, Rye." Brendon says. I put my hand on the table and Brendon put his hand on top of mine. Jackie comes back with our wine. "Can I see an ID saying that you are 21 years of age or older?" Jackie asked. I pull out my ID and Brendon pulls out his. "Okay thank you." Jackie said. "Are you ready to order your food?" Jackie asked. "Yes, I will have the steak with a loaded baked potato and asparagus." I say. "I'll have what she's having." Brendon said. "Okay, that will be ready shortly." Jackie said and shot a smile directly at Brendon. She looked at me and walked away. I crossed my arms and rolled my eyes.  "When are you supposed to leave for California?" I ask. "I don't know. It depends on when I want to leave." He said.

"Is something holding you back?"

"You are, Rye. I don't want to leave you."

"I'll still be here when you come back to Florida."

"Who knows when that will be."

I sat there quietly. My phone buzzed in my jacket pocket. I take it out and see a text from my mom.

Mum: Hey sweetie

Me: Hey mom I'm busy. Can we talk later?

Mum: Honey, you're dog Casper just died.

I set my phone down on the table. I felt a lump grow in my throat. I felt a single tear fall down my face. "Are you okay? How texted you?" Brendon said. He was clearly worried. I couldn't form words. I get up and make my way to the bathroom. I call my mom.

"Hey honey."

"Mom, are you sure Casper is dead?"

"Yes, Ryelynn."

"That can't be possible. He can't die mom."

"I'm so sorry honey."

"I gotta go. I'll call you later, okay?"

"Okay, Ryelynn. I love you. Can't wait to see you again."

"Love you too mom."

I'm on the verge of crying by this point. I decided that Lora needed to know since she was my best friend. I text Lora.

Me: Casper just died.

Lora: Oh no! I'm so sorry, Rye.

Me: It's whatever. I'll talk to you when I get home. Just thought you needed to know.

Lora: See you then.

I put my phone back into my jacket pocket. I grab some tissue and wipe away my tears. I look at myself in the mirror. "Pull yourself together. Just hold in the tears until you get home then cry." I say to myself. I throw the tissue away and walk back out of the bathroom. "Rye, are you okay?" Brendon asked. "My dog, Casper, just died. My mom told me." I say. "Oh my god, Rye, I'm so sorry to hear that." He said. "Yeah, me too." I say. Our food comes and we eat.

Hey! Chapter four is longer than the others. A lot went down in this chapter right? Hope you are enjoying the book so far.