The Battle Inside

Chapter 17

Kirstie POV

I say thanks to Shauna and goodbye to both her and Bambi after they dropped me off at my apartment. once I get the door open, I fall flat on my face onto the couch. I groaned inwardly and turned so I was laying on my back. I turned my phone and realized that I had one missed call and a text, both from Mitch.

Queen: hey guuuuurl! mr Kaplan is feeling down, so being the nice people we are, the rest of us gonna cheer him up! i'll pick you up at 6 and head to Avi's. bai!

I glanced at the clock and my eyes widened. "Crap!" It was already 5:47! I jumped up from my spot and race to my bedroom.

~~~12 minutes later~~~

Just as I finish tying my shoelaces the doorbell rings. I quickly check my hair in the mirror, then answer the door.

"HEEEEY!" We both screamed. We pull each other into a tight embrace briefly before letting go. "Girl, you be looking fine!" Mitch exclaimed. "Look who's at talking. Come on, let's go!" I grabbed my coat that was hanging on a chair, climbed Mitch's car, and drove off to Avi's.

~~~One quick car later....~~~

"-and he said, 'You going down wid me!'" Mitch finished and we burst out laughing. He parked the car in front of Avi and Kevin's. We spent five minutes trying to calm ourselves. He opens the unlocked door and notice that Scott was already here talking to Kevin.

I looked around and said, "Where's Avi?" As soon as I finished, the man himself walked in. He looked like a train wreck: a frown was etched on his face, his beanie was askew and his eyes were red and puffy. I haven't seen him like this in, well, ever. When he recognized other beings in the same room, he tried to cover his state with a smile, but none of we're fooled.

Avi POV

I shuffled out of my room and slid my phone into my pocket. I wiped my eyes and walked into the lounge. I heard my name and looked up, noticing my four friends staring at me. I faked a smile, hoping to hide my pain, but they didn't buy it.

Kirstie, eyes full of concern, walked right up to me and wrapped her arms around my neck in a gentle yet firm embrace. I placed my own arms across her waist immediately and returned the hug. I forgot about the others for a moment and buried my head into Kirstie's hair, never wanting to let go of her. We did eventually, but she grabbed my hand and squeezed it reassuringly. I smiled down at her then looked at rest and spoke.

"So, what's up?"

A/N  UPDAAAAAATE!!!! FINALLY! Short, I know, but I'm going out later for Father's Day and I wanted to update before I left.

LATER BROS! *brofist*