Exodus

Heartbreak hotel

Taps on my window from the rain, the sound of the heat blowing through the vents. I stand up and walk to my window, I feel the cold glistening off of it. I wrap my blanket around me and sit in the window seat. Looking out, no one is walking, the wind blows into the trees so forcefully for a second I think a tree might fall over.

"Today's the day."
I say to myself as I stand up throwing my blanket on the bed heading to the shower.

Today I get to see my bestest friend Ruby and also Scrim but him and I weren't very close growing up. I think it's cause he was always with the bad crowd. I went from seeing them everyday to not seeing them in over 1 year. I still keep in touch with Ruby but not much considering he's always busy with his music and what not. I am so proud of him but I don't want it to consume him, I don't want him to forget about me.

I take a long shower taking in consideration that they could show up at any time. I told them to just walk in since they are basically family and I just got my own place when I turned 19 with my parents help which I'm very grateful for. I am now 20 so I've been living here for a little over a year.

When I get out of the shower I air dry, even though it's cold I love that shit. I brush my teeth and hair. Then I throw on a pair of plain black leggings and a hoodie that says 'heartbreak hotel' on it from one of my favorite songs by Elvis Presley. Then I go downstairs and put some coffee on.

"Knock knock."
A familiar voice says.

I look over to see Ruby poking his head through the door.

"Ruby!"
I shout running and jumping into his arms. He catches me holding me by the small of my back with one free hand. The other carrying a big bag. Scott walks through the door. With two new tattoos, on his face. I grab his face with my hand turning his head side to side.

"What did you do to your face?"
I ask angrily.

"What do you mean my face is fine."
He replies like a smart ass.

"Those are gonna be there forever you know?"

"Oh god really? Holy fuck."
He says, eyes wide and sarcastic.

I roll my eyes.

"Stop trippin' and give me a hug shawty."
He says dropping his bags and taking me in his arms.

I hug him back.

"Come in come in."
I say shutting the door behind them.

"How have you been Cher You look good as fuck."
Scrim says, making my cheeks flush red.

"I've been good, just got my own place I have a steady job that I love, I finally get to spend time with you guys."

"Yee we missed you we've been caught up in the game."

"Yeah I know I open Instagram and you're the first thing on my explore page."

"You're not alone."
Ruby says as he plops down on the couch.

"It's still so weird."
I say with a laugh.

"Trust me it's still weird for us."
Scrim says sitting on the couch next to Ruby.

"Here let me take your bags to your room."
I say grabbing the bags off the floor.

They both stand up.

"Girl sit down we've been sitting all night. We can take our bags."
Ruby says as he takes the bags outta my hand.

"Well do you guys want anything to eat or drink?"
I ask using my thumb to point to the kitchen.

"I could use some water."
Ruby says.

"Okay here let me show you your room."
I say leading them down the hallway.

"You got a nice place Cher."
Scrim says, looking around.

"Thank you it would have been way too much to afford if it wasn't for my parents."

"You bought it? Like you own it?"
Scrim asks.

"Yeah"
I say with a laugh.

"I cleaned out my office so you guys didn't have to share a room."
I say stopping midway down the hallway opening the bedroom door.

"You didn't have to do that we've been sharing a room for god knows how long."
Ruby says plopping his bags next to the bed.

"Scott, your room is at the end."
I say still standing there.

"And Ruby I'll go get your water."
I say turning on my heel heading for the kitchen.

"Thank you."
He says, dragging his clothes out of his duffel bag.