Califournia Love

Old Dirty Road Trips

Its been almost a week since Zach came over to my house. I haven't talked to him nor do I want to. He didn't do anything wrong, I did. I replay that day over and over again in my head and not one part of this was his fault. I hope he knows that. I texted Jesse a few times and everytime I saw his name flash on my screen, I had a bad pain in my stomach. But then I just decided not to worry about it because it was one stupid night with too many drinks that both Zach and I regret. I doubt it will happen again.

Jesse and I had made a date for tonight to take a mini road trip just the two of us to somewhere far away for a few days. I know he's really stressed out with work and everything and he knows I am stressed out too. He just doesn't know the main reason why and I really don't want him to EVER figure it out.

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Ring ring..ring ring..

I hear my phone go off so I run to it and answer.

"Hey!"

"Hey, Andy"

"Whats up Jesse?"

"Nothing. Packing..I was thinking that you should just drive over here and leave your car in our driveway. Its more convenient because I just started to get ready and I am assuming that you have been ready since noon."

Well, he wasn't lying.

"Okay, Jesse. I'll head over right now." I gather my bags and I head to my car. Halfway down the driveway, I realize something that is going to bother me.

I am probably going to have to face Zach at the house and I'm leaving my car at his place for a few days. I keep telling myself that everything will be fine but you never know.

After about 20 minutes of driving I pull into their driveway. I sit there for a few minutes just thinking to myself. Zach's car is parked right in front of mine so that probably means that he is here and all of the other boys cars are gone. That either means that Zach is here alone with Jesse or he got a ride from Jeremy or Brandon or Mikey. Let's hope its the second option.

I finally build enough courage to get out of the car and carry all of my bags to the door. I let myself in as Jesse instructed and set my bags on the floor. Its strangely quiet.

"Hello?!" I call out.

"Oh hey, Andy." Somebody says behind me causing me to jump a little.

"Oh, hey Zach..." We just look at each other.

"Is Jesse still getting ready orrrrr" I begin.

"Yeah. He's upstairs." He says as he continues to walk away.

"Oh and Andy," he turns back around. "I didn't tell anybody about that night. I keep replaying it over and over in my head and thinking how a bunch of idiots we are but..." He laughs at himself and before he finishes his statement he disappeares into the other room. I run upstairs to find Jesse. I find him in the bathroom trying to zip up his bag which is filled to the brim with clothes.

"You know, you could bring more than one bag." I inform him.

"Just help me zip this up." He commands. I get on my knees and pull on the zipper wile he holds the bag in place. I finally got it to zip and we sit on the floor trying to regain enough energy to actually get up. I force myself to stand and reach out my arm to help Jesse off of the floor.

"Hello." He says with a smile.

"Hello." I repeat. He pulls my waist towards him and kisses me.