Breaking and Entering (Reece Bibby)

Chapter 16

"Here we are," Blake said, stopping in front of the door of an apartment. "I believe you guys are just over there." He pointed behind him at the door across the hall.

"We're neighbors? That's gonna get old quick." George rolled his eyes before pushing past everyone into the boys' apartment.

"What's he so pissed off about?" Leah asked me as the other two boys followed George.

"Me. Well, at least I think it's me. I accidentally pushed him into some girl and then he got upset when she rejected him." I turned around so my back was to the door and I was facing her. "Unless he's just upset that he got rejected?"

Leah thought for a moment. "I mean, it might not be that he got rejected as much as he's the only one in the band without a girlfriend. I'm not sure if he's really over Sarah. Breaking up with him the way she did was kinda uncalled for. Plus, having all of us all coupley around him probably isn't helping."

"You're right." I started to turn around before I realized something. "Wait a minute! You just admitted that you and Blake are dating!"

"No I didn't." She replied, adjusting her glasses.

"Yes you did! Ha I knew it! Well both Reece and I knew it but still." I couldn't help but smile. I was so happy that my best friend and one of my new friends were happy together.

"Ok, fine, I admit it. We're dating." Leah laughed, smiling just as wide as I was.

"Well, guess that secret is out." I heard Blake's voice from behind me and turned to find him and Reece standing in the doorway. "Who wants to go out and celebrate?"

"What happened to telling your fans you don't drink?" I raised an eyebrow at him and heard Leah chuckle behind me.

"One, I never said anything about drinking." Blake started.

"And two," Reece followed. "They don't need to know." He winked at me and grinned. I shook my head at him and laughed. "Where's George?"

"I don't think he's gonna want to come," Blake said quickly.

"Well we should still ask." I tried to push past but Reece stopped me. "What are you doing?"

"He's not gonna want to come, Avs." He gave me a sad look. I was confused. Even when George got mad at someone he never missed an opportunity to go out.

"But..." Leah started but Blake shook his head and grabbed her arm, starting to lead her towards the elevator.

Reece offered his hand but I crossed my arms, refusing to move. "Reece, tell me what's going on."

"I would if I could Ava. He won't talk to any of us." He looked sad, a complete contrast to the happy mood he was in before. "When Blake and I walked into the apartment he had shut the door of one of the rooms and locked it. He just kept telling us to go away."

"So he's just sitting on the floor all alone?" I asked, upset at the thought. "Can't we do something? Find out what's bothering him?" I uncrossed my arms and motioned toward the door of their apartment.

Reece shook his head and grabbed my hand. "The best thing for us to do is to leave him alone right now. He will tell us what's wrong eventually."

I sighed but gave up, letting Reece lead me towards where Leah and Blake were waiting at the elevator.

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"You know what I like about this whole moving to London thing." I smiled as I looked around, taking everything in.

"What?" Reece asked, watching my face.

"We're all outsiders now." I looked at Reece to find him giving me a weird look. "Like, this city isn't familiar to you. You're just as new to it as I am."

"Well, actually I've been here quite a few times so I know my way..." Reece stopped when he saw the disappointed look on my face.

"I'm new to it!" Leah said, walking closer to me after she and Blake had strayed a little bit away. "So now we can be newbies together. I reckon will have this city completely figured out before these boys will ever release studio versions of Let Me Down Slow or Why Oh Why." Leah smirked. She loved to make fun of the boys for never releasing studio versions of their songs.

"Leah, we've talked about this," Blake whined, causing Reece to chuckle beside me.

"Yeah, yeah, whatever." Leah smiled while she ruffled his hair playfully. He fixed it before leaning down and kissing her forehead.

"You would never be that calm if I messed up your hair," I whispered to Reece.

He gave me an expression of both terror and anger. "Don't you dare touch the hair."

"Don't worry," I smirked. "I'll wait until later." I winked before I quickly turned away and grabbed Leah's hand, pulling her away from the boys. "Come on Leah, adventure awaits!"

She laughed beside me and I heard the sounds of the boys trying to catch up with us behind me. As we waited at a crosswalk, I couldn't help but let my thoughts drift back to George all alone in the boys' apartment. I hoped he was alright, and wished I knew what I could do to help him feel better.

"To the pub we go!" Leah called out as she pulled me across the street when the walking light signaled we could go.

"This should be fun." Reece chuckled from beside me.