I'm not fine ~ Randy

Chapter 28

I can hear footsteps following me and Rye's voice yelling for me to stop, but that just makes me try to run faster. I almost trip a couple of times but manage to stay on my feet and continue running.

This time I know where I'm headed and I know where I can outrun Rye. I reach the beginning of the forest and know this is my chance to get ahead of him.

I sprint off the path and run through the trees. Rye's voice is getting fainter in the background, but it's still there. I begin running even faster when I see that I'm soon at the spot. I finally reach it and I stop at the bench.

"Go ahead and do it, you don't have much time before he reaches you"

I look behind me and can see a faint outline of Rye in the distance. I look back at the lake in front of me. Should I really do this now?

Without even explaining anything to Rye or the boys. They're going to think I did it because of them. They're going to think they could have done something to fix me, but I'm too broken.

Tears are now freely falling down my face and I haven't noticed that I've moved so I'm standing right in front of the lake. I slowly begin to walk into the water.

I instantly shiver from the coldness that embraces my bare legs. I continue to walk forwards until it nearly touches the edge of the big hoodie I'm wearing.

"Andy!" I can now hear Rye's voice clearly and I turn around to see him standing by the bench.

He looks at me concerned, his eyes flickering between looking at my face and the water.

"Please Andy, I know what you're thinking about doing and I'm begging you please don't" His voice comes out in a low whisper and I can barely hear it.

"Why not?" I ask, my voice coming out stronger and harsher than expected.

I can see a tear trickling down Rye's cheek, but he hurriedly brushes it away. I look at him confused and concerned. Rye doesn't cry, it's like an unwritten rule he's made. I've actually never seen him cry before.

"Because I need you, we need you, can't you see that? You're like the glue holding this band and friendship together. We would never have been here if it wasn't for you. And I need you because you're my best friend and I can't bear the thought of losing you" Rye's voice progressively turns quieter the longer he speaks and his last words come out in a whisper.

I can now feel tears running down my cheeks too.

"You know he's just lying to you, right?"

Yes

"Let's make a plan okay? This is what you have to do..."

Rye's pov

I can see the wheels turning in Andy's head. It looks like he's thinking deeply about something. He eventually looks behind him at the lake before looking at me again and moving towards me.

I quickly walk towards him and when he's close enough I pull him into my arms. I squeeze him tightly, one hand on his head tangled in his hair and one arm around his waist pressing him into my body.

His arms wrap lightly around my waist and he places his head on my shoulder. I press a light kiss on his head and push his head a little back to wipe the tears off his face.

"Let's go home now so you can tell me what happened" I say placing a gentle kiss on his forehead this time before scooping him up in my arms.

Andy squeals loudly and his arms move up and around my neck. This time he doesn't fight me and instead just lays his head tiredly on my chest.

I smile softly down at the cute blond in my arms before beginning on my way back to the flat to get some answers on what happened.

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Srry for not updating in a while, just got a lot on my mind atm so I just couldn't find the time and motivation to write. There is just going to be two more parts before I end the book. Hope you have/had a good day! x