Abandoned Hotel, a Randy stories

Chapter 42, Back "home"

Andy's pov

It was a month after Rye broke up with me. I was still at Vee's house, but now packing my bags to go back to the boys house. Vee got really angry at me two days ago. I was lying in bed and doing nothing but cry and feeling sorry for myself, and Vee was done with that. She told me to put my head up high and not let that asshole destroy my dreams that I've worked so hard for. I felt kind off guilty against Vee for my behaviour. I was not being a good friend and I didn't showed my gratitude at all towards her. I don't get why she didn't kicked me out any sooner. Yesterday I finally showered and shaved and took good care of myself, making sure I looked amazing so Rye won't see how much he had hurt me. I was going to be strong and happy and make him regret dumping me. I will be the most amazing version of myself.

The Roadies were annoying during the breakup. They noticed that I wasn't in the boy's house and that I wasn't online that much, even less then I already am. I just told them I was sick and needed some time off. Not that they bought it though. I wish they didn't looked in some stuff all the time. They are sweet and I love their support, I mean; without them RoadTrip wouldn't exist, but still, mind your own damn business!

I arrived at the band house and went in with my bags and immediately got hugged by Brooklyn;

"I've missed you, bro! Welcome home!"

I hold him for a second and then went to Sonny and then Harper. I talked with them for a while about what has been going on in this house and then went up to my room.

It was weird being back. I've missed this room, but the memories were still a soft spot in my broken heart. But I can get over it! I have gone through worser things in my life then a break up, and I will only turn out stronger!
I unpacked my bags and sat behind my piano and started to play a few songs, just to clear my head.
I haven't played piano in a month now, weird that you can miss an instrument more then a person. I played a lot of guitar by Vee, but the piano has just that level of deepness in some way. An moving way. Making you feel like you are on an ocean, traveling through the chords and then getting caught in a storm of words and emotions. I closed my eyes while my fingers found the keys they needed to press. I didn't realised that tears were strolling down my cheeks, but honestly I couldn't care less. My body started to move on the rhythm and power of the keys and I squirted my eyes from time to time. All my thoughts and feelings were placed in one single melody. Weird that it seems like such a big mess inside your head. Like a big impenetrable swamp, but then on the piano, its all clear and everything makes sense.

I stopped and kept silent with my arms down my body, staring at my keyboard feeling empty. Everything was out me, so what now?
Suddenly I hear movement and I turn around to see Emma standing in my doorway.

"Hey Andy." she says soft and sweet. I got up to her and let me fall into her arms, which she gladly wrapped around me. I didn't cry or anything, I just wanted to holt her. Our last meeting wasn't what you would call nice, but we used to get along quite nice, before Rye and I were official. We would plan our spring vacation to the Harry Potter studios or tour and enjoy talking about our passions in art and music. I haven't put her enough in a bright daylight, she deserves more. She is so sweet and honest, and she doesn't deserve any of the shit that Rye and I did behind her back.

I looked in her eyes. I saw a soft glance on it from tears and a weak smile. I wonder if she knows why I left the house for a month. I don't think Rye would tell her, he's too scared for that. Something in me wanted to tell her, tell her that her "boyfriend" is a cheater and a manipulative maniac, but I couldn't... Emma is so amazing, and she deserves an amazing person to be with. Rye is amazing... Despite what he did to me, and they fit perfectly together. They belong together.

I gave Emma a weak smile before we pulled in for another hug again.
We walked downstairs and made a cup off tea while talking about the weather and the plans for the band, so basically nothing. Sonny joined us in the kitchen and talked with us. Later Robbie came into the kitchen and looked at me embarrassed. I haven't talked to Robbie at all. I didn't even said goodbye when I left. He took me to the side and started to apologise for everything HIS BROTHER did, but I cut him off, saying that it was no use for HIM to say sorry, as it was not his fault. He looked at me with a weak smile and guilt. I gave him a hug and together we went to the living room with everyone else and started to have a good time.

After two hours the front door shut. We looked up and saw Rye. He looked around the room smiling, but his smile quickly got off his face when he saw me. The room filled with and awkward silence. I sighted and realised it was time to be an adult. I got up and walked with a straight back towards him. I looked him deep in his eyes and held out my hand so he could shake it. He looked at my hand and then back at me. He smiled and gladly shook my hand. I walked passed him and went up to my room.

I looked at my reflection in my mirror in my room and was proud of myself. I AM A BADASS!! I felt so grownup and mature. I handled this as an professional. I let myself fall onto my bed on my back. I stared at the ceiling until I closed my eyes.