Broken hears and fixed parts - Stereo Kicks

Chapter 14 - Bad right?

Emily P.O.V

Me and all the boys were sat in the front room watching movies. Me and Chris being as far away from each other as possible, obviously. I was sat inbetween Charlie and Reece when I received a call. I excused myself from the boys and went outside to take it.

"Hello?"

"Hi Emily. It's mum. I've got something to tell you."

She started to tear up on the other end of the phone and it effected her voice.

"What is it mum?."

"It's your grandad Bill. He's just died in hospital of bowel cancer." Not dissing anything btw coz this is how my grandad actually died.

"Oh my god."

"Don't tell your brother. We love you Emily. We know how close you were with your grandad but he's in a better place now. He will be watching over you. Just remember that."

The phone line soon went dead as I rushed back into the house with tears in my eyes. I sprinted upstairs and into my room and locked the door as quickly as I could. I grabbed my headphones and put all my songs on shuffle. I listened to music for the rest of the day not leaving my bedroom.

Throughout the day, I heard faint noises coming from outside my door but I didn't pay any attention. Just thinking about my grandad made me burst into a pool of tears. We had so many good memories together, it's just so hard to take it all in.

I looked in my mirror before exiting my room. I had really red eyes and tear stained cheeks. I threw my hair up into a messy bun before slumping down the staircase. All the boys were still sat in the living room watching films. All their heads turned to face me as soon as I stepped into the doorway. Reece and Charlie immediately got up and hugged me rightly as I began to cry, again. We all sat back down on the sofa to watch the movie.

"My grandad has just died of bowel cancer. Just thought i'd let you know."

"Oh my god."

Reece wrapped his arms around me as I sobbed into his chest, leaving tear stains on his t-shirt.

"Its alright babe. C'mon. Let's go into the kitchen."

"Ugh, Reece."

"Come here then."

I jumped onto Reece's back as we made our way into the kitchen. He gently put me down on the kitchen side and put some bread in the toaster.

"I'm sorry. About your grandad."

"You don't have to be sorry Reece. It's not like you killed him."

"I know, but if I hadn't asked you to move here with us then none of this would if happened. Jake cheating on you. Me slapping you and your break up with Chris. You would've been able to see your grandad in the hospital and you wouldn't be so far away from all your family."

"Its fine, honestly Reece. I couldn't have stopped him from dying. I just... haven't seen him for a while."

"I still feel bad."

"Well, you shouldn't. Anyway, enough about me. How are things with you and Megan?."

"There not."

"What?."

"We broke up. Last week. I didn't tell you because we'd still fallen out. It was a mutual feeling though. Here, have a look."

Reece pulled out his phone and showed me the text messages. The contact name was now changed to 'Megan' instead of 'Meggeeyyyy😘'

R: This long distance thing isn't working Megan.

M: I know Reece. We hardly ever get to see each other and it's really annoying me. I can't even meet up with my friends who are lads because I always feel guilty because it feels like im cheating on you. Their all just friends though.

R: Should we have a break then? This obviously isn't working and if we're wanting to be able to see other people...

M: Yeah, I think that's best. Still friends though?

R: Yeah.

"You broke up over text?"

"Bad, right?"

"Yeah."

The toast soon popped up as Reece grabbed a plate to put it on. He got the nutella jar out the cupboard and began to spread it onto our toast.

I was still sat on the kitchen side but it didn't matter because Reece was alot taller than me and was nearly as tall as me when im sat on the side and hes not.

We both grabbed a slice of toast and began to eat it. Reece stood inbetween my legs before pulling a confused face to himself then walking away.

"Two minutes Emily. Let me just go and get something."

"Okay."

James soon came into the kitchen and stood inbetween my legs.

"Are you okay?."

"I guess so. I'm just going to miss my grandad alot."

"Come here."

James pulled me in for a hug which lasted around 2 minutes. He was just taller then Reece so we were practically the same size with me still sat on the side.

I pulled out of the hug first but James kept his arms around my back.

"I hope you feel better soon Emily."

"Thankyou James."

He kept his arms around me which felt quite awkward to be honest. James looked into my eyes and they down to my chin or something. He began to lean in and close his eyes.

"James, what are you doin-"

"Come on Emily, you know you want this."

"No I don't, James. Your dating Lucy."

"She's gone home for a few days. Come on Emil-"

"What made you think that I wanted this?."

"Well, you've slept in the same bed as three of the other boys so you'll probably end up sleeping with the rest of us at some time or other."

"James, your making it sound like I had sex with all three of them."

"You probably did for all I know."

"James. I slept in the same bed as Jake because we were dating. I never had sex with him. I slept in my bed with Reece because he's my best friend and he was making me feel better from my break-up with Jake. I never had sex with him. I slept in a bed with Chris because we were dating. I never had sex with him either. I'm still a virgin, thankyou. I'm not friggin Regina George."

"Its still slut-ish."

"James... Just leave me alone."

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Ooo James you cheeky sod!
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