Let Me In Your Heart Again | Hardzello♡

Chapter 18

Brian soon arrives at Joe's trailer, and listens to see if he can hear Joe. He knocks softly on the door when it stays silent. 'Joe? It's Brian here. Is everything alright?'
There is a moment of silence, but then Brian hears the door of the trailer unlock.
Joe is standing in the doorway, quickly wiping away his tears. The ginger walks into the trailer again, and sits down on his bed.
Brian follows him, giving the boy a comforting smile. 'Can I sit with you for a moment?'
Joe looks up at Brian and nods.
'What is the real reason you came here?' The guitarist asks, knowing it wasn't just for a drink.
Joe looks down again. He sniffles softly, not wanting to start crying again.
'You can tell me anything, you know that.' Brian puts his hand on Joe's shoulder to comfort him.
Joe nods, and smiles a little through his tears. 'I just.... Really like someone.' He sighs. 'But they don't like me back. It just makes me question everything.'
Brian gives the boy a look of sympathy. 'Listen Joe, it doesn't matter who it is. A boy or a girl. As long as you are happy.' He looks at Joe with a smile.
The ginger looks up in surprise. 'You know that I- that I'm?' He hardly dares to pronounce the word gay. Even though he knows Brian won't judge, it's hard to admit he's gay. And that he has a crush on one of his best friends.
'I do. Is there a lucky person?' Brian asks curiously, although he already knows the answer.
Joe nods. 'I only can't tell him.' He bows his head sadly.
Brian raises his eyebrow. 'Why not? Chances are he likes you too. Actually, I'm sure he likes you.'
Joe sees a grin appear on Brian's face. 'But how- How do you know who it is?' Joe asks with flushed cheeks.
'I know what it looks like when people like each other, believe me.' Brian says. 'And Ben likes you very much.'
That only makes Joe blush even more. 'You're wrong, he obviously doesn't.' He says softly.
Brian smiles. 'Well maybe you're the one who's wrong. I've seen him looking at you with big longing eyes.'
Joe's eyes light up a little. 'Really?' He asks.
Brian smirks and nods. 'Yeah, you should give it a shot.'
Then Joe frowns again. 'I'm just so scared I'll ruin the friendship. I really like the place we're in. I don't wanna lose my bestfriend.' He says with a sigh.
'You won't, trust me. Just ask him out sometime. And if it doesn't work out, you say it was to talk about the hospital thing or something. Just give it a go.' Brian says encouragingly.
Joe takes a deep breath, and nods. 'Maybe I will. Thank you Brian.'
Brian smiles. 'Are you ready to go back to the others?'
Joe nods and gets up. 'Yes. Again, thank you very much Brian.'
The guitarist smiles. 'You know where to find me if you want to talk about something.'
Joe nods and walks back to the others with Brian.

The rest of the day consisted mainly of filming and redoing scenes. When it is 8 in the evening, all scenes for that day are done.
After the boys have taken off their costumes and wigs, the four of them decide to go out for dinner.
Ben and Joe only don't know yet that Rami and Gwil have come up with a plan. They will leave the dinner so Ben and Joe will have to spend the time at the restaurant and in the car back together.

They arrive at the restaurant, the same restaurant where they first went to practice the script together.
The four of them take a seat at a table. Soon, spontanious conversations spark up.
After a while, the waiter brings Ben and Joe's food. 'I'm sorry, your food will be here in a minute.' He says kindly to Gwil and Rami.
The two boys nod, knowing their food won't come at all.
Then Rami's phone rings. After a while he hangs up again.
Ben and Joe give him a questioning look.
'That was Lucy. She is not feeling well and doesn't dare to drive a car. She has no money for a taxi, so I'm gonna pick her up and take her home.' Rami says as he has to do his best not to grin.
'But you already had 3 glasses of alcohol on Rami. You can't drive like that. I'm coming with you and drive you two home.' Gwil says.
Ben and Joe look at each other in surprise.
'Sorry guys.' Rami says as he and Gwil get up. Gwil almost laughs at the surprised faces of their friends.
'But- but how do we get to the hotel? We don't have a car and-' Ben stammers. Before he can finish his question, Rami and Gwil have already left the restaurant.
'Well that will be a taxi, I'm afraid.' Joe chuckles.
Ben smiles and nods.
'I just hope Lucy feels better soon.' Joe frowns.
'I hope so too.' Ben says.

They spend the rest of the evening talking about everyday things. About things that have happened on a film set, about the past and about their friends.
When they have finished eating, Joe asks for the bill. He wants to take his wallet, but Ben stops him. 'Allow me.' The blond boy takes his debit card and walks with the waiter to the counter.
Joe is left behind with a big smile on his face.
Not much later, they leave the restaurant together.
Joe grabs his phone and wants to call a taxi, but Ben stops him. 'Wait. Shall we take a short walk through the park? I have heard that the fountain is beautiful in the dark.'
Joe puts his phone in his pocket and nods with a big smile. 'That seems lovely.'
Ben smiles, happy he gets to spend some more time with the boy.
Together they walk through the busy city, making their way to the park. When they arrive at the park, they sit down together on a bench on the opposite of the fountain. They don't say anything to each other, they just listen to the sound of the water falling.
'This is nice.' Joe mumbles as he puts his head on Ben's shoulder.
Ben smiles and nods in agreement. 'It is.'

After half an hour of just sitting like that, staring at the fountain, a young man approaches them. 'You're Ben Jones, right!?' He asks with a penetrating tone.
Ben looks at Joe in surprise. 'Uhm, yes I am. And who are you?' The blond looks at the man, thinking whether he know's this man.
'Oh you know me!' The man exclaims angrily. He only gets angrier when Ben shakes his head.
'I don't know where from, sir.' Ben says, trying to stay polite.
The man clenches his fists. 'Does the name Corey say anything to you, killer?!'
Ben's eyes widen, and he gets up. 'You!' He also clenches his fists now.
Joe looks at the blond in surprise. He has never seen Ben this angry before.
'Yes, me. First you kill someone, and now you're a dirty fag too? That they haven't thrown you in jail yet!' The man says while glaring at Joe.
The ginger also gets up now. 'Ben, what's going on here? What does he mean by killer?' He asks anxiously.
'Oh you didn't even tell that ugly kid about Allen? He meant so little to you?' The man whose name is apparently Corey gives Ben a mean look.
'You shut your mouth! First off, Allen was my best friend and it wasn't my fault. Second, don't you ever call Joe ugly again. He is one of the most beautiful persons I have ever met. Now get out of here before I call the police!' Ben says, his voice raising more with every word he says.
Corey looks white-hot with rage.
And before Ben realizes what is happening, his face is hit with a fist. Ben tries to fight back, but soon a kick to his shin follows, causing him to fall to the floor with a loud scream of pain.
Corey starts punching the boy in the face, and doesn't stop until the boy is unconscious.
Joe desperately tries to get him away from the blond, but Corey is way to strong for him, unfortunately.
Corey gives Ben a kick in his stomach before he runs away as quickly as possible.
'Ben!' Joe kneels down next to Ben, who is still unconscious.
The ginger looks for his phone in panic. He dials the police number with shaking hands....

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Sooo cliffhanger it is. Well kinda. I'm not really good at writing cliffhangers (Like I said before haha) So don't expect to much :)

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