I Loved You Darling (Life As I Know It Sequel)

Bad News

Chris POV

Shelby had fallen asleep in the cab coming back from the restaurant. I wrapped her arms around my neck and carried her bridal style into the hotel room and set her down on the bed.

Ricky sat down in the desk chair and lit up his cigarette. "You know, it seems like this girl has bad news following her everywhere she goes". He exhaled and nodded. "That is true". "You know rick, her being here makes me realize that I never apologized to you as well for what happened with Autumn". "Thank you but you have nothing to apologize for. I realized you wouldn't have done that".

I hopped in the bathroom and got out of the dress clothes, took a shower and then switched into night clothes. I came out and Ricky was standing at the head of the bed where Shelby was sleeping. He turned around and looked at me. "Chris...". My heart skipped for a moment as I tried not to show panic. Last time I saw Ricky standing over her, Shelby wasn't breathing. "What?". I walked over and he moved her bracelet down to show one big faint raised scar across her wrist. "What the fuck.. Is that?". I moved the other one to see the exact same thing but this one was more faint and well hidden due to the tattoos. "I can't believe she would slit her wrist". I don't know why but I felt so guilt. "Let's just drop this tonight and I will ask her about it tomorrow or something".

He dropped his pants and flopped down in the other bed, just relaxing in his shirt and boxers. I sat on the other bed next to Shelby and to my surprise she rolled over and opened one eye to look up. "Chris?". "Ya its me, we made it to the hotel, go back to sleep". "No, help me up". "Are you okay?". "Fine just a slight wee bit intoxicated. I have to pee and then wanted to change into my pajamas. I don't wanna wear a dress". I smiled as I helped her up and to the bathroom. She shut the door behind her and I heard her tussling around. Minute or two later the door opened a crack and she popped her head out.

"Come in here peas". I walked and she had her back facing me as she lifted her hair. "Unzip me". I unzipped her and felt her skin briefly as I ran one finger down with the zipper. She quickly dropped the dress and was left in her underwear. She tossed on a big slipknot shirt and shorts, seeming to be unbothered by the fact that she just undressed in front of me. "Come lay with me?". I nodded and helped guild her back to the bed but she stopped and faced Ricky. She climbed on his bed for a minute and sat next to him. "Shel our bed is there". "Hush. I'll meet you there". I walked over to our bed and got under the covers.

Ok not going to lie, kind of got a little jealous as she sat there for a moment saying something quiet enough that I couldn't hear it over the fan. "Thanks again". She hopped off the bed and laid down with me. She closed her eyes and snuggled into my side. "Night Chris".

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(Short I know. Sorry! But setting up for how Chris really feels and some conflict that's coming up)