Our Secret Dream

Getting Out of Dodge

I gather all my things from Mel's office and head out into the hall. I take a deep breath trying to calm my emotions again.  Now was the time for my game face, Bryan didn't need the whole house to know why I was leaving. I can hear Tyler and Chris in the lounge talking about something. I gather that all of the boys would be hanging out together so I head in that direction. As I approach the entryway I see Tyler, Tristan, Dom and Chris lounging around on the sofas trying to decide on a movie. They all look up at me when I enter, their expressions changing to concern when they not my bag over my shoulder. I ignore Chris and pretend act like he doesn't exists. He started this and I was just finishing it in the only way I could by leaving.

Skylar: I just thought I should come and say bye before I leave.

Tyler walks over and gives me a hug whispering in my ear 'You could stay Sky.'

Skylar: I can't Tyler. Not with him here. It's his home more than mine. I told Bryan about my parents so you don't have to hide it from him.

Tyler: It's as much your home as any of ours. I'm glad B knows. You really are the strongest person I've ever met Sky.

I give him a sad smile and we break apart.

Dom & Tristan: Your leaving? Why?

Skylar: I am. I need some space for a while. Just gotta clear my head. Dom?

Dom: Yeah?

Skylar: Look after Bryan for me okay? He's going to need someone over the next couple of days.

Dom: Okay...

Tristan: Why? Have you guys broken up?

Skylar: No, we're fine. I just can't be here right now. Some stuff has happened and I have to work out some things.

Dom and Tristan give me a hug and I turn to leave not looking at Chris. I give myself an inward pat of the back on how I handled that situation without snapping at Chris.

DOM POV

Sky's just came into the lounge and announced that she's leaving. Tyler gives her a hug and whispers something that I can't hear. We are definitely missing something. I look at Tyler who is looking at Chris with sadness and disappointment. Whatever happened Chris is the cause of this and I'm going to find out what he did. I watch Sky and she has spoken and looked at everyone other than Chris - this is definitely due to him. Sky has become such a huge part of Dream LA not to mention to all of our lives. Before Sky Bryan would never let anyone get close to him. He'd have all these walls up stopping anyone getting to know the real him. Other than Chris and Sky I'm not even sure we know the vulnerable side to Bryan. My blood is boiling with anger I will beat the crap out of Chris if he has ruined this for him. After everything he has done for all of us he deserved the happiness him and Sky have had the last couple of months. I always thought their relationship was forever, you know end game.

When Sky asks me to look after Bryan, the panic starts to creep into my body and up my throat causing me to catch my breath I immediately think that they have broken up. My hands ball up into fists ready to punch Chris. I'm about to ask when Tristan beats me to the question, a small sigh of relief escapes my lips when she says they are fine and I relax my hands. Once Sky leaves and I hear the door close I turn my attention to Chris. I don't care how bad this situation Sky us my friend and I care about her, no matter what happened I know Sky well enough to know she would never do anything to purposely hurt any of us so this must be a Chris thing. Selfishly if things do go sour then any hopes I had of asking Quinn out would be fucked as they are best friends, sisters even and Quinn would always pick Sky. I turn my attention to Chris.