Stolen Smile Returned, chapter 10
Tour Bus
Mike Pov
I sat down as I was staring out of the window. All I could see was road and more roads.
"I wish I could find what was so interesting out side," Billie said as he sat down next to me. I nodded my head as I looked at Billie.
"Remember the bookmobile? That was a nightmare to sleep in" I said as I remembered one night the three of us were sleeping in there and when we woke up there was a huge line outside the bookmobile because they thought it was an actual bookmobile. It wasn't fun at the time because they wouldn't leave us alone but looking back now, god it's funny. There were around ten of them and when we emerged from the vehicle they all looked stunned most probably thinking 'you don't even look like you can read'... . I can!! I read a book every time I go on tour!
"Man hell yeah. Trying to sleep in that thing with Tre farting anytime he wanted to and coffee being spilt and people wanting books from us... . those were the days" Billie said with a small laugh. I smiled and looked back and saw Tre's arm dangling from his bunk. He'll be awake soon. The bus is going to stop now. Another hotel!! At least there's a nice bed there and coffee and best of all a bar with drinks!!! I haven't gotten wasted in ages!
"I feel like getting so pissed tonight," I said as I put my sunglasses on and sunk into my chair.
"Well I don't think Tre will tonight after spewing so much" Billie said for once looking down at me because I had slouched in my seat so much.
"Half an hour guys and we'll be there!" The bus driver shouted.
"Thanks man" I said back as I went back to looking out the window again.
Billie said it. The good old days. I sighed and crossed my arms over my chest.
When I arrive the hotel I think I'll ring Roxie... . yeah, I'll ring Roxie.
Toria's Apartment- Scott's Lesson
Toria's Pov
"No way!" Scott said as I re-entered the room with his biscuits. (After half an hour I give them a break so I get to have a go on the drums)
"Yes. Green Day came to the café and Tre spewed on me!" I said as I sat on the drum stool. Scott looked at me in disbelief and then looked at me with a cocky look.
"You're lying I know you are!" Scott said then shoving a biscuit in his mouth.
"Well I wouldn't make it up. When he spewed on me I wasn't exactly happy" I said holding the drumsticks and just balancing them on one of my fingers.
"Prove it. Prove that he was there? Do you have an autograph a photo?" Scott asked thinking that he was right, but I am not telling a lie! He did spew on me and it was disgusting. If some famous rock god that you used to go out with spewed on you would you forget it?
I didn't think so.
"Well no. He gave me his e-mail but I cant show you that because you will annoy him until he dies... he's sent me an e-mail but you can't read it... so anyway I want a go now so shut up and if you don't believe me wait until he comes back again" I said and then his jaw really dropped.
"He... he... he's coming back again?" Scott asked tripping over his words. I laughed and placed the drumsticks on the toms. I stood up and patted Scott's head.
"Yes he is. Now shove the last biscuit in your mouth and play again. I can't be bothered to play now. I'm to tired," I said as I sat on the couch. Scott stared at me for a moment slowly picking his drumsticks up.
"Well come on then show me what you're going to play in this talent show," I said crossing my legs trying to look sophisticated. It looked like Scott was about to talk some more but he stopped him self and began to play.
There is no doubt that Scott is one of the best drummers I have ever taught. He is awesome. Especially for his age. He just liked to hit things and when he's angry with schoolgirls parents or anything he will hit them so hard I'm scared he might break the drumsticks!! It's strange because he was really shy when he first came but that's not him at all!! He shouts he tells you what he thinks to your face and I don't think he has never told a lie. Which is strange for a guy.
He began to play and it was the usual thing with him. Start off as if you were crap and then build up to something amazingly mind blowing... . well I have taught him to play like that I suppose. Whenever Scott plays he has the most concentrated face ever, but if a person that had never seen him play before came in and watched him play they wouldn't think it. To me he looks like he's concentrating to everyone else, his face makes it look like as if it's a piece of cake. He's worked on that face for such a long time I'm starting to get confused, but as usual, I guess right!! Because I am so smart... ok back to the drumming now.
"That was awesome Scott," I said as Scott twisted the drumsticks with his fingers.
"I know tee hee. I think the ending could be better though, well I have three weeks until I have to perform it anyway." He said taking his last biscuit. I got up from the couch and walked over to Scott.
"Try this then" I said as Scott stood up and gave me the drumsticks. I sat down and looked over the drum kit. I went back on what Scott's ending was and then warmed up a little and then did a drum beat and hit symbols and stuff and then I played a fairly good ending if I do say so my self.
"That's not fair" Scott said as I finished.
"What do you mean?" I asked standing up.
"You always play good!" Scott said sulking.
"Dude I am the teacher" I said patting his head as he poked his tongue out at me. I laughed and sat down on the couch as Scott began to try and practice what I did as the ending.
"Try hitting the crash at the end... it always makes a good ending," I said before he began. He nodded and did his 'concentrating' face again.
Hotel
Tre Pov
"Your rooms will be ready shortly. Please wait in the lounge area for around half an hour please" This stuck up wiseass told us. This is the first time we have ever had to wait for a room. I was about to open my mouth and ask why we had to wait but I heard Billie walk away so I turned around as I saw that Mike was still standing next to me
"Come no Tre. We were most probably earlier than expected" Mike said placing a hand on my shoulder as we walked into the 'lounge are' or what I like to call it, a bar!! I sat down next to Billie as Mike sat next to me. I looked over at Billie as he yawned.
"That's why you're so quiet" Mike said as Billie stopped yawing. He gave him a look and then shook his head. As he took his jacket off and stood up.
"Beer all round then?" He asked getting his wallet out of his pocket.
"Please" Mike and me said as Billie walked up to the bar. I took my jacket off and put it on top of Billie's as Mike gave me his and I put it on top of mine.
"Man, I cannot believe I am this tired already" Mike said slouching back in his chair.
"I know tell me about it. Glad we're not playing tonight really. We can finally sleep early... well... earlier" I said drumming my fingers against the side of the table.
"What do you mean earlier... I want to sleep now!" Mike said resting his head on the table. I let out a little laugh and patted Mike on his head.
"There, there Mikey Boy. Well at least get a little tipsy!!" I said using a girly kinda tone.
"Hell ya I'll drink but, 1 a.m is the latest for me" Mike said lifting his head up a little. I smiled and Billie then came over with two glasses of beer.
"I'll go get the other now" Billie said slightly more awake then Tre and me.
All of a sudden a drumbeat came from nowhere and Mike shot up.
"Tre it's your damn cell!" Mike said pointing at my jacket as the pocket vibrated.
"I knew that" I said poking my tongue out. As I went to reach for my phone Billie sat down with his own beer. I got the phone out and on the screen it said Claudia. YAY!! Frankito!! My little Frankie!!
"Hey Claudia"
"Hey Tre. How's everything going so far then?"
"Cool so far. How are things with you? And Frankito?"
"I'm ok thanks. And Frankito here wants to talk to you" I heard some muffling on the other line as I heard some cute laughter.
"Daddy"
"Hey Frankie boy! How are you doin'?"
"I am ok Daddy. I played soccer today and I scored"
"Wow that's amazing well done! I'm going to have to practice and beat you when I get back" I heard Frankito laugh as Claudia began to talk.
"Sowie Daddy I have to go see Nan. Bye bye love you"
"Bye Frankie boy and keep on scoring!" I said as he then passed the phone to Claudia.
"What did you say? It's as if a rocket has been flown up his butt" Claudia said laughing.
"Claudia it's the Cool touch." Claudia laughed.
"Ok well I better go. I'll most probably ring again soon. See you have fun"
"Bye Claudia thanks for ringing," I said as I hung up.
"Is Claudia and Frankie ok then?" Billie asked taking a sip of his beer.
"Yeah their sweet" I said drinking some of my beer. I looked over at Mike as saw him practically sleeping on the table. I looked up at Billie as an evil smile came across our faces. I brought my hands up above the table and slowly went towards Mike's ribs. He's a ticklish little sucker. Billie nodded his head, as I slowly got closer to giving Mike on of the frights of his life.
"HA HA!" I shouted as I stabbed my fingers in his sides and began to tickle him.
"WHAT?!" Mike shouted as he then began to squirm with water running out of his eyes. Billie almost collided with the floor from laughing so much and Mike looked as pale as a ghost from me frightening him and crying from laughing so much. I stopped tickling him and laughed, as the picture of Mike's face was fresh in my memory.
"Classic Dirnt Moment" I said almost falling off of my own chair.
"It's not my fault I am tired," Mike said poking me in the arm.
"Doesn't look like you'll be getting wasted tonight man" Billie said. Mike gave a grunt as Billie laughed a little more.
Strange that he weight lifts and has the biggest arm muscle I have ever seen and that's all he does is poke me...
At The Pier
Roxie Pov
I sat on the railing as I looked out to the sea with my camera hanging around my neck. My hair was blowing in front of my face every time a waved crashed. Sprinkles of water would come onto my face bringing a relaxing sensation over me.
I love coming here to take photos. Its really calm and I like the smell of the sea. And they sell ice cream!!
I looked over to my right and saw a woman walk and it looked as if she was crying. She was wearing an over sized grey jumper and she had dirty blonde hair. Her hair was covering half of her face as she hugged her self. She now and then looked up but as soon as she saw a person she would hide her face once more. She was looking down at the floor so took the opportunity and took a photo of her. The way she looked gave me mixed emotions. This is going to make a great photo.
I jumped off of the railing and began to walk to the little ice cream parlour to get a little tub of vanilla ice cream. Our café has the best coffee I know but this place has the best ice cream!! I know when our ice cream is defeated.
"Hey Roxie same as usual I am taking it" Tony is the guy that owns the place and he knows I come here every time I come to the pier. I'm like his number one fan.
"Yes please" I said walking up to the counter. He got a tub and took one delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream and plopped it into the tub.
"Here you go. It might be the last one you get from here honey" He said giving me the tub as I gave him $2.
"What? What are you on about?" I asked confused. He took the money and gave me my change.
"They're closing us down. We've lost money instead of making any" Tony said sighing and putting his hand through his messed up brown hair.
Tony's 18 years old and this is his family's business so he helps out a lot. I've knowing him ever since he was 10. He's an awesome guy and all but the name does not suit him. The thing is... . he doesn't listen to music but he loves Kylie.
"Oh no way. We have to do something." I said taking a plastic spoon to eat my ice cream with.
"What? We've been battling these guys for so long and now they've said. We have to close down" He said broken hearted.
"Don't worry I'll talk to my girls. We'll figure something out but for now keep the change" I said giving him the change back and kissing him on the cheek.
"Thanks" Tony said not sounding very optimistic. Poor guy. We have to do something!!
I left the ice cream parlour with my little tub of ice cream feeling a little upset because of Tony. We'll be able to do something though. We could do a sponsored run or something.
Ring ring vibrate ring ring
I got my cell phone out of my pocket and looked at the screen s I flashed Toria's name on it.
"Hey"
"Hey Roxie. So where are you now? I might as well pick you up on the way to get the flowers"
"What are you on about?"
"We're going to see your parents... woo hoo remember?"
"Oh shit sorry I forgot. Well I'm outside the ice cream parlour... erm... I'll meet you outside the bike shop ok?"
"Ok then. I'll be there in 10"
"Ok bye"
"Bye" I hung up and shoved the phone back in my pocket.
Man do I have to? I sighed and walked slower than ever to the stupid bike shop as skaters began to crowd around me.
At Sammy's
Brian's Pov
"If it's a boy what would you call it?" I asked as out main course arrived.
"Hey I'm not pregnant yet," Stacy said as the waitress laughed.
"Ok then, excuse me if you had a child what would you call it?" I asked the waitress as Stacy laughed.
"Me? I'd name a boy Ryan or Ray," She said then walking away. I looked over at Stacy as a gorgeous smile came on her face. Her eyes were like diamonds. I would die for this woman.
"So what did you think of those names?" I asked getting my knife and fork ready.
"I like Ryan. I also like Luke and Zack. Hey but what happens if it's a girl?" Stacy asked as she managed to still look sexy as she shoved some pasta into her mouth.
"If it's a girl... I think Anastasia would be nice or maybe Poppy" I said as I put some chicken into my mouth. As soon as I said this Stacy looked at me horrified.
"What? The names aren't that bad" I said looking at her confused.
"Trust me they are. Anyway how about Rose? Or maybe even Isabelle?" She said avoiding the explanation of the Anastasia and Poppy suggestion.
"I love the names Isabelle its pretty," I said still wondering what was wrong with Poppy and Anastasia.
"Well we have to wait until I get pregnant first if not we'll be naming an imaginary baby," Stacy said as she took another mouthful of pasta. Still managing to make it look like as if it came out of a film.
"Trust me. It will happen sooner than later" I said winking at her. She laughed putting her hand over her mouth.
I'm so glad I bumped into this woman.
And I really hope I get to become a father.
The Hotel
Billie Pov
Third beer now. The rooms were finally ready and I have to admit they are one of the best I have ever seen. The bed is HUGE!! You could fit the whole sate of California in there. And you could swim in the bathtub. Which reminds me... . I stink.
"After this one I'm going up to my room. I am so tired" Mike said running his long fingers through his bleached hair.
"Ok well I think I will as well... . AAA!" Tre said with his eyes popping out of his head. Mike jumped a little from Tre's random shout and I looked at him scared.
What now?
"What Tre?" Mike asked in a bored but scared tone. I think it sounded slightly bored because he was tired. Poor Mikey boy.
"I knew I had to remember something! We have a press conference in the hotel tomorrow morning... I can't remember the time though" Tre said looking a little bit sheepish. Mike had his eyes half open and looked at Tre pathetically and annoyed. I just looked at him wide eyed.
That is the last time I am letting him answer my cell phone when I go to the bathroom.
"Tre please try and remember and please tell me it's in the afternoon" Mike said in his begging voice. The last time he used this tone of voice was when he ran out of underwear and he was begging me if he could borrow them .I gave them to him in the end but I told him not to 'borrow' them and keep them.
"I think... I have a feeling he said 2:30p.m in the garden" Tre said thinking extremely hard.
Oh no we better stop him or he'll get extremely tired and fall asleep. Thinking takes to much energy out of the poor guy.
"Ok Tre don't worry. I'll ring who ever rang me back. His number has got to be on my cell somewhere" I said as Tre nodded his head and drank the last of his beer. I was about to pick up my beer a felt a little tap on my shoulder. I spun around as I saw a girl and a boy standing there looking shy.
"Hello my name is Cindy and this is my brother James and we were wondering, if it isn't to much trouble, if we could have a photo with you guys?" She asked obviously holding a camera behind her. She looked around 14 as the boy looked around 11.
"Yeah of course. Come on Tre Mike, James and Cindy wants a photo with our sexy faces in it" I said. The kids laughed as the guys got to their feet. The girl smiled widely as a barman came over.
"I'll take it." He said as he took the camera off of the girl. The girl stood in-between Mike and me as the boy stood in-between Mike and Tre.
I love it when people ask us for a photo. I don't know why. I think it's kinda unreal. I mean, why would they want some guys face on their wall?
"Thanks so much" The boy finally spoke.
"No problemo kid" Tre said as he muffled his hair up. The kid smiled as if he had never smiled before and then they both almost skipped away.
"They were cool. That boy looked like someone I know though" Mike said sitting down.
"Yeah I know what you mean... " Tre said. I looked back at the kid and it didn't trigger anything in my mind.
"I don't think I've seen him before" I said still wondering whom they might be thinking of.
"Strange. Anyway... " I took the last sip of my beer as did Mike. "... I'm going up now" I said as I got up as did Tre and Mike.
"See you guys tomorrow then" I said. We all nodded as we went into our rooms .
20 minutes later
I was about to sit on the bed and watch TV when the phone rang in my room. I went over to the dressing table and slowly picked it up.
"Hello?"
"JOEY!"
"What? Tre is that you?
"Yeah! That's kid... it reminds me of Joey!"
"Tre... couldn't this have waited until the morning?
"No... I would have forgotten by then. Anyway night night"
"Good night Tre"
Grave Yard
Roxie Pov
"Roxie I've forgotten where you parents are" Toria said scratching her head.
"Yeah because you're not following me!" I said as Toria came running towards me. She gave a funny kind of smile as we got closer to my parents. We walked passes quite a lot of children's graves. They had Mickey Mouse toys on them and little white crosses. This graveyard always gave me the creeps. Even before my parents were buried here. Well yeah, ever since they were buried here it's given me worse memories and stuff but, I don't know, being surrounded by stones and dead reminders is just creepy.
"Here they are" I said as I stood in front of my parents. If they were alive they would have given me such a good telling for not visiting them for such a long time.
"Here you go then. Knowing me I'll end up killing the flowers" Toria said giving me the flowers. I kneeled down as Toria did the same next to me. I took the plastic case away from the flowers and placed them gently in front of the gravestone. I put the plastic cover in my coat pocket as I then sat down on the grass in front of the gravestone.
"They used to hate it when I went on a school trip for a week or something. They were always worried I would get hurt or something or never come back or the beginning of the end. They were quite strange thinking back" I said getting rid of some of the leaves that had gotten stuck to the gravestone.
"Yeah I remember. My mom would always have to convince yours" Toria said linking arms with me. I looked at the words in scripted on the gravestone.
"loving parents and amazing friends. They loved and cared for people around them. God bless"
"Wish I had chosen something more beautiful to put on the gravestone" I said tracing the words with my finger. The feeling of the words gave me a sense of life as I went over my parent's names.
"Like what? Back then you most probably would have said 'thanks for the fried over the years' or something." I laughed as I could imagine my parents turning in their graves if I ever wrote something like that down. The thought of my parents turning in their grave made my heart stop.
they're dead Roxie. It's about time you got over It.
"You ok?" Toria asked in a soft voice as she shoved me a little.
"Yeah fine" I said as I nodded my head. I looked over at Toria as she smiled at me.
"I'll wait in the car for you. Take your time" She said as she gave me a quick squeeze and then walked out of the graveyard.
"It's just you two and me now. Sorry Chad couldn't be here. You know why anyway. You guys should be proud of him mind. He managed to run away from granddad and Nan. I wouldn't have been able to. I'd be too scared they would come hunting for me. Well anyway, I suppose the real reason I am sitting here is because, Mike came to our café about tow days ago or something now. It's strange. He has always been on my mind, obviously because he is everywhere I look. TV, radio, Internet, magazines, newspaper. It's impossible for me not to think of him but, I never really thought of what we had but now that I have seen him. I don't know. Suppose I want to get to know him again, and the thing is I have that chance. He's invited me to their European tour. I'm going to say no but I haven't told him yet. What do I do dad? What would you do mom?... you know I have always wanted to go to Europe... this sucks" I said as I traced their names once more.
I looked at the flowers as I noticed mom's favourites were in there.
"You better give me an answer soon, or I'll steal your favourite flower" I said laughing a little.
Then a vibration came from my pocket.
Toria most probably.
I reached into my pocket and got my cell phone out.
'Unknown number" I slowly flipped the phone up and put it against my ear.
"Hello?"
Mike Pov
I sat down as I was staring out of the window. All I could see was road and more roads.
"I wish I could find what was so interesting out side," Billie said as he sat down next to me. I nodded my head as I looked at Billie.
"Remember the bookmobile? That was a nightmare to sleep in" I said as I remembered one night the three of us were sleeping in there and when we woke up there was a huge line outside the bookmobile because they thought it was an actual bookmobile. It wasn't fun at the time because they wouldn't leave us alone but looking back now, god it's funny. There were around ten of them and when we emerged from the vehicle they all looked stunned most probably thinking 'you don't even look like you can read'... . I can!! I read a book every time I go on tour!
"Man hell yeah. Trying to sleep in that thing with Tre farting anytime he wanted to and coffee being spilt and people wanting books from us... . those were the days" Billie said with a small laugh. I smiled and looked back and saw Tre's arm dangling from his bunk. He'll be awake soon. The bus is going to stop now. Another hotel!! At least there's a nice bed there and coffee and best of all a bar with drinks!!! I haven't gotten wasted in ages!
"I feel like getting so pissed tonight," I said as I put my sunglasses on and sunk into my chair.
"Well I don't think Tre will tonight after spewing so much" Billie said for once looking down at me because I had slouched in my seat so much.
"Half an hour guys and we'll be there!" The bus driver shouted.
"Thanks man" I said back as I went back to looking out the window again.
Billie said it. The good old days. I sighed and crossed my arms over my chest.
When I arrive the hotel I think I'll ring Roxie... . yeah, I'll ring Roxie.
Toria's Apartment- Scott's Lesson
Toria's Pov
"No way!" Scott said as I re-entered the room with his biscuits. (After half an hour I give them a break so I get to have a go on the drums)
"Yes. Green Day came to the café and Tre spewed on me!" I said as I sat on the drum stool. Scott looked at me in disbelief and then looked at me with a cocky look.
"You're lying I know you are!" Scott said then shoving a biscuit in his mouth.
"Well I wouldn't make it up. When he spewed on me I wasn't exactly happy" I said holding the drumsticks and just balancing them on one of my fingers.
"Prove it. Prove that he was there? Do you have an autograph a photo?" Scott asked thinking that he was right, but I am not telling a lie! He did spew on me and it was disgusting. If some famous rock god that you used to go out with spewed on you would you forget it?
I didn't think so.
"Well no. He gave me his e-mail but I cant show you that because you will annoy him until he dies... he's sent me an e-mail but you can't read it... so anyway I want a go now so shut up and if you don't believe me wait until he comes back again" I said and then his jaw really dropped.
"He... he... he's coming back again?" Scott asked tripping over his words. I laughed and placed the drumsticks on the toms. I stood up and patted Scott's head.
"Yes he is. Now shove the last biscuit in your mouth and play again. I can't be bothered to play now. I'm to tired," I said as I sat on the couch. Scott stared at me for a moment slowly picking his drumsticks up.
"Well come on then show me what you're going to play in this talent show," I said crossing my legs trying to look sophisticated. It looked like Scott was about to talk some more but he stopped him self and began to play.
There is no doubt that Scott is one of the best drummers I have ever taught. He is awesome. Especially for his age. He just liked to hit things and when he's angry with schoolgirls parents or anything he will hit them so hard I'm scared he might break the drumsticks!! It's strange because he was really shy when he first came but that's not him at all!! He shouts he tells you what he thinks to your face and I don't think he has never told a lie. Which is strange for a guy.
He began to play and it was the usual thing with him. Start off as if you were crap and then build up to something amazingly mind blowing... . well I have taught him to play like that I suppose. Whenever Scott plays he has the most concentrated face ever, but if a person that had never seen him play before came in and watched him play they wouldn't think it. To me he looks like he's concentrating to everyone else, his face makes it look like as if it's a piece of cake. He's worked on that face for such a long time I'm starting to get confused, but as usual, I guess right!! Because I am so smart... ok back to the drumming now.
"That was awesome Scott," I said as Scott twisted the drumsticks with his fingers.
"I know tee hee. I think the ending could be better though, well I have three weeks until I have to perform it anyway." He said taking his last biscuit. I got up from the couch and walked over to Scott.
"Try this then" I said as Scott stood up and gave me the drumsticks. I sat down and looked over the drum kit. I went back on what Scott's ending was and then warmed up a little and then did a drum beat and hit symbols and stuff and then I played a fairly good ending if I do say so my self.
"That's not fair" Scott said as I finished.
"What do you mean?" I asked standing up.
"You always play good!" Scott said sulking.
"Dude I am the teacher" I said patting his head as he poked his tongue out at me. I laughed and sat down on the couch as Scott began to try and practice what I did as the ending.
"Try hitting the crash at the end... it always makes a good ending," I said before he began. He nodded and did his 'concentrating' face again.
Hotel
Tre Pov
"Your rooms will be ready shortly. Please wait in the lounge area for around half an hour please" This stuck up wiseass told us. This is the first time we have ever had to wait for a room. I was about to open my mouth and ask why we had to wait but I heard Billie walk away so I turned around as I saw that Mike was still standing next to me
"Come no Tre. We were most probably earlier than expected" Mike said placing a hand on my shoulder as we walked into the 'lounge are' or what I like to call it, a bar!! I sat down next to Billie as Mike sat next to me. I looked over at Billie as he yawned.
"That's why you're so quiet" Mike said as Billie stopped yawing. He gave him a look and then shook his head. As he took his jacket off and stood up.
"Beer all round then?" He asked getting his wallet out of his pocket.
"Please" Mike and me said as Billie walked up to the bar. I took my jacket off and put it on top of Billie's as Mike gave me his and I put it on top of mine.
"Man, I cannot believe I am this tired already" Mike said slouching back in his chair.
"I know tell me about it. Glad we're not playing tonight really. We can finally sleep early... well... earlier" I said drumming my fingers against the side of the table.
"What do you mean earlier... I want to sleep now!" Mike said resting his head on the table. I let out a little laugh and patted Mike on his head.
"There, there Mikey Boy. Well at least get a little tipsy!!" I said using a girly kinda tone.
"Hell ya I'll drink but, 1 a.m is the latest for me" Mike said lifting his head up a little. I smiled and Billie then came over with two glasses of beer.
"I'll go get the other now" Billie said slightly more awake then Tre and me.
All of a sudden a drumbeat came from nowhere and Mike shot up.
"Tre it's your damn cell!" Mike said pointing at my jacket as the pocket vibrated.
"I knew that" I said poking my tongue out. As I went to reach for my phone Billie sat down with his own beer. I got the phone out and on the screen it said Claudia. YAY!! Frankito!! My little Frankie!!
"Hey Claudia"
"Hey Tre. How's everything going so far then?"
"Cool so far. How are things with you? And Frankito?"
"I'm ok thanks. And Frankito here wants to talk to you" I heard some muffling on the other line as I heard some cute laughter.
"Daddy"
"Hey Frankie boy! How are you doin'?"
"I am ok Daddy. I played soccer today and I scored"
"Wow that's amazing well done! I'm going to have to practice and beat you when I get back" I heard Frankito laugh as Claudia began to talk.
"Sowie Daddy I have to go see Nan. Bye bye love you"
"Bye Frankie boy and keep on scoring!" I said as he then passed the phone to Claudia.
"What did you say? It's as if a rocket has been flown up his butt" Claudia said laughing.
"Claudia it's the Cool touch." Claudia laughed.
"Ok well I better go. I'll most probably ring again soon. See you have fun"
"Bye Claudia thanks for ringing," I said as I hung up.
"Is Claudia and Frankie ok then?" Billie asked taking a sip of his beer.
"Yeah their sweet" I said drinking some of my beer. I looked over at Mike as saw him practically sleeping on the table. I looked up at Billie as an evil smile came across our faces. I brought my hands up above the table and slowly went towards Mike's ribs. He's a ticklish little sucker. Billie nodded his head, as I slowly got closer to giving Mike on of the frights of his life.
"HA HA!" I shouted as I stabbed my fingers in his sides and began to tickle him.
"WHAT?!" Mike shouted as he then began to squirm with water running out of his eyes. Billie almost collided with the floor from laughing so much and Mike looked as pale as a ghost from me frightening him and crying from laughing so much. I stopped tickling him and laughed, as the picture of Mike's face was fresh in my memory.
"Classic Dirnt Moment" I said almost falling off of my own chair.
"It's not my fault I am tired," Mike said poking me in the arm.
"Doesn't look like you'll be getting wasted tonight man" Billie said. Mike gave a grunt as Billie laughed a little more.
Strange that he weight lifts and has the biggest arm muscle I have ever seen and that's all he does is poke me...
At The Pier
Roxie Pov
I sat on the railing as I looked out to the sea with my camera hanging around my neck. My hair was blowing in front of my face every time a waved crashed. Sprinkles of water would come onto my face bringing a relaxing sensation over me.
I love coming here to take photos. Its really calm and I like the smell of the sea. And they sell ice cream!!
I looked over to my right and saw a woman walk and it looked as if she was crying. She was wearing an over sized grey jumper and she had dirty blonde hair. Her hair was covering half of her face as she hugged her self. She now and then looked up but as soon as she saw a person she would hide her face once more. She was looking down at the floor so took the opportunity and took a photo of her. The way she looked gave me mixed emotions. This is going to make a great photo.
I jumped off of the railing and began to walk to the little ice cream parlour to get a little tub of vanilla ice cream. Our café has the best coffee I know but this place has the best ice cream!! I know when our ice cream is defeated.
"Hey Roxie same as usual I am taking it" Tony is the guy that owns the place and he knows I come here every time I come to the pier. I'm like his number one fan.
"Yes please" I said walking up to the counter. He got a tub and took one delicious scoop of vanilla ice cream and plopped it into the tub.
"Here you go. It might be the last one you get from here honey" He said giving me the tub as I gave him $2.
"What? What are you on about?" I asked confused. He took the money and gave me my change.
"They're closing us down. We've lost money instead of making any" Tony said sighing and putting his hand through his messed up brown hair.
Tony's 18 years old and this is his family's business so he helps out a lot. I've knowing him ever since he was 10. He's an awesome guy and all but the name does not suit him. The thing is... . he doesn't listen to music but he loves Kylie.
"Oh no way. We have to do something." I said taking a plastic spoon to eat my ice cream with.
"What? We've been battling these guys for so long and now they've said. We have to close down" He said broken hearted.
"Don't worry I'll talk to my girls. We'll figure something out but for now keep the change" I said giving him the change back and kissing him on the cheek.
"Thanks" Tony said not sounding very optimistic. Poor guy. We have to do something!!
I left the ice cream parlour with my little tub of ice cream feeling a little upset because of Tony. We'll be able to do something though. We could do a sponsored run or something.
Ring ring vibrate ring ring
I got my cell phone out of my pocket and looked at the screen s I flashed Toria's name on it.
"Hey"
"Hey Roxie. So where are you now? I might as well pick you up on the way to get the flowers"
"What are you on about?"
"We're going to see your parents... woo hoo remember?"
"Oh shit sorry I forgot. Well I'm outside the ice cream parlour... erm... I'll meet you outside the bike shop ok?"
"Ok then. I'll be there in 10"
"Ok bye"
"Bye" I hung up and shoved the phone back in my pocket.
Man do I have to? I sighed and walked slower than ever to the stupid bike shop as skaters began to crowd around me.
At Sammy's
Brian's Pov
"If it's a boy what would you call it?" I asked as out main course arrived.
"Hey I'm not pregnant yet," Stacy said as the waitress laughed.
"Ok then, excuse me if you had a child what would you call it?" I asked the waitress as Stacy laughed.
"Me? I'd name a boy Ryan or Ray," She said then walking away. I looked over at Stacy as a gorgeous smile came on her face. Her eyes were like diamonds. I would die for this woman.
"So what did you think of those names?" I asked getting my knife and fork ready.
"I like Ryan. I also like Luke and Zack. Hey but what happens if it's a girl?" Stacy asked as she managed to still look sexy as she shoved some pasta into her mouth.
"If it's a girl... I think Anastasia would be nice or maybe Poppy" I said as I put some chicken into my mouth. As soon as I said this Stacy looked at me horrified.
"What? The names aren't that bad" I said looking at her confused.
"Trust me they are. Anyway how about Rose? Or maybe even Isabelle?" She said avoiding the explanation of the Anastasia and Poppy suggestion.
"I love the names Isabelle its pretty," I said still wondering what was wrong with Poppy and Anastasia.
"Well we have to wait until I get pregnant first if not we'll be naming an imaginary baby," Stacy said as she took another mouthful of pasta. Still managing to make it look like as if it came out of a film.
"Trust me. It will happen sooner than later" I said winking at her. She laughed putting her hand over her mouth.
I'm so glad I bumped into this woman.
And I really hope I get to become a father.
The Hotel
Billie Pov
Third beer now. The rooms were finally ready and I have to admit they are one of the best I have ever seen. The bed is HUGE!! You could fit the whole sate of California in there. And you could swim in the bathtub. Which reminds me... . I stink.
"After this one I'm going up to my room. I am so tired" Mike said running his long fingers through his bleached hair.
"Ok well I think I will as well... . AAA!" Tre said with his eyes popping out of his head. Mike jumped a little from Tre's random shout and I looked at him scared.
What now?
"What Tre?" Mike asked in a bored but scared tone. I think it sounded slightly bored because he was tired. Poor Mikey boy.
"I knew I had to remember something! We have a press conference in the hotel tomorrow morning... I can't remember the time though" Tre said looking a little bit sheepish. Mike had his eyes half open and looked at Tre pathetically and annoyed. I just looked at him wide eyed.
That is the last time I am letting him answer my cell phone when I go to the bathroom.
"Tre please try and remember and please tell me it's in the afternoon" Mike said in his begging voice. The last time he used this tone of voice was when he ran out of underwear and he was begging me if he could borrow them .I gave them to him in the end but I told him not to 'borrow' them and keep them.
"I think... I have a feeling he said 2:30p.m in the garden" Tre said thinking extremely hard.
Oh no we better stop him or he'll get extremely tired and fall asleep. Thinking takes to much energy out of the poor guy.
"Ok Tre don't worry. I'll ring who ever rang me back. His number has got to be on my cell somewhere" I said as Tre nodded his head and drank the last of his beer. I was about to pick up my beer a felt a little tap on my shoulder. I spun around as I saw a girl and a boy standing there looking shy.
"Hello my name is Cindy and this is my brother James and we were wondering, if it isn't to much trouble, if we could have a photo with you guys?" She asked obviously holding a camera behind her. She looked around 14 as the boy looked around 11.
"Yeah of course. Come on Tre Mike, James and Cindy wants a photo with our sexy faces in it" I said. The kids laughed as the guys got to their feet. The girl smiled widely as a barman came over.
"I'll take it." He said as he took the camera off of the girl. The girl stood in-between Mike and me as the boy stood in-between Mike and Tre.
I love it when people ask us for a photo. I don't know why. I think it's kinda unreal. I mean, why would they want some guys face on their wall?
"Thanks so much" The boy finally spoke.
"No problemo kid" Tre said as he muffled his hair up. The kid smiled as if he had never smiled before and then they both almost skipped away.
"They were cool. That boy looked like someone I know though" Mike said sitting down.
"Yeah I know what you mean... " Tre said. I looked back at the kid and it didn't trigger anything in my mind.
"I don't think I've seen him before" I said still wondering whom they might be thinking of.
"Strange. Anyway... " I took the last sip of my beer as did Mike. "... I'm going up now" I said as I got up as did Tre and Mike.
"See you guys tomorrow then" I said. We all nodded as we went into our rooms .
20 minutes later
I was about to sit on the bed and watch TV when the phone rang in my room. I went over to the dressing table and slowly picked it up.
"Hello?"
"JOEY!"
"What? Tre is that you?
"Yeah! That's kid... it reminds me of Joey!"
"Tre... couldn't this have waited until the morning?
"No... I would have forgotten by then. Anyway night night"
"Good night Tre"
Grave Yard
Roxie Pov
"Roxie I've forgotten where you parents are" Toria said scratching her head.
"Yeah because you're not following me!" I said as Toria came running towards me. She gave a funny kind of smile as we got closer to my parents. We walked passes quite a lot of children's graves. They had Mickey Mouse toys on them and little white crosses. This graveyard always gave me the creeps. Even before my parents were buried here. Well yeah, ever since they were buried here it's given me worse memories and stuff but, I don't know, being surrounded by stones and dead reminders is just creepy.
"Here they are" I said as I stood in front of my parents. If they were alive they would have given me such a good telling for not visiting them for such a long time.
"Here you go then. Knowing me I'll end up killing the flowers" Toria said giving me the flowers. I kneeled down as Toria did the same next to me. I took the plastic case away from the flowers and placed them gently in front of the gravestone. I put the plastic cover in my coat pocket as I then sat down on the grass in front of the gravestone.
"They used to hate it when I went on a school trip for a week or something. They were always worried I would get hurt or something or never come back or the beginning of the end. They were quite strange thinking back" I said getting rid of some of the leaves that had gotten stuck to the gravestone.
"Yeah I remember. My mom would always have to convince yours" Toria said linking arms with me. I looked at the words in scripted on the gravestone.
"loving parents and amazing friends. They loved and cared for people around them. God bless"
"Wish I had chosen something more beautiful to put on the gravestone" I said tracing the words with my finger. The feeling of the words gave me a sense of life as I went over my parent's names.
"Like what? Back then you most probably would have said 'thanks for the fried over the years' or something." I laughed as I could imagine my parents turning in their graves if I ever wrote something like that down. The thought of my parents turning in their grave made my heart stop.
they're dead Roxie. It's about time you got over It.
"You ok?" Toria asked in a soft voice as she shoved me a little.
"Yeah fine" I said as I nodded my head. I looked over at Toria as she smiled at me.
"I'll wait in the car for you. Take your time" She said as she gave me a quick squeeze and then walked out of the graveyard.
"It's just you two and me now. Sorry Chad couldn't be here. You know why anyway. You guys should be proud of him mind. He managed to run away from granddad and Nan. I wouldn't have been able to. I'd be too scared they would come hunting for me. Well anyway, I suppose the real reason I am sitting here is because, Mike came to our café about tow days ago or something now. It's strange. He has always been on my mind, obviously because he is everywhere I look. TV, radio, Internet, magazines, newspaper. It's impossible for me not to think of him but, I never really thought of what we had but now that I have seen him. I don't know. Suppose I want to get to know him again, and the thing is I have that chance. He's invited me to their European tour. I'm going to say no but I haven't told him yet. What do I do dad? What would you do mom?... you know I have always wanted to go to Europe... this sucks" I said as I traced their names once more.
I looked at the flowers as I noticed mom's favourites were in there.
"You better give me an answer soon, or I'll steal your favourite flower" I said laughing a little.
Then a vibration came from my pocket.
Toria most probably.
I reached into my pocket and got my cell phone out.
'Unknown number" I slowly flipped the phone up and put it against my ear.
"Hello?"
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