Falling For The Shoulder You Lean On, chapter 5
Tre's POV
After Claudia finally said I was decent looking enough to go out, I got into my SUV and drove to Seri's house. I saw the dress that Billie sent for her and damn, I have to say that he had to have done this for me. It is solid black with this lacy type of material. It will probably cut halfway down her thigh, the part where her stomach would be is made of this sheer type of fabric. Do I owe him or what? I am just pissed that we have to bring Liam. I hate his fucking guts and it is not just because I am jealous, well, not entirely. The other day, when I was out with the guys at this club, I saw him making out with some blonde bitch. I was praying that Seri could just walk in and see what her boyfriend is really doing during that 'overtime'. She never did. I thought of telling her, I seriously did. I know that she would not believe me and think that I am just trying to break them up, but I would never do that. Now all I can do is wait until she sees for herself. I kept driving down the road when I saw a girl who seemed upset. Wait, it is Seri.
"Hey, Seri. What's wrong?"
"Hey, Tre. Can I have a lift?"
"Sure, of course. I'm not letting you walk in the rain."
"Yeah, thanks."
"So, what's wrong?"
"Liam and I had a fight. The worse one we've ever had."
"Oh no, he didn't hit you, did he?"
"No, worse. It was about you guys."
"What?"
"Yeah, he said that you aren't my friends. That all you wanna do is get in my pants. He called me a fucking groupie!"
"Fucking prick. We'd never do that. He doesn't even know us."
"Yeah, that's what I told him but he just kept pushing it so I walked out. I need some time away from him to think. I need a break."
"Well, good thing we're gong to the party tonight."
"Oh yeah. Billie said he sent me some clothes. I didn't have a chance to get ready at the house."
"No, it's okay. We can stop by my house and you can get ready there."
"Thanks, Tre. This means a lot to me."
"It's okay, Seri. If you ever need a place to crash, you can stay with me."
"I'd like that, Tre."
I turned my SUV and headed back to my house. Throughout the ride, Seri seemed to cheer up more and more. I am grateful for that. I wish I could tell her how I really feel about her. I am perfectly content with being the shoulder she leans on, but I want to be more than just a shoulder. We pull up into the driveway at my house and I grab her dress and we walk inside.
"What are you two doing here? You're gonna miss the party," said Claudia who obviously was shocked to see us.
"Yeah, some shit's gone down and Seri needs to change here. Wanna help her?"
"Sure. Hey, Seri."
"Hey, Claudia."
The two women walked upstairs leaving me to sit, impatiently, on the sofa watching television.
Seri's POV
"You look like shit. No offense. What's wrong?"
"Me and Liam got in another fight."
"All I'm gonna tell ya is to open your eyes."
"What are you talking about?"
"Come here, Seri."
She grabbed my hand and dragged me into the bathroom, in front of the mirror.
"Now, look into this mirror. I know it sounds stupid but look into this mirror and tell me what you see."
"I see a girl who's confused."
"Confused? About what?"
"About the man she loves, or thinks she loves. Does her relationship even exist?"
"So, Liam is the problem."
"Yes, I've never told anyone this before."
"It's okay, you can tell me."
"I'm just not sure if I should stay with him or not. He's never home and when he is we never do anything. I haven't gone out with him in God only knows long. I just get the feeling that he doesn't care about me. Is it my fault?"
"No, look at you. You're perfect. He doesn't deserve you. You're the nicest, sweetest, most caring person I know. You're also the most gorgeous girl I've ever seen in my entire life. I can't believe he has the nerve to treat you the way he does."
"I'm so confused. I feel sick. I don't even know how I feel about him anymore."
"Just remember that we love you. Billie Joe, Mike, Tre, Adie, Brittany, me, we all love you. You don't need him."
"I... I think I'm feeling better now."
"Good, now you get dressed and you and Tre have fun tonight."
"I still can't believe he's doing this for me."
"Doing what?"
"Bringing me to the party when he could bring any girl he wants."
"Seri, Tre is bringing you because he lov... .never mind. Just get dressed, okay?"
Wait, did Claudia just say what I think she said? Tre loves me? He does not. He is this huge rock-star, he could have any woman he wants. Why would he want me? I looked at the dress Billie gave me. Wow, it is gorgeous. He really does spoil me. I put it on and put on the shoes that went with it and grabbed the clutch he also gave me. I did my hair and make-up and looked at myself. I looks so different. I can't believe this is me. The person staring back at me looks so put together and happy, like life is going well. That certainly is not me.
Tre's POV
What is taking them so long? The wait is driving me crazy, well, crazier. With every passing moment my patience was running out. Finally, I saw Claudia walk down the stairs, without Seri.
"Introducing, the very sexy, the very tight, Serenity Blake," she said, impersonating Goldmember form the Austin Powers movie.
Then, I saw her. She is perfect. She cascaded down the stairs. Her long, black hair flowing behind her. Her crystal blue eyes dazzled in the light. The dress fit her like a glove. It clung to her perfect body. I have to have her. I need to have her.
"Tre? Snap out of it."
"Huh? Sorry, you look beautiful."
"Thanks, you don't look half bad yourself."
I took her hand.
"To the ball my sexy Cinderella."
"Oh, you take my breath away, Prince Charming."
"You two are pathetic," said Claudia.
"Aww, is someone jealous?" I asked.
"Nope, someone is getting sick with all the sexual tension in this room. Just go already."
We got into my SUV and drove to the Reprise headquarters. Damn, we are going to be late. Fashionably late, but late. I am so lucky. I have the sexiest date of them all. I looked at Seri. She seems so happy. I hope I had something to do with it.
"Tre?"
"Yeah, Seri."
"Why are you doing all this for me?"
"What?"
"You're taking me to this big party. I know you don't want to but I'm glad you are. Why?"
"What are you talking about? I want to take you because I care about you, Seri. It kills me to see you depressed and upset like you were earlier. I want you to be happy and if taking you to a party will make you happy then I'm taking you to a fucking party."
"Can I ask you something?"
"You can ask me anything."
"Okay. What if you were in love with someone but you've fallen out of love? What if what was there in the beginning wasn't there anymore? Would you stay with that person?"
"Liam, huh?"
"Yeah. I just don't know. I don't feel anything towards him anymore. It's as if he just ignores me."
"I don't know why he'd ignore you."
"I'm afraid. I don't know what will happen if we break up. I'll have no one. No where to live. No job."
"Calm down, Seri. You still have us. You'll have a place to stay, with me, duh."
"Thanks, Tre."
"Are you really gonna dump him?"
"If things keep up like they are, I think I will."
"Seri, can I ask you something?"
"Yeah."
"I got you a birthday present."
"Oh, Tre, you didn't have to get me anything."
"No, I do. I booked us, just me and you, a trip to Tokyo this weekend and next week."
"What? Oh my God! I've always wanted to go. Tre, you shouldn't have, really. This is too much."
"No, not for you."
"Thank you."
She pulled me into this huge hug. I would give anything in the world to keep her this happy. I cannot believe she is thinking of leaving Liam. This day cannot get any better. We pulled into the parking lot of Reprise Records and entered the party.
"Tre!" shouted everyone as we walked in.
"Hey, sup man? Who is this?" asked our producer, Rob Cavallo.
"Oh, my best friend, Serenity."
"Friend? Pretty hot friend, Tre."
"Shut up, Rob."
"Just kidding. Hello, Serenity. My name is Rob Cavallo."
I looked down at Seri and saw how uncomfortable she was. I know she is not used to being gawked at. I grabbed her hand and we walked towards the rest of the crew.
"Hey Tre, Seri. Where's Liam?" asked Mike.
"We got into a fight," said Seri.
"What?" asked Billie.
"He didn't hurt you, huh?" asked Mike.
I knew that if anything like that would happen to Seri, Billie and mike would murder him with their bare hands. Seri is like their little sister. If Liam even thought of doing something like that I would kill him too.
"No. We fought about you guys. He said that you aren't my friends and are only using me to get in my pants. He called me a groupie."
"What? The fucking asshole, " said Billie.
I saw how upset Seri was getting.
"Let's not talk about this right now, guys," I said.
We spent the rest of the night letting loose and having fun. Our album debuted at number one and is expected to go double or triple platinum by the end of the week. Billie was extremely happy to hear that. By the end of the night, everyone forgot their problems and had a great time. I drove Sri home and was so sad to see her go. I want her to be mine so badly. When she is ready, I will be right here waiting.
After Claudia finally said I was decent looking enough to go out, I got into my SUV and drove to Seri's house. I saw the dress that Billie sent for her and damn, I have to say that he had to have done this for me. It is solid black with this lacy type of material. It will probably cut halfway down her thigh, the part where her stomach would be is made of this sheer type of fabric. Do I owe him or what? I am just pissed that we have to bring Liam. I hate his fucking guts and it is not just because I am jealous, well, not entirely. The other day, when I was out with the guys at this club, I saw him making out with some blonde bitch. I was praying that Seri could just walk in and see what her boyfriend is really doing during that 'overtime'. She never did. I thought of telling her, I seriously did. I know that she would not believe me and think that I am just trying to break them up, but I would never do that. Now all I can do is wait until she sees for herself. I kept driving down the road when I saw a girl who seemed upset. Wait, it is Seri.
"Hey, Seri. What's wrong?"
"Hey, Tre. Can I have a lift?"
"Sure, of course. I'm not letting you walk in the rain."
"Yeah, thanks."
"So, what's wrong?"
"Liam and I had a fight. The worse one we've ever had."
"Oh no, he didn't hit you, did he?"
"No, worse. It was about you guys."
"What?"
"Yeah, he said that you aren't my friends. That all you wanna do is get in my pants. He called me a fucking groupie!"
"Fucking prick. We'd never do that. He doesn't even know us."
"Yeah, that's what I told him but he just kept pushing it so I walked out. I need some time away from him to think. I need a break."
"Well, good thing we're gong to the party tonight."
"Oh yeah. Billie said he sent me some clothes. I didn't have a chance to get ready at the house."
"No, it's okay. We can stop by my house and you can get ready there."
"Thanks, Tre. This means a lot to me."
"It's okay, Seri. If you ever need a place to crash, you can stay with me."
"I'd like that, Tre."
I turned my SUV and headed back to my house. Throughout the ride, Seri seemed to cheer up more and more. I am grateful for that. I wish I could tell her how I really feel about her. I am perfectly content with being the shoulder she leans on, but I want to be more than just a shoulder. We pull up into the driveway at my house and I grab her dress and we walk inside.
"What are you two doing here? You're gonna miss the party," said Claudia who obviously was shocked to see us.
"Yeah, some shit's gone down and Seri needs to change here. Wanna help her?"
"Sure. Hey, Seri."
"Hey, Claudia."
The two women walked upstairs leaving me to sit, impatiently, on the sofa watching television.
Seri's POV
"You look like shit. No offense. What's wrong?"
"Me and Liam got in another fight."
"All I'm gonna tell ya is to open your eyes."
"What are you talking about?"
"Come here, Seri."
She grabbed my hand and dragged me into the bathroom, in front of the mirror.
"Now, look into this mirror. I know it sounds stupid but look into this mirror and tell me what you see."
"I see a girl who's confused."
"Confused? About what?"
"About the man she loves, or thinks she loves. Does her relationship even exist?"
"So, Liam is the problem."
"Yes, I've never told anyone this before."
"It's okay, you can tell me."
"I'm just not sure if I should stay with him or not. He's never home and when he is we never do anything. I haven't gone out with him in God only knows long. I just get the feeling that he doesn't care about me. Is it my fault?"
"No, look at you. You're perfect. He doesn't deserve you. You're the nicest, sweetest, most caring person I know. You're also the most gorgeous girl I've ever seen in my entire life. I can't believe he has the nerve to treat you the way he does."
"I'm so confused. I feel sick. I don't even know how I feel about him anymore."
"Just remember that we love you. Billie Joe, Mike, Tre, Adie, Brittany, me, we all love you. You don't need him."
"I... I think I'm feeling better now."
"Good, now you get dressed and you and Tre have fun tonight."
"I still can't believe he's doing this for me."
"Doing what?"
"Bringing me to the party when he could bring any girl he wants."
"Seri, Tre is bringing you because he lov... .never mind. Just get dressed, okay?"
Wait, did Claudia just say what I think she said? Tre loves me? He does not. He is this huge rock-star, he could have any woman he wants. Why would he want me? I looked at the dress Billie gave me. Wow, it is gorgeous. He really does spoil me. I put it on and put on the shoes that went with it and grabbed the clutch he also gave me. I did my hair and make-up and looked at myself. I looks so different. I can't believe this is me. The person staring back at me looks so put together and happy, like life is going well. That certainly is not me.
Tre's POV
What is taking them so long? The wait is driving me crazy, well, crazier. With every passing moment my patience was running out. Finally, I saw Claudia walk down the stairs, without Seri.
"Introducing, the very sexy, the very tight, Serenity Blake," she said, impersonating Goldmember form the Austin Powers movie.
Then, I saw her. She is perfect. She cascaded down the stairs. Her long, black hair flowing behind her. Her crystal blue eyes dazzled in the light. The dress fit her like a glove. It clung to her perfect body. I have to have her. I need to have her.
"Tre? Snap out of it."
"Huh? Sorry, you look beautiful."
"Thanks, you don't look half bad yourself."
I took her hand.
"To the ball my sexy Cinderella."
"Oh, you take my breath away, Prince Charming."
"You two are pathetic," said Claudia.
"Aww, is someone jealous?" I asked.
"Nope, someone is getting sick with all the sexual tension in this room. Just go already."
We got into my SUV and drove to the Reprise headquarters. Damn, we are going to be late. Fashionably late, but late. I am so lucky. I have the sexiest date of them all. I looked at Seri. She seems so happy. I hope I had something to do with it.
"Tre?"
"Yeah, Seri."
"Why are you doing all this for me?"
"What?"
"You're taking me to this big party. I know you don't want to but I'm glad you are. Why?"
"What are you talking about? I want to take you because I care about you, Seri. It kills me to see you depressed and upset like you were earlier. I want you to be happy and if taking you to a party will make you happy then I'm taking you to a fucking party."
"Can I ask you something?"
"You can ask me anything."
"Okay. What if you were in love with someone but you've fallen out of love? What if what was there in the beginning wasn't there anymore? Would you stay with that person?"
"Liam, huh?"
"Yeah. I just don't know. I don't feel anything towards him anymore. It's as if he just ignores me."
"I don't know why he'd ignore you."
"I'm afraid. I don't know what will happen if we break up. I'll have no one. No where to live. No job."
"Calm down, Seri. You still have us. You'll have a place to stay, with me, duh."
"Thanks, Tre."
"Are you really gonna dump him?"
"If things keep up like they are, I think I will."
"Seri, can I ask you something?"
"Yeah."
"I got you a birthday present."
"Oh, Tre, you didn't have to get me anything."
"No, I do. I booked us, just me and you, a trip to Tokyo this weekend and next week."
"What? Oh my God! I've always wanted to go. Tre, you shouldn't have, really. This is too much."
"No, not for you."
"Thank you."
She pulled me into this huge hug. I would give anything in the world to keep her this happy. I cannot believe she is thinking of leaving Liam. This day cannot get any better. We pulled into the parking lot of Reprise Records and entered the party.
"Tre!" shouted everyone as we walked in.
"Hey, sup man? Who is this?" asked our producer, Rob Cavallo.
"Oh, my best friend, Serenity."
"Friend? Pretty hot friend, Tre."
"Shut up, Rob."
"Just kidding. Hello, Serenity. My name is Rob Cavallo."
I looked down at Seri and saw how uncomfortable she was. I know she is not used to being gawked at. I grabbed her hand and we walked towards the rest of the crew.
"Hey Tre, Seri. Where's Liam?" asked Mike.
"We got into a fight," said Seri.
"What?" asked Billie.
"He didn't hurt you, huh?" asked Mike.
I knew that if anything like that would happen to Seri, Billie and mike would murder him with their bare hands. Seri is like their little sister. If Liam even thought of doing something like that I would kill him too.
"No. We fought about you guys. He said that you aren't my friends and are only using me to get in my pants. He called me a groupie."
"What? The fucking asshole, " said Billie.
I saw how upset Seri was getting.
"Let's not talk about this right now, guys," I said.
We spent the rest of the night letting loose and having fun. Our album debuted at number one and is expected to go double or triple platinum by the end of the week. Billie was extremely happy to hear that. By the end of the night, everyone forgot their problems and had a great time. I drove Sri home and was so sad to see her go. I want her to be mine so badly. When she is ready, I will be right here waiting.
