The Beginning to an end

Chapter Eleven:

Drake POV

As I walked over to Rose, I grabbed my keys out of my pocket and tossed them to Justin before giving him a glare.

“You scratch my car, it will be my fist connecting with your face.” he rolled his eyes before walking over and unlocking the car before getting in. I walked over to Rose and stood in front of her. I really wanted to bring into my arms but I don’t if I should. In the infirmary earlier, it didn’t seem like she hated being in my arms or laying on me; I think she liked it more than hated it. Will she let me hug her if I ask her? Maybe no since she was basically forced to be near me earlier. I was brought out of the inner war by a pair of arms wrapping around me and a head leaning against my chest. I froze before looking down to see it was Rose. 

“Rose?” she raised her head and looked at me before smiling.

“I’ve been calling your name is a couple minutes and you were zoned out. So I thought this would bring you back; guess I was right. You can don’t have to stand there like a statue, you can hug me back but not too hard. This is my way of saying thank you for helping me a lot earlier. So… Thank you Drake, for being nice to me and giving me your leg to lay on while I got patched up.” I couldn’t help but smile as she gave me the cutest smile ever. I wrapped my arms around her, leaning down put my head on her shoulder as I brought her closer to me. It felt nice until we were interrupted by a car honking. We both jumped as Rose groaned and leaned her head on my chest again as she covered her ears. I stood up straight and turned around to glare at Alex as he and Phoebe pulled up next to us.

“What? You guys are being all lovey dovey and I’m hungry!” I looked at Phoebe who nodded before hitting Alex on the arm. “Why is everyone hitting me today?!” he shut up immediately as Phoebe leaned over him so she could talk to us. I rolled my eyes as I saw him looking between her ass and her chest. 

“Sorry guys. He honked before I could stop him. I’m so sorry Rose, are you ok?” she nodded against my chest before giving her a thumbs up. I watched as Phoebe’s face went from apologetic to concerned and she mouthed ‘she’s not ok, help her’ to me. I looked down at Rose and brought a hand to the back of her neck before massaging it softly and was happy when she sighed and relaxed against me. I kept massaging her neck while rubbing a hand up and down her back softly and after a few minutes she lifted her head and smiled at me again as she thanked me.

“Anytime. I’ll be more than happy to help you anytime. No paybacks or anything. I mean it.”

“Ok love birds, let’s get a move on and go get food. I’m starving!” I’ve thought about killing one of my best friends all the time but this might be the first time that I actually do it. Rose pulled away a little and turned us so we were facing the cars before stepping in front of me.

“I need to go to my house before we go. I left my wallet and need it if I’m going to pay for food.”

“I got it Rose, you don’t…”

“Fee”

“Fine. I’ll lead the way since Drake will be driving. Sound good? Cool. Let’s go.” I opened the door for Rose and helped her get settled in before walking around and getting in. I pulled behind Justin as Phoebe lead the way. Ten minutes later, we arrived at Rose’s house to see a couple of sports cars in the driveway and three black SUVs. We all parked and got out as Phoebe made her way over to us and wrapped her arms around Rose.

“Great.. Just what I need today. Does someone or something have it out for me today or something? Can’t I catch a break?”

“Do you want me to go in with you? I mean I’m going in with you anyway but I just thought I’d ask.”

“Since when do you ask to do anything before? Who are you and what have you done with my best friend/sister?”

“Ha ha very funny. Let’s go. The faster we get this over with, the faster we go get food.” the guys and I followed the girls before Alex whispered between the three of us, 

“Who’s cars are those? Do you guys know?”

“I think they belong to Rose’s parents?”

“Wait… we’re going to meet the people who don’t seem to give a damn about their own daughter? Right now? Shit.. I thought I would have more time to prepare to look scary after hearing how they are towards Rose..” 

“Whatever happens; we’ll be there for the girls so don’t worry Drake.” we get to the front door when Rose pauses and takes a deep breath while Phoebe still has her arm wrapped around her.

“You can do this, Rose. We’re right here and we’re not going anywhere. Open the door. Nothing will happen, I’ll make sure of it.” Rose nodded, opened the door and walked inside with all of us following closely behind. As soon as we walk in, we could hear shouting from the kitchen and a second later, something smashes against the wall. Before we can even blink, Rose is across the walkway and running into the kitchen as we follow.