CHAPTER 14 | PART 1
S U M M E R
Matt comes shortly after Chlo left. We played video games for a while and now we are taking a break and laugh about silly things; our body spiraled and laying on the bed.
"Hey Igi, mom and dad..." Cole comes through the door barging in.
He seriously needs to learn how to knock.
"Matt." Cole says with a smile on his face.
"What's up, dude?" Matt goes up to him and greets him with a tight bro hug.
"Hey man, how you been?" Matt replies.
"All good, you? Gab told me you came but I hadn't gotten a chance to see you."
"I'm alright. Been a little busy and all." Matt rubs on his neck.
"Well, it's great to have you back. What do you say boys night like old times?" Cole face brightens up in excitement and mischief as he brings up the idea.
"Awesome." Matt agrees having the same enthusiasm.
"You're joining too, Igi." Cole looks at me, those devil eyes filled with the utmost mischief. Just like old times where they would tag me and Chloe along annoying the shit out of us but nevertheless it was really fun.
"Why do you call me 'Igi' again?" I never seem to get it.
He calls me that at times if he doesn't mention me by shortie, dumby, idiota (when he acts all Italian thanks to Gab), short bug (I mean come on!), lazy ass and the famous and weird and unique of all is Igi aka Iguana.
Like who names anyone Iguana?
At least Igi is better.
"Remember in 6th grade when I got an assignment to take care of that stupid iguana?"
I nod.
"Good, because you lil sis happen to annoy me exactly like him... or was it a her?" What an ass.
I gift him a mocking smile. Matt is enjoying our little show as I can hear the chuckles which he is trying to muffle.
"Anyways, I'll talk to Gab about it and set it up." Cole brings his phone out and starts tapping on it.
"Cool." Matt nods, making his way back to my bed.
"Igi, I came to tell you that mom and dad are both held up at work and I don't think they'll make it home tonight." He speaks, his eyes still glued on his phone screen.
"And I'm heading out for a bit so you'll have the whole house. Please try not to trash nor burn it down for your sake." He pleads spearing me a glance.
As if I would burn or trash it by myself, I scoff.
Cole's phone rings. "Duty calls."
"Babe, I'm on my way." Cole answers the phone and waves hand good bye getting out.
"The whole house to myself," I speak dreamily.
I absolutely love to be alone in the house. It brings me freedom, lots of it. It's when you could walk around naked and do any stuff you want. And me, I love to walk around with my sports bra and shorts on whenever I'm alone. Plus eat lots of junk food as well as devour two pizzas alone - no parents, no brother, no anything.
"And," Again Cole barges through.
What's wrong with this guy, seriously?!
"Matt, could you stay with her? I don't want to take the risk."
"Sure, no problem." Matt replies laughing.
"Are you serious right now?! You always leave the house to me whenever mom and dad aren't home. What has gotten in to you?" My anger emits through my glare and tone.
"Because Igi," Cole coaxes, "now you have a boyfriend but then you didn't."
What has me getting a boyfriend got to do with this??
Wait boyfriend?? Is Drake my boyfriend now? I mean he hasn't asked me yet so...
"Plus, tell Drake that I want to talk to him, will ya?"
"Good night, kids." He closes the door behind him but not without showing the stupid smile plastered on his face.
"Andddd," He drags on peeking his head through the door.
"Will you just go!!" I grab the nearest pillow and throw it his way. He blocks it by the door.
Damn him!
"No seriously though, tell Drake I wanna talk to him and lastly no funny business you two."
"GET OUT!" I shout. And with that he wiggles his index finger as in no referring to the funny business and finally gets out.
Looks like I'm not alone tonight.
"How is Drake?" Matt questions pacing around my room, his hands in his sweat pockets.
"Good." I bring a pillow, pull it close the my chest hugging it.
"How is Addy?" I question in turn.
"She is just one of..."
"Your flings." I snatch the words out of his mouth.
"Haven't you met anyone special from Italy? What about Alice?"
"Austin's sister?" He stops his pace, taking a sit on one of my desk chair. His magnificent hazel orbs become distant, the sparks of excitement and fun dims sipping away from them.
I know bringing Italy is also reminding him of the incident, but did that car accident he told me involved Alice too?
"Matt?" My voice soft as a feather touch. Matt leans back on the desk chair and stares at the carpet on the floor, his hands start to clench and unclench.
"Charming." I get up from the bed, make my way to him and crouch down to his level.
"Beautiful." His voice is so distant and it cracked.
"I messed up." His eyes now start to fill with tears. I caress his cheek with my fingers and manage to wipe the tears that escaped with my thumb pad.
"Summer, I killed Austin." My eyes widened, my mouth gasps, my heart stops and shatters at the same time because the way he looked into my eyes as he said the words made me speechless as worry and confusion floods through my entire body. Nothing came out of my mouth except a breath.
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*M A T T H E W
I need to her to heal me and pull me out of this empty, hallow feeling inside me before it's too late.
I need her.
I need her to help me.