Sam’s POV

It’s been 5 days now since I had left Huntington Beach and Brian behind me, and still he lingered in my every thought.
Would it always be like that?

I talked to Selena again, I didn’t mention to her that I saw the picture of Brian and that woman, I was afraid she would tell me my thoughts were right and I didn’t want to hear that.
I wanted to keep the memory I had… and not taint it with different emotions and false information or suggestions.

She tried to convince me to call Brian, and she was very very resistant and wouldn't give up until I told her I would think about it, she didn’t fall for the trick that I didn't even had his number, cause she left a note on my living room table saying:

Gotcha Sammy, here is his number, don’t forget to call… I can’t believe a word you said to him.
Love, Selena

She was looking right through me so easily it sometimes freaked me out. I even received a text from Jimmy saying he could talk to me about everything if I wanted or felt that way. I didn’t reply to him afraid of telling too much.

I had to get my old life back on track and the other news Selena had told me wouldn’t make it any easier for me.
She would close her shop for an unknown time and move over to Huntington, to Matt - to be exactly.

They agreed to make it official and make it real, she mentioned something about Matt not wanting it half and that his option in really trying was either his band would move into her “none-existent” apartment with them, cause they needed to do some work soon, or she would come to him.

I knew Selena was close to freaking out about everything but she also looked utterly happy and I liked that look on her face, she still had some things to manage here and wouldn’t have time for me and my problems, or rather not anymore problems, but I would find a way on my own.

My phone buzzed and I smiled knowing who it was “Ethan, hey… How was your meeting?” I asked him and he chuckled.
“Long… way too long. I am actually in your neighborhood, how about I pick you up for dinner? You didn’t eat yet, did you?” He asked and it was really sweet of him to ask me, this distraction was very welcome even though I felt uncomfortable that his feelings for me might be different then mine for him.

“No, I haven’t had dinner… but how about we meet somewhere?” I asked not wanting him to pick me up and bring me back, that was sounding too much like a date for me.
“Sure, I’ll look for something and send you a message. See you in a bit” Ethan finished and hung up.

I went to the bathroom to redress and refresh so I would be not thrown out of some restaurant and then grabbed my phone and keys to head to my car, when my phone buzzed already showing a restaurant name and an address. He was quick, that was sure.

I closed my door and was about to lock it, when I felt a presence behind me “Hey Sam” Gary stood so close before me when I whirled around hearing his voice that immediately took a step back against the door.
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“Oh.. hey Gary… can I help you?” I tried to not look too scared when I went around him to make more space.
“You leaving?” He asked and I sighed “Yes, but I wouldn’t know why that would be any of your concern. I’m really sorry to say this so directly, but Gary you scare me and I don’t like you being so near and open about my living arrangements.” I said and stared at him, willing him to receive the message.

He just lifted an eyebrow at me “Your friend didn’t come back, did he?” Alright this was enough.
“I just told you it’s none of your business, please go back to your home, I need to leave” I said and stepped finally around him and headed to my car. I opened it and got in, started the engine and without looking up and at him I drove to my dinner with Ethan.

Brian wasn’t here anymore to talk to him or scare him far enough away and apparently I could say whatever I wanted and he wouldn’t listen to me, maybe I should tell him if he didn’t back off I would call the police?

I was really afraid that something would happen, even though I didn’t know if I really had a reason for that, was my mind just placing tricks on me or was he really dangerous and too pushy?

Brian’s POV

I stared at the number on my phone… again. “Call her dude, fucking do it finally”
Jimmy groaned next to me “If you don’t do it, I will.” I rolled my eyes at him “Fuck off.”
“I’m honest, I liked her right from the start, maybe you are just not man enough for her, I could be.” He said and I frowned.
“What’s up with your girlfriend, I remember that you had one before… before I left” I said not really knowing how to put it.

“Didn’t work out… She couldn’t handle me being away all the time, and when I started to think that something was missing… she really freaked out, long story, with a sad end, anyway… since I am single now…” Jimmy trailed off and I threw a pillow at him.
“You asshole, don’t even think about it.” I told him feeling anger rise within me even though I had no right to do so.
And even when I knew my best friend was just joking.

“You heard that Selena moved in with Shadz? He is making it real… you could have the same, but I think that tiny little balls of yours rolled down the- ouch don’t hit me!” Jimmy ended the sentence when I hit him hard against the back of his head.
“Do you have another fucking topic? I am already confused enough about everything, can’t I have a few minutes with my friend and without thinking about the same situation the entire time?” I asked and Jimmy sighed.

“I’m your friend to not only share your opinion and nod, I am your friend to poke into the wounds and show you when you need to man up or if you do something wrong, that’s the Jimmy way. And don’t even think you can do the same with me, I am flawless” Jimmy grinned and got up, then I heard the fridge open and close then open again “You want another beer, too?” He asked and I grinned “Yeah, thanks.”
“Great, then you should head over to the gas station, I have the last one.” Jimmy finished and the fridge closed again.
“Don’t” I got up and grabbed the last bottle from him. “You drank more than me and didn’t drink any… your turn, go ahead.” I opened the bottle and took a drink motioning him to the door and he sighed but just plopped down on my couch “I’ll text short shit to come over and bring something along.” Jimmy took his phone out and started writing.

“Can I ask you something?” I would return to the topic again, somehow it all ended that way.
“Sure… about?” Jimmy looked up when he hit the send button.
“Sam” Just this one word squeezed my heart painfully in my chest.
“I’m all ears” Jimmy said and I nodded, “I stared at my phone for a long time, was about to call her since 4 days, but I don’t… I don’t know what to say… what should I tell her over the phone…” I asked and Jimmy nodded “You shouldn’t, personal is better, you should drive there.” Jimmy said and I squeezed my eyes shut, afraid he would say that, even though that thought had crossed my mind too.

“But what if she moved on already? What if I am not good enough… I mean when we were out in that club… I nearly went home with that girl… I mean, I am back to my old self, what if that means I would betray her? Break her heart? What if she would break mine again? I couldn’t stand that…” I asked and Jimmy looked at me and shrugged “You can’t know that before, Brian… That’s a risk you must be willing to take… you should think about that some more if you are really not certain.”

Notes

Took me a little longer :)
But here is the update!

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