Turn The Other Way

Matt looked around and noticed Danie still had all their pictures up from previous tours and shows. She had frames where she had placed all her ticket stubs and her first article was framed on the wall next to them. He remembered the article. She had called out Chain Reaction for their bullshit stunt and pretty much called the owner a prick, but in only a way she could. Nicely and with an extensive vocabulary. He walked into the kitchen where Danie had entered and watched as she grabbed a couple bottles of water before closing her laptop. He assumed that she had been working on her next article before this evening had turned to what it is now.

“So Matt, were you serious about what you said earlier?” She asked and he sat there thinking for a moment. A lot had been said between the two and their group that night and he smiled when he finally thought about what she was talking about.

“Of course I did! I mean have you met you? You’re my best friend, beautiful, and shit you can kick the piss out of anyone who fucks with you. But…” He paused for a moment taking in her reaction. She was blushing slightly, and this was the side of her that he had loved the most. “You also can be a sweet, charming woman when you want to. Which is normally on the days where none of us piss you off. You’re an amazing friend, and you show it in ways that I would never do. Remember this?” He said walking over to the article and Danie laughed.

“Yeah, I almost lost my first job because of it.” She said and looked at it. She could still remember that day. The day she turned the article in and it was edited she had almost lost her job. She thought the owner of the club had to be called out for not paying his bands to play.

“He said we were junk and we would never make it.” Matt said and looked at her, “You told him he wouldn’t know talent if it were an STD he caught from the hooker he was with that night.” Danie smiled.

“You remember that?” She said quietly and Matt smiled at her.

“How could I not?” He said and brushed a piece of red hair out of her face. “That was the day I knew I had feelings for you. I was just too worried about ruining what we had to even act on them. Now I am glad I did.” He said and kissed her gently. There was a shock of electricity that they both felt. She knew then that this is why nothing had ever worked out before with other men. She had wanted Matt the whole time and she had been scared as well.

A few blocks away Zacky and Sloane were making drunken pancakes. Their kitchen was a disaster and they were laughing as they continued to make the mess. These were the moments that the two lived for. They were more than just a couple about to be married. They were best friends and hadn’t let that go ever. They had maintained that balance since their Sophomore year of high school.

“You throw it you’re dead.” Sloane said to Zacky and smiled when he smirked. He threw a piece of his pancake at her and she jumped out of the way running for him. He just had no idea that Sloane had the powdered sugar and she dumped it on his head. He grabbed her and kissed her sweetly.

“Should we start cleaning up?” He asked and Sloane nodded. She didn’t want to clean it up in the morning. She wanted to sleep in and cuddle. They began to clean up and they chatted about their day as they did so. An hour later they were ready to get into bed. “Shower?” He asked with a smirk and Sloane nodded and he picked her up over his shoulder and headed for the stairs with her laughing and latched onto his waist. Once he reached the master bathroom he set her down and kissed her passionately. Sloane smiled into the kiss.

Brian walked into his house and saw the destruction. He sighed and walked into the kitchen where he could only assume his now ex was. He saw her sitting on the counter with a bottle of wine. “I thought I had asked you to pack your stuff and leave.” He asked as he pinched the bridge of his nose. Miranda just smiled sweetly at him.

“I’m not going anywhere sugar.” She said in a tone that made his blood run cold. “You’re going to stop seeing those friends of yours and quit the band.” Brian rolled his eyes.

“You have one minute to get your shit or I will call the cops do you hear me? You destroyed my damn house and assaulted my best friend.” He said as he went to get a beer from the fridge and noticed everything was gone. “What the fuck happened to my food and beer?” He asked her as she sipped her wine.

“I got rid of it all.” She said as she shrugged. “Just like I will your career and your precious little group.” She hissed. He shook his head and went to walk out of the house. “Where the fuck do you think you’re going?” She screamed at him.

“I’m calling the cops. Miranda you’ve crossed a fucking line!” He bellowed back at her and pulled his phone out of his pocket. Miranda smiled at him and squeezed the glass so that it shattered and cut her hand. “Are you fucking crazy?” He asked as he grabbed a towel and went to help her clean her hand.

“You really need to watch who you fuck with Haner. You think your precious friends would be there if they knew you beat up a woman?” He looked up from her hand and saw something he should have seen.

“What are you talking about?” He asked. “You just broke the glass yourself. Miranda you need stitches.” He said as he grabbed his keys. “I’m going to start the car and take you to the hospital.” He said and walked out of the house. When he knew he was in the clear he dialed 911. He described everything to them and the authorities had been dispatched. He then called Danie and Matt.

“Sup?” Danie asked when she answered.

“Crazy fucked up my house and tried to kill herself. Can you guys come over while I wait for the cops?” He asked and Danie smiled lightly at Matt.

“Yeah. We’re on our way.” She said as she and Matt put their shoes back on and grabbed their belongings. “Stay on the phone with us though.” She said and Brian agreed. Danie didn’t trust the bitch. She knew she was crazy but she didn’t know she would go this far. Danie jumped into her car and Matt followed and they sped off towards Brian’s house. “Thank fuck you live two streets away.” She said as she pulled up and as she put the car in park the police showed up.

“Where is she?” The officer asked and Brian pointed into the house. Danie peeked inside and saw the mess. It was like a warzone. She had destroyed anything and everything Brian loved. Danie was worried about the studio because that was where most of his prized possessions were. “Sir she is gone.” Danie looked at Matt and Brian. This was not happening. “Had she threatened anyone?” Brian nodded.

“She said she was going to go after Danielle.” He said and Danie’s eyes went wide. “She never liked her and when I finally broke up with her I came home and she was here. She said she was going to destroy my career and friendships.” The officer wrote this all down. “Here is a picture of her.” Brian said as he grabbed one off the coffee table and shook the broken glass from the frame out. “I just asked her to pack her things she had left here and she went crazy. She broke a wine glass in her hand and I used it as an excuse to leave the room to call you guys.”

Notes

I will update again on Tuesday guys! Enjoy!


xoxoxo
Danie