Login with:

Facebook

Twitter

Tumblr

Google

Yahoo

Aol.

Mibba

Your info will not be visible on the site. After logging in for the first time you'll be able to choose your display name.

Bête Noire

Changes

MARLEY

Three Months Later

Both Hilary and Kay were sitting on my bed, occasionally glancing at each other gloomily. I could even see Hilary's swollen eyes, a result she got from crying her eyes out for the past one week. I knew Kay's situation was the same, or probably worst. But she did a pretty good job with the make up.

"Do you really have to go Marley? All of us are here in Cali and, you alone in New York just doesn't seem right." Kay said, breaking the silence.

Just last month I decided to do something more useful with my life. I loved my job of a tattoo artist, like hell. That was what I loved to do and was best at. But seeing as there was a lot of musically talented people in my life, I decided to make a little use of my talent.

I may not be a great singer like my brother, but I totally loved playing the drums. All thanks to Jimmy for that. I loved to watch him play and he somewhat inspired me to learn at least a little bit of drumming.

Everyone knew how Jimmy was, he wouldn't even let others touch his drum kit but surprisingly, I became an exception. I just don't know how. I was genuinely interested but could never invest my time with it due to my shop and career as a tattoo artist. But it still wasn't too late now. I was twenty five and still had time to learn.

And that's why I applied for musicians institute in New York. Why New York when there were so many great learning places here in California? That was the first thing that both my brother and best friends said when I told them about my decision.

I was in the need of a change of environment, badly. Ever since that night at the new club, something changed in me. I couldn't really put my finger on it but I just knew. I rarely saw Brian after that night even though he was still in my loft.

I didn't kick him out. What was the point in doing so? He'd eventually come over to see his friends anyways.
But occasionally I'd bump into him during dinner or whenever it was movies night. Other than that, I hardly saw him.

It was good that we didn't see each other much. Hell, after that night I seriously wanted him out of my loft and life. But none of those were possible. I couldn't forget about it either... the kiss. I didn't wanna know why or what he kissed me for.

I didn't wanna listen to his explanations. Even though he did try to talk to me a few times about it, I somehow dodged him. I didn't want to talk about it. I just wanted to erase that memory from my brain forever. I won't say it's the worst memory that's etched in my brain, but it wasn't the fondest either.

And maybe that was why I wanted a change. I wanted to leave this chaos that's been in my mind for the past three months. And so, I was leaving.

"Kay, I took this decision last month and I was hundred percent sure about it. I still am." I said. "But you said you'd sing for my band. Our band," Hilary sobbed and Kay put a hand on hers. "Screw the band, Marley. We need you here." Hilary spoke again, looking at me with teary eyes.

I let out a nervous chuckle before saying, "You know Hils, in a way I am doing this for our band. I'm gonna have a degree in music when I come back. And then I can have battles with Jimmy, though he'd probably win." I shrugged, making them chuckle.

"So becoming a musician finally? Told you music was in your blood, but what about your shop?" Kay asked with a sad smile. "Well, I didn't wanna sell the property. So I put it on lease, in fact I even got a few people who're interested in it." I mused.

"Bullshit. You're going because Brian makes you uncomfortable as fuck." Hilary cried out and Kay glanced at me. She pursed her lips as my mind became blank. He was just a part of the reason I was leaving but I'd never say that out loud.

"How the fuck is Matt even okay with your decision?" Hilary shot and Kay immediately put a hand on her shoulder to keep her calm. "Alright firstly, this is my life. Matt doesn't always have a say in it. Secondly, Brian doesn't make me uncomfortable. We don't even see each other." I said coldly, putting a hand on my hip.

"Then don't leave. If you two don't even see each other then what's the point in leaving all of us, that too for something he did?" Kay said with a slight frown.

I sighed and closed my eyes. Fuck, they were making this hard for me. I opened my eyes before saying, "It's not even about him. It's about me, Marley Denise. I'm going to do what my heart wants and yes, it sounds cheesy. But you both know that I want this, badly I might even add."

"But why another state?" Hilary asked as she wiped her tears away. "To learn to become independent?" I said before cracking a smile at my own joke. "You're already independent, Marley." Kay said, shaking her head. " You've already achieved so much in life at such a young age. Most people can't do this," she continued and I shot her a sad smile.

"We're really proud of you, Marley." Hilary added, nodding her head. Somehow I teared up a little before letting out a nervous laugh. Their words were somewhat making me want to stay back but I knew that wasn't going to happen. I had to get out of here, get him out of my mind.

"You know," I said and rubbed away the tears which were pouring down my face. "I never probably said this but I'm really glad to call you two my best friends." Both Kay and Hilary shot me smiles, even though they had tears pooling in their eyes.

"Marley, I, uh, wanted to let you know one thing." Kay spoke up. "And that would be?" I playfully. God, I surely was gonna miss her. She looked down at her feet and swallowed hard. I shot Hilary a questioning look, earning a shrug from her. "Marley," Kay looked into my eyes, making me raise my eyebrows.

"What?" I asked with a slight laugh. "Jimmy, I...we're..." She stuttered and I shot her a nonchalant look. She licked her lips nervously and looked down again.

"Okay, you have my permission." I said and showed her the smile I was suppressing. "What?" She asked surprised. "What I'm saying is, if things do not work out between him and Leana while I'm gone, you have my permission to try your luck with him." I said with a grin.

Kay's jaw dropped open and both Hilary and I chuckled at her reaction. "What are you laughing at? Do not get pregnant while I'm gone." I said to Hilary with a dead serious look and she shrugged. "Babes, don't worry. That's not gonna happen for a long time."

"Marley, are-are you serious?" Kay asked and I nodded. "But only if things don't work out between him and Lea." I reminded and she shook her head slowly. "I'm gonna miss you so fucking much," she whispered.

"Me too, Marls." Hilary added, already on the verge of crying again. "I know." I said forcing a smile.

"Marley." Zacky's voice made me turn my attention at the doorway where he was standing. "What's up?" I asked, motioning him to come in. "Can we talk, outside?" He said hesitantly and seconds later, we were in the hallway. "What's the matter?" I asked.

"Marley, you may not believe me but Brian-"

"Yo Zacky." Speak of the devil and the devil was here. I heard his voice from behind me and looked into Zacky's eyes directly, who was apparently looking past me at him. "Can I get a minute with you?" Brian spoke again but I didn't turn around. I stood there, my feet stuck on the ground like adhesive.

"But I'm-"

"It's important." Brian pressed and Zacky sighed. "We'll talk later." I said to him and walked into my room, feeling grateful that I didn't see Brian. That night I went to Zacky's room after dinner to ask him what he wanted to talk about earlier today. But he clearly refused to say anything.

"You sure?" I asked him again. "Yes Marley. It's nothing, just go to bed. You got a flight to catch tomorrow," he said, avoiding my look. And I didn't press him further on this topic. I didn't know why but I felt like Brian had to do something with Zacky's refusal to talk.

Notes

Don't hate me <3

And will update soon :p

Comments

Thanks for posting! Man, I hope they figure it out soon!
Unfortunately the site's been like this for a long time now, and the exact same thing is happening to Mibba. The good thing is, it doesn't seem to be getting worse, but also not better. So yeah, the only way to find stories is to search for them or get updates. There's a new site that was started by Ramona: http://www.a7xfanfic.com/index.php

violetvictoria violetvictoria
2/16/20

@Lily97
@BeccaBearSc
@Daphne

Thank you guys for your support! I really appreciate it!

@Kimmie

Hey! I published another damn chapter!
Hope u like it!

Holly Holly
2/14/20

Oh my, Brian and Marley!! Can I just say how much I love them? Great chapter as always <3

Lily97 Lily97
7/3/19

You published a damn chapter!! You better bring the next chapters soon, missy!

Loved this chapter! Can't wait for them to fucking finally be together!

Kimmie Kimmie
7/1/19

Im gonna sit here...and read it all... in one sitting.
*pops popcorn*

BeccaBearSc BeccaBearSc
11/21/18