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Saviour in a Misfit's Disguise
Chapter Fourteen
I was woken up the next morning to people jumping on my bed. I groaned and peeked one eye open to see Sammy and Johnny jumping on my bed and laughing down at me.
"Come on Ellie. Get up please. I wanna play." Johnny begged in a pouty tone.
"I'll get up when you get off my bed. I'm not wearing pants." I laughed as I bounced on the bed under my blankets.
"Yuck. Were going!" they both yelled as they hopped off the bed and ran out my bedroom door closing it behind them. I laughed as I threw back my covers and saw that it was a little after noon. I got up and grabbed a pair of jeans and slipped them on. I grabbed a hair tie and pulled my hair into a messy bun and walked into the living room to see Johnny and Sam playing my Xbox.
"Morning Ellie." Johnny said pausing the game and giving me a hug.
"Morning Johnny. What are you doing here?" I asked pulling out of the hug and sitting on the chair as they went back to their game.
"Wanted to see you again and didn't want to wait till this evening. I was about to knock on the door when Sam came out with a key. So we decided to wake you up." he explained, eyes glued to the TV screen.
"Ah I see. Well Sam has woken me up like that before but it was a surprise to see you there too." I said with a laugh.
"Jimmy used to do it to me all the time. It made me mad for a split second until the crazy ass fucker would say something to have me laughing." he said laughing at the memory.
"Ethan used to wake me like that. I'd get mad too but all he'd have to do is give me a look or a kiss and I wasn't mad anymore." I said smiling at my own memories.
"I expected it to be painful to remember the good times but it actually makes me feel better." Johnny mused.
"It does." I agreed with a nod.
"Aunty Ellie are we going to see Zacky today?" Sammy asked hopefully as he looked away from the game to look at me before looking back.
"We sure are little man. I'm sure he'll be happy to see you." I said smiling at his excitement.
"Did you get her up Sammy?" Joe asked from the doorway as she walked into the apartment.
"I did mommy. Johnny helped me." he called as she entered the living room.
"Oh hey Johnny."
"Hey Lady Jolene." Johnny said flashing her a smile. She just laughed before sitting on me on the armchair.
"Oof. Fat arse." I huffed as she sat on me.
"Bitch."She mumbled as she hit my arm. "So what do you plan on doing until this barbecue?" she asked as she started to play with my hair.
"I didn't have plans really. Was just going to relax around home till it was time to go." I said shrugging my shoulders.
"Sounds exciting." she said dryly as she got off me and sat on the arm of the chair.
"I'm here so of course it will be exciting." Johnny smirked over at the two of us. I was about to reply when there was a loud knocking on my door. I got up and answered it to see Ty standing there.
"What are you doing here?" I asked confused as I let him into my apartment.
"I think I left my keys and a shirt here." he said sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his neck.
"Keys?" I asked walking to the living room with him.
"Yeah my work keys. I have my car and apartment keys but I couldn't find my work keys and I close tonight. I also can't find my white tshirt I was wearing." he said as we stood in the living room.
"Oh. There probably in the couch cushions. Can you two move for a sec." I asked turning to Johnny and Sam. They paused their game and moved off the couch to let me look. I moved the cushions out of the way and found lose change, pen cap and Ty's keys. I found his shirt underneath the couch and I grabbed the both of them and handed them to him.
"Ah thanks so much Love. I'll see you tomorrow." he said gratefully as he kissed me full on the lips before hurrying out the door. I stood there completely shocked. My hand went to my lips and I turned to face the others with a shocked look on my face.
"I thought you said he wasn't your boyfriend." Joe said looking at me with her eyebrows raises.
"He's not." I said quietly as I let my hand drop.
"Well I don't think he understands that." Joe argued frowning at me.
"He told me he's interested in me that way but I told him I wasn't ready to date. He said he'd be the friend I need right now but when I'm ready the offer still stands. He's affectionate with me but not that affectionate." I explained shrugging.
"Zack's not going to be pleased." Johnny muttered under his breath not wanting me to hear.
"Would you date him?" Joe asked sounding curious.
"I would yeah. He's a great guy and he is my type but I'm not ready for that." I said shrugging again.
"Oh and what's your type?" she asked raising her eyebrow.
"Tattooed, musician and artistic. Not to mention an all around good guy." I said with a smile.
"From what I can tell you just described Zack. Am I right Johnny?" Joe said turning to him for back up.
"That's sounds exactly like Zack." Johnny agreed.
"Zack's just a friend. I'll admit he's good looking but we're just friends."
"Right. So Ty's a musician?" Joe asked changing the subject slightly.
"Yeah. He's a drummer. Him and a few friends formed a band in high school and they play bar gigs, small things like that. He said it was just for fun mostly." I explained
"Yeah you definitely do have a type." Joe commented as she got up and headed to my kitchen.
"You all ok with having spaghetti for lunch?" She asked looking in my cupboards.
"Yes!" we all yelled simultaneously from the living room.
"Make yourself a home Johnny. I'm having a shower." I said standing up and heading into my room. I grabbed a towel and some underwear and headed into the bathroom. I took a quick shower and stepped out, wrapping a towel around my body and one in my hair. I walked back into my room as I heard Johnny call out to me.
“Hey Ellie bring a bathing suit. Matt and Val have a pool and we’ll most likely end up in there. So bring one incase.”
“Alright.” I called back before closing my bedroom door. I dried off and found an old bikini. The bottoms were purple with splashed of green colour with a matching top. I slipped them on and found a pair of distressed jeans and a plain white t-shirt to go over top. I put them on and found some socks and slipped them on my feet. I took the towel off my hair and dried it before putting in a bit of product to make it curlier and left it to air dry. I hung up both towels on the back of my door and made my way into the living room.
“Foods ready guys.” Joe called from the kitchen. We all filed in and made plates of spaghetti and went to sit in my little living room. Just as I was about to put a mouthful in my mouth there was a knock on my door.
“Sheesh. I was never this popular before.” I grumbled causing Johnny to laugh at me. I set my plate down and walked to my front door, opening it to see Lacey on the other side.
“Lace. Hi, come on in.” I said smiling and moving away so she could come in. “What brings you here?” I asked as I closed the door and we walked back into the living room.
“I was done work and I knew Johnny would be here so I thought I’d come see you before the barbecue tonight. Hey Babe.” She explained to me before greeting Johnny with a kiss on the lips and sitting beside him on the arm of the couch.
“Cool. Well this is my friend Joe and her son Sammy. Guys this is Lacey, Johnny’s girlfriend.” I introduced before digging into my food.
“Nice to meet you both. Johnny’s told me a lot about you two.” Lacey said smiling at Joe and Sam.
“It’s nice to meet you too. Ellie told us about you as well.” Joe returned with a smile of her own.
“Good things I hope.” Lacey teased shooting me a grin.
“All good things I promise.” I said with a chuckle.
“Good. I’m glad you guys are coming tonight. Michelle wants to apologize and Val wants to get to know you better. She told me she came to see you yesterday and now she can’t wait to spend more time with you. Matt as well wants to get to know you better.” Lacey informed as she took a bite of Johnny’s food.
“I would like to get to know them better as well. Michelle doesn’t need to apologize she just trusted the word of her husband and friend over a stranger. I don’t blame her in that at all. If you’re hungry, help yourself.” I said pointing to the kitchen.
“Oh no I ate before I came, it just looked good.” She said smiling.
We sat for the next little bit talking and getting to know each other better. Both Lacy and Johnny seemed to get along well with Joe and for that I was glad. Lacey also thought Sammy was the cutest little guy ever. Just before 4 we decided to leave and go to Matt and Val’s. Johnny and Lacey went in their vehicles and I followed them in my old mustang. Sam was sitting in the back chattering excitedly about seeing Zacky again, and I was a nervous wreck.
“Calm down Elliot. Everything will be fine. And if Gena starts shit I’ll kick her ass. No one messes with my little sister.” Joe said venomously as she thought of Gena.
“Joe no you won’t. I don’t want to cause any more trouble. I’ll just ignore whatever she says to me.” I said glancing at her before looking back at the road.
“Fine, but if she says one nasty thing out of line I will give her a piece of my mind.” Joe said not balking down by much.
I sighed and pulled into the large driveway behind Lacey and Johnny. I turned off my car and let Sam out on my side. He grabbed my hand with his and handed his mom his little backpack. We walked to Johnny and Lacey and followed them to the front door.
“Don’t be nervous Ellie. You’ll be fine.” Johnny assured as he put his arm around me and kissed my cheek. I forced out a nervous smile and followed them as they walked into the big house. We could hear noise coming from the back of the house so we walked out that way. We walked to the back and walked out the patio door to stand on their deck. There was a lot of people sitting around and talking. I saw Matt standing behind a grill with Brian beside him. Zack, Michelle, Gena and Val were sitting at a table with two other men I didn’t recognize and a few older couples were standing around as well.
“Zacky!” Sam called out the moment he spotted him. He let go of my hand and ran towards him. Zack’s whole face lit up in a smile and he stood up to catch Sam in a hug.
“Sir Sam! I missed you little man.” Zacky said as he hugged him tight before lpulling back and balancing him on his hip.
“I missed you too Zacky.” Sam said giggling as he smiled at Zacky before looking over at Joe and I.
“She has a kid?!” I heard Gena shriek as she stood up and stormed over to Zacky and Sam. “Of course, she just wants money from you so she doesn’t have to be whore any longer to provide for her son.”
Instantly it was quiet. Joe looked pissed off as did Zacky. Sam looked scared and about to cry while everyone else was either chocked confused or uncomfortable. Before Zack could say anything Joe stormed over and took Sam from his arms and hugged him tightly.
“For you information, Sam is my son. I do not appreciate you using that kind of language in front of him or saying those lies about my best friend.” Joe said glaring at Gena.
“Gena just stop it already. For the last fucking time leave Ellie the fuck alone. She’s my friend and you can’t push her away from me or tell me to stop seeing her. Get your insecure ass over it for fuck sakes!” Zacky yelled at her. She glared at him before storming past him and towards me. She stopped inches in front of me and glared with all the hate she had for me. I stared back and didn’t flinch or back down.
“If you try and steal him from me I will come after you.” She seethed lowly before brushing bast me and storming into the house and slamming the door behind me. I just shook y head lightly before looking back to the others to see all eyes on me. I blushed and lowered my head in embarrassment.
“Hey Ell.” I heard Zacky’s voice say from in front of me. I looked up to see him standing there with a small smile on his lips and his hands in his pockets.
“Hey Misfit.” I replied smiling at him. He chuckled before pulling me into a hug. He squeezed me tight and kissed the top of my head.
“I’m glad you here. Come meet the others.” He said letting me go and taking my hand and leading me to the table where everyone was now gathered. “You already know the guys and girls so I’ll introduce you to everyone else. This is Mat and Jason Berry, our roadies and long time friends.” He said pointing to two indenticle men who smiled politely and waved at me. I returned the gesture before he directed my attention else where. “This is Matt’s parents Amy and Charles. Brian’s parents Brian and Suzy and his little sister McKenna, and My parents Maria and James.” He said pointing to each person. I smiled shyly and waved to each and gave them a small hello. “Everyone this is Ellie, her friend Joe and her son Sam.”
“It’s nice to meet you dears. Glad you could make it.” Suzy said smiling at us warmly. “And isn’t he just an adorable little guy.” She said as she looked at Sammy and poked his cheek playfully. He giggled and squirmed in his moms’ arms wanting to be put down. She set him down and he attached himself to my leg while holding his moms hand.
“It’s nice to meet you to Mrs.Haner.” I said politely returning her smile.
“Please dear it’s just Suzy. We’ve heard a lot about you” she said smiling.
“Oh.” I said blushing knowing Brian wouldn’t have said nice things about me.
“Don’t worry about my son. He’s an idiot and we didn’t listen to word he said. We took everyone else’s word for it.” Brian Sr said coming forward and putting his arm around his wife. “And don’t even think about calling me Mr.Haner.” he scolded playfully.
“Should I call you Guitar Guy instead?” I asked smiling at him.
“Ah look at that you know who I am.” He exclaimed raising his arm out in excitement.
“Yeah I’m a fan. I think your much better than you son.” I said smiling at his excitement.
“Ha I love it. He’s an idiot anyway.” He said jokingly as he put his arm around me and gave me a side hug. I laughed and turned to face the others.
“It’s nice to meet you dar. Zack’s said good things about you.” Maria said smiling at me as she clasped one of my hands in both of hers. I blushed at the same time that Zack whined out ‘mom’. “Well you did. And she seems like a very sweet girl.”
“Thank you Mrs. Baker.” I smiled my cheeks still pink.
“It’s just Maria dear.” She said patting my hands once more before turning to Joe and Sam. My attention turned to her husband who smiled at me warmly and shook my hand saying hello before doing the same to Joe and Sam. Next were Matt’s parents who gave me a welcome much like Zacks had. Once all the introductions were through Zack put his arm around my shoulders and steered me back to the table where everyone was now sitting. We sat down next to each other and unfortunately Brian was sitting on my other side.
“Hey Ellie. Glad you could make it.” Matt said smiling at me from across the table. Val was sitting beside him and she was smiling as well.
“Thank you for inviting us.” I said sincerely as I smiled at the two of them
“It’s no problem. We wanted to get to know you better. Didn’t have a chance before as Zack kept hogging your time.” Val teased smiling at me.
“Aunty Ellie aunty Ellie. Can I play with the doggies?” Sam asked excitedly as he ran up to and tugged on my arm pointing farther into the yard. I turned as saw Majesty, Icky, a small white Maltese and a golden retriever playing.
“Sure Sammy. Let’s go see them.” I said getting up off my chair and leading him to the dogs. I stopped infront of them and immediately Majesty jumped on me knocking me to the ground. I let out an off sound and laughed as she tried to lick my face. Sammy was giggling at me and Majesty.
“Majesty off.” I laughed pushing the big dog off of me and kneeling on the ground. She sat beside me and started to wag her tail. I laughed and petted her as the other dogs came forward. “This one is Majesty and the little black one is Icky. Their Zacky’s dogs. The little white one is Pinkly and she’s Brian’s dog. The golden one is Bella and she’s Matt and Val’s.” I explained to Sammy as I pointed to each dog. Sammy immediately started to bed Majesty and Icky before moving onto Bella and Pinkly. The dogs loved the attention and were trying to lick Sam all over. He squealed in happiness and started to run around with the dogs chasing him. All but Majesty as she stayed beside me and leant against my side as I continued to pet her.
“She really likes you.” I heard a voice behind me say. I turned to see Zack standing behind me and smiling down at me. Upon hearing Zack’s voice Majesty stood and went over to him and wagged her tail wanting to be pet by him.
“She’s a good dog.” I smiled standing up and facing him.
“How’d you know the names of Matt’s and Brian’s dogs?” he asked as he pet Majesty.
“Oh um. All Excess and YouTube videos.” I said with a small blush and Zack laughed at me.
“You really are a fan.” He said chuckling.
“Huge fan.” I smiled in agreement.
“They like you, you know.” He said after a moment’s silence.
“ The parents. They like you. Especially Brian’s Parents. You’re starting to become part of the family.” He said smiling over at me.
“ I’m glad. It would be awkward if everyone hated me. Not that it’s not awkward already.”
“Brian will eventually get his head out of his ass and be the nice guy we all know he is. And Gena, well she won’t ever like you but she will just have to deal with you being around. Because if I have my way I won’t ever let you go Elliot.” He said seriously as his sparkly green eyes bore into my purple ones. I smiled and was about to reply before he cut me off.
“I mean it Ell. I care about you a lot. I’m not letting you walk away from me, from us. we’re friends and we help each other out. The guys all have someone to help them but I don’t. Gena and me, we started fighting long before Jimmy passed and it’s only gotten worse. With you I have someone to talk to that understands. You help me smile and be happy again. So no matter what you say I’m not letting you go. I’ll be selfish and keep you around. I told you already that I wasn’t going to give up on you and I mean it. I care too much to just let you walk away. I won’t ever let you go.” He said quietly before he stepped in front of me and pulled me into his arms. He wrapped his around my waist and mine went around his. I buried my face in his chest and he buried his in my neck and hair. He squeezed me close and we just held each other. His breath on my neck tickled and I felt his lips and snakebite graze my skin lightly before he shifted. I sighed and for the first time in a long time I felt safe and content. I never wanted to move from Zacky’s arms.
"Come on Ellie. Get up please. I wanna play." Johnny begged in a pouty tone.
"I'll get up when you get off my bed. I'm not wearing pants." I laughed as I bounced on the bed under my blankets.
"Yuck. Were going!" they both yelled as they hopped off the bed and ran out my bedroom door closing it behind them. I laughed as I threw back my covers and saw that it was a little after noon. I got up and grabbed a pair of jeans and slipped them on. I grabbed a hair tie and pulled my hair into a messy bun and walked into the living room to see Johnny and Sam playing my Xbox.
"Morning Ellie." Johnny said pausing the game and giving me a hug.
"Morning Johnny. What are you doing here?" I asked pulling out of the hug and sitting on the chair as they went back to their game.
"Wanted to see you again and didn't want to wait till this evening. I was about to knock on the door when Sam came out with a key. So we decided to wake you up." he explained, eyes glued to the TV screen.
"Ah I see. Well Sam has woken me up like that before but it was a surprise to see you there too." I said with a laugh.
"Jimmy used to do it to me all the time. It made me mad for a split second until the crazy ass fucker would say something to have me laughing." he said laughing at the memory.
"Ethan used to wake me like that. I'd get mad too but all he'd have to do is give me a look or a kiss and I wasn't mad anymore." I said smiling at my own memories.
"I expected it to be painful to remember the good times but it actually makes me feel better." Johnny mused.
"It does." I agreed with a nod.
"Aunty Ellie are we going to see Zacky today?" Sammy asked hopefully as he looked away from the game to look at me before looking back.
"We sure are little man. I'm sure he'll be happy to see you." I said smiling at his excitement.
"Did you get her up Sammy?" Joe asked from the doorway as she walked into the apartment.
"I did mommy. Johnny helped me." he called as she entered the living room.
"Oh hey Johnny."
"Hey Lady Jolene." Johnny said flashing her a smile. She just laughed before sitting on me on the armchair.
"Oof. Fat arse." I huffed as she sat on me.
"Bitch."She mumbled as she hit my arm. "So what do you plan on doing until this barbecue?" she asked as she started to play with my hair.
"I didn't have plans really. Was just going to relax around home till it was time to go." I said shrugging my shoulders.
"Sounds exciting." she said dryly as she got off me and sat on the arm of the chair.
"I'm here so of course it will be exciting." Johnny smirked over at the two of us. I was about to reply when there was a loud knocking on my door. I got up and answered it to see Ty standing there.
"What are you doing here?" I asked confused as I let him into my apartment.
"I think I left my keys and a shirt here." he said sheepishly as he rubbed the back of his neck.
"Keys?" I asked walking to the living room with him.
"Yeah my work keys. I have my car and apartment keys but I couldn't find my work keys and I close tonight. I also can't find my white tshirt I was wearing." he said as we stood in the living room.
"Oh. There probably in the couch cushions. Can you two move for a sec." I asked turning to Johnny and Sam. They paused their game and moved off the couch to let me look. I moved the cushions out of the way and found lose change, pen cap and Ty's keys. I found his shirt underneath the couch and I grabbed the both of them and handed them to him.
"Ah thanks so much Love. I'll see you tomorrow." he said gratefully as he kissed me full on the lips before hurrying out the door. I stood there completely shocked. My hand went to my lips and I turned to face the others with a shocked look on my face.
"I thought you said he wasn't your boyfriend." Joe said looking at me with her eyebrows raises.
"He's not." I said quietly as I let my hand drop.
"Well I don't think he understands that." Joe argued frowning at me.
"He told me he's interested in me that way but I told him I wasn't ready to date. He said he'd be the friend I need right now but when I'm ready the offer still stands. He's affectionate with me but not that affectionate." I explained shrugging.
"Zack's not going to be pleased." Johnny muttered under his breath not wanting me to hear.
"Would you date him?" Joe asked sounding curious.
"I would yeah. He's a great guy and he is my type but I'm not ready for that." I said shrugging again.
"Oh and what's your type?" she asked raising her eyebrow.
"Tattooed, musician and artistic. Not to mention an all around good guy." I said with a smile.
"From what I can tell you just described Zack. Am I right Johnny?" Joe said turning to him for back up.
"That's sounds exactly like Zack." Johnny agreed.
"Zack's just a friend. I'll admit he's good looking but we're just friends."
"Right. So Ty's a musician?" Joe asked changing the subject slightly.
"Yeah. He's a drummer. Him and a few friends formed a band in high school and they play bar gigs, small things like that. He said it was just for fun mostly." I explained
"Yeah you definitely do have a type." Joe commented as she got up and headed to my kitchen.
"You all ok with having spaghetti for lunch?" She asked looking in my cupboards.
"Yes!" we all yelled simultaneously from the living room.
"Make yourself a home Johnny. I'm having a shower." I said standing up and heading into my room. I grabbed a towel and some underwear and headed into the bathroom. I took a quick shower and stepped out, wrapping a towel around my body and one in my hair. I walked back into my room as I heard Johnny call out to me.
“Hey Ellie bring a bathing suit. Matt and Val have a pool and we’ll most likely end up in there. So bring one incase.”
“Alright.” I called back before closing my bedroom door. I dried off and found an old bikini. The bottoms were purple with splashed of green colour with a matching top. I slipped them on and found a pair of distressed jeans and a plain white t-shirt to go over top. I put them on and found some socks and slipped them on my feet. I took the towel off my hair and dried it before putting in a bit of product to make it curlier and left it to air dry. I hung up both towels on the back of my door and made my way into the living room.
“Foods ready guys.” Joe called from the kitchen. We all filed in and made plates of spaghetti and went to sit in my little living room. Just as I was about to put a mouthful in my mouth there was a knock on my door.
“Sheesh. I was never this popular before.” I grumbled causing Johnny to laugh at me. I set my plate down and walked to my front door, opening it to see Lacey on the other side.
“Lace. Hi, come on in.” I said smiling and moving away so she could come in. “What brings you here?” I asked as I closed the door and we walked back into the living room.
“I was done work and I knew Johnny would be here so I thought I’d come see you before the barbecue tonight. Hey Babe.” She explained to me before greeting Johnny with a kiss on the lips and sitting beside him on the arm of the couch.
“Cool. Well this is my friend Joe and her son Sammy. Guys this is Lacey, Johnny’s girlfriend.” I introduced before digging into my food.
“Nice to meet you both. Johnny’s told me a lot about you two.” Lacey said smiling at Joe and Sam.
“It’s nice to meet you too. Ellie told us about you as well.” Joe returned with a smile of her own.
“Good things I hope.” Lacey teased shooting me a grin.
“All good things I promise.” I said with a chuckle.
“Good. I’m glad you guys are coming tonight. Michelle wants to apologize and Val wants to get to know you better. She told me she came to see you yesterday and now she can’t wait to spend more time with you. Matt as well wants to get to know you better.” Lacey informed as she took a bite of Johnny’s food.
“I would like to get to know them better as well. Michelle doesn’t need to apologize she just trusted the word of her husband and friend over a stranger. I don’t blame her in that at all. If you’re hungry, help yourself.” I said pointing to the kitchen.
“Oh no I ate before I came, it just looked good.” She said smiling.
We sat for the next little bit talking and getting to know each other better. Both Lacy and Johnny seemed to get along well with Joe and for that I was glad. Lacey also thought Sammy was the cutest little guy ever. Just before 4 we decided to leave and go to Matt and Val’s. Johnny and Lacey went in their vehicles and I followed them in my old mustang. Sam was sitting in the back chattering excitedly about seeing Zacky again, and I was a nervous wreck.
“Calm down Elliot. Everything will be fine. And if Gena starts shit I’ll kick her ass. No one messes with my little sister.” Joe said venomously as she thought of Gena.
“Joe no you won’t. I don’t want to cause any more trouble. I’ll just ignore whatever she says to me.” I said glancing at her before looking back at the road.
“Fine, but if she says one nasty thing out of line I will give her a piece of my mind.” Joe said not balking down by much.
I sighed and pulled into the large driveway behind Lacey and Johnny. I turned off my car and let Sam out on my side. He grabbed my hand with his and handed his mom his little backpack. We walked to Johnny and Lacey and followed them to the front door.
“Don’t be nervous Ellie. You’ll be fine.” Johnny assured as he put his arm around me and kissed my cheek. I forced out a nervous smile and followed them as they walked into the big house. We could hear noise coming from the back of the house so we walked out that way. We walked to the back and walked out the patio door to stand on their deck. There was a lot of people sitting around and talking. I saw Matt standing behind a grill with Brian beside him. Zack, Michelle, Gena and Val were sitting at a table with two other men I didn’t recognize and a few older couples were standing around as well.
“Zacky!” Sam called out the moment he spotted him. He let go of my hand and ran towards him. Zack’s whole face lit up in a smile and he stood up to catch Sam in a hug.
“Sir Sam! I missed you little man.” Zacky said as he hugged him tight before lpulling back and balancing him on his hip.
“I missed you too Zacky.” Sam said giggling as he smiled at Zacky before looking over at Joe and I.
“She has a kid?!” I heard Gena shriek as she stood up and stormed over to Zacky and Sam. “Of course, she just wants money from you so she doesn’t have to be whore any longer to provide for her son.”
Instantly it was quiet. Joe looked pissed off as did Zacky. Sam looked scared and about to cry while everyone else was either chocked confused or uncomfortable. Before Zack could say anything Joe stormed over and took Sam from his arms and hugged him tightly.
“For you information, Sam is my son. I do not appreciate you using that kind of language in front of him or saying those lies about my best friend.” Joe said glaring at Gena.
“Gena just stop it already. For the last fucking time leave Ellie the fuck alone. She’s my friend and you can’t push her away from me or tell me to stop seeing her. Get your insecure ass over it for fuck sakes!” Zacky yelled at her. She glared at him before storming past him and towards me. She stopped inches in front of me and glared with all the hate she had for me. I stared back and didn’t flinch or back down.
“If you try and steal him from me I will come after you.” She seethed lowly before brushing bast me and storming into the house and slamming the door behind me. I just shook y head lightly before looking back to the others to see all eyes on me. I blushed and lowered my head in embarrassment.
“Hey Ell.” I heard Zacky’s voice say from in front of me. I looked up to see him standing there with a small smile on his lips and his hands in his pockets.
“Hey Misfit.” I replied smiling at him. He chuckled before pulling me into a hug. He squeezed me tight and kissed the top of my head.
“I’m glad you here. Come meet the others.” He said letting me go and taking my hand and leading me to the table where everyone was now gathered. “You already know the guys and girls so I’ll introduce you to everyone else. This is Mat and Jason Berry, our roadies and long time friends.” He said pointing to two indenticle men who smiled politely and waved at me. I returned the gesture before he directed my attention else where. “This is Matt’s parents Amy and Charles. Brian’s parents Brian and Suzy and his little sister McKenna, and My parents Maria and James.” He said pointing to each person. I smiled shyly and waved to each and gave them a small hello. “Everyone this is Ellie, her friend Joe and her son Sam.”
“It’s nice to meet you dears. Glad you could make it.” Suzy said smiling at us warmly. “And isn’t he just an adorable little guy.” She said as she looked at Sammy and poked his cheek playfully. He giggled and squirmed in his moms’ arms wanting to be put down. She set him down and he attached himself to my leg while holding his moms hand.
“It’s nice to meet you to Mrs.Haner.” I said politely returning her smile.
“Please dear it’s just Suzy. We’ve heard a lot about you” she said smiling.
“Oh.” I said blushing knowing Brian wouldn’t have said nice things about me.
“Don’t worry about my son. He’s an idiot and we didn’t listen to word he said. We took everyone else’s word for it.” Brian Sr said coming forward and putting his arm around his wife. “And don’t even think about calling me Mr.Haner.” he scolded playfully.
“Should I call you Guitar Guy instead?” I asked smiling at him.
“Ah look at that you know who I am.” He exclaimed raising his arm out in excitement.
“Yeah I’m a fan. I think your much better than you son.” I said smiling at his excitement.
“Ha I love it. He’s an idiot anyway.” He said jokingly as he put his arm around me and gave me a side hug. I laughed and turned to face the others.
“It’s nice to meet you dar. Zack’s said good things about you.” Maria said smiling at me as she clasped one of my hands in both of hers. I blushed at the same time that Zack whined out ‘mom’. “Well you did. And she seems like a very sweet girl.”
“Thank you Mrs. Baker.” I smiled my cheeks still pink.
“It’s just Maria dear.” She said patting my hands once more before turning to Joe and Sam. My attention turned to her husband who smiled at me warmly and shook my hand saying hello before doing the same to Joe and Sam. Next were Matt’s parents who gave me a welcome much like Zacks had. Once all the introductions were through Zack put his arm around my shoulders and steered me back to the table where everyone was now sitting. We sat down next to each other and unfortunately Brian was sitting on my other side.
“Hey Ellie. Glad you could make it.” Matt said smiling at me from across the table. Val was sitting beside him and she was smiling as well.
“Thank you for inviting us.” I said sincerely as I smiled at the two of them
“It’s no problem. We wanted to get to know you better. Didn’t have a chance before as Zack kept hogging your time.” Val teased smiling at me.
“Aunty Ellie aunty Ellie. Can I play with the doggies?” Sam asked excitedly as he ran up to and tugged on my arm pointing farther into the yard. I turned as saw Majesty, Icky, a small white Maltese and a golden retriever playing.
“Sure Sammy. Let’s go see them.” I said getting up off my chair and leading him to the dogs. I stopped infront of them and immediately Majesty jumped on me knocking me to the ground. I let out an off sound and laughed as she tried to lick my face. Sammy was giggling at me and Majesty.
“Majesty off.” I laughed pushing the big dog off of me and kneeling on the ground. She sat beside me and started to wag her tail. I laughed and petted her as the other dogs came forward. “This one is Majesty and the little black one is Icky. Their Zacky’s dogs. The little white one is Pinkly and she’s Brian’s dog. The golden one is Bella and she’s Matt and Val’s.” I explained to Sammy as I pointed to each dog. Sammy immediately started to bed Majesty and Icky before moving onto Bella and Pinkly. The dogs loved the attention and were trying to lick Sam all over. He squealed in happiness and started to run around with the dogs chasing him. All but Majesty as she stayed beside me and leant against my side as I continued to pet her.
“She really likes you.” I heard a voice behind me say. I turned to see Zack standing behind me and smiling down at me. Upon hearing Zack’s voice Majesty stood and went over to him and wagged her tail wanting to be pet by him.
“She’s a good dog.” I smiled standing up and facing him.
“How’d you know the names of Matt’s and Brian’s dogs?” he asked as he pet Majesty.
“Oh um. All Excess and YouTube videos.” I said with a small blush and Zack laughed at me.
“You really are a fan.” He said chuckling.
“Huge fan.” I smiled in agreement.
“They like you, you know.” He said after a moment’s silence.
“ The parents. They like you. Especially Brian’s Parents. You’re starting to become part of the family.” He said smiling over at me.
“ I’m glad. It would be awkward if everyone hated me. Not that it’s not awkward already.”
“Brian will eventually get his head out of his ass and be the nice guy we all know he is. And Gena, well she won’t ever like you but she will just have to deal with you being around. Because if I have my way I won’t ever let you go Elliot.” He said seriously as his sparkly green eyes bore into my purple ones. I smiled and was about to reply before he cut me off.
“I mean it Ell. I care about you a lot. I’m not letting you walk away from me, from us. we’re friends and we help each other out. The guys all have someone to help them but I don’t. Gena and me, we started fighting long before Jimmy passed and it’s only gotten worse. With you I have someone to talk to that understands. You help me smile and be happy again. So no matter what you say I’m not letting you go. I’ll be selfish and keep you around. I told you already that I wasn’t going to give up on you and I mean it. I care too much to just let you walk away. I won’t ever let you go.” He said quietly before he stepped in front of me and pulled me into his arms. He wrapped his around my waist and mine went around his. I buried my face in his chest and he buried his in my neck and hair. He squeezed me close and we just held each other. His breath on my neck tickled and I felt his lips and snakebite graze my skin lightly before he shifted. I sighed and for the first time in a long time I felt safe and content. I never wanted to move from Zacky’s arms.
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So this is only part one of the barbecue scene.Next chapter will have more drama promise.
I originally planned on it being a long ass chapter but homework interfered.
It's what I should be doing at the moment but i thought writing you guys another chapter was a better idea.
I thought the moment between Zacky and Ellie at the end is cute and it definalty becomes important later on.
Next one will have more Gena and Brian drama.
Also i have no idea what the parents real names are so i made them up, all beside Brian and Suzy of course.
If you know their real names let me know and i will go back and fix them.
So a big special thanks to all who commented and read the story. it means alot that you guys love it.