Part 18 (2/2)

After the guys left, I made it my mission to talk to Tobias when they got back, whether he wanted to or not. He might be able to lock me out of his room, but he would be forced to face me now.

”Are you seriously going to sit here until they come back, just to have him tell you he doesn't want to talk you?” Jennica asked as she came into the kitchen.

”Yes, because at least then he will have to say it to my face.”

”He doesn't even want to see your face. For Christ sake Willow open your eyes; he's locked himself in his own room just to get away from you. If anything we should be packing and gone before they get back so we can spare both of you the awkward break up.”

I closed my eyes and let out a slow breath. I love my sister, I truly do, but if she didn't shut the h.e.l.l up I was going to hit her.

”Are you even listening to me?”

”She hears you, Jen. Lay off!”

I have never been so happy to hear Amelia's voice. I put my elbows on the counter and held my head in my hand trying to gather my thoughts and drown out the two of them bickering.

I wanted to scream and possibly break something because I was getting frustrated with the both of them. Whatever happened between Tobias and I was no one's business but our own.

”Boys are back!” Amelia called as she peered out the window.

I jumped up out of my seat and rushed into the entrance hall to wait for them. My arms were crossed over my chest and I'm sure I looked just about as irritated as I felt.

The door opened and the first one in was Colton. He held the door open so Jasper and Jeremy could carry in the rather large box that held a 65 inch flat screen television.

Once everyone filed in and closed the door, they realized the three of us were standing there. I didn't even have to take a look around to see that Tobias wasn't with them.

”Where is he?”

”Where is who?” Jasper asked.

”Tobias.”

None of them said anything. I understood brotherhood and loyalty, but this was getting absolutely ridiculous.

”He's staying in town for a few days.”

”He's what!” Amelia shrieked and looked like she was about to take Tristan's head off.

”He's got some things to take care of; I'm sure he will be back before you know it.”

I walked over and grabbed a pair of my shoes that sat by the door and started putting them on.

”Um, what are you doing?” Jennica asked, but something about her tone said she already knew the answer.

”If he doesn't want to come home and face me, then I'll just have to go to him.”

”I don't think that's a very good idea. He doesn't want to see you, Low.”

”I think it's a fantastic idea!” Colton chimed.

”See, even his brother agrees with me.”

”He doesn't agree with you; he's just disagreeing with me.”

Although that was probably true, I will take all the help I could get. Once my shoes were on I went into the kitchen and grabbed a jacket that hung off the back of a chair.

”Willow, I think Tobias really wants to be alone for a while.”

I sighed and turned around to face Tristan. Amelia had followed him in and left Colton and Jennica arguing in the other room.

”I don't care if he wants to be alone! I need to talk to him, Tristan, and if I don't do it now I'll probably never get the chance.”

Tristan pinched the bridge of his nose before letting out a sigh and handing over the keys to his truck.

”Fine, but don't be too hard on him; he's already too hard on himself.”

I thanked him with a smile before he took off upstairs to help Jasper and Jeremy set up the new TV in my room.

”Want me to come with you?” Amelia asked.

”Thanks, but I think this is something I need to do on my own. Just do me a favor and keep Jennica from killing Colton while I'm gone.”

Amelia laughed then pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms around her and squeezed her gently.

”I'll be back soon.”

She released me and walked me to the door. I don't know where Jennica went, but Colton stood leaning against the banister with a c.o.c.ky little grin on his face as he waved good bye to me.

I climbed into Tristan's truck and started the engine. It was still early in the day so I had a lot of day light left. At least I wouldn't have to worry about driving in the dark.

It took a while to get there, so when I finally pulled up in front of Micky's bar it was nearly four in the afternoon. I took a minute to steady myself, because now that I was actually here and about to face Tobias, I was beginning to have doubts.

What if all Tobias really needed was some time away to get over everything that had happened? I didn't want to end up pus.h.i.+ng him away.

I closed my eyes and lay back against the seat. I needed to really think this through before rus.h.i.+ng in there and potentially ruining everything I wanted to fight for.

I jumped at the sound of knocking on the gla.s.s. A grinning face waved at me from the other side. It was Jonathan. I smiled back, then opened the door and climbed out.

”You really are a persistent little bunny, aren't you?”

”I'm the kind of girl who is willing to fight for what she wants, and if Tobias sent you out here to stop me then tough t.i.tties, because I'm not going anywhere until I see him!”

Instead of fighting me on it, Jonathan just laughed and stepped aside, clearing my way to the door.

”He doesn't even know you're here, but it's definitely about to get interesting, that's for sure.”

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