In The End: Chapter 17

In The End
A BVB Fanfic
Chapter 17

Raven's POV

I'm not sure if it's just me, or if things are getting even more weird. Besides the creepy phone calls that keep happening, it doesn't matter where I go, but I get this strange feeling that someone is watching me, or following me. I know I sound all paranoid and crazy, but I'm not the only one who's noticed. Even Andy said he felt like he was being watched.


Recently I had been thinking about getting a job so I could help Andy out with rent and bills. I felt terrible for living with him and not helping out near as much as I could. Even though he promised me it was alright, I still felt the need to help. After he left with the guys to the studio, I headed to downtown East L.A. to the mall to see what they had. I was doing more window shopping than I was anything else, but that's when I saw the sign.


Heading into Hot Topic, I strolled up to the counter to talk to them about their help wanted sign. A small, thin girl stood behind the counter ringing someone up. When it was my turn, I gave her my best smile and found my confidence. "Hi, I saw you guys had a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window, can I please have an application?" I ask.

Flashing me a smile, she nods and I see her half black, half purple hair duck below the counter. Seconds later she pops up and hands me a manilla envelope. "Everything is here. Take your time, and drop it off whenever. Good luck!" She chimes, happily. I nod with a smile and head out to the food court below.

A half hour later I headed back up to the store and handed her my application. "Thanks for applying! I'll give this to my manager in a few hours, and you can expect a call back within the next 2 days. Good luck!" She replies cheerily. I say thanks and do a bit of shopping before deciding I should head back home.

As I step out of Hot Topic I head downstairs when I get that feeling like I'm being followed again. I stop and turn around, and just as I do I see a head of blonde hair duck behind a vendor. I shake my head and roll my eyes before walking off again only to get the same feeling. I stop one more time and turn around to see the blonde watching me intently. Narrowing my eyes, I started walking back to her to confront her.

It's not until I'm a few steps away that I realize who it is. None other than Juliet Simms is standing there looking guilty as hell. "Juliet? Are you...following me?" I ask. I fold my arms over my chest and glance around to make sure that no one is staring at us. "Me? You honestly think I'd follow you? Pssh. I would never." She answers. I kinda nod at her, though I don't trust her a bit.

When I get back to the house, I notice a silver SUV following me. It drives on by the house as I go inside, but when I go out to check the mail, I see the same SUV drive by once more. Trying to be inconspicuous, I peek up through my eyelashes while pretending to read the mail. I swear not even 10 minutes later I see the same vehicle drive by once more. I am debating whether or not I should call the cops and make a complaint of someone following me.

Heading back inside the house, I take one last look outside and sure enough, that same SUV drives by once more, but this time slower and once it's past the house, it picks up to the speed limit and takes off. Rolling my eyes, I reach for my cell phone when it starts to ring. "Go for Raven!" I respond happily. I hear a chuckle and I instantly know it's Andy. "Hey babe. Jinxx and Sammi are having a barbeque this afternoon and we're all invited. You want me to come pick you up?" He asks.

I smile and nod, even though I'm aware he can't see it. "I'd love too. Let me get changed first, and do we need to bring anything?" I ask. I hear him ask Jinxx, and there is a reply but it's too quiet for me to hear. "Up on top of the fridge are bags of chips that haven't been opened yet, pick two of your favorites and I'll see you in ten." He hangs up and leaves me to get ready.

All my thoughts of calling the cops vanish as thoughts of the barbeque fill my mind. Smiling like an idiot, I run up the stairs to our bedroom and grab one of Andy's shirts. I put my bandeau top on, then his shirt, and a pair of cut off shorts. I find my flip flops, put my new belly ring in and apply a bit of makeup. I fix my hair a little and smack my lips in the mirror before running back downstairs. [Check author's comments for a link to her outfit!]

When I get to the kitchen, Andy is there waiting for me with a smile. His eyes scan over my body and I blush nervously. "I hope you didn't mind that I borrowed this." I say as I grab his shirt. I bite my lip and grin. Andy grins and walks forward, hooking his fingers inside the ripped parts of his shirt and pulls me against him. "I like you in my shirt." He murmurs huskily. Grabbing my sides with both hands, he runs his nose alongside mine. "Dirty tease. Come on, let's go." He whispers. Giving him a smile, I nod and grab our stuff.