A SIMPLE Story Part 4

“We are here!” Pierre announces. “Yes this is so exciting.” Kiylee says. “Why is it exciting?” chuck asks. “Because I know it’s not that far from where I live but I’ve never been to Canada.” “Really? Then you will be much more excited when we go to the other countries. Like in Europe.” Jeff says. “Yes I know I am already excited.”

“How about we show you around? Show you what we do for fun?” Patrick says. “Alright that would be great.” “Here jump on my back.” Seb says. “Fuck that you jump on my back.” She says.  They all laugh. “What? I’m serious. I could carry any of you on my back.” “Yeah right.” David says. “Ok I’ll bet each of you five bucks if I can carry you then you have to give me money.” Everyone says, “deal.”

She starts with David and runs around the bus with him on her back. “Damn. You get five dollahs.” He says and hands her five dollars from his pocket. Seb steps up. “I’ll go” she runs around the bus with him too then puts her hands on her knees to catch her breath. “Too much for you?” Seb asks. “No I’m just tired of running. Give me my money.” He reaches in his pocket. “I only have a ten.” “I’ll take it.” She grabs it and hands him the money she got from David. “ Kk next!”

She carries pat, Jeff and Chuck on her back and gets her money from each of them. “Pierre your turn.” Pierre gets on her back and leans as far as he can trying to pull her down. She loses her balance and they both fall to the ground. She is laying on him and they are all laughing. “You are an asshole.” She says in between her laughs and gets off of him. “Kiylee you owe me five dollars.” Pierre says. “I don’t think so you cheated.” “No I didn’t.” “Yes you did, you pulled me back I could carry you.” “You think I cheated huh?” “Yeah I sure do.” “Ok, ok, you’re right here! Now you have spending money.” She smiles. “Ok let’s go.”

They show her around to all their favorite places. At one of the stores she buys herself a camera and takes tons of pictures.

It gets to be dark and everyone starts talking about going home. “Um… where am I going to stay?” “In the bus.” Seb says. “How about you sleep in the bus and I’ll pretend to be you and sleep at you’re house.” “How about sense we’ll be her for a couple of days you can stay at a different house each night?” Pat suggests. “Ok so who’s first?” “You can stay at my house.” Pierre says. “Of course she can.” Chuck says. “What’s that supposed to mean?” “Oh nothing.” “Ok night guys.” Everyone leaves and Pierre walks Kiylee to his house.

“So this is where you live huh?” “Yeah its great and all its just time for me to see the world.” “I know what you mean. I’ve been dying to get out forever.” “Now its your chance.” She smiles and accidentally drops her bag. “Let me carry that for you.” “No that’s ok I can do it.” “I’m not trying to make you feel incompetent. You don’t always have to reject help. Everyone needs help once in a while. I mean fuck I’d let you carry my bag if you wanted to help.” She hesitantly hands him her bag. “How much further to your house?” “It’s right down the road.”

“So what made you want to be in a band?” “I wanted to see the world and entertain people I love being on stage.” “Yeah you are so lucky.” “Maybe we’ll let you be on stage sometimes.” “Why did you guys invite me to come with you anyway?” “Oh look we’re here.” He opens the door. “That’s not an answer.” “Hey dad this is Kiylee she’s coming on tour with us.” “Hi Kiylee.” “You’re not off the hook.” She whispers to Pierre. “Hi Mr. Bouvier. Its nice to meet you.” “You too. Do you want me to show you the guest room.” “Actually I would like someone to show me the bathroom.” “Oh yeah it’s the first door on the left. Make yourself at home. Take a shower.” Pierre says. “Ok thank you so much.” She walks to the bathroom and shuts the door.

“So Kiylee huh? She’s pretty.” “Yeah she’s beautiful. I really like her. She’s funny too.” “So why is she going with you?” “Because I think I’m falling for her.” “How do the guys feel?” “Only Chuck doesn’t want her to go.” “Let me give you some advise you can take it or not I don’t care.” “Ok.” “Don’t let her get in the way of your friendships. You’ll be sorry.” “I don’t think this will” “ok just be careful.”

She gets out of the shower and is wearing some pajama pants and a T-shirt. “Where do I go?” “I’ll show you to my room.” Pierre says. “What about the guest room?” Pierre’s dad asks. “No it’s ok. I’ll sleep in there.” “You don’t have to you can sleep in your own room.” “Don’t argue with me.” He says as he shows her to his room. “You can’t tell me who I can and can’t argue with.” “You can’t tell me where to sleep.” “I can tell you where not to sleep.” “YOU KIDS QUIT ARGUING YOU SOUND LIKE YOU’RE MARRIED!” Pierre’s dad yells. “Good night.” he leaves and gets in the shower.

Kiylee gets her stuff and goes to where Pierre’s dad is. “Um… excuse me. Where is the guest room?” “Pierre said he was staying in there.” “I know but I can be stubborn too. If he wants to sleep in there he has to deal with me being in there too.” “Ok this way.” He shows her to the guestroom. She sits on the bed with headphones on waiting for Pierre to get out of the shower.

He walks into the guestroom. “Holy fuck.” He says as she takes her headphones off. “I can be stubborn too. I’m staying in here you can stay too if you want.” “You are a pain in the ass, but I’ll take up your offer move over.” She makes room for him.

“Now why did you want me to come on tour with you?” “Man you are persistent. Go back to my room.” “No you have to talk to me.” “Not tonight I’m going to bed.” “You’re in bed. Now don’t make me push you off.” “I’m not telling you right now.” She starts to push him. “Stop pushing me.” “Then go to your own bed.’ “Nope I’m staying right here.” ‘Well I’m a pusher. At least if I’m not being talked to.” “Ok, ok, because you are so funny is that good for you?” she pouts. “No I don’t think you’re telling me the whole truth.”

During the ‘argument’ the tension starts to build. “You’re right.” His voice gets louder. “Don’t yell at me I’m not the one who started this. All you had to talk to me.” Something’s are not meant to be said yet.” “Like what? What could possibly…” he kisses her. “Oh.” “I like you. Ok? You are so beautiful and funny.” “I’m sorry.” She says. “It’s ok. Can I ask you something?” “Yeah shoot.” “Will you be my inspiration?” “Is that your way of asking me out cause if so that is really cute.” “Well yeah but not officially. I mean I don’t want to tell everyone because I don’t want them to think I’m paying more attention to you.” “I understand and yes!” he kisses her forehead. “Good night.” “Night Pierre.” They both fall asleep holding hands.