Ben turns the Cannibal Corpse CD down as we approach our destination. After twenty rough hours in the car, not including pit stops, we have finally made it to California.

A smirk settles on my face as I think of my parents walking into my room and seeing that their "corrupted daughter" is gone. Take that fuckers.

We slowly drive down the long stretch of driveway that is surrounded by trees. More than halfway through the trees begin to disappear and it opens up to show a ginourmous house. "Your dad lives here?!' Hannah exclaims with a shocked expression.

"Why the fuck did I ever want to stay with my mum? Bloody wanker." I can't help but laugh as he calls himself a wanker. Ben has always amused me with his accent and its grown to be one of my favorite things about him.

I remember when I first heard him speak. It was his first day of school as the new kid and everyone was afraid of him. Hannah and I however noticed his shirt and knew he had to be our friend.

"Class, this is Ben Bruce. He moved here from England. Tell us a little something about yourself." A cheesy grin appeared on his face.

"In the future I'm going to be the guitarist for one of the biggest metalcore bands ever." With that he stuck his tongue out and gave us all the 'rock on' sign. People gasped, including the teacher but she quickly quieted the class down.

"Ben, please take a seat behind Kim," Ms. Carr pointed to me and Ben complied. I smirked as Hannah and I turned to him. "We love your shirt."

From that day on we've been inseparable, three best friends kicking serious ass and not giving a fuck.

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After Ben parks the car we get out and grab our stuff. "You got here safely then I see," a deep voice breaks the silence and causes me to jump a bit.

"Please tell me you put me into your will," Ben whines. I gasp and playfully slap him upside the head.

"Oi, what was that for?" He pouts and rubs the spot where I hit him.

"Shut up!" His father laughs and begins to guide us inside. It's shocking how similar he is to Ben.

"So, how was your trip?" He still has a slight accent.

"Boring. Aye pops, where is my room?" Jeez, he sure doesn't know what manners are.

"Just one minute son. There are two people that would like to meet you." Hannah and I exchange confused looks but none the less follow Mr. Bruce into what I presume is the kitchen. Who I see makes my heart skip a beat.

Standing right there smiling is Oliver Sykes, frontman of my favorite band; Bring Me The Horizon.

"Ben, Hannah and Kim, meet Oliver and his mom Carol." Hannah and I let out a squeal and rush to give him a hug. Oliver laughs and accepts the embrace.

"So I take it you know who I am." We nod our heads and exchange another look, this one being of excitement.

"Of course, I mean who wouldn't?" Hannah gushes and fans herself.

"Hi, nice to meet you," Carol smiles and shakes our hands.

"Thank you for giving birth to such a hottie," Hannah deadpans. Oh Hannah.

"Look. This is great and everything, I love your music by the way, but why are they here?" Ben interjects and he sounds a little grumpy.

"That's what I wanted to talk to you about. Carol and I are getting married." I take a sharp intake of breath as I wait for Ben's reaction. Just as expected he storms out of the kitchen to some unknown place.

"Please Mr. Bruce-"

"Call me Jack," he interrupts.

"Right, Jack, I apologize for his behavior." He nods and lets out a little sigh but soon regains his composure.

"Let me show you to where you'll be staying. I hope it's okay if you guys share a room."

"Of course." He leads us up a set of stairs, turns right and goes down a long hallway until we get to the first door on the left.

"Here you are. Ben will be one room down. Now rules. No smoking inside and no loud music after eleven." My eyes widen once I realize there's only two rules. Back in Texas there were more rules then I had fingers and toes. This is so much better!

"And please, decorate your room like you would back home." With that he smiles and leaves. Once he's gone Hannah and I walk inside and I'm blown away.

The walls are painted a light gray and the accent colors are black and white. There are two made beds placed on opposite sides of the room and up against the wall, in between the beds is a flat screen TV. Next to each of our beds is a small dresser and nightstand. Opposite the TV are two doors. I walk over and open both, revealing a closet and bathroom.

"Dude this place is awesome. Come on, let's go spend a little money at a mall!" I nod, we place our bags down and get our money before leaving.

On our way though we run into Oliver. "Where ya' going?" God his voice is so cute.

"Shopping, come on." Hannah hooks her arm with his and pulls him along. Once we're outside we find Ben. He's smoking what appears to be his third cigarette, the others thrown onto the pavement.

"B-"

"No," he spits.

"Benjamin Paul Bruce, we're going shopping. Get your ass up right now!" He throws the cigarette down and smudges it out with his foot.

"I'm not going anywhere with him." He shoots daggers at Oliver who just clears his throat.

"Now!" He rolls his eyes and begins walking to his car.

"No, allow me to drive. I know where everything is," Oliver rests a hand on Ben's shoulder but quickly retracts it. Ben turns his head and glares.

"No."

"Yes, you need a break from driving." Oliver's tone turns demanding as he stands to his full height. Ben seems to realize and he motions for Oliver to lead the way. There's clearly a shit ton of tension between those two. I don't know why but it needs to stop.

Hannah and I follow suit and soon we're driving back down the long driveway in Oliver's black sports car.

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