Reader x Josh Balz x Chris Motionless
Requested by Chris_and_Andy
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Slightly sad, I slump down on the bus's couch and clock off my phone. Sensing my distress, my brother walks over and plops down beside me.
"What's up, pipsqueak?" Ricky asks.
I glare at him. "I'm 3 inches taller than you, Mr. 5 foot 7."
Ricky pouts. "But I'm older."
"So? And it's only by two years, fuckwad." I say, a bit snappish.
His eyes widen a little but and a ping of guilt fills my chest. Ricky sighs and tosses an arm over my shoulder. I snuggle into my brother's side for comfort.
"What's wrong? And I'm being serious this time." I could hear the concern in his tone, and I let out an audible sigh. Leaning forward, I rest my arms on my knees and close my eyes.
"Ithinkbalzischeatingonme." I mumble under my breath. Ricky places his hand on my back.
"What?"
I groan.
"Ithinkbalzischeatingonme."
"Repeat that one more time and a bit slower maybe."
"I THINK BALZ IS CHEATING ON ME, OKAY?" I tell, tears beading my eyes. Ricky's confused face instantly softens as he sees the wetness lining my eyes.
"Aww, sis. Why would you think thy?" He pulls me into his embrace and runs his fingers through my dark hair.
I sniffle and shake my head. Covering my face with my hands, I begin to explain.
"Well, ever since we've came to Warped since they're helping sponsor The Strange&Unusual, he's been acting a bit strange. No pun intended." Ricky chuckles. "For example, whenever we go back to the van to sleep,, he won't even cuddle with me like before. He just says goodnight and rolls over on his side, away from me. He's being more distance that usual as well. I thought maybe he was just sad since the date of when him and Ryan-Ashley ended their engagement is coming up quickly. But I have a feeling that's not the case."
"Okay. But how does that make you think he's cheating? I've know Balz since before 2010. He's not the type to cheat."
I laugh coldly.
"I'm getting there. If you give me a moment."
Ricky nods. "Okay. Sorry. Continue then."
I take in a deep breath and focus my gaze on one area of the wall.
"Well, since The Strange & Unusual tent needed a little extra help, Ryan-Ashley decided to come down and help as well since she is the owner of it just as much as Balz is. Whenever she's around, Josh just seems happier. Happier than he ever has been with me."
"I doubt that. You're just overthinking. You're his girlfriend after all. Not her." Ricky cuts in. I shake my head.
"You're right. I am. But we've only been together for 6 months. What's 6 months with a nobody girl still trapped in her scene phase compared to a tattooed Goddess? Anyways, my point is, anytime I see them, they're always smiley, smiley with each other. They tell jokes and reminisce on the good times. I watch them as I load boxes and they're just so comfortable around each other. What makes me think that Josh is cheated by is just how he always leaves my messages on read. He won't answer my calls and sends me straight to voicemail. I barely see him during the day and almost every time I do, he's always with Ryan-Ashley." My head drops. "I know he still loves her. But, Ricky, I-" I couldn't continue. Tears flow freely down my face. My brother holds me close as I cry.
