Chapter 21

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You had packed your bags and was ready to leave the hotel. You weren't sure how you were going to get come because you knew Scotty would be uncomfortable driving you home. You thought you could ask Malcolm but you didn't want to ask him to drive more than he needed to. You heard a knock on your door and you went to answer it. When you opened it you saw Scotty standing in the doorway.

   " Hey, Scotty. "

   " Hi, Y/n. I just wanted to see if you were ready to go. "

   " I didn't think you would want to drive me home. "

   " Well, you were wrong. Come on I'll drive you home. "

You followed him out of your room and down the stairs of the hotel. On the way, you spotted Malcolm on the stairs as well. Scotty got tense while Malcolm contained his anger for the male in front of him.

   " Are you guys leaving already? "

   " Yeah, we are. It's best to leave with a murderer around. "

   " That's true. That's why I'm leaving right now too. I'm going to go get my bag and head out. "

   " We'll be off. "

   " Have a safe drive and be careful out there. Y/n I was going to ask if you wanted to ride with me instead. "

   " She's fine. "

   " I was asking her, not you. "

You looked at Malcolm and contemplated whether you should ride with him or not. You knew you would be awkward on the ride back and it wouldn't be an exciting ride.

   " I...umm. "

   " I'm just saying I want you to have a calming ride back and you never know who the murderer is. "

   " Are you saying I killed that man? " Scotty asked getting in front of me.

   " That's not what I said at all, I was just informing her to be cautious since the murderer has not been found yet. "

   " How does she know you're not the murderer? "

   " I was with her when it happened. We were getting breakfast when that woman came and started screaming. She is my witness. Where were you when it happened? "

   " I was in my room showering. "

   " Do you have proof? A witness? Some kind of indication that you didn't murder him? "

   " ... "

   " That's what I thought. Y/n my offer still stands. "

   " Thanks, Malcolm but I need to ride back with Scotty. I need to discuss some stuff with him. "

   " Alright, I'll see you back in the city. "

Malcolm left the two to grab his bag from his room. Leaving you and Scotty to walk to the parking lot and find the car. When you both got in Scotty started the car and started to leave the hotel. No one said a word while Scotty drove away, and you could feel the awkward tension in the air, it was heavy. You finally took a deep breath of air before speaking.

  " Scotty, we need to talk about what happened. "

   " No, we don't. "

   " Yes, we do. We have to talk about it at some point, so let's do it now. "

   " ... "

   " Scotty, I know you regret having sex with me, and I'm fine with that but I want to understand where we stand. Are we friends or what are we? "

   " ... "

   " Scotty say something. "

   " ...I-I..."

   " Fine, I guess we will not be close anymore then. As soon as we get back I'll take my stuff and leave unless you want to talk. "

   " Y/n...let me explain. "

   " I'm waiting for your explanation, Scotty. "

   " I-I..."

He stayed quiet and you searched his face. You could see the gears turning in his head and how deeply he was thinking. You knew you wouldn't get a clear answer so you turned your head toward the window. You watched the landscape fly by in many colors waiting to be home. The drive back to the city was silent.

When you got back to the city Scotty parked his car in the parking garage and you both walked into the building. It remained silent as you walked to his penthouse. When you left the elevator and he opened his door to the penthouse you went upstairs and gathered your things. You walked down the stairs and saw Scotty standing near the front door. His body language showed you that he was nervous.

   " Y/n, you don't have to leave. You can stay here if you're still not comfortable at your house. "

   " I'm not comfortable here so I'm going to leave and give you your space. Here is your extra key card, I'll be going now. Bye, Scotty. "

You walked out of the door and let it shut behind you. You walked down the hallway feeling sad with every step you took.

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