Before I Forget

Chapter 7

** BLAZE'S POV **

After breakfast, everyone was just chilling watching TV. I knew Corey wanted to talk to me and for some reason that made me a wee bit nervous. Corey suddenly grabbed my hand, which made me jump slightly, and pulled me and towards his room. He never let go of my hand until we reached his bedroom. He sat down on the head of the bed while I sat at the foot. Unbeknownst to me, Joey had followed us and sat down on my left side in between us.

"Um, Joey and I spent a while last night talking about you." Corey said, seeming to be very nervous

"Let me say that these are only suggestions and we're only trying to help you." Joey piped in with a bit more confidence

"I'm listening." I said, looking between the pair

"I don't know if you want to stay living in that tiny little room above the tat shop." Corey started, looking at me intently before going on, "We've come up with a few ideas if you want to move out."

"Ok, I'm all ears." I said, staring into Corey's bright eyes

"Well, I was thinking, and this is only if you want to, that I could rent an apartment or a condo for you." Corey said, looking really nervous again

"How would I get to work? I can't afford that!" I said, feeling myself shaking

"Well, I was telling Corey that I've been thinking about buying myself a new car. If I did, I'm not trading in the one I've got now. I could give that one to you, if you don't mind a automatic." Joey added in

"Oh." I quietly said, "What if I don't want to stay in this city?"

"You want to move out of state?" Corey asked, a bit suprised

"Yeah. There's nothing at all keeping me here." I said, almost quieter than before

"Is there anywhere you want to move to?" Joey asked, giving me a warm smile

"I don't really care. Anywhere's better than here." I replied, fighting back tears

"Hmmm, do you enjoy cooking?" Joey piped up

"Yeah, why?" I questioned, looking at him funny

"Would you do it for a living?" He asked, making Corey look at him weird as well

"I was thinking.... if you don't want to stay here, you could on tour with us as our personal chef. You'd be paid generously and you wouldn't have to stay here." Joey explained

"I don't know.... where would I live when you guys aren't on tour? I mean, it took you guys 4 years between the last records....." I said, looking back and forth between Joey and Corey"We'll figure something out when that time comes." Joey replied

"Can I think about it?" I said, suddenly feeling over-whelmed

"Of course! I know this is alot to take in. If you decide that you don't want to come, we can figure something else out." Corey finally said, giving Joey a weird look

Joey gave me a tight hug and kissed my cheek before leaving Corey and I alone. We just sat there staring at one another for a few minutes before I finally looked away blushing. He made me nervous, but in a good way. My feelings confused the hell out of me!! Laughter radiated from the living room, making Corey and I look at each other and smile. I climbed off the bed and went to investigate.

The guys were being stupid, as boys usually are, and laughing hysterically. Shaking my head, I couldn't help but laugh at them. Joey asked if I needed to go to work which reminded me that I should've been at work a few hours ago! Corey, Jim, Joey, Chris, and Craig all decided to take me to work. Fifteen minutes later, we walked into the shop having received a warm greeting from Jakob.