Kaylin rolled out of bed with her hair in a knot on the top of her head and makeup smeared halfway down her cheeks. She heard faint voices that sounded like they belonged to people of the male gender, she needed to go across the hall to get Logan and Hayden from the guest bedrooms. Kay was ready to go into Harriet the Spy mode, she popped her head out of a small crack she made between her doors and when she didn't see anyone she army crawled across the floor into the room Hayden was staying in. Kaylin gave her a forceful push and she immediately jumped up in her bed, "WHAT!?" Kay shuddered as Hayden screamed that word at the top of her lungs. She quickly pulled her down and put her pointer finger on her lips, "Hayden, I think I heard boys talking when I was in my room."
Hayden narrowed her eyes and gave Kaylin an odd look of disgust, "Yoohoo! We like boys, dipshit. This is a good thing." Kaylin shook her head and stood up from the bed, she grabbed a mirror that was sitting on the dresser of the guest bedroom and held it in front of Hayden. "You're so right, Hay. It's a fantastic thing that they're here! Because we look absolutely stunning!" The girls both ran their hands through their hair hoping to do anything they could to help out their appearance in the slightest. A light flipped on in Kaylin's head and she grabbed Hayden by her wrist, "We still have to go get Logan. If it is any boys plus my brother then they will surely make their rounds to my room soon since it's already ten." The girls exited the room carefully and ran down the hallway to the room Logan was in. She was nestled in her bed, with sugarplums surely dancing in her head. Kaylin counted to three and the girls threw their bodies on top of Logan.
"Boys are at the house", that was all Hayden had to say for Logan to start freaking out running her fingers under her eyes trying to remove her eyeliner that had ran. She pulled her body out of the cocoon that she had made out of blankets and set her bare feet on the fluffy white carpet. She quickly ran to the closet and grabbed a pair of jeans and a tight fitting grey DG zip up, "I'm showering, and I suggest you two do the same." Kaylin looked at herself in the full length mirror that was hanging from the wall across from her, "You're right. Oh, and you're so lucky I basically let you guys live here." Logan gave Kay a thankful look and yelled, "Fuck you! Bye!" Hayden quickly left the room with Kaylin trailing along behind her. Kay grabbed a hold of her and pulled her into her room, "I need help finding something to wear."
Hayden skimmed through all of the clothes in Kaylin's walk in closet, her eyes rested upon a navy blue cardigan, dark wash skinnies, and grey v-neck. She tossed all of the clothing items in Kay's direction and she caught them with both arms, "Thanks sweetheart!" Hayden nodded and skipped out of the room. The voices seemed to get louder making Kay's heart beat faster. She thanked her dad under her breath for attaching a bathroom to her room. She hopped in and out of the shower as fast as she could. She went through her regular routine of blowing and straightening her hair, throwing on a light coat of makeup and pulling her clothes on carefully. She threw open her bathroom door and her eyes immediately lit up to the brightest shade of green. A note was left on her bed with a stack of pancakes next to it.
I was hoping to make you breakfast in bed, but it seems you've already woken. The boys are picking out the food for movie night, so you and your ladies can pick out the movies. Can't wait to see you. :)
- John
Kaylin grinned and she felt like her heart skipped a beat. Her door slammed and two screams went off in unison. Logan and Hayden were now standing next to her each with a note and a plate of pancakes. "If these boys aren't the sweetest in the world, then I don't know who is." Kaylin took a few bites of her pancakes before she ran downstairs, in hopes to find John. Her head fell when she realized he wasn't there, she felt a light tap on her shoulder and she turned around slowly. Her eyes were staring at a beat up pair of black lace up vans that seemed vaguely familiar. She let her eyes search the body carefully until they reached a pair of green eyes that matched hers perfectly. A crooked smile spread across the guests face, "How were the pancakes?" Kaylin wrapped her arms around his tiny body and rested her chin a little below his chest so she could still look at him. "They taste like the ones my brother makes. I was impressed."
John looked down at her and kissed her forehead, "Maybe because your brother helped." He paused for a second and opened his mouth again, "Okay, he made them. I had nothing to do with it." They both laughed as she let go of his waist and quickly grabbed his hands. For some reason she felt like she had to have a hand on him at all times, it was different for her. She normally felt suffocated by boys, but not him; it was a nice change. He let loose of one of her hands and brushed a strand of hair from Kaylin's face before lifting her chin and planting a soft kiss on her bright pink lips. A smile lingered on her lips and she gave the hand she was still holding onto a tight squeeze. "I'll see you later, John." He gave her a toothy grin before making his way to the front door.
The two girls had both licked their plates clean when Kaylin walked back into her room. She couldn't help but let out a hearty laugh as she watched her best friends fight over her plate that she left behind. They dropped their forks and looked up at Kay, "By the look on your face I'm guessing you saw John?" Hayden nodded after Logan asked the question, as if Lo had stolen the words right out of her mouth. Kaylin's cheeks went hot at the mention of his name, "Yeah, I saw him. And speaking of him, what movies are we taking to his apt?" Hayden pulled out her phone and scrolled through something before shrugging her shoulders, "I have a list of movies I want to see, but they're all chick flicks."
Kay shook her head and bit her lip, a habit she had formed for when she was deep in thought. Logan cleared her throat and Kay snapped out of her trance, "Well it should be a scary movie, that way we can cuddle up to them." Hayden and Kay neither one objected to that point, it would probably be the smartest thing Lo would say all day. Kaylin grabbed her blackberry and ran through her contacts; once 'Julian' was highlighted she pressed send and hummed along with her brother's ringback tone. "Sup dude?" Her brother called out. Kaylin explained that she needed some scary movies to watch for tonight. He said he would pump the boys for information on what scary movies even scared them and report back in about an hour. Kay ended the call and told the girls to finish getting ready so they could go to the mall to kill time.
After an hour had passed Julian called Kaylin back and she rented all the movies he told her to. Including, the movie that made Kay cry every time she watched it, 'The Exorcist'. She couldn't believe she was actually renting this movie, but Hayden and Logan reassured her that they were renting it for a good reason. They called the boys and asked if they were ready for them to come over, they claimed to have been waiting on them for what seemed like days so they made their way to the apartment. A nervous pit had formed in the bottom of Logan's stomach and Hayden practically threw her over her shoulder and carried her through the door. As soon as they were in the living room the lights went out and the girls gripped onto each other. "I already don't like this…", Logan's voice trailed off and she made her hold on her best friends tighter. Hayden could have sworn she felt someone breathing down her neck and she took a sharp breath in, "I swear someone is behind me." Her voice sounded more like a whimper and before she knew it she was being pulled away from the other girls. Kaylin's breaths started to get shorter and pick up speed, "Hayden?"
When there was no response Logan let out small cries, which lead to her being pulled away as well. Kaylin knew she was alone in the middle of the living room, in pitch black. That's all she needed to know to send hot tears pouring down her cheeks. She sniffled before she felt strong arms pick her up. "Put me down, you little shit!" She kicked and screamed until the stranger cupped their hand over her mouth, her brother used to do that to her all the time when they were younger. She knew how to get the person to squeal, she licked the palm of the person's hand and they quickly pulled it away. A familiar voice yelled, "What the fuck? That's sick!" Kaylin calmed when she recognized the voice, "Okay, seriously John. Put me down." He lowered her onto the ground and signaled for Pat to turn on the lights. As soon as he turned them on she saw Logan attached to Pat, in a headlock. Followed by Hayden hanging upside down from Kennedy's shoulder.
"You guys are mean!" Hayden screamed before bringing her hands to the ground and simply somersaulting off of Kennedy's shoulder. She ran to Logan and pulled her out of the headlock that she was still in and cuddled up in her arms; Kaylin followed in suit and stuck her tongue out at John. Pat walked away from the hug and into the kitchen where he grabbed the food that they had promised to make. It wasn't gourmet food, but it was snack food you would have on a casual movie night. Kaylin broke away fro the hug and tossed the movies at John who shot a dirty look at her. "Girls are so immature", Kennedy called out at the other two dudes. "Excuse me?" The girls said in unison, no way were they calling them immature. "You know we don't have to be here, right? We can leave at any time." Hayden spat at Kennedy. His face tense up as he realized that she was serious. "We don't want you to leave though. Right, guys?" John stated, hoping they would know to agree with him.
Once they had all agreed, and everyone had settled either on a couch or on the floor they popped in one of the movies. All of the movies made the girls jump and hide their faces at certain points, until they got to 'The Exorcist'. That movie even made the boys jump, and yell obscenities at the television when something scared the shit out of them. The movie came to an end and Kaylin didn't shed a tear through out the whole thing. Maybe she wasn't as big of a scaredy cat as she used to be. Pat grabbed Logan's hand and pulled her into the kitchen, she had been shaking through out the whole movie. She didn't take horror well. He looked her in the eyes and gave her a reassuring smile, "It's just a movie, sweetheart. You're fine, and so is that Emily Rose bitch." Logan couldn't help but crack a smile, before Pat leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. She could feel the butterflies form in her stomach as she pulled her body towards his. Lo pulled away when she needed a breath of fresh air and bit her lip lightly, "I think I might like you." Pat kissed her again and pulled away before saying, "I know I like you." She gave his arm a light tug, "Wanna stay with me tonight? I'm afraid Emily Rose might be waiting for me in my closet." He laced his fingers with hers and pulled her through the living room, "We're rollin' dudes. I'm staying at her house."
John and Kennedy gave him the nod of approval before he walked out of the front door; he let Logan stay behind to say her goodbye's the girls. "You better text me all night!" Kaylin stated as she pulled Logan into a tight hug. Once she let go, Hayden took her place and whispered in Lo's ear, "Don't do anything I wouldn't do!" Logan laughed and let go of Hayden, "That means I can do anything." Hayden nodded as if that's what she had been getting at the whole time. Logan gave them both a warm smile before leaving. Hayden was pulled away from Kaylin by a strong arm that belonged to Kennedy. His arm found his way to her waist and hers rested on the small of his back. "So how much did the movie scare you?" Hayden asked with a twinkle in her eye. She actually enjoyed scary things, which is a weird trait for a girl. He shook his head, "Didn't scare me at all. I just acted like it did so I could get close to you." Hayden giggled facing him and climbing on her tiptoes, "You're a total sweetie, you know that?" Kennedy planted a few light kisses on her lips between her words; he pulled away a final time, "So I've been told a few times. But, it never meant as much as it did when you said it." The game was over, he had her and she knew it. No point in giving a little and taking a little, she just wanted to give and that was all. She didn't know how to do that though, did she? "Listen, I'm not good with this kind of stuff. I normally just play the field. But, I like you." Kennedy nodded his head and gave her a reassuring kiss, "I like you too." She smiled wide and wrapped her arms around his waist, "What now?"
"I think we sleep together?" Kennedy raised an eyebrow at her and her jaw quickly dropped. "I don't think so, I mean we just met and I do-", Kennedy cut her off with another kiss and rested his nose on hers, "I was just kidding. I just meant we can stay the night together like Pat and Logan." Hayden squinted her eyes and then focused on him, "Right! I knew that the whole time!" She let go of him and pulled him through the front door, "We're staying at my house! See yuh, Kaylin! John, take care of my bestie. Or I will kill you!" She turned to give him a small smile, but the smile faded quickly, "No, I'm serious. You hurt her, I will kill you." Kennedy pushed her through the door and looked at John, "Sorry, dude. Don't pay attention to her." John let out a soft laugh before waving goodbye to him.
"So, we're alone now", John stated with a mischievous smile resting upon his face. "No shit? I didn't notice." Kaylin hopped onto the couch in front of her and patted her belly for John to lie down too. "I'll crush you though." His voice trailed off as if she would understand to stand up and let him lie down first. She shook her head quickly and continued patting her stomach. John shook his head and scooped her up into his arms as if she were a new born baby. "How about we just go to my bed? It's more comfortable." Kaylin's stomach flipped and she could feel her heart begin to race, the delayed response worried John and he opened his mouth again to speak, "I need you to stay with me. I have an empty house, and that Emily Rose scares me." Kaylin giggled under her breath and climbed into John's bed as soon as he reached his room. He peeled his shirt off and flopped down next to her, she pulled her body towards him so they were cuddled up together. "I'm a cuddle monster", Kaylin stated as she rested her head on his chest. John looked down at her and lifted her chin; he planted soft and slow kisses on her lips before leaving a strong one lingering. "I am too", John grinned and wrapped his arms around her small waist.
"Goodnight, snowflake", was the last thing that Kaylin heard before she drifted off to sleep.