Chapter 28

(Hallie's point of View)

I wake up to the sound of my iPod's alarm signaling it's nine am. I proceeded to pull back the soft covers and after I remove my retainer, I start to do my makeup for the day while listening to my iPod touch. Moments later, I am greeted to the soft rhythm of "I will wait" by Mumford and Sons. A smile makes its way to my face as I quickly lace up my shoes and head to the elevator. Instead of taking my car(to avoid fans knowing what car I drive, so they wouldn't stalk me). I decided to take a bike taxi to the aquarium, because it's environmentally friendly anyways. I have my iPod earbuds in my ears, with the coastal wind pushing my hair back-but I don't care, I am just happy to be home. The bike taxi approaches a stoplight, the guy and I start talking. He says, "You're voice sounds familiar, are you on any programs I might know?" I chuckle and as I get my accent back, I say-"You might know me from Raw". He starts pedaling again and says, "Welcome home, Miss Hallie." That sentiment was enough to make me want to cry-but I knew I'd have to save crying for next Tuesday when Nattie and I were scheduled to leave, but I think that Chris has something planned.

(Nattie's point of view)

I was in charge of speaking first at the press conference, and as usual-Nikki and Eva were up to there old tricks again-but in the back of my mind, I am thankful that they don't know where Hallie and I are staying. But there was a bright spot though, Nikki had to leave for Nevada later that day. Our press conference's booth was next to the ocean's exhibit and pretty picturesque if you asked me. After I made sure the podium was stable-I see the curtain being opened, which meant Hallie was here.

(Hallie's point of view)

I had entered the aquarium, and I couldn't believe how quickly everything was set up. During the meet and greet, I sat in between Cody and Chris. Chris was on my left, and Cody was on my right. I received a stack of letters and I resolved to answer them after I got back to the hotel. Chris asks me out to dinner and I obliged.

(A/N-I decided to switch up the events that happen at Be A Star rallies, and thought it would be a good idea to experiment what would happen if they did these events during the summer instead of the school year. If you want to know what songs influenced this chapter PM me.)