The next few days went by quickly for Hayden. After what happened between her and Bryan, they were just as inseparable as she and Hayley. She made time for each of them individually, and together.
The dance the next day was amazing. Bryan was right, Hayden was the most gorgeous girl there. She was crowned the Spring Formal Queen and who was the king? Bryan of course.
She was having so much fun over the next few weeks and months that she didn't realize she was moving the next day. The summer had gone by so quickly, spending everyday with Hayley or Bryan.
The plan for her last day in Georgia was this: hang out with Hayley all day, hangout with Bryan at night. She had slept over at Hayley's house the night before so they could be with each other all day. They hung out and talked and cried about the move.
So, you wanna go back to your house for a bit? Hayley asked. I haven't talked to your mom in a while and I want to get to see her before tomorrow.
Sure Hayley. That's a good idea. I feel kinda bad leaving her alone like this.
At 3:30, they got to Hayden's house. They walked up the front steps and Hayden unlocked the door. she called. Her voice echoed through her almost empty house.
I'm in the living room Hayden! she called back.
Hayden and Hayley walked towards the living room and when they got there, a bunch of Hayden's friends were standing there.
they all called out.
What? Who? How? Hayden couldn't get the words out of her mouth. She was so overwhelmed.
Well I can cover all three of those questions. said Bryan, as he appeared behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. What- This is a suprise going away party. Who- Me and Hayley planned all of this. How- The plan was for Hayley to keep you out of the house until at least three so we could get everyone here and everything set up.
Aw you guys! Hayden said. Thank you so much to everyone. You don't know how happy this makes me feel that you did all this for me! she walked around the room hugging all of her friends. She noticed a table piled with food and a cake, a corner in the room full of presents for her, and decorations everywhere.
So Haybay, Hayley said, using Hayden's nickname from preschool. would you like to open your presents?
Yeah sure! That'd be really cool. I can't believe you guys got me presents though. You didn't have to!
Okay heres the deal. You have to open mine last, and Bryan's before mine okay? It'll probably be after everyone has left. Hayley said.
Yeah okay. That's cool I guess. Hayden said.
After opening her other guests presents, it was time for them to go. She said her goodbyes and showed everyone out.
Hey Hayd (she loved it when he called her that.) do you wanna open mine now? he asked.
she said. Yours and Hayley's are the gifts I have been looking forward to all day! she said with a laugh. Hand it to me Bry. I'm ready.
Hayden ripped open the card very carefully. It was a beautiful card, made with pictures of Hayden and Bryan over the past few years, made into a collage on the front. Bryan was a very good artist for a jock and everyone knew it.
Oh my gosh Bryan! I love the card so much. It means so much to me that you would take your time and make this for me. I love you. she kissed him, and then started to read:
Hayd,
Wow. I can't believe this is it. It's really happening. You're moving tomorrow and I can't do anything about it. I have had so much fun with you over the years, before we were even together. But once we got together, I had more fun then I ever realized I could.I love you so much Hayden and I have loved you forever. I'm going to miss you so much when you move. I hope we can make this work. Long distance relationships are hard, but you can come down and I can come up. We can talk all the time, and text during classes like we always do. It's embarassing to admit, but I have cried almost every night this past week knowing that you're going to be gone tomorrow. We have so many memories together. Please don't forget about me. I love you always and forever. xoxoxox Bryan
By the time she finished reading Bryan's card, Hayden was bawling her eyes out. She walked over to Bryan and let him hold her. Bryan I love you so much. I would never ever forget you, and I agree with everything you wrote. I'm going to miss you so much.
Hayd, you forgot the actual gift. Bryan said with a laugh.
Hayden said. She opened up the box and there was a ring, a bracelet, and a necklace. The ring had Hayd and Bry forever engraved on it, the bracelet had a silver heart hanging from it with a diamond on it, and the necklace was a silver locket with Hayden's favorite picture of her and Bryan in it.
Oh Bry...they are beautiful. I love them so much. Thank you! after that, she started crying again.Both of them were crying now. Crying and kissing, calming each other down.
Um guys? Still here. Hayley said.
Sorry Hayls. Hayden said. I'm trying to calm down. Can I open your present now?
Well DUH! Hayley said. Just warning you, you and me will probably start a crying fest after you look at my gift and read my card.
Oh great. Something to look forward to. Hayden said with a laugh.
Hayley grabbed what looked like a big book, and in her other hand, she had a rectangular box.
It's a scrapbook. she said.It has a whole bunch of things from over the years. Pictures, concert tickets, inside jokes. Anything you can think of.
Hayls that's awesome! Thank you so much. That is one of the sweetest things anyone has ever done for me. Oh yeah. Where's the card?
It's written in the front pages of the scrapbook. Oh yeah, before you read it here is your other present. It's a videotape me and Bryan made for you incase you get homesick sometimes. Even though you will have a new home up in Toronto, your real home is here.
Thanks guys. We will watch it after I read this okay? Hayden said.
She flipped open the scrapbook and saw Hayley's familiar writing on two pages of the book:
Hayden,
You have been my best friend forever. Always and forever inseparable. We haven't spent more than a month apart and I'm scared. I'm scared that we'll find new best friends even though we keep saying that'll never happen, I'm scared we won't keep in touch, I'm scared we will both forget. I don't know what I'm going to do without you Hayden. You are the one that keeps me sane. You are such an amazing friend, and I don't think I'm going to find anyone else like you. You can never be replaced and I am so grateful for you. I'm going to visit you every chance I get. Now you know why I got that job. I have a lot more to write, but you know what I'd say anyways. Were one mind remember! I love you so much. Don't forget me and all the fun we have had. Best friends forever no matter what.
xoxox Hales Bales
You were right Hayls. Is there no escaping crying? How do I still have tears? she said as she started to sob. I'm going to miss you guys so much. I will never forget either of you, I will talk to you all the time, and come down whenever I can. I love you guys so much. You mean the world to me and I don't know how I'm going to survive without you. Don't you guys forget me. Keep in touch, and come to visit often.
Hayley walked over to Hayden and gave her a long hug. They were both sobbing. A few minutes later, Bryan came over and put his arms around both of them, as he was crying too. They stood in silence for a few minutes until it finally stopped.
Lets watch that tape. Hayden finally said.
She walked over to the VCR, put the tape in, and pressed play. A minute later Hayley popped onto the screen. She and Bryan had switched off videotaping and had videotaped everything and everyone Hayden loved.
Thanks so much guys. I love you. Hayden hugged each of them.
her mom called.
Yes mom?
Hayley and Bryan's parents are here!
Oh god. I love you guys and I'll call you both tomorrow as soon as I get there. Be online around noon. My dad already has the internet hooked up in my room and I get my own phone line. Perk of moving right? she said as she tried to smile.
They all gave each other long hugs and Hayden and Bryan shared a long kiss.
I love you Hayd. I'll wait for you all day tomorrow.
As she watched her too best friends pulled out of her driveway from her bedroom window, Hayden was overflowing with emotion.
This new school better be pretty damn good for me to be leaving these too. she thought to herself as she fell asleep.
