Chapter 35
Best Friends
The sky turned a burnt orange colour. The sun was rising yet the clouds were rolling in. It looked like it was about to rain. The birds flew to their nests. Everyone took shelter, because the droplets of rain fell onto the hard ground. "Mum! Could you get me wrapping paper, I've run out!" shouted Hailey. "Is there not some up in the attic?" suggested her mother. "Great thanks!" she shouted back. "Hailey, you're going to be late!" shouted her older sister, Sophie. Sophie was holding her toddler son, Oscar in her arms as Christopher was watching their other children, Joanne and George in the car. "I'll be a minute. I need to wrap Henrietta's present." shouted Hailey, as she rushed to the attic. "Why didn't you do this earlier?" said Zack as he drummed his fingers on his leg. "Because I honestly forgotten!" she shouted. She raced up the ladders to the attic. A box full of wrapping paper sat near the entrance, lucky for Hailey. She wrapped the paper around the present and placed it in the pink bag. She really hoped Connor's mum liked the handbag. Hailey brushed her hair and grabbed her shoes. She raced down the stairs with the present in hand. "Finally." laughed Sophie. Hailey rolled her eyes. "Tell Ace and Henrietta, your dad and I will come up later." smiled Kuki from the kitchen. Hailey waved and headed towards Christopher's car. The triplets stared up at their auntie Hailey. The car beeped at the Beatles' household as Kuki and Wally waved out of the window.
The car drove around the corner and towards the outskirts of the town. Hailey's best friend, Connor Romero had moved house in the countryside to escape the noise and the busy lifestyles. Henrietta loved the outdoors and Ace had to fly his planes away from the citizens of Cleveland. It was only half an hour away, but it was still a pain to get to as Hailey missed him so much. Hailey quickly wrapped the handbag up in wrapping paper, luckily for her she brought scissors and sticky tape. Luckily for everyone the rain died down and the sun was beginning to shine.
Scenery passed by the car window; green leaves, brown tree trunks, patches of green grass and nearly developed crops of wheat and other food sources. The triplets were clapping and smiling as the car got nearer to the Romero Farm. Hailey stared at the hyped up children, they were finally going to see ponies, chickens and Ace's red airplane. The car pulled into the bumpy drive way, Hailey smiled as Connor greeted her from the front door. Balloons and people could be seen and heard. Hailey bounced out of the car and ran towards her best friend, she loved him dearly. Connor embraced Hailey, he loved her sweet fragrant perfume. She always wore that perfume when she was seeing him. "Everyone is out at the back." called Connor's father, Ace from the porch. Sophie and Christopher walked with the triplets towards the party out the back. "How have you been?" asked Hailey, as she hadn't seen him in a couple of days because of the big move. "Fine, we just finished decorating the house last night. You should see my room." smiled Connor. Hi accent was crossed between German, Spanish and American. Hailey loved his accent, it was so dreamy. "That sounds great, you have to let me see your room." Grinned Hailey. Connor nodded his head and took Hailey's hand in his hand. She blushed lightly as he took her out the back with the rest of the family.
'Happy Birthday' read the banner above the barn. A few horses were in the field, while the chickens were nesting in their coop. "Hailey." Called Henrietta. Hailey smiled and hugged Connor's mother. "Happy Birthday." She congratulated Henrietta on another year of her birthdate. Hailey handed Henrietta her gift which was slightly messily wrapped within the purple present bag. "Thank you so much." Henrietta said after opening her present. She gave the fourteen year old a kiss on the cheek. "I love it." She grinned. Hailey clasped her hands over each other. Thank goodness, she was worried she wouldn't like it. Ace strolled over with a few beers for the adults. Connor was staring the drink up and down, maybe he could steal one can before his father noticed. "No chance." Ace said smoothly. A few women his age swooned over his brown skin and silky voice. Henrietta rolled her eyes. "Come join the festivities." She said through her German accent. Hailey's siblings and close relatives were there with their children. Henrietta's German relatives were even there. The only people that hadn't turned up yet was her parents and twin brother. "Madison, Ben." Called Henrietta. She excused herself and walked over to Hailey's brother and wife. The horses; Buttercup and Radish basked in the sunshine as they ate their lunch. "Beautiful." Giggled Hailey, as Radish licked her hands. She was feeding the horses some carrots and sugar cubes. She absolutely loved horses. "C'mon let me show you my room." Connor said. Hailey blushed, she was going into her crush's room.
"This is cool!" said a very amazed Hailey. Connor wasn't joking when he said he had the coolest room. A water bed, signed guitars mantled to the wall, beautiful patterns on the walls with a cool décor. The excited girl jumped on the bed. It bounced and made a swirly noise. She screamed with excitement. Connor chuckled as he walked over to the window sill. There on the windowsill was a red rose. He smoothly spun around with the rose in between his fingers. "M'lady." He said. Hailey gracefully took the rose. "Good Sir, thank you." She replied with an evil grin. She grabbed his hand and he tumbled onto the bed. The bed swayed and Hailey laughed. "See you." Connor began to tickle the hyped girl. She would regret pulling him down onto the bed. "Connor, stop!" cried Hailey through fits of laughter. She was the most ticklish person ever. Her voice and laugh carried itself to outside. "I hear Hailey is having a great time." Laughed Chris as he helped George onto Radish. Sophie was helping Oscar and Joanne feed Buttercup. "It sure does." Giggled Sophie. A pop could be heard, the champagne was finally opened. Music blared and everyone danced inside the newly developed and decorated barn.
The pair stared up at the ceiling. After the tickling marathon they were pretty tired now. "What would your ideal date be?" asked Hailey. She continued to stare at the light blue ceiling. "Ideal date. Hmm… Well I would surprise her with a gift, flowers and take her to a fancy restaurant or a picnic on the beach, and she would hug me all night as we chat about the future. We would take a moonlight walk and watch the stars and the moon. And for the finally we would kiss under the moonlight and bright stars. It will be so perfect because I would be with the one I love." Replied Connor. Hailey was hanging onto each word. Her breath was literally taken away. He was so romantic. "That is so romantic." Whispered Hailey. Connor turned towards his best friend and soul mate. "I'll take you out on a date." He said softly. Hailey slightly jumped as shock kicked in. Was Connor flirting with her? ... She too turned towards him. "I would love that." She replied. His green eyes pierced her heart. She loved those eyes, she could stare at them forever. He was thinking the exact same thing as her. "Hai?" said Connor through the silence. Hailey nodded. He had used his pet name for her. Connor licked his lips. She bit her lips. "Let's get some Toffee Ice Cream, your favourite." He said as he stood up from the bed. She sat there in silence until nodding her head. Her heart sunk, maybe he didn't like her that way.
"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you Henrietta, Happy Birthday to you." Sang everyone. Henrietta blew out her candles. All of the watchers clapped as Ace cut up the cake. Hailey sipped on her soda. Her mood hadn't really picked up since Connor's bedroom. Her mother noticed this. "Hailey?" asked Kuki. She took her daughter to one side. "What's wrong?" she asked. Wally grabbed a plateful of cake. He licked his lips as he dived into the treat. "Just I thought Connor liked me in a more of a friend way." Hailey whispered sadly. Kuki patted her daughter's back. "If he likes you that way, give him some time. He could be like your dad, slow and shy." Kuki wisely said. Hailey nodded her head, but her heart still ached for his feelings. Connor strolled over to Hailey, he had been helping his father with the kitchen. He looked at her face, he could tell something's up. "What's wrong?" he asked. She shook her head. "Nothing." She replied, with pain. Connor shook his head at her, and took her hand and glided her to the chicken coop outside.
"Hai?" Connor said while pulling her face up to meet his. "I'm your best friend. I know you too well. What's wrong?" he asked. Hailey blushed. Silence filled the air, except from the ongoing party within the barn. "Hailey?" began Connor, when Hailey grabbed his white top which was underneath his grey blazer. She looked deeply into his eyes. He blushed as he stared into her dark coloured eyes. Was she about to attack him? …. "I love you, you dummy!" she said through frustration. Connor's eyes widened. She looked down at her palms they were ruining his lovely, smart outfit. Tears formed in her eyes. "I'm sorry." She cried. She spun on the spot and made a dash for it. She did not get so far as Connor had yanked her back into his arms. He kissed her passionately on her lips. Tears ran down her face, but she closed her eyes and let the moment continue. Sparks soared from their bodies. This must be love.
Chicken pecked at the fence. Hailey shook her head at the silliness of the chickens. Her pink and yellow party dress was getting dirty from sitting on the hay-covered ground, but she didn't care. Both of them didn't care because they were happy. Happy whilst leaning against each other beside the chicken coop. The moment was great. The sky had turned quickly dark as it was getting close to six o'clock at night. Some adults had left and only a few remained including Hailey's older brother and Henrietta's relatives. Hailey sighed. This was the best day of her life, nothing could ruin it. A loud beeping sound erupted the calmness. Hailey clicked opened her cellphone. A gasp escaped from her mouth. "Connor, it's Lucky." Whispered Hailey. Connor stared down at the text, it read: 'Hails, Lucky is not good. It's his last day.' Connor gulped. He helped Hailey up as they searched for adults to take Hailey home. After pulling Ben away from the dance floor and making him realize the seriousness of the matter, the pair sat inside Ben's car as he and Madison got in with the children also. Luckily for them Ben had brought the seven seat car with him. Ben floored down the pedal and the car whizzed down the road towards the Beatles household. Tonight would be a rough night, for all of them.
Sorry for the wait. More writer's block, and some personal stuff had happened. I hoped this is up to everyone's standards. This story is drawing to a close very soon, not long now. Roughly six/seven chapters left to do. Very tired right now, it's 2 o'clock in the morning so I am going to bed right now. Goodnight and thanks for staying with this story so far. You deserve medals if you're still reading this.
Littlemissfg.