The Boy Next Door

Childhood Friends

"I've missed you mom," I greeted, before walking over to her to give her a big hug. Dylan and I had finally got off of our plane ride and we had made our way to my mom and dad's place.

"I've missed you too sweet heart, we were expecting you to hate the college life and come and move back home with us," mom giggled, pulling me out at arms reach.

I smiled at her before she dropped her hands and lead us all into the family room

"Well, the first couple of months were hard being from you and dad, but I survived. On top of that, I had Dylan who was there when I needed help," I replied, motioning toward Dylan.

It was particularly true. The main reason why I didn't lose my sanity was because I had Bailee, but I refused to bring her name up, especially in front of Dylan.

Mom just smiled before opening her arms widely and inviting Dylan into a big hug.

"Thank you for keeping our little girl safe."

Dylan simply nodded his head and accepted my mothers statement. I let a fake smile plaster my face, making sure not to bring up the fact that Dylan had slapped me.

"So mom, where is dad? I miss my old man," I giggled.

"He went to go get dinner for tonight."

"Okay, great. What are we having?" I questioned.

"Spaghetti bolognese," mom smiled. I just cracked a half smile, remembering that that was the first meal I had when I first moved here.

"Yum, well I'm going to go put our things away and get freshened up, then I'll be down to help you prepare dinner."

"Sounds like a plan," mom said simply.

Dylan nodded his head before we both headed upstairs to my room. Dylan headed straight to the bathroom to take a shower and I stayed inside the room to unpack our things. Throwing the suitcase on the bed to unpack, I heard Dylan turn on the shower, I smiled remembering how much I loved the shower and I needed one. I was looking forward to one.

I allowed my eyes to travel around the room. It looked the same as when I left. Bringing my eyes to look straight ahead, I starred out of the balcony window, looking into Justin's room. It was pretty dark out, and there wasn't a light on in the distance so it was impossible to see in.

"Long time; no see," a familiar voice spoke, breaking me from my thoughts. I widened my eyes before turning from my position.

"Justin?"

I turned around to look at the person with the all too familiar voice. Pinching my eyes tightly together as if I were dreaming or imagining things, I took a deep breath and unlatched my eyes.

"Yep that's my name. Don't wear it out," I widened my eyes at his appearance. He had grown up. He didn't look like the boy I had remembered. It wasn't a bad change, but it was definitely different.

"You look so, so different," I replied.

"Me? Look at you. You're so beautiful. You're definitely not that little girl I remember from four years ago."

I lowered my head in embarrassment slightly smiling at his comment.

"What are doing still standing there, get over here and give me a hug! I missed you!"

Without thinking twice, I ran over to Justin and tightly wrapped my arms around his muscular being.

"Baby, I forgot to grab some underwear before I got in the show-" Dylan began as he walked out of the bathroom. I quickly leaped from Justin's arms and turned to face Dylan. He had no clothes on, his chest was bare, but there was a towel covering him from the waist down.