Lost and Found

Chapter 24

Sydney had just finished packing her stuff from the bathroom of her apartment when she heard a knock on her door. Bryce, she thought as she smiled. She jogged to the door and opened it. He stood there with a big smile on his face. "Hello gorgeous." He stepped in a kissed her. "You ready to go?"

"Yeah. Just have to put my bathroom stuff in my bag and we're out of here," She said as she closed the door. "Give me two minutes."

"Take your time. You don't want to forget anything." He called out as she went back into the bathroom.

"I pretty much packed my clothes and shoes last night, so it really is just everything in here." She called back to him. She walked out of the bathroom with her things and headed towards her bedroom and double checked what she packed. Satisfied, she zipped up her suitcase and grabbed her dress off of the back of her closet door. She turned and saw Bryce standing in her doorway. She jumped. "Make noise next time," She said as they laughed together.

"Sorry, I was just coming to help." He stepped forward and grabbed her suitcase off the bed and turned towards her. He took the garment bag from her and kissed her. "Let's go." They headed for the door.

"Getting a little anxious?" she asked as she locked the door.

"I've been looking at this garment bag for the past two weeks hanging on your door," He said as he smiled at her. "I'm dying to see what you look like in it."

She laughed as they walked down the stairs. "Hey, I'm not the only one that will have a garment bag in the car. I'm curious to see you all dressed up too." He led her to his car, putting her suitcase in the trunk and the garment bag on the backseat next to his. She sat in the passenger's seat and shot off a few quick texts to everyone, letting them know she and Bryce were on their way. As he got into the car, she smiled at him. "I hope you weren't kidding about that nap, because I think it may happen."

He leaned over and kissed her. "Whatever you need baby." Within 5 minutes, she fell asleep.

Sydney woke up as Bryce pulled into the parking lot of The Oakridge. She sat up straight and looked at him. "We're here already?"

He looked at her with a smile on his face. "Yup. Have a good nap?"

"I'm not sure if good is the word I'd use, but I guess I needed it." She let out a soft laugh. She looked at the clock in his car. 5:00, she thought to herself. Two hours till I have to put my game face on.

Bryce found a parking spot and turned off the car. He looked at her with a smile. "You ready for this?"

She smiled and grabbed his hand, giving it a squeeze. "Yup." She kissed him before they gathered their things and walked into the hotel. They went to the desk and checked in. The woman behind the desk gave them each a card key.

"You're all set," She said giving Bryce a knowing look. He smiled and thanked her and walked with Sydney to the elevators.

"I must have zoned out. Did she what room number because I can't remember," Sydney asked.

Bryce laughed. "You're still not fully awake, are you?"

She shrugged. "I guess now that we're here, I'm getting nervous."

"Nervous about what?" he asked as he pushed a button Sydney didn't see.

"What will go wrong tonight," She admitted.

He pulled her to him. "Everything will be wonderful. I know you and I know you've done everything twice to make sure it is. Time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labors." He kissed her forehead and held her with his free arm.