digi experience with Hayes Grier

Second Time Meeting Hayes

It wasn't until I was inside the venue that I looked at the photo they took of me, and it didn't come out well. I was closing my eyes and not smiling and they cut Hayes' right side of his face out. I was so sad about it and it was nagging me for the longest time. I didn't know how to handle it so after a long debate with myself, I decided to ask the security guard at the back door if I could go back to see him and get a better photo. She explained that the line went out the door and that the only way to get to see him again is to cut everyone, but after telling her that I was there for only him and that he's the reason I was happy and present at the event, she hesitated and said yes, so I got in the front of the line about 3 people away from him. I felt so guilty for cutting everyone. Once I was next, a second security guard came up to me and questioned me "Have you already been in line?" I said yes. She said that it was prohibited and cutting could get me kicked out, so she told me to leave. I was so sad and felt defeated and walked out back to the venue where the rest of the fans were waiting, straight past Hayes. Hayes glanced over and saw me get out of line and turning to go back to the venue, leaving the meet and greet area. He, without hesitation, intercepted me with a concerned look on his face and asked, "Wait, you're leaving?" I nodded and muttered yes. He shook his head as if to say "babe you aren't leaving without another hug from me, I can't just let you leave like that." and brought me into a giant hug where I went under him and his arms went around my head with only my hair showing at the top with him slowly rocking me back and forth and his chin resting on the top of my head. My mom said that I should hurry up, so I put my arm around him and he put his around me, cupping my elbow with his hand, and she took a quick picture since the security guard was rushing me and threatening that I would be kicked out. I said thank you to him for everything. He smiled and as the security was hurrying me along, trying to let me know that it wasn't allowed, he hugged me and said "I'll see you inside." My mom and I turned around and walked away, and I heard immediately from behind me so distinctly his voice talking to my mom, "Thank you so much for bringing her, have an amazing time!" And with that I hugged my mom and cried, telling her how badly I wanted to go back.