Back again with Tayler Holder

Chapter 19: Driving lessons

I was sat in the garden catching up with Kio before he had to go when he got a text from his girlfriend. I was now sat alone to really think about things. Why did Vinnie look so upset when I told Maxie we'd never be an item? Why hasn't he said anything about it?

Before I could think about anything for longer Tayler and Bryce came along and snapped me out of my thoughts.
"Yo kid!" Bryce said as he came and sat next to me.
"Wanna learn how to drive?" Tayler said to me as my face lit up. But then my face fell.
"I can't do it here. I have to do a test first don't I?" I asked the boys.
"Technically yes. But I own the land we're teaching you on so it's fine." Tayler said.
"Perfect. Let's get going." I said rubbing my hands together and getting excited.

It wasn't long before Tayler, Bryce and I were sat in his car. Tayler pulled out a camera and attached it to the car so we were all in shot.
"I reckon this'll be a sick YouTube video." He said getting excited as I shook my head laughing.
"There's always a moneymaking opportunity with you isn't there." I said laughing from the backseat as Bryce fixed his hair in the camera from the front seat next to Tayler.
Soon we pulled up to this empty patch of land and Tayler and Bryce swapped seats so Bryce was driving. Bryce drove recklessly and I thought the car was gonna flip.
"BRYCE STOP IT!" I said holding on for dear life before he got the message.
"What was that for?" I said trying to slow my heart rate.
"I just wanted to show you to not be afraid. This car can deal with a lot more than you think." He said getting out of the drivers seat and opening the back door.
"What're you waiting for then? Get driving." He smiled at me as I got out and sat in the drivers seat.
"Um..guys which ones the brake? Oh and which ones the go pedal?" I asked confused.
"Oh my god we're gonna die!" Tayler said dramatically to the camera.
"Grace...for real? 'The 'go' pedal'?" Bryce asked slightly concerned. Tayler explained to me which pedal was which and I finally turned on the engine.
"Ok so you want to gently tap on the accelerator.." Tayler said as Bryce had put on a helmet and two seatbelts in the back to act dramatic as hell. I did what Tayler said and the car went flying.
"Yo chill! Chill!" Tayler said.
"Handbrake bro!" Bryce shouted to Tayler who then pulled up the handbrake and forced the car to stop. The car jolted forward and when I tell you we would've all died if we weren't wearing seatbelts.
"Who's dramatic now huh?!" Bryce shouted from the backseat as he adjusted his helmet. Tayler looked shell shocked and turned to the camera.
"Well guys thanks for tuning in. Um...I'm alive I guess but we won't be doing that again in a hurry." He said ending the vlog.
"What do you say guys, why don't I drive us home?" I joked.
"NEVER AGAIN!" They both shouted as Tayler rapidly undid his seatbelt to get in the drivers seat.
"You guys are no fun." I said getting out of the seat.

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I was sat at home doing nothing and then an idea hit me. I sent a text to Brandon asking him if we could hang out. He was down for it so he sent me his address. Brandon and I had been texting for a while and we had been pretty flirty over the phone too. Maybe I was reading it all wrong but I really did like Brandon and I hoped he liked me too.

I finally arrived at his and his brother's apartment and the door was left open so I snuck in to the kitchen area and tried to scare him. Key word 'tried'. Brandon didn't even flinch.
"What for real?" I said annoyed.
"You can't scare me Grace." He said turning around and snaking his hands around my waist to give me a hug.
"You shouldn't leave your front door open like that. Anything or anyone could just walk in. It's not safe." I said seriously.
"Awww you care about me don't you." He said teasing me.
"Nah no I don't! I hope you get eaten by bears in your sleep." I said crossing my arms.
"Bears?" He questioned laughing.
"Shut up." I retaliated as I walked over to his living room area and switched on the tv. I collapsed onto a love sac and made myself comfortable. The thing Brandon did next surprised me. He grabbed a bowl of popcorn and joined me on the love sac. It was a pretty big love sac so we both fit on it comfortably. I could smell his cologne as he put an arm around me and I melted into his arms. I looked up at Brandon and saw the definition in his jaw as he chewed the popcorn with his eyes glued to the tv. I was so fixated on him I didn't even react when he caught me.
"You like to stare a lot don't you?" He said making fun of me.
"Sorry." I said looking away embarrassed.
"Nah don't be." He said as he took his fingers and lifted my face so I was facing him. Our lips were centimetres apart.
"I've always wanted a human embodiment of my fan club." He added smirking.
"Shut up Brandon!" I laughed as I pushed his fingers away from my face then punched him in his chest and relaxed again before turning back to the tv. I don't know what I was thinking. It's so obvious he doesn't like me like that.

Brandon's POV:
Me and Grace were sat on the love sac and we looked like a couple. In the moment I felt like we were in a couple.
"I've always wanted a human embodiment of my fan club." I said as I smirked ruining the moment. I wanted to kiss her. I really wanted to kiss her but I didn't want to come on too strong. I don't want to scare her away.

We were sat watching tv for ages and Grace hadn't said anything in a while. I looked down and saw her asleep in my arms. She looked so peaceful when she wasn't screaming or shouting at someone. I pulled out my phone and took a picture of her face. If she ever sees that picture she'll kill me for sure.

At that moment the door opened.
"Yo Brandon look who decided to join us!" Hunter shouted as I shushed him silently. Hunter entered the room with Tayler not far behind him. After making a few crazy gestures both boys got the message and left the room. I sat there with my own thoughts and wondered. I wondered if Grace liked me as more than a friend. I wondered if she would like me if I opened up to her more. Maybe telling her about my family would be the best thing to do. I do trust her after all. I trust her with my life.