Getting It Right (BOOK THREE)

Chapter 33

"I'm serious Talia, you better not let anybody touch what's mine." Ty says into the phone. Talia's finally leaving for Puerto Rico today and she wanted to call him just before getting on the plane. She called just as they all got out the car to begin their hike to the Hollywood sign.

The phone is suddenly taken out of his grasp and he whips around to find Monica holding it against her ear. "Hey Talia, have fun in Puerto Rico. Find a cute papi, bang him and bring him back to the states. Love you chica, mwah, bye!"

She hands the phone back to Ty with a smug smirk and he glares at her. "Don't listen to her Talia." He says as she giggles over the phone. "Alright, call me when you can. Love you too, bye." He hangs up and turns to look at Monica. "I really can't stand you."

"Hmmm I taste salt. Is someone salty that their girlfriend is going to be in PR, surrounded by gorgeous shirtless Latino boys?" Monica asks fanning her face. "Woo, I know I would be."

"You're a butthead, you know that? You always bothering me."

"You bother everyone,"

"But when I do it it's cute. When you do it it's annoying."

"We both know you're lying." Monica scoffs as she ties her thick hair into a ponytail. "But I'll let it slide since your girlfriend is about to be surrounded by available chicos and my girlfriend is right over there."

Ty glances over at where Kat and Miranda are talking, then glares at Monica again. "You're gonna gets yours one of these days, bully!"

"Boy please," She snaps the band on her spandex shorts before turning sharply so her pony tail brushes across his face, and walks over to Kat. She intertwines their fingers and smiles deviously at Ty.

"Everyone ready to hike?" Aunt Mel asks. Everyone looks at her with tired eyes and expresionless faces.

"Why exactly are we hiking at eight in the morning?" Shaun asks, "It's not like the mountain is going anywhere."

"Well it takes a while to reach the sign and we want to get a start before everyone else shows up. It starts getting congested around ten-thirty." She explains to them. She practically glowing in her black and neon green running outfit with the matching visor.

"Um, how far is this hike exactly?" Kat asks.

Aunt Mel smiles at them and slides on her sunglasses. "All I'm gonna say is pace yourselves and stay hydrated."

Sevyn looks at Monica who already looks weary, "Are you up for the challenge?"

"I mean, if someone can carry me halfway up then yeah." Monica answers.

Ty snorts and rolls stretches his arms and legs. "Can we start walking before I back out and go to chipotle instead?"

"Yup, lets go." Aunt Mel adjust her fanny packs and leads the way.

Sevyn takes Jackson's hand. It feels warm and clammy and they haven't even started walking yet. "Scared of a little hike since you haven't worked out since your basketball game all those months ago?" She teases.

Jackson looks at her but a weird glint is in his eyes. He looks distant like his mind is in a million different places at the moment. He gives her a half smile that doesn't even reach his eyes before letting go of her hand. He follows the others down the path with his hands shoved into his pockets and his head down.

"Is he ok?" Miranda puts a hand on Sevyn's shoulder.

Sevyn watches his back for a moment before letting Miranda pull her along before they fall behind. Something's off about him today but she isn't sure what it is and judging by his actions, he doesn't want to talk about it yet. She simply shrugs and keeps walking.