Runaways [Alex Gaskarth]

Happy Birthday

Days went by, the guys were really starting to struggle with the writing on the new album.  Alex had gone into total writer's block.

We never really got over what had happened between us. We couldn't spend two minutes alone without it getting awkward. I was at least trying to move on. I spent a lot of time with Cassadee and Jack. It was nice to be honest. I'd convinced myself I was independent and I didn't need a man but in all honesty I still cried about it every now and then. I know it was pathetic but Alex was the first person I ever told about Hazel. Ever. I just felt betrayed. 

Though I was thinking I was really starting to piss of Kaitlin by going out with Jack pretty much every day. He was like a happy little ray of sunshine. I guess that's why I liked him so much, I was a storm cloud and he was sunshine. There was nothing at all between us, we both knew that. I think we just cheered each other up, Kaitlin was really bringing him down lately.

I was woken up on my 22nd birthday to Jack poking my the the cheek

"Taaaay" he sang

"What" I said, burying my head in my pillow

"Taaay" he said, jabbing my in the back

"Jack, please fuck off" I mumbled, regretting telling him the code to the front door and where I kept my spare key. 

"Oh come on Taylor" came Cassadee's voice "it's your birthday" I poked my head out from under my pillow to see the two of them grinning like 5 year olds. 

"We have a day of fun planned" Jack grinned

"If you make me breakfast I'll consider getting up" I yawned, curling the sheets around me.

"Deal!" Jack nodded, saluting me and leaving my bedroom. Cassadee let off a giggle and followed him. I sighed and rolled over, staring at the ceiling. I loved them but today I wanted to be on my own. I was feeling more homesick than ever. It seemed the more friends I made here the more homesick I felt. It was probably a guilt thing. The less I thought about home the more I missed it. I rolled out of bed and grabbed the first clothes I could find. Tartan dress, denim jacket, beanie as my hair looked gross and I couldn't be bothered showering. I sat down and looked at my reflection. I sighed and started covering my dark circles with makeup. When I was somewhat comfortable with how I looked I walked out to see Jack flipping pancakes and Cassadee admiring my photography.

"Did you take these?" she asked

"No, my sister did" I answered "me and her took a trip to Brighton for our 16th and she took a lot"

"They're really good" Cass smiled and sat down next to me at the breakfast bar.

"So what's this "day of fun" you have planned for me" I asked as Jack placed a plate of pancakes covered in maple syrup in front of me. I smiled, jamming a hole pancake into my mouth.

"It's a surprise!" Cass grinned "but eat up, it's a big day"

"Yes miss!" I giggled. The three of us ate our pancakes together, I unwrapped their presents from me. I got a new pair of creepers from Jack - which Cassadee had obviously picked out but I thanked him anyway - and three new books of my favourite author from Cassadee. I barely had time to grab my bag as Jack ushered me down to the car. I called shotgun and Jack pouted, climbing into the backseat. Cassadee's car roared to life and she took the sharp left on to the motorway. 

"Where are we going?" I asked, pushing my nose against the window. I saw a sign for Adventure Land zoom past and I turned round to Cass, excitement bubbling in my stomach.

"No way" I said, she grinned "Oh my god!" I squealed, I'd been wanting to go here since I moved here and I'd been talking to Jack about it a lot recently. I turned around to him and he was grinning.