Age is But A Number (L.H. Fic)

Chapter 20

Stepping out of the hotel there were a few lingering groups of girls. Some came as asked to take pictures with us while the majority left us alone. To which we were grateful for.

We grabbed a cab as we headed towards the beach. We couldn't help but snap photos of the passing landmarks and even the people before we stopped the driver and paid him. When we stepped out we were standing in front of a festive bar, it was open to the ocean view so when we stepped under the canopy we were at the bar.

The bartender started speaking fluent Spanish and both Haley and I were baffled. We didnt speak a lick of Spanish. By the looks on our faces the man must have gotten the hint as he smiled politely,

"You speak English?" He points at us and we nod, a bit more relieved that he does too.

"Oh thank god. Yes, we speak English. Sorry for the confusion." I apologized for our stupid looks and the man laughed.

"Please, sit. What can I get you?" He sets his hands on the bar.

"Can we get two margaritas?" He nodded with a grin before setting about making our drinks.

"I feel like an idiot." Sighing I looked at Haley.

"Its okay, we cant be expected to know every language." She looked away from me when two large glasses were set in front of us, both embellished with salt on the rims and large strawberries.

"Oh wow these look amazing." I had to use both hands to pick up the glass to take a sip. The tequila hit my tongue with a burst of strawberry quite strongly. We were going to be wasted before these were finished.

Beside me Haley coughed at the intensity of the liquor. The bartender chuckled at us.

"Its good?" He asked and we gave him a nod and an enthusiastic yes, they were amazing. With a final nod he went on his way to helping other customers.

As we sipped on our drinks I felt myself relax more as the tequila did its job. The beautiful spanish music filled the air as people were up and dancing. We were about halfway done when I grabbed Haley's hand and pulled her up.

"Lets dance."

We joined in the crowd as we danced with random strangers. They showed us how to dance with a Spanish flair to the point Haley and I were spinning around feeling like we were naturals. A guy about my age had his arm around my waist as we spun.

We got through a couple songs when we said our goodbyes and stumbled out of the bar, laughing and breathing heavily.

"I love Barcelona." Haley grinned at me as her left arm snaked around my waist and her head rested on my shoulder and my head on hers. We walked down the cobblestone steps supporting eachother. The sun was beating down on us so we stopped at a cute little shop where I bought a floppy beach hat.

"Does this look okay?" I turned my head to view the hat in different angles before looking to Haley. She pursed her lips,

"It looks cute. You should get it."

"I guess I will." I pulled it off my head and turned around to pay for it when we were approached by two girls. Pretty girl, about our age.

"Hello, are you Haley and Demitra?" They spoke in decent English. We werent really sure who they were so we went ahead and told them we were.

"Uhm. Yes we are? Can we help you?" I pushed my sunglasses onto my head and the taller one, with hair like dark chocolate and big brown eyes looked at me. I could see something behind her eyes and it made me uncomfortable.

"Is it true you're dating Luke Hemmings and Michael Clifford?" She aimed her question more so at me since Haley and Michael made it public that they were together.

Her question threw me off a bit and I couldnt help the blush that appeared on my cheeks.

"Uh, no not really. Were just friends and I'm their stylist." I cleared my throat as her gaze remained on my face and she stayed silent for a moment before her expression morphed to that of dislike,

"Good because we dont think youre good enough for him."

My mouth fell open without a moments hesitation. Did she really just say that to me?

"Excuse me? What the hell gives you the right to say things like that?" Haley defended for me as I was at a loss for words, I've never been spoken to like this before by a complete stranger.

The girl and her friend turned their attention to Haley now and the other girl, who was just as pretty, and tall placed her hands on her hips,

"Because we can? We don't like you. You're probably only with Michael for his fame, I mean look at you.." The second girl made a hand gesture towards Haley.

I could see the rage flare in Haley's blue eyes as well as some angry tears, shes always had those lingering questions as to why Michaels with her when he could have anyone he wanted.

I quickly grabbed her hand and sent the girls a icey glare, "You know what? I suggest you two leave before I put my fists in both your faces then we'll be asking whos prettier. You are just a bunch of shallow bitches, and thats exactly why you will never be with them." I pulled Haley out of the shop and she flipped both of them off,

"Fuck off!" She shouted before turning around and we headed quickly away.

The walk back to the hotel was a quiet one and by then our buzz was gone and we were hot and tired. Before we went inside I stopped Haley and made her look at me,

"Ignore what they said. You are an amazing person and a beautiful woman. Michael is so lucky to have you in his life and he knows it, hes with you because you love him as Michael Clifford the boy, not Michael Clifford of 5 Seconds of Summer. You two complete eachother. Never forget that. Okay?"

Her blue eyes searched mine for any hint of bullshit and when she found none she pulled me into a tight hug.

"Thank you Demi. You're the amazing one."

I rolled my eyes but couldn't help but smile. We pulled away as the elevator doors opened, "Lets just go watch movies and order room service until the guys come back."

"Sounds like a plan." We headed up while discussing movies to sit back and watch. I was really glad to have a friend like Haley in my life. She was my best friend.