Habits

chapter 7 |texas?

Kacy's POV

I slept at my moms house for once. it was weird because I had been so used to other places, it felt like a sleepover at my own house. I woke up and got ready, then packed a bag for the next couple days because coming home didn't seem like a good option. I grabbed 3 outfits and my makeup bag and then went on my way. I was able to get out before my mom woke up. I sped away to Shawn's house. I grabbed some Starbucks on the way and then I was there. I let myself in the garage and then Mendes' we're all gathered at the table eating pancakes.

"oh hey" Aaliyah said.

I greeted them and handed them they're Starbucks. of course I knew what everyone wanted.

"is it alright if I steal Shawn for a little?" I said grabbing his shoulders.

"oh of course" Mrs.Mendes said clearing the table.

after we left, i sped away in my car, Shawn sitting shotgun.

"ok where are we going?" Shawn asked sipping his frappichino.

"mall" I said simply.

"uhhhh ok why?" he said messing with the radio like he always does.

"to get you a girlfriend" I said focused on the road.

Shawn completely froze and looked up at me

"a girlfriend"

"yes Shawn a girlfriend"

"no"

"yes"

"Kacy no"

"Shawn yes"

he eventually gave up and stared out the window. he knew he lost but he also liked what I was doing. he just couldn't show it.

we pulled into the mall parking lot and walked into the food court. Matthew was sitting at a table with a cup waiting for us.

"why is he here" Shawn said crossing his arms

"Shawn I wanted him to be here and you've gotta admit, he's good with girls" I said pointing at him.

Shawn agreed to let him stay and we started walking.

"ok so what's your big plan" he said

"your gonna walk around, and I'm gonna look for hot girls, and then your gonna talk to them. and if a girl talks to you, keep talking" Matthew said grabbing my hand as we walked.

Shawn looked like he was third wheeling so hardcore. I guess that was good? I don't know maybe more girls would come up to him.

sure enough, a bruenette, brown eyed girl came up to Shawn.

"uhhh hi" she said bashing her eyelashes.

Shawn looked over at us for verification before continuing.

"hey" he said.

she was super pretty actually. she was wearing short denim shorts and a black tank top with a flannel tied around her waist. she had necklaces around her neck and bracelets around her wrists. her makeup wasn't to overdone and her hair was falling to her sides in loose curls.

Matthew and I left them to chat alone. we strolled down to the pacsun and looked around. Matthew, being himself grabbed all kinds of clothes and draped them over himself until he looked like a walking closet. I laughed and of course we got yelled at. we left and went back to meet Shawn at the hollister.

we learned that her name Olivia and she actually lives in the same neighborhood as Shawn. She's 16 just like Shawn and I think it's gonna work out.

"we're meeting for coffee tomorrow at noon" he said all proud of himself.

when we were walking out I realized my phone was ringing.

it was my mom

"woah dude what does she want" Matthew said looking at my phone.

"hello?" I said shaking.

"Kacy get your fucking ass home right now" she said

"why mom"

"because your a fucking god damn brat, and I'm getting married"

"your getting married?" I said stopping.

"yeah and were moving to Texas, and your coming, so get home. we're going to the chapel at 4 and we'll start driving at 6" she said.

"mom.... no" I said.

Shawn and Matthew looked over at me with concerned faces.

"uhhh yes you little bitch get ur ass home, or I'll find you and drag you to Texas" then she hung up.

I didn't wanna worry Shawn, only Matthew needed to know right now.

"is everything all good?" Shawn said.

"oh yeah she's just drunk calling me again. " I said continuing our walk to the parking lot.

Matthew started to get in his car before I stopped him.

"uhhhh, Matthew. maybe I should go with you?" I said.

"ummm well how is Shawn gonna get home" Matthew said

I simply handed Shawn my car keys and got in Matthews car.

"umm Kacy, why are you acting all weird" Shawn said.

"I'm not just take my car back to your place and I'll get it later" I said. I couldn't look at Shawn or I'd cry.

"I'm not even gonna ask" Shawn said getting in my car and driving away.

"you better spill, now" Matthew said pulling out of the parking lot.

"my moms getting married and moving to Texas and she's making me go" I said blurting it out all at once.

"Well shit" he said

"Yeah so i need to stay at your house so she can't find me"

"Wait no" he said looking at me.

"What do you mean no? Matthew this is my life on the line. If she gets me i will have to be with her and this crazy drunk 24/7."

"Well I have a family and no offense, but they may not want my poor little friend living with us." he said matter of factly.

"Oh so now I'm just your poor friend?" i said gazing out the window with my arms crossed.

"Actually, that's kind of how its looking." he said

i was baffled. he goes from lovey dovey Matthew who just wants to love me, to acting like he's my life support.

"Let me out" I said

"on the side of the road?"

"Yes Matthew let me out" I said.

so he pulled over, didn't even give me enough time to fully exit the car, and drove away.

So there i was on the side of the road with one person left to call

Jack

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It didn't even take him 10 minutes to get there and have me all safe.

"oh my god Jack thank you thank you thank you." i said buckling my seatbelt.

Then i explained everything from Texas, to Matthew dumping me.

He brought me back to his house and we went up to his room.

"Ok get in bed" he said pulling the covers up. I crawled in the he crawled in shortly after. I snuggled up to his chest and just started balling

"Jack he left me" I said in between sobs

"I know Kacy, I know. But im here now." he said rubbing my back.

That's the last thing i can remember before drifting off to sleep.