I'm Gonna Make You Miss Me (Sam Hunt)

Chapter 21: Best of Friends

~Leila's Point of View~

I had finally made my way to Florida. I was excited to see Brian and Tyler again, but at the same time I guess you could say I was nervous. I'm a little anxious about it, but I'm also worried that it's going to become awkward. Brian and I talk all the time, whether it's over the phone in a phone call, Snapchatting, texting, and sometimes FaceTiming. I'm just worried that it's going to be awkward to see each other in person. I'm probably worried for nothing, though. You're probably wondering if I talk to Tyler- I do, but no where near as much as what I do with Brian. Even from the very start, I was closer with Brian than Tyler. Tyler is really sweet, as well as funny. But Brian and I have a lot more in common and we relate to one another more than what Tyler and I do. They're both still great guys though. Way better than Sam. 

I was staying at my parents house the entire time I was here. Not only was I going to visit with Brian and Tyler, but I of course was going to visit my parents as well. It's been almost seven months since I have seen them and it was definitely time for a catch up. 

A ton of things had happened this past month. I had gotten a lot of school work done, I had done a lot of over time at work, and I had even moved in to a larger apartment. It wasn't a deal I could just let slip through my fingers. Before, I was living in a two bedroom, one bath, small house. The apartment that I have now is not only a cheaper mortgage, but it has an extra bath for the second room, as well as larger rooms and a larger kitchen and living room. It was in a nice neighborhood, and surprisingly was closer to my work and school campus. Luckily, I had a few friends and co-workers help me move everything in, and of course my best friend did the decorating. I was extremely grateful for their help. There's no way I could have moved in as quickly as what I did if it weren't for them. 

I was only about an hour away from my parents house when I received a phone call from Brian. 

(B- Brian, L- Leila)

L- Hello?

B- Hey Lei, it's me. Are you in Florida yet?

L- As a matter of fact, I am. I have been for about an hour or so. I'll be at my parents house in about an hour.

B- No, you won't. Do you know where the Starbucks is in Jacksonville?

L- Yeah, of course, I stop there all the time for coffee on my way to my parents. 

B- Okay, well meet me there

L- What?! Seriously?

B- Yeah, why?

L- Aren't y'all supposed to be doing a show tonight like two hours away from there?

B- Yeah. Tyler and the crew's already there. They told me to go ahead and meet you. I can make the drive and be there in time to perform. They're gonna set everything up. 

L- Why?

B- Why what?

L- Why'd you let them do that? 

B- Because I wanted to see you before the show. Plus, I sort of have a surprise that I can't wait til after the show is over to show you.

L- Brian, I swear, what am I gonna do with you? You are crazy, you know that, right?

B- Yes, I know that. Alright. How far away are you?

L-About ten minutes.

B- Alright sounds good. I'll be here.

L- Okay, B. I'll see you in a few.

B- Wuv you!

L- You never fail to amuse me. i love you too

~At Starbucks~

I swear this boy is crazy. I had just pulled in to the Starbucks parking lot. I spotted Brian's truck right away. I found a parking spot right next to his which had to have been pure luck. As soon as I got out of my car, Brian did the same. Yet he was holding an adorable little golden retriever puppy. He had a huge grin across his face.

"Brian, why in the world do you have a puppy with you?" I asked. 

"Surprise!" He said, with a small laugh. 

"Oh my God! Are you serious?" I asked

"Yes!" He said, happily. 

"What am I gonna do with this cutie?" I said, cuddling the pup.

"You're gonna name him and love him" Brian joked.

"Well duh, Mr. Obvious!" I said, nudging his arm slightly.

"Thank you" I said, hugging him.

"You're welcome. I figured with everything that's gone on, what you're still currently going through and everything else, I should get ya a little something to cheer you up" Brian replied, hugging back.

"You're awesome, you know that right?" I asked.

"Well, I like to think that I am" he smirked.

"You are Brian, you are." I said.

I honestly really appreciate everything that Brian has done for me. He's always there to help make my days better, even if it is just through text messages, phone calls, and FaceTime calls. I definitely consider him my best friend.

Once I put the puppy in my truck, I rolled the window down a little bit that way he wouldn't die due to lack of oxygen. He was definitely a hyper pup.

"So, what are you gonna name him?" Brian asked, leaning against my truck. 

"I don't know yet. What do you think?" 

"Well I mean, you could always name him after your best friend," Brian replied with a smirk.

"Bry?" I asked

"I was just kidding, Leila. He's your dog, name him what ever you want." Brian replied. 

"No, I'm gonna name him Bry. It's a cute name for an even cute pup. 

"Alright, that works" he said with a laugh.

"Sure does"

"So uh, what are you doing later on tonight?" Brian asked

"I don't have any plans. All I'm doing is driving to my parents, but they'll probably not be home until the morning anyways so I'll be there by myself." I replied.

"Well you should hang out with me tonight then after the show" he said. 

"I can do that." I said

"Unless, you wanted to just go with me to the show." he said.

"Oh, no, Brian. No I don't want to intrude on your show, friends, crew members or anything else." I said.

"Don't be silly. They will love you. Besides, you and Tyler talk, right?" he asked.

"Not near as much as what you and I do. We talk every few days or so, but we never talk as much as you and I. We never have." I replied. 

"But still. We all love you. Those who haven't met you will love you as well.  Please come! You can literally sit back stage if you want." He said. 

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"I'm more than sure. Please Leila. I'm begging you! And afterwards we can go hang out or something." he said. 

"As long as you're okay with it then fine," I replied. 

"Alright. I'll pick you up from your house then. Is that okay?" he asked

"Yeah I guess" I replied. 

"Alright well text me the address and I'll Google Map it. I'll see ya there when you get there." he said. 

"Okay goofball. I will," 

"Bye Leila. Take care of Bry. I'll see ya in a few. Love you," he said, hugging me quickly before walking toward his truck.

"Alright, will do. Love you too" I replied, getting in my vehicle and making my way toward my parents house.