The Boy Down the Street // Blake Gray

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Blake's POV
"So this our room for three days." I say walking in the Vancouver hotel room with my mom following behind me. The tour is making  5 stops in two weeks, and this is the first. "Yup, so make yourself comfortable, but not too comfortable since we're only here for a short number of days." Says my mom. I nod and place my suitcase full of clothes down, but I keep my backpack with me. "Mom I'm going to Aaron's room since everyone is there." I say. Aaron just sent a text to the Magcon group chat saying that we should all chill in there. "Okay" my mom says. Then I run off to Aaron's room which is right down the hall.

"Hey Blake!" Says everyone as I walk in. "Hey" I say back as I go take a seat on one of the beds in the room. "So how's the new place in Toronto?" Asks Cameron. "It's pretty nice." I say. "Even though you've only been living there for three days, have you made any friends?" Asks Aaron. "He probably hasn't." Says Hunter with a slight chuckle after he says that. "Well Hunter I have made a friend so jokes on you." I say grinning. "What are they like?" Asks Brandon. "They're super nice, athletic, talented, smart, amazing. They're pretty chill as well and I think they'd get along with all of you guys." I say. "So what's his name?" Asks Christian. "Well, her name is Stephanie." I say. "Dude landed himself a chick in 48 hours. If she wasn't a fan, that's some pretty imprecise work you did kid." Says Taylor In a goofy tone. "Is she a fan?" Asks Aaron. "Nope, not even close." I say. "What does she look like?" Asks Brandon. "Hold on I'll show you her Instagram account." I say pulling my phone out of my pocket and opening Instagram. I go on her account and find a picture of her standing in front of a brick wall while she's laughing. "Damn she's hot!" Exclaims Hunter when I show the picture to everyone. "Dude shut up." I say defensively. "Dude why are you all getting all defensive. You've only known her for three days." Hunter says. Why did I get all defensive? It's not like she's my girlfriend or anything. "I don't know." I say shyly. "Do you like her or something?" Asks Taylor. "What? No!" I say loudly and defensively. "Good, then I can date her." Says Hunter sarcastically. "Just kidding." He says firmly. "We should FaceTime her or something." Suggests Brandon. They boys nod in agreement. "Why not. I'll call her now." I say. I take out my laptop from my bag and call Steph.
Steph's POV
Incoming FaceTime call from Blake read the screen on my MacBook. I just finished getting ready for bed, and I was reading in my bed. Before I answer I push my hair behind my ears and reposition my reading glasses to make sure they're not crooked. "Hey Bl-woah." I say shocked. I thought only Blake would be in the room, maybe even his mom but I never expected for the Magcon boys to all be in the room. "Hey Stephanie." They all say in synch. Clearly they know a bit about me. "Uh, hi" I say with some confusion in my voice. "So Blake, I see you have some friends with you" I say scratching my head. "Yup" he says slightly blushing. It's all quiet for a few more moments until Blake breaks the silence. "I didn't know you wear glasses" he says timidly. "Only for reading" I say. "What book were you reading?" Asks one of the boys. I think it was Cameron Dallas who asked me the question. "Lord of the Flies." I answer. "Oh my gosh I love that book." Says some guy wearing a bandana. I think his name is Tyler or something. No wait, it's Taylor. "I'm only on chapter 2 since I started it today, but so far it's been spectacular." I say responding to his comment. "It really is." He says smiling. He seems nice. "So Stephanie Blake told us a bit about you and by what he said, you seem pretty cool." Says Aaron Carpenter. "Umm, thanks but I'm not that cool." I say modestly. "Nonsense. Based on your taste in books you seem like a pretty well rounded kid." Says Christian Delegrosso. Wait, Christian Delegrosso said I was well rounded. I love Christian Delegrosso. His vines are so funny. I just didn't know he was in Magcon. "I like Lord of the Flies." Said some brunette kid from out of no where. Cameron Dallas just face palmed and some other kid that looked just like him just shook his head. "We're way past that Hunter" said Blake rolling his eyes. I just gave a sly smile. "You don't even like Lord of the Flies dumbass, you never read anymore." Said the kid who looked just like Hunter or whatever his name is."shhhhhhh" said Hunter putting his hand over the kids mouth. The kid just rolled his eyes at Hunter."so Stephanie, you single?" Hunter asks out no where. What a creep. "What the fuck Hunter." Says Blake glaring back at him. "Dude, it was only a question." Says Hunter brushing Blake off. I can't stand him, so I speak my mind. "Look Hunter or whatever your name is. I have no idea who you are or why you're famous, but you must be famous for a reason. Many people must idolize you thinking you're some sort of God. And since you're famous, you need to set a good example for your fans. But what you just did right now, is the behaviour of a selfish creep, and that sets a bad example for you're fans. You you need to change you're ways dude. And back to asking me if I'm single. I'm single as fuck right now, but I would never find an interest in you because you creep the shit out of me. I can't stand to have you in my presence right now so I'm going to hang up in a few moments. Magcon people, it was nice meeting you all, you all seem really nice. And Blake, sorry I'm hanging up after we've barley talked, but next time could we talk in private. Have a goodnight everyone." Then I hang up.

Blake's POV
"Have a goodnight everyone" says Steph as she hangs up. I just sit in front of my laptop with no words. I can't believe my best friend Hunter just did that. He scared my other best friend off. "I'm going to my room" I say blankly as I take my phone and laptop and pace out of the room. "Cmon Blake." Says Hunter. I ignore him and just walk out of the room. I'm speechless.