The Story of Our Lives

ninteen

Maddi pov:

two weeks later

today was Matt's birthday and it was also the last week we would be in New York on break. I decided to plan something special for him as his 17th birthday gift. considering I'm only 16 I can't do much. Matt is only 9 months older than me, but that's not really important.

I am at the house by myself. the boys have a house out here, but we stayed in a hotel for the first week because it was getting renovated. I had a ton of ideas, but nothing would compare to what Matt got from her.

honestly I've been feeling left out and alone since she came. but it's Matt's life and I won't butt into it.

Haley Kaysey and Crystal all went home. Jaelyn left a earlier today because she got called into work.

Luke and I have been hanging out a lot, and Niall and I have been hanging out a lot too. Luke and I aren't together, but we went on a few dates. Niall seems to be acting different around me too. it sucks.

the only person who I can really talk to anymore is Ashton. like, I can't even trust my own family. it sucks. Ashton and Calum are the two I can fully trust.

"Hey sister from another mister." Ashton says walking in with Calum right behind him.

"Hey Ashton, Calum." I said.

"so what are we doing for Matt?" Calum asked.

"well maybe you can surprise him by saying that you like him." I said smirking.

"nope. not gonna happen. wanna know why? because he likes Harry or Zayn more. and besides them two get super jealous when I'm hanging out with him. like Zayn just silently glares at me, and Harry just makes it a point to get Matt away from me." Calum says.

"aw poor Calum" Ashton says.

"Its alright ever since he's been with McKenna I've been left in the dumps. She got him a new car. How am I supposed to live up to that?" I say.

"But it's always the small things that matter in life, not the big ones. Ever. So just go with your heart and get him something you know he'll keep forever." Ashton said.

"I GOT IT!!! I'm gonna go I'll talk to ya later!" I say running off.

I walk to the little store down the street and print out all the pictures of us I have on my phone. I then buy a scrap book and some decorations. I go back to my room and make it. I also got him some beanies and glasses. When I'm done I put it into the bag and go to his room.

I knock on his door and he answers and comes out.

"Hey what's up?" He asks.

"Happy birthday!" I say handing him the bag. He walks in the room and I follow. He opens it up and gets the glasses first. Then the beanies and finally the book.

"Oh my god. This is the sweetest thing ever! I love you more than one direction!!!" He says and hugs me shortly.

"I love ya more than life." I say. "But we also haven't been hanging out much. Wanna go somewhere?" I ask.

"Yea lets go." He says slipping his new beanie on and sunglasses.