the boy from social media; wesley tucker

✧ chapter five ✧

"okokalright liked your photo."

my phone lit up. i shoved the last chip i had in my hand into my mouth and picked up my phone to read the screen. the moment i saw that wesley had liked my photo, my first instinct was to call dani and tell her.

"yeah yeah what now?" dani said annoyed. "i know you're upset that i left but we can talk tomo-"

"wes liked my picture." i blurted out before she could keep rambling on. she paused for a second and then i heard her slam her hand on the counter.

"WHAT?"

"yeah, you told me to call you if anything happened so here i am. he didn't comment or anything, just liked." i said, putting more chips into my mouth. "but anyway, how's your night going so far?"

"well now that you're on the phone, i need you to come over tomorrow. i have a surprise for you." dani said squealing and clapping her hands.

"dani, i said i didn't want anything for my birthday." i sighed. yup, tomorrow's my birthday! the big 'ol 18.. and dani always has to go over the top.

"i know, but this is what best friends are for right? plus, it's too late to return this one." she said, giggling. i was honestly scared to see what she got me.

"i hate you."

"you love me."

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i woke up when sunlight started hitting my face. i covered my eyes with my hand as i tried to open them and saw grace standing on the side of my bed with breakfast.

"happy birthday, sweets!" she said, her smile from ear to ear. "thank you, grace." i smiled back at her. i looked down at the tray of breakfast and it consisted of all my favorite morning foods. there were red velvet pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs, and tea. grace placed the tray on my lap and left the room. it was so delicious.

when i was done eating, i put the tray on my bedside table and heard my phone buzz. i glanced at my screen.

mom 💟
happy birthday baby! your father and i wish we could be there to celebrate with you, xoxo

i smiled and replied a quick "thank you, i love you both" before going to the bathroom to get ready. i decided to just keep it casual and wear shorts, a tank, and flip flops since it was way too humid to wear anything fancy or over the top.

RING.

i jumped when i heard the sound of my phone ringing. damn, my phone was going off today.. perks of it being your birthday. i checked to see who it was, and not surprised at all, it was dani.

"hello?" i answered.

"hey birthday girl! are you ready? please say you are!" dani boasted. birthday's were dani's favorite days of the year, if you couldn't tell.

"yeah i actually am, why the rush?"

"i'm already outside so get your ass out here!" she said before hanging up on me. i grabbed my black cross body bag and told grace i was going out with dani before heading out the door.

i saw dani inside her car waiting for me. when she saw me leave the house, she waved at me like a 5 year old. i'm still not convinced that she's a few months older than me.

i got in her car and took a deep breath. i wasn't kidding when i said that i was nervous about what dani's "gift" was. i turned to her and she had this huge smile plastered on her face.

"oh boy." i said to myself.

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dani parked the car in front of an unfamiliar, but cute, building. i looked at her, confused at where we were.

"i thought we were going to your place, who's house is this?" i said while getting out of the car. dani walked around the car to where i was and grabbed my hand, leading me toward the front door. "you'll see."

she started taking out keys from her bag and unlocking the door. what the hell?

"how do you have keys to this place? dani, are we breaking in?" i gasped. i knew dani was crazy, but not this crazy.

"shut up and go inside. i'll explain in there." she motioned with her hands to go in. i walked inside and was amazed. it was probably the cutest and most breathtaking house ever.

"so what do you think?" dani said, squealing once again.

"i love it," i turned around to face dani. "but what are we doing here?"

"welcome to our new house!" dani walked toward me and squeezed me into a hug. "happy birthday bff." she whispered while hugging me.

my eyes were about to pop out of my head. "wait, what? our new house? am i hearing this right? what about my parents? and grace? how did you even-"

dani stopped hugging me and held onto my arms. "ella, relax. your mom and dad already knew about this for a long time, and they're the ones who helped me get this place for us. as for grace, she was right on board after the first sentence came out of my mouth. when you left this morning, she already started packing for you and will bring it here later on."

i was at a loss for words, honestly. this was the last thing i ever thought i would get for my birthday.

"what the fuck, dani. i love you." we both laughed and hugged each other once more.