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malia

I zipped my leather skater skirt and tucked in my white polo shirt. I decided to leave my hair down as it's naturally wavy. I laced up my Adidas high tops and wore my denim jacket. I laugh to myself while walking out.

"Grayson, do I look okay?" I asked nervously. I heard his footsteps as he approached.

"Cute," He popped his thumbs up and smiled.

"I feel like he won't like it..." I mumbled fixing my skirt up.

"Malia, Shawn would think you look absolutely gorgeous, you'll knock his head off." Grayson laughed. I smiled.

I walked past Ethan and sat on the bed directly across his, which by the way is my bed. Ethan looked at me quickly before turning away. I bit the insides of my lips, this is my first date and I'm shaking.

"Awe Malia all grown up!" Hayes said barging into the room. "A grandma."He sniffed wiping a fake tear.

"Yeah yeah." I laughed. "Well who's the lucky guy?" Hayes asked smirking while sitting next to me. I gave him a look 'It's obvious' He nodded laughing, twin telepathy right there.

"Well he's a lucky guy!" Hayes laughed.

"Sure is.." I heard Ethan whisper to himself, it was barely audible but I heard it. I looked at Hayes but he didn't seem to look like he heard it. I sighed leaning on Hayes' chest.

"What if I fuck up?" I mumbled. "Say something stupid? Trip? Food in my teeth?" I panicked.

"Shut up. You ain't no bitch. Just yolo swag."
Hayes laughed playing with my hair. "Just get home by seven so I can say goodbye to you."

Shit, I forgot I was going Toronto with Shawn. Leaving Hayes is heartbreaking.

"Aw..." I pouted. "It's only three weeks." Hayes said.

"Three weeks too long." I threw myself on top of him.

"Miss you goose." He wrapped his arms around my neck and ruffled my hair with his fist.

I heard someone knocking at the door.

"Oooo!" Hayes wiggled his eyebrows. "ByebYeee!" Hayes laughed.

I smiled before opening the door. My jaws dropped when I saw Shawn, he was wearing a button up and skinny jeans. I felt my stomach flutter, he looked hot. "Malia wow.. You look.. Gorgeous" Shawn smiled. "TOLD YOU SO!" Grayson shouted from inside. I laughed rolling my eyes, I walk out shutting the door behind me. "Where are we off to Mendes?" I asked. "Nothing too fancy I know you hate that" He laughed. "How did you know?" I asked. He shrugged intertwining our hands together. I don't like guys spoiling me, it makes me feel uncomfortable. I don't expect, I accept. That's how I roll. I hate people who have certain standards to be with them.

"What are you thinking about?" He asked. "Nothing" I smiled. We walked to a quiet restaurant down the road. "This place is amazing" I gushed looking around. "It is" He smiled leading me to a table. I took a seat. "So how's your sister?" I asked. "She's going great! Well that's what I expect" He said. "Your parents?" He asked back. "My Mum is going great" I smiled. "I don't mean to offend you in anyway but why is your dad not so.. You know, in your life?" He asked. Awe he's sweet, he's a respectful person.

"No it's fine, my parents are divorced so I live with my mum and her boyfriend" I said. He nods. "Just like Hayes and Nash" He laughed. "Yeah" I smile covering up the fact that I TOTALLY forgot we were suppose to be cousins, no turning back now. His phone started vibrating and ringing. "Excuse me" He smiled to me before answering the call. "Hey Mum!" He beamed. He was so cute, how much he cares about his family is a quality that should be admired. I heard faint voices through the phone that I couldn't quite make out. His face suddenly dropped in horror and shock, tears started swelling quickly. I started to get worried. "Okay, I'll be there" He replied before ending the call.