Paper Moon

Chapter 2

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"So Alex tell us about Haley, or Halo as you guys like to call her" the interviewer known as Jennifer said. I stopped spinning and focused on what dad had to say. "Halo? There's a lot to say about her" he said a huge smile on his face. "She's- Halo is-" he stopped for a second to think. "Halo is everything I ever needed" he stated, seeming happy with his answer. "Want to elaborate on that?" She asked.

"Ok. Halo is sweet. She's an amazing child who hates to see people in bad positions. Like say there was someone sad or crying maybe having a bad day, Halo, she's wants to do everything in her power to make that person happy. Even if he's having the worse day ever she puts everything aside to help someone. Another thing about her is she's passionate. She can talk you for hours about some of her favorite things. For instance Supernatural, her favorite tv show. If you ask her what it's about she tell you everything from who they are to what the characters favorite thing is. Also her drawings, she loves to draw and she's really good at it. If you give her a pencil and piece of paper she's happy for hours. She lights up the room when she walks in and everyone she's ever met tends to love her. I've never met someone who said anything bad about Halo" he said making me smile huge.

"She really lives up to her nickname doesn't she?" Jessica's asked. Dad nodded and smiled. "Would you say Halo is an open book?" Jessie asked. "An open book?" Dad asked, then shook his head no. "No she's a very private person but that okay because everyone need there privacy. She will open up to someone she trust very much but not to a random stranger. It's safe to say that Halo is one of the best things to happen to me and I couldn't live without her" he said and you could tell just by looking at him how sincere he was being.

"She's here right?" Jessica asked. My eyes went wide, "yeah Halo come over here" dad said and motioned for me to go to him. I hopped off my spinny chair and made my way over to him. He stood up and wrapped me in a hug, I returned the favor.

I sat next to dad and answered all the questions I was asked. The whole time I was fidgeting with the sleeves to my flannel and completely forgot about they fact that Jack dared me to wear his boner shirt till she asked me the question "what made you decide to buy that shirt? It more Jacks style don't you think?" To which I looked down and replied "it's Jack shirt, I forgot he dared me to wear it" causing her to laugh.

The rest of the interview was just asking and answering questions. It was soon over and we headed to the car. When we were outside dad walked over to open the door for me and he did but before he went to get in I pulled him into a tight hug. We stayed like that for a minute or two before we both pulled away. "I love you, you know that?" I asked and he nodded. "I love you too Halo, now lets go get food and have a party because we just started tour!!" Dad said and hopped into the driver side of the car.

As he drove us to the bus I started to think. How lucky am I? I have a loving family and lots of friends. A years ago this would have been one of those day dreams I would have to drown out the boring teachers but now, I'm living a dream. I live with people who give me the will to keep living and still give it to me. I love them more than anything and would die for them even if they wouldn't let me. My heart flutters every time I hug one of them and butterflies fill my stomach. It makes me the happiest to know that no matter where I am or what I do they will love me and never stop. I have what I've wanted for the longest time, a family. Yeah there's a few bumps in the road every now and then but I love them even if there bad because they bring us closer. At the orphanage I used to envy Sam and Dean. Yeah there their family was small an broken, but they had one. Now I can say I have a family, I can feel loved, I do feel loved. There won't ever be a day were ill say 'I don't have a family' because this is mine. And I'm happy.

"Hey kiddo we're here, you stay in the car I'll get the guys" he said and jogged onto the bus. I smiled and turned on the radio letting The Ghost Of You fill my ears.

"Whoooo!!!!!" Jack yelled and got in the car. "Let's get pizza!!!!" He yelled causing me to laugh. I turned to face him and he booped my nose. "Halo your adorable!" He gushed. I rolled my eyes and sat back looking at the sun as it was starting to set. "Halo-" "shh, look" I said and pointed at it. Jack stayed quiet and watched the sunset with me. Yeah Jack is loud but deep down hes a softy.

The rest of the guys piled in and dad drove to the closest pizzeria. "Is Brendon-" "Uncle Brendon" Rian corrected me. "Really you guys too?" "Brendon said to make sure you call him that" Rian said and smiled. I rolled my eyes. "Fine, is Uncle Brendon coming?" I asked. "No, he's out getting drunk" Dad said and pulled into a parking space.

"I don't doubt that" I said while I took off my seatbelt. We got out of the car and Jack smiled at me. "What?" I asked and he pointed to my- his shirt. "You actually did it!" He said and I nodded.

Zack walked over to me and slung his arm around me. I smiled at put one arm around his waist and we walked into the store like that.

When we sat down at a table I looked around and noticed we were getting weird looks from a table. "Why are they looking at us like that?" I whispered to Jack. He looked around and shrugged. "Just ignore them, they're just jealous they're not as cool as us" Jack whispered back. I nodded but could have the feeling something was wrong.

A waiter walked over and she was overly happy. "Hi I'm Daisy, what would you like to order?" She asked and flashed a smile. She wore her hair in a high pony tail that would swing from side to side. "Um one large pepperoni and one large cheese thanks" dad said. She nodded and wrote it down. "Your order will be ready soon would you like any drinks with that?" She asked. We each ordered different drinks and she wrote them down.

She soon came back with our drinks then walked away flashing another smile. I grabbed my Ice Tea and took a sip before an old lady walked over to us and let just say she did not look happy.

We were laughing about something Jack had said so I stopped and softly hit the side of Rian arm. He looked at her and cleared his throat alerting the guys of her presence.

"Can we help you?" Rian asked politely. "Yes what is wrong with you?" She asked with an attitude. We were all taken aback by her attitude but dad spoke up and asked "what did we do?"

"Letting a little girl like her dress like that, what is wrong with you?" She asked. Before someone could say anything I spoke up. "Dress like what? Do you mean the shirt? Lady if you walk outside there are girls wearing shorts that show their ass and shirts that hang way to low and you complaining about a shirt that says boner? Lady before you get mad at my family get mad at the family of girls whose parents let them walk out like that" I said and pointed to a girl wearing tiny clothes that did not cover. She looked over and the look on her face was priceless. "Oh my goodness that girl needs to put clothes on I'm gonna have a chat with her parents oh my gosh......" She rambled as she walked over.

We all burst into fits of laughter and wouldn't stop until the waiter brought the pizzas. We thanked her and dug in.

By the time we were finished the old lady was still yelling at the family and we all laughed again.

I got into the back of the car with Zack and Jack while Rian drove and dad sat in the passengers seat like usual. I leaned on Jack and he wrapped and arm around me. I closed my eyes and soon found myself in a lucid dream it was awesome as fuck!