Paper Moon

Chapter 5

(A/N what it trust me you won't regret it)
(Edited)

I put in the passcode on the bus and walked over to where Brendon was laying on the couch. "Hey kiddo, how was the photo shoot?" He asked and sat up making room for me. "I hate taking pictures" I simply stated before blowing a hair out of my face.

"Bad then?" He asked. "Not necessarily bad but I don't like taking pictures, I was anxious the whole time" I said and he nodded. "I'm not a big fan of them either but, you know, I get through them" he said and I laid down letting my feet rest on Brendon's lap.

I looked over at him and remembered I need to ask him something. "Hey Bre- Uncle Brendon? Can you do me a favor?" I asked and pulled out my phone. "Sure what is it?" He asked. "Before I ask I need a 100% guaranty that you'll do it" I said and opened up my camera. "Fine, what is it?" He asked.

I smiled and started a video. "Can you do that voice you make when you sing Nearly Witches?" I asked as he looked confused for a second then he nodded and stood up. "Just a second" he said and left the room.

He ran back in with a brush and sang "here I am composing a burlesque" while putting his hands on his hips. I tried to hold in my laugh when I ended the video. "What's so funny?" He asked and I lost it. "Oh my-" I had to stop between words even leaving a few out because I was laughing.

I posted the video to Instagram and his phone dinged. He raised his eyebrows before pulling out his phone and checking it. He started to laugh and he asked "is that really what I look like? Wow I look great!!" He said saying the last part in a whiny white girl voice. I rolled my eyes but couldn't help the smile that made its way to my face.

"Hey Uncle Brendon, you know lots of bands right?" I asked. "Yeah why?" "I wanted to know who the members of the band Of Mice & Men are" I said and Brendon rose an eyebrow. "I didn't take you as a person who would listen to that type of band" he said and walked into the kitchen thing. Still don't know what it's called.

"What are we talking about?" Dad asked and took a seat next to me. " I asked Uncle Brendon who the members of Of Mice & Men are" I said and dad rose an eyebrow before saying "I didn't think you'd be into that band. I mean they're a great band but I didn't know you liked them" dad said.

"That's what Brendon said-" "uncle Brendon" Brendon corrected and sat on the couch across from us. "Uncle Brendon" I mocked making Brendon stick his tongue out. I followed suit and dad rolled his eyes.

"The members are Austin Carlile (PS I know he retired but it's my story so these are the members in it. Love you 😊) Alan Ashby, Aaron Pauley, Tino, and Phil" dad said. I nodded and made a mental note of all their names.

"Right, thanks dad" I said and he nodded sending me a smile. "Wanna meet them?" He asked. "No!" I said and little to quickly. "I mean uh, not really, um I'm just gonna go watch tv on my, yeah I'm gonna go" I said then joined Sophie in my bunk. "Halo we have a show later today" dad called out so I yelled a simple "ok."

I would actually love to meet them but then again I don't wanna meet them because what if I fuck up in front of them? Or what if they hate me? What if they think I'm a freak? I wouldn't be able to take that kind of rejection, like with Jace. Wow that kinda really hurt when Jace said 'we're not a thing. I don't think we will be.'

I sighed, who cares if he doesn't like you? I mean come on did you really think he fall for you? No- my phone dinged interrupting my thoughts. Thanks God.

Hey speak of the Devil. Jace texted me.
J- Hey Halo? I need your help.
A small smile made its way to my face.
H- Sure, what do you need?
J- Ok so here's the thing, I kinda like Tyler, but you know, more than a friend. Can you help me out?

My smile faded a little and the sentence hurt but the thought of the two of them together made me smile again. At least they'll be happy right?

H- sure hold on a second let me text her.

H- hey Tyler
T- hey Halo, just the person I wanted to talk to. So you know Jace?
H- yeah, you like him don't you? Aww I ship it!!!!
T- I do but I don't know if he likes me, help me out yeah?
H- I'm sure he likes you, but I gotta go get ready for dads show I'll talk to you later bye Tyler.
T- k thanks Halo, I'll talk to you later

It's like the universe is against me. Oh well all food before dudes right? Imma go eat a pop-tart. Wait I have to text Jace.
H- hey Jace she more than likely likes you so you should just ask her out. Trust me go for it.
J- k thanks Halo, your the best I'll tell you what happens. Love you (aaf)
H- k love you (aaf)

I turned off my phone and slid out of my bunk. I deserve a pop-tart, and I wonder why I'm getting fat.

I grabbed the box and grabbed a bag of pop-tarts. "Hey Halo, what's wrong you look sad" Jack said as he bounced over to me. Literally he bounced over here. "Well tigger, nothing's wrong in fact I'm actually happy because I just got Jace and Tyler together so nothing's wrong"
I said and Jack looked down to see me holding my pop-tarts.

"Are 100% sure? Cause those are your emergency pop-tarts that you usually eat when you're sad" he said an poked my cheek. "No, I'm not sad this is a celebratory pop-tart to celebrate them being a couple."

"Who's a couple?" Brendon asked. "Jace and Tyler-" "hey didn't you have a crush on Jace?" Brendon asked cutting me off mid-sentence. "No-" "why are we talking about Halo's crush on Jace?" Rian asked and walked in the kitchen. "Oh my gosh" I mumbled.

"Look I do not have a crush on Jace, and I'm not sad I'm happy that Jace and Tyler are together" I said before pushing my way out of the crowded area and back to my bunk but was stopped half way by dad.

"We have to do sound check right now when we pull up do you want to come?" Dad asked. I sighed and nodded. "Yeah just let me-" I stopped talking because I my phone rang.

It's Jace on FaceTime.

"Halo!!! You were right thank you so much!!! I love you! As a friend of corse but thank you so much I owe you one. I gotta go I'm meeting Tyler at the movies but thanks again! Bye" he said then hung up. "What was that about?" Dad asked. I sighed "Jace and Tyler are a couple, and before you ask no I'm not sad I'm extremely happy for them. Let me know when we're there" I said and made my way to my bunk before anyone could stop me.