Her Name Wasn't Chloe

Heart Song

(Keaton's POV)

I wake up and Lauren is cuddled in my arms. I hate to wake her up but we have to pack our bags again and get ready for the road. I shake her shoulder and she mumbles.

"I'm up, I'm up" she says before sitting up.

"We have to pack" I say as I run my fingers through my hair.

"Can I take a couple of your shirts?" she asks me smiling.

I look over at my closet and then back at her "Go ahead" I tell her.

She tries to get up but I pull her back down "One more kiss before we pack" I say before kissing her.

She then gets up and packs her bag. I get s pair of clean ethica boxers, some jeans, and a T shirt and walk to the bathroom. I get ready for a shower and by the time I'm finished Lauren's finished packing and she has clothes in her hand.

"Long enough shower?" she jokes.

I smile "Could've been longer" I say as she walks into the bathroom.

I start packing some of my clothes and Wes walks into my room.

"Almost ready?" he asks walking through the doorway.

"Yeah Lauren's in the shower but we're both packed" I say smiling.

"Well I'm gonna get a coffee you guys want one?" he asks me.

"Yeah can you get her one of those girly drinks?" I ask him before he leaves my room and heads out of the house.

My phone vibrates on my desk, it's been a while since I've had to use my phone so it startles me. I check the screen and it has Jack's name with a text which read "I'll be at your house soon you better be ready, I already have Drew." Lauren walks into my bedroom with her damp hair braided to a side and she's wearing one of my shirts with a pair of her leggings.

"You smell nice" I say flashing her a smile.

"Well it's your soap" she said laughing.

She sits on the edge of my bed and says "I better call Brady."

I nod and leave my room giving her privacy.

My mom is sitting in the living room and her head is in her hands. I walk over to her and sit next to her wrapping my arms around her shoulders.

"Mom, I love you" I say trying not to cry.

"I love you too Keaterpan" she mumbles through her tears.

I pat her back until her tears run dry.

She sniffles "I'm gonna miss you."

"I'll miss you too" I say.

"You'll always be my baby and seeing you with Lauren just makes me realize that you aren't a little boy anymore"  she says wiping her tears.

"Oh mom stop. I'll always be your Keaterpan. Lauren's a big part of my life now but that doesn't mean you aren't a big piece of my life" I say kissing her forehead.

"We have to go in a couple minutes" I say after a moment of silence.

Wes comes into the living room and sits on the other side of our mom. He wraps his arms around her and kisses her cheek.

"We love you mom, we'll stay in touch" Wes promises.

"Take care of each other" she says before we all get up.

We hug mom a couple more times and then I go get Lauren from my room. We both carry our bags to the bus where Jack is already waiting with Drew. We get situated and the bus pulls away and mom stands in the driveway waving.

"Here" Wes says handing Lauren and I our coffees.

We thank him and start to drink up.

"You guys ready for tonight?" Drew asks.

"Um what's tonight?" I ask confused.

"You've got to be kidding" Wes says hiding his face.

I look over at Lauren and she shrugs her shoulders.

"Tonight we're doing an interview/concert" Drew says.

"Ohh yeah I'm ready" I say taking another sip of my coffee.

"Me too" Lauren says giggling.

Drew starts strumming on his guitar "So Lauren how'd you like Cali?" he asks her.

"I loved it" she says to him.

"Yeah? Tomorrow morning wanna wake up early for some yoga?" he asks her.

"I'd love to" she says.

I grab her hand and Drew starts singing.

"Yo what are you singin man?" Wes asks.

"Just trying to put something together" he says looking over his shoulder at Wes.

"Sounds rad brah" Wes says looking down at his phone.

Lauren nudges my arm "Can I have Breezies number?" she asks.

I pull up my contact information for Breezie and Lauren copies it into her phone.

"Thanks" Lauren smiles while creating a new message to Breezie.

I close my eyes and lean my head back listening to Drew sing and the sound of Lauren texing. Onc she finishes she weaves her fingers inbetween mine and leans her head on my shoulder. I start to fall asleep to the sound of Wes joining Drew with singing. I hear Lauren's heart beating in sync with mine making our own song for only the two of us to hear.