L.A Nobody | dlr

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Over at Will's Will was preparing for his friend's arrival. Not that there was much to do really. Will was a neat person. This sometimes would drive Dalton crazy back during their boyband days. Dalton was practically the opposite. But the two learned to deal with each other's living differences. He heard a knock on his door and went to welcome his best friend now roommate.

"Hey buddy!" Will exclaimed with a smile on his face "welcome home!"

"Brooke's dating Cole" Dalton replied, still in shock. Not even bothering to say hello first.

"Oh, yeah that's a thing" Will said, scratching the back of his neck.

"Wow" Dalton said, walking into Will's apartment.

"How have you been Will? I've been great, thanks" Will closed the door behind him and looked at Dalton.

"Dude, I just got off FaceTime with you an hour ago" Dalton replied, now standing against the back of the couch. He stayed looking at Will for a few more moments until he finally walked over to him "hey buddy" he smiled and hugged him. Will returned the hug to his best friend. The two let go from their reunited hug a few seconds later. "thanks for letting me stay here dude" Dalton had now started walking backwards towards the living room couch.

"Oh yeah, not a problem. Why wouldn't I?" Will said as he watched Dalton plop down on the couch.

"I could think of a few" Dalton replied, looking at the ceiling then back to his friend.

"Stop, you're my best friend. I'm used to you" Will told him "speaking of friends, I actually invited one over, today"

"You have friends?" Dalton asked sitting up and letting out a small grin afterwards.

"And you actually placed third on Idol?" Will had tried working on his comebacks to his friend but Dalton always seemed to have him beat.

"No, doesn't work that way. See I actually did" Dalton replied pointing at him.

"Okay" Will rolled his eyes. This was his best friend and his best friend's humor. "but, I invited an old friend. Well, an old friend to you." Dalton raised an eyebrow. A few seconds later, the doorbell rang. "And she's here" Will then turned around, about to open the door.

"She?" Dalton asked, an eyebrow raising again as he watched Will.

"Hey!" Will happily greeted the girl on the other said of the door.

"Will!" The girl smiled "hi" she hugged him and Dalton noticed her blonde hair. Then a quick glimpse of her face.

"Cassidy" he said to himself. He watched them let go and next thing he knew he found himself running over to her "Cassidy!" He exclaimed as he picked her up, hugging her.

"Whoa, hey now hey now. This is
not what dreams are made of. At least not my dreams" she said, not expecting the sudden embrace.

"Oh, sorry" Dalton put her back down. "Hilary Duff references, I knew I always liked you."

"That and our love for Game of Thrones" Cassidy replied nodding. "Hi Dalton" she smiled.

"Hey Cassidy" he said. He was surprised how easy he was able to talk to her. He was genuinely happy to see her. Making him relieved.

"Okay, this is good." Will sighed as relief washed over him

"Relieved?" Cassidy asked, looking over at Will

"Well yeah" Will replied "you know after everything with the band and Dalton's departure. I wasn't sure if you two were still on good terms"

"Oh, well I was always cool with Cassidy" Dalton assured his friends. "we just, lost touch"

After Dalton realized he was able to talk to Cassidy, the three got into a conversation about what they've each been up to. Even though Dalton knew what Will had been up to and Will knew Dalton and somewhat of Cassidy's, it was a nice chat.

Will excitedly went on about how he just finished up his music video for Gentlemen. Cassidy went on to say she was able to snatch a few more episodes of Austin and Ally a while ago and was now trying out college life. And Dalton said how he moved out to L.A to work on a record. They all knew he was on American Idol. No need to bring that up, Dalton thought.

"I'm just slightly, terrified being back here and all" Dalton told them

"But you were here for a few months for Idol. That wasn't so bad, right?" Cassidy asked

"Well yeah but on Idol we were constantly on a schedule. Constantly busy. This would technically be my first time here not on one and nothing to distract me from, certain thoughts." Dalton explained.

Cassidy walked up to Dalton and put her hand on his shoulder, comforting "Well, you have us. And Will and I are going to help you like L.A again. Or at least be able to stand it. Right Will?" Cassidy looked back at Will as she asked.

"Yeah totally, we're here for you" Will nodded, assuring his best friend he'd be okay.

"Thanks" Dalton smiled a little. "anyone have any ideas on how to fix me?"

"You don't need fixing" Cassidy shook her head "just, reassurance. That this place will be good to you and for you. Oh I got it!"

"IM5 music video binge watching?" Will excitedly asked.

"Absolutely not" Dalton looked over at him. He then looked back at Cassidy "please tell me you weren't planning that."

"Nope not even close" Cassidy shook her head again "I was going to suggest the three of us all go to places we used to hang out when we all lived here as kids. A simpler time. Before my break up with Cole and IM5's sad attempt at trying."

"Ha" Dalton laughed, not expecting that last part.

"Hey hi, are we forgetting I was still in the group for another year?" Will waved towards his friends.

"Not you Will, they started going downhill once you and David left" Dalton explained.

"Oh, okay carry on" Will replied, feeling better.

"So, what do you say?" Cassidy asked Dalton

"Oh, well, I guess that could be..fun" Dalton shrugged slightly, sounding more like a question than an answer.

"I promise you'll have fun" Cassidy nodded her head "you guys wanna go check out places now?" she asked as she pointed towards the door behind her.

"Actually, Cass, I just flew in today, and I already saw Cole and his girlfriend today at In n Out and now seeing you. Don't get me wrong, we're cool." Dalton quickly added " but it's been a lot today already"

"Oh who's he dating?" Cassidy asked while messing with her necklace.

"Brooke" Will replied then quickly covered his mouth. Realizing Cassidy probably didn't want an answer.

"Brooke as in Dalton's Touchdown Dance music video girl?" Cassidy looked in Will's direction. "And in your Gentlemen video!" Will nodded slowly.

"Wow that girl really got around with your group." Cassidy said. She then shook the thought off and returned her attention back to Dalton. "Okay, are you guys free tomorrow?"

"Yeah I don't see why not" Will said "what about you Dalton?"

"Uh, okay. Sounds like a plan" Dalton gave both of them a thumbs up

"Great!" Cassidy clapped her hands "So tomorrow. The three of us, memory lane"

Dalton groaned at the sound of memory lane "oh no"

"Don't worry, it'll be fun!" Cassidy told him