Going Home ⚭ book II b.c.l.s ⚭ Hayes Grier

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song of the chapter; happier - ed sheeran
reasoning; when jack is at the party with kristy, he sees how he treats her, even though they aren't official. he notices how she seems happier and everything he does at the party, he does for her. he realizes how much he's hurt her in the past, so he talks to nash. nash doesn't understand why he feels this way, considering he's with katia.

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I woke up a little late and realized it was Friday.  It was already 12 and the party starts at 4. I dragged myself to my shower and I turned the water to hot.  After a few minutes, I got in and put shampoo in my hair, then I shaved and conditioned. I washed my face and got out.

I wrapped my hair in a towel, put on my robe and went to my vanity.  Yeah, it's a party, with a pool. Water and normal make up don't mix the best, but hey, waterproof makeup is great. I used my favorite WP foundation, China Doll, but not much.  I put some bronzer on and a little contour, then made my highlight blinding.  I'm turning 16, why not look good?

I already had eyelash extensions so I didn't bother with eye makeup. I did some finishing touches and was done. I let my hair dry naturally because my hair is dark and it's naturally really wavy.

I changed into a pushup bikini and put dark shorts over top. I put on some heeled sandals which I'm obviously going to take off if I swim, but we're probably going to take pictures and I just want to look nice. 16 is a big year. 

It was 3:50 by the time I was done and I skipped down the main staircase. "Wait, Kris, go back up and let me get a picture." Cameron laughed as I groaned, walking back up. He took a picture of me and I asked him to send it.

"Where's birthday boy?" I asked and cameron shrugged. Right on time, Hayes walked down the stairs and looked at me. I laughed, walking over to him. "Happy birthday, big 16."

(in the last book, they were a year apart and it doesn't make sense. A whole year skipped (2015) and she turned 15, so she was born in 2000. Hayes was also born in 2000. to make it easier, they're the same age. Cameron age is also really fucked up, I'm not sure what I did. Slowly but surely it will be addressed and fixed in this book.)

"You look nice." He complimented and I thanked him. "Is Jack coming?" he sat down at the island.

I looked over to Cameron as I walked to the counter. "Of course, everyone from Magcon is. It's a huge party, so many viners and youtubers are coming." I informed and he just nodded. "What time is Katia coming." He shrugged and I'm assuming he went to find Nash.

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Going on 4:15, a lot of people had shown up already, they've all brought large gifts and I started getting a little anxious. I developed some pretty bad anxiety when I'm surrounded by people and it started picking up. I knew more people would be coming and that I needed to get it together because attention would soon be on me.

The music was blaring and I ran into Hayes. "Are you alright?" he asked.

"Some anxiety."

He frowned and leaned in closer so I could hear. "Do you need anything?" I shook my head no and thanked him." The front door opened and I saw Jack & Jack walk in. I told Hayes I would catch up with him later and I ran over.

"Hey." I smiled as Gilinsky wrapped his arms around me.

"You look beautiful." He whispered into my ear before kissing my cheek and I blushed. "Happy early birthday." I thanked him and turned to Jack J. I gave him a hug.

"I haven't seen you in so long!" I exclaimed, we caught up and he saw some of his other friends and walked off.

I smiled, looking up at Jack, as his hand was on my bare back. In the corner of my eye, I saw Hayes look over and walk away.

Before we went swimming and we got all wet, I wanted a group picture. We cleared up space in front of my staircase. Once I greeted the rest of magcon, we all stood together, including some of our close friends.

The order of the back row was: Shawn, Gilinsky, Me, Cameron, Nash, Hayes, and Katia
The order of people kneeling in the front: Brent, Carter, Johnson, Matt, Taylor, and Tez.

I thanked whoever took it and posted it on my insta. Jack held my hand and spun my around to the music. "Do you want to go swimming?" He asked, seeing how people were already in the pool.

I nodded, though I had to go into my room to take my shoes off so they could go back in the closet. I brought him up there with me and I looked down the stairs to see Katia looking at us.

He came into my room sat on my bed. My room was pretty tumblr, all white with some black framed paintings. I took my shoes and shorts off, placing them on my bed. I told him that he could just leave his stuff in here, which is what he did.

"Do you want to take a picture?" I asked, walking over to the mirror. He followed me laughing, but nodded.

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He dragged me to my backyard and I was laughing as he pulled me by my hand. "Jack, wait!" I yelled as we tumbled into the pool. We came up from underwater, smiling as I placed my hand on his shoulder.

*hayes pov* (song of the chapter)

I sat on a lounge chair with Katia resting on my chest. My focus should be on her, though my eyes only looked in Kristy's direction. My stomach flipped every time I saw them because I miss her.

Seeing them both smile, I haven't seen her smile like that in almost two years. Granted, I didn't see her for a year, but she wasn't happy there. I ran my thumb over Katia's knuckle and sighed. "Are you alright?" she asked.

"Yeah. I think I'm just tired." she nodded slowly. "I'm sorry about what happened with Kristy, I'm down for you, I think spending time with her at the hospit-"

"It's okay." She smiled and squeezed my hand. " Is it hard seeing her with Jack?"

"They aren't official."

She giggled. "So what? We aren't 'official'. We added each other on snap, look how cute her story is." Katia showed me a mirror picture of them that Kristy just posted. I frowned and shrugged, though I was holding back from getting glossy eyed.

"I'll be right back, I need to talk to Nash." She nodded and I kissed her head before getting up. I looked around and I eventually found Nash. I pulled him aside, telling him I need to talk to him.

"Nash, seriously, I need your advice. I think I have feelings for Katia, but I feel like I'm still in love with Kristy." He raised his eyebrows and set his drink down. "Bro, she just looks so much happier with G and nobody hurt her like I did. I couldn't help and see everything he does for her and I want to be happy for her, but I can't feel happy when I want her."

I rubbed my eyes and Nash looked at me. "I mean, you're right. I didn't think you could hurt someone so badly. You should be happy she's growing. Her and Gilinsky are a sweet, playful relationship. Yours was different. I don't know what to say."

"What do I do about Katia? She already thinks I like Kris."

"Figure out what you're really feeling." I nodded and when he went to walk away I grabbed him.

"Can you talk to her for me?"

"Kristy?" he asked and I nodded. "I can talk to her, but if she's not down and she's happy, I'm not gonna fuck with it." I nodded again and thank him, walking back over to Katia.