Adopted By Who?

That One Guy From That One Concert

I really like school now. Well, no. I've always hated school. Michaela and Gabe make it bearable.

At the moment the three of us were walking to my house to hang out. We were discussing what bands we wanted to see live. Well, they were. I was scrolling through my Instagram.

Michaela looked at my phone, "Holy shit!"

Gabe and I jumped. I looked at her, "What the fuck, you spaz?"

Gabe and her laughed. Michaela pointed at my notifications, which was what I was checking at the time, "Kellin Quinn liked your post!"

Gabe face palmed, "Seriously?"

"Michaela. Sweetie. Did you forget that Kellin is like my best friend?"

"Oooh. Sorry. I'm still getting used to that." She said.

I laughed, "It's okay."

We finally got to my house so I lead them in. When we walked in, I smelled tacos, "Ooh. Vic! Are you making tacos?"

We walked into the kitchen where Danielle and Vic were making dinner. Vic looked at me, "You know it Baby Turtle." He looked behind me, "Oh, are those your friends?"

I nodded and looked at them. They were a little starstruck by being in the same room as Vic, I guess. I ignored it, "Yeah, where's dad?"

"I think he went somewhere with Erin. They'll be back for dinner."

I nodded, "And the other two?"

"Mike is outback and Jaime is on the couch being the lazy ass he is."

"Typical Hime-Time. Okay, I just want to introduce you all to my friends."

I looked at them, they were still a little shocked. I turned back to Vic and Danielle, "Danielle, Vic, these are my best friends. Well, close seconds. Kellin is still in first. Anyway, that's Gabriel. And that's Michaela."

They did the 'hi, nice to meet you' thing and then I lead them to the living room. Jaime was watching some TV show, not even aware of our presence. I fell on top of him. He looked at the lump on him and smiled, "Oh hey! There's my favorite niece!"

"Dork. I'm your only niece."

"That's why you're my favorite."

I rolled my eyes, "So my friends are here. That's Gabriel and Michaela."

Jaime smiled, "Hey, I'm Hime-Time."

They smiled, "Hey."

I heard the back door close, "Oh! Mike!"

He came into the living room, "Oh! Kaylen! What do you want?"

I smiled, "Mike, my friends. My friends, Mike."

He waved and said hi. Then it hit me, "Why am I introducing you guys? Michaela and Gabriel already know who you guys are."

Mike shrugged, "I don't know. Why did you drink like eight Monsters in one day?"

"Because I wanted to. But I shouldn't have."

Mike smiled and hugged me, "There's your answer Baby Turtle."

I rolled my eyes and took them to my bedroom. When we settled in, my phone buzzed. I checked it; I had a text.

From Eric: Hey! It's been forever! I'm soooo sorry I haven't talked to you!!

"What the fuck?" I said aloud.

"What's wrong?" Gabriel asked as he sat next to me.

"An old friend just texted me after like months of nothing from him." I replied.

Why did he all of a sudden decide to text back? The last text I sent to him was when I told him I liked him. Worst mistake of my life. I've gotten over it, but I would be lying if I said this didn't spark up some mixed feelings.

"What's wrong with that?" Michaela asked.

I sighed, "Eric is really cute. He left me on read for like ever after I told him I had a crush on him. I don't know why he didn't answer me, but it tore me up. I got over it. Now that he actually texted me back, I don't know how to feel."

Michaela smirked, "Oooh! Dramaaaa!"

"Leave her alone Michaela," Gabe said. "Well, text him back."

I nodded and shakily replied.

To Eric: Holy shit you're not dead! Where have you been?!

"Show us a picture of him," Michaela said.

I went to my gallery and found a picture of him and I. I handed my phone to them so they could see. I sighed, remembering the day we took that picture, "That's when we left Houston and Eric and I took a picture in front of the bus. It really sucked to leave."

"He's cute. He looks like Ricky Horror." Michaela said as she handed my phone back.

I nodded, "Yeah I know."

Gabriel looked at me, "So this one guy from that one concert and Kaylen, huh?"

I rolled my eyes, "It's not like we're dating. Or ever dated for that matter."

He looked at his phone, "Ugh, I have to go. Tell your dad I'm sorry I couldn't stay."

"Okay, see ya later."

When Gabriel closed the door, Michaela looked at me, "So has he replied?"

As she finished her sentence, my phone notified I had a text.

From Eric: Long story short: My parents got into a fight. It blew up. Things were thrown, things including my phone. I had to get a new phone. (I got it a few days ago.)

Michaela read it, "Seems legit."

I shrugged, "I believe it."

My phone buzzed again.

From Eric: I have a surprise too!

To Eric: That is?

From Eric: My dad and I moved to San Diego!

I squealed, "He moved to San Diego!"

"Where does he go to school?"

"I'll ask him."

I asked him and waited for his reply.

From Eric: Clairemont High!

"He goes to Clairemont!"

Michaela laughed, "You should see yourself right now. You look so happy!"

I giggled, something I hardly do, "I am happy! I didn't think I'd ever see him again!"

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I waited for Eric on the steps with Michaela. Gabriel was somewhere else with his other friends.

"Are you excited?"

I looked at her like she was crazy, "Duh!"

She laughed, "I'm excited for you."

"Kaylen!"

I turned around, "Eric!" I ran up and hugged him, "Dude it's been forever!"

He hugged me tight, "I know! It's so good to see you."

I let go, "Eric, this is Michaela. Michaela, this is Eric."

She waved, "I've heard a lot about you."

"Really?" Eric asked, looking at me.

I blushed, "A little."

--

All day I hung out with Eric. I was so happy to be with him again. I can't say that my crush isn't coming back. Because it is. His laugh, his eyes, his hair, his personality, his everything! I loved having him around.

Hopefully this stupid crush won't  ruin things.