Hayley's POV
I got off the plane, holding my camera in one hand and my carry on in the other. I hurried off to grab my luggage and wait for my uncle Jeff to pick me up.
My legs carried me to the pick up area and I stood around, waiting. People passed me and stared at my funky hair and hat. I got impatient and held my camera up, taking random pictures of the airport.
"HAYLEY ANSELMO!"
The loud shout caused me to jump and almost drop my camera. My body was then tackled by two laughing guys.
"Ow! What the hell?!"
My uncle Jeff walked up to me and the two dudes on the ground. He yanked them off of me and helped me stand back up.
"Well, if it isn't the rockstar?"
I laughed and hugged him tightly "Hey uncle Jeff. Who...are the two sweaty men that tackled me?"
Jeff laughed harder and pointed at them "That's Bam and that right there is Ryan."
Bam winked at me and Ryan smiled, grabbing my hand to kiss it. My face turned pink and I nodded.
"Nice to meet you both, I'm Ha-"
"Hayley we know- Jeff hasn't shut up about how excited he is to have you take photos of us."
I smiled and nudged my uncle "Aweee."
He rolled his eyes and chuckled "Alright, let's go back to the hotel. Hayley I got you your own room because I doubt you'll wanna share a room with any of the guys."
"Thanks uncle Jeff, that rocks."
Bam and Ryan fought over my suitcase and I ended up taking it out to the van. It was sweet but slightly obnoxious. I'm pretty sure I can carry my own luggage.
"Shotgun!" I yelled and ran to the front of the van, beating Ryan. He groaned loudly.
"Now you left me stuck with that asshole." He said referring to Bam.
I smiled and kissed his cheek quickly "Sorry Dunn!"
He instantly smiled and I got in the front with my uncle. He immediately pointed to the seatbelt.
"Buckle up."
My eyes rolled automatically "I'm not five anymore uncle Jeff, I know what to do. I can drive as well."
Jeff chuckled and pulled away from the airport. I instantly rolled down my window and got my camera ready. As we passed buildings in Japan, I snapped pictures of them and the people crossing the streets.
"So Hayley, when did you start snapping pictures?"
I turned around to face Bam "I started when I was 10, my mom and dad got me a camera. I still have that old camera, it's on display at my house."
Ryan joined in "What's your favorite kind of picture to take?"
"Nature. Anything nature is beautiful to me. Especially when I work with the ocean or just water in general. You'll always end up with an amazing and unique photo in your hands."
"Can I see your camera?" Bam held his hand out.
"Uh-"
Jeff cut in "I wouldn't let him! These boys are mentally five. Besides, Bam can be a little shit too."
Bam scoffed "I'm just interested!"
I laughed quietly and handed Bam my camera "Here I trust you. Just be careful with it. That camera is my life and I mean it."
He nodded and looked at it, taking a picture of Ryan mid sneeze. Bam started to crack up and he passed me my camera back. I looked at the picture and laughed loudly.
"That's a keeper, thanks Bam."
Ryan rolled his eyes with a laugh "All you guys are assholes."
"Hey I'm new! You can't hate me just yet." I winked
Ryan smiled at me and shrugged "True."
Jeff cut in and nudged me "Welcome to the nicest hotel in Japan."
My eyes widened and I got out, stepping back to take a picture of the building. This was gonna be amazing.
As we entered the building, Jeff took me to my room so I could place my things down and get ready for a nice dinner. He left me to do my thing I walked all around the hotel room.
I hurried to the balcony and changed my camera lens, holding it up to take a picture. Once the camera made a click, I looked at the picture and smiled at all the lights from the buildings. After I quit playing around, I went to the bathroom and filled up the bathtub.
I dropped a bath bomb in the tub and tied my hair into a messy bun. It smelled just like candy canes and I sunk down into the water. My bones and muscles finally relaxed and I closed my eyes. My hand reached for my phone and I put on some music. I started to play some Fleetwood Mac and doze off. Just as I was about to fall asleep my music was cut off with my phone's loud ringing. I grumbled and rolled my eyes when I saw my ex's name on the screen. I decided to answer and see what he needed.
"Hello Daniel."
"Hey babe I miss you."
I rolled my eyes "Listen Dan, we aren't..we aren't a thing anymore. We broke up. We're done. Over. Leave me alone."
"I miss you."
"You cheated. Bye."
He tried to continue talking to me but I hung up and shut off my phone.
After that phone call, I washed my hair and made sure to shave. I got out of the bathtub and wrapped myself in a towel. The red polish on my toes, matched my red fingernails. I was all about color coordination. Once I was done admiring how I had perfectly matching nails, I picked out an outfit. It was a pair of black skinny jeans, a talking heads shirt and my favorite pair of vans. The outfit came together perfectly once I pulled on an oversized cardigan over the shirt.
After that, I put on some clear lipgloss and a bit of mascara. My heart jumped with excitement. I couldn't wait to meet the crew.
My legs carried me to the elevator and I pressed the button. Once the doors opened up I saw Ryan.
"You're the one holding up the show?" He laughed causing me to smile.
I gently pushed him aside and got into the elevator with him.
"Oh be quiet, seems like you're on your way down too?"
He smiled and nodded "You are correct red pipsqueak."
I raised my eyebrow and looked at him with a smile "You're a ginger."
"At least I'm no shortstack."
I nodded "True."
Soon the elevator doors opened up and we stepped out. A bunch of guys were standing in the lobby and I'm assuming that was the rest of the crew. Jeff spotted me and pointed me out.
"There she is!"
I jumped slightly when Bam rammed Ryan aside to hug me. I hugged back slightly.
"Hi Bam."
One guy came up to me and shook my hand "This pretty lady must be Hayley?"
My smile grew "I am Hayley, you are?"
"I'm Chris, that's-"
"I can introduce myself man!" I looked down and saw a very small man.
"I'm Wee Man."
I smiled and shook his hand "Nice to meet you."
The rest of the guys introduced themselves, Johnny had me laughing the most.
Johnny slung his arm around me "Where's Steve-O?"
I looked up at Johnny "Who's Steve-O?"
A scratchy voice came from behind and a hand landed on my shoulder "I'm Steve-O"
I turned around saw the dude behind the scratchy voice.
My smiled widened and I held my hand out for him "I'm Hayley, nice to meet you."
He stared at me and walked off to be with Chris. That kinda hurt but I shook it off.
Johnny then nudged me "Ignore him..he's probably high as hell. I promise he's a good guy. Just not..when he's on drugs."
I nodded slowly and followed Johnny out to the van.
We arrived at the restaurant and the only spot left was in between Ehren and Steve-O. Ehren smiled at me and motioned for me to sit. I nodded awkwardly and placed myself between them. The waitress skipped over to the table and took our orders. After that Ehren started a conversation with Jeff, leaving me in isolation with Steve-O.
I cleared my throat and looked over at him "How are you Steve-O?"
He looked at me and laughed silently "Fine. Why?"
My shoulders went up in a shrug "Just trying to break the ice and be kind..obviously it's not working."
Bam kicked my foot under the table and smiled at me. I smiled back and Steve-O suddenly picked up my camera.
"Why did you bring this?"
"I'm a photographer..it's my extra limb."
I watched him carefully and Bam stared at him nervously.
"Hey O' there's important stuff on that maybe put it down." Ryan suggested.
He smiled and handed my camera back to me "I was just curious. Can't I be curious?"
I smiled faintly and shrugged "If you want I'll show you the photos I took in Hawaii later on."
Steve-O nodded "Yeah dude! That'd be awesome."
Johnny looked over and smiled at me "You got a 'yeah dude' you're officially family."
A laugh escaped my lips and I nodded "I guess that's a good thing."
Steve-O snuck his arm around me and leaned his head against mine "It's a real good thing."
