That Summer | Aaron Carpenter

five

“So now that you’re a talent.” Bart said. “You will also be meeting fans.”

“I don’t have any fans.” I shook my head.

“Yes you do.” He nodded. “Check the Magcon instagram.”

I pulled my phone out and went to instagram. I typed Magcon into the search bar and clicked on the account.

“Okay, what about it?”

“The latest post is you and all the comments are positive comments.” He said.

I clicked on the post that announced me as a new talent. I clicked on the comment bubble and scrolled through them.

“I don’t understand, I don’t have talent.”

“Before letting you come onto this tour, I watched all of your vines. You are funny and have an amazing voice.” He told me. “That’s why I’ve been trying to get you to be a talent since we begun. Getting you and Taylor was what I really wanted.”

I looked up at him, “So I’m officially a talent?”

“Yes, and we’ll be releasing Magcon merch with you on it. I have the next two days set up for merch shoots.”

My heart started beating as I smiled, “This is actually kind of amazing.”

“Aaron set this up, thank him.”

I shoved my phone in my back pocket as I searched the backstage for Aaron. I saw him over by the table with breakfast on it. I ran over to him and hugged him without warning.

“Whoa, why are you so happy?”

“I’m a talent and it’s something I didn’t even know I wanted.” I smiled and looked up at him. “And I have you to thank for that, so thank you.”

He pushed hair behind my ear, “I told you that it’d be fun.”

I grabbed his hands then kissed his cheek, “I love you, I love you, and I love you.”

He laughed, and then pulled me into a hug. I wrapped my arms around his waist, hugging him tight.

“What is going on here?” Cam asked as we pulled away.

“You are looking at the new official talent of Magcon.”

“Seriously?” Cam asked.

“All thanks to Aaron.” I said, squeezing his arm and looking up at him.

“I don’t know how you did it man, we’ve all been trying for years.”

“You have to surprise her sometimes.” He shrugged.

“Five minutes!” Bart yelled. “Hallie, follow me.”

I walked behind him over to the meet and greet area. He stopped and explained what to do.

“Got it.” I smiled as he walked away.

“Magcon San Francisco. Starts now!” Bart yelled.

Aaron glanced over at me; he winked at me as fans started lining up.

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After the show we all went back to the house. I walked in and dropped on the couch.

“Superman!” Aaron yelled and jumped on top of me. I groaned load as he landed across my lap.

“That hurt.” I whined.

He flipped over and looked at me, smiling. I smiled back.

“Who wants pizza?” My brother yelled.