That Summer | Aaron Carpenter

eight

Around a week later we were in Denver, Colorado. I sat on the stage at the event building, letting my legs hang off.

“Doors open in five!” Bart yelled.

“Hallie.” Aaron said. “Let’s go.”

I stood up and followed him to the meet and greet area. I fixed my bandanna as fans started rolling in. The first one go to me. She started balling her eyes out.

“Oh my god.” I said. “What’s wrong?”

“I just can’t believe I’m actually meeting you.” She cried.

“No don’t cry.” I said, pulling her into a hug.

“I love you so much and I’m so happy you’re a talent now.”

We pulled back and looked at her, “I love you too.”

She wiped her face, “I’m sorry.”

“Don’t be sorry.” I smiled. “Let’s some bomb ass pictures.”

She laughed as she explained the pose she wants. We did it and took some pictures. She looked at me.

“Thank you so much Hallie.” She said. “I wrote you this note to explain everything you’ve done for me.”

“I’ll read it as soon as I can.” I took it from her, placing it behind me.

“Thank you.” She said and walked away.

I smiled at her, then turned and looked over at the guys. Aaron was looking at me, along with Taylor. I smiled at them and turned to the next fan.

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After Magcon we all went back to the house.

“You want to go out to dinner?” Taylor asked.

“Actually I need to start my reading.” I told him. “Bring me something back?”

“Of course.” He said as I ran up the stairs. I went to my room, pulling out my laptop and a notebook. I plugged my headphones into my phone and played music.

I’m not sure how long I was reading and writing down notes, but I was interrupted by Aaron placing a to-go box in front of my. I ripped off my headphones and looked up at him.

“Thanks.” I smiled. Then Taylor walked in with a to-go box. “More food? You guys spoil me.”

“Actually, this is mashed potatos and samon.” Taylor said.

“And this is pie.” Aaron stated.

“Pie?” I asked.

Taylor set the food down and walked out. I continued to stare at Aaron.
“The first time we ever really hung out, we got pie.” He said. “You’ve been kind of upset lately so I thought maybe pie would help.”

I smiled, “That’s actually so sweet.”

“Well I just want to make you happy.” He said. I stood and hugged him. As we pulled away, I kissed him. “I thought we said we were going to wait.”

“You said that, I didn’t say shit.” I looked at him, my arms still around his neck. “I don’t want to wait.”

“Me neither.” He said and kissed me, pulling me closer. We pulled away slowly. “Does pie really make you this happy?”

“Pie is a fucking blessing to this Earth.” I laughed. He smiled at me.

“So is Haaron a thing?” Someone asked from the doorway. We both looked over and saw Chipmunk. I smiled at him, then looked at Aaron.