Unexpected // Why Don't We

Chapter 31

Hayden's pov

Taylor got home around 9:00. We all sat in the living room as usual.

"How was practice?" I asked Taylor.

"It was good. I met the other dancers today, and we practiced together. They're all really nice," she replied.

"That's good," I smiled.

"We only have one more day with you," Daniel pouted.

"I know. I'm going to miss you guys," Taylor sighed.

"And you're going to be at practice all day tomorrow, so we won't even see you for that long," Eben pointed out.

"Oh, I didn't tell you?" she asked.

"Tell us what?" I raised an eyebrow.

"Justin gave us the day off to finish packing and stuff," she answered.

All the guys looked super happy. I smiled since now I would get one full day to spend with her. I was off work tomorrow, so now I could spend that day with her.

"That means we will actually hang out for a full day instead of just at night for once," Zach laughed.

"Yeah because we only see you two in the mornings and then after you get off." Corbyn said.

We all talked until about 10:00, and I was actually tired.

"I'm going to go to sleep," I announced.

"Goodnight," everyone said at the same time.

I went to my room and immediately fell asleep.

*the next day*
I woke up earlier than usual and took a shower. I changed into some white athletic shorts and a baby blue t-shirt. I did my usually makeup: foundation, concealer, powder, mascara, and eyebrows. After that, I went to the kitchen to make pancakes, eggs, and bacon. I wanted to make a big meal for Taylor since she was leaving for tour. The guys were still asleep by the time I had finished cooking. I was almost positive that Taylor was awake, but she hadn't come out of her room yet. I walked to her room and knocked on the door. No answer. I opened the door slightly, and Taylor was still sound asleep. I walked up to her.

"Taylor," I shook her arm. "I made breakfast. Come and get it while it's hot."

She opened her eyes and rubbed them before sitting up.

"Bacon?" she asked.

I nodded and smiled. I went back to the living room and woke the guys up. By the time all of them were up, Taylor had gotten ready and had come out to eat breakfast with us. She was wearing a black crop top that had flames at the bottom of it with black skinny jeans and her black converse high tops. She always dressed edgy, and honestly, I was living for it. Her long, blond hair hung over her shoulders.

"You're looking cute today," I winked at her.

"Yeah. I was thinking we could go to the mall because I need some new outfits," she shrugged. "Plus, it'd be a good way to spend time with everyone before I leave."

"Taylor, you still have to pack," I told her.

"I'll get to it. I promise," she said.

"Taylor," I gave her the I-know-you-aren't-going-to-remember look.

"Fine. I'll pack before we go shopping," she sighed.

"Are you excited to be leaving tomorrow?" Daniel asked her.

I could tell that he was upset about her leaving. It was so sad to see him like that. He was always so happy with Taylor, and now she is going on tour with Justin. We all ate breakfast before everyone else got ready and Taylor went to at least start packing. I just decided to wear the outfit I was wearing. I looked like a bum, but I didn't really care.

"Ready?" I asked the guys as I walked out of my room after putting my hair into two french braids.

"Yeah," they all said in unison.

I walked to Taylor's room and opened the door. She had thrown quite a few things into her suitcase. Well, it was a start. She looked up at me.

"Are you ready to go?" I asked her.

"Yeah," she nodded before grabbing her phone.

We both walked out to the living room. We decided that three guys would ride with her, and the other three would ride with me. Jack, Zach, and Eben ended up riding with me. That left Corbyn, Daniel, and Jonah with Taylor. The three that were riding with me piled into my car. Eben was in the front seat.

"You look great, by the way," he told me before Jack and Zach got in the car.

I smiled at him. I plugged my phone up to the aux cord while I waited for Taylor to back out of the driveway. I put on my playlist for the car. The first song that played was My Type by The Chainsmokers. It was my favorite song of all time. I started nonchalantly singing the lyrics as I backed out of the driveway. Once we got on the road, I noticed the guys staring so I quit singing.

"No, don't stop singing," Zach said.

"You were all starring..." I told them.

"You are an amazing singer," Jack blurted.

"Thanks," I smiled.

"I mean, we didn't think so when you had to serenade Taylor because you were just messing around, but you are actually really good," Eben reassured me.

"Oh, good to know," I laughed.

We continued to listen to my playlist as we drove to the mall. I was really hoping that no one recognized them because then rumors would start about us being with them. I really didn't need that in my life since I am going to Germany for the summer. Taylor didn't need it either since she is going on tour with Justin.