Pretty Brown Eyes

Chapter 24

My first DigiFest was a success. It honestly was kind of like Magcon, except there wasn't this huge meet and greet. We kind of went out on stage, outside, and performed. O2L had this big performance, and it was great seeing Kian and Jc again. We all decided to get together after the show, actually, and order in some pizza.

Cameron, Nash, Taylor, Madi, Aaron, and I were all in Kian and Jc's hotel room. Connor, Trevor, Sam, and Ricky were in here with us. You could say it was crowded. We ended up ordering 7 pizzas, and ate all of it. I'm not sure how, at all. The boys, Madi, and I had decided that NYC was enough for us, and we would go back home after tonight. It was sad, but bearable. We would all be together again, soon.

We're currently downstairs in the lobby waiting on our Uber to come along and pick us up.

"It was great seeing you," Kian hugged me.

I hugged back, "It's always a pleasure seeing you."

"You have my number, so just call or text me anytime. Have you and Madi ever thought about moving to Los Angeles?" he asked.

I thought about it for a split second before saying, "Come to think of it, I actually don't think it's ever been a discussion. Magcon happened so quickly, and then DigiFest, and I just don't think it's ever become a conversation."

"I think you should look into it. If anything, you two can stay with us for a few weeks until you get on your feet. We can even go house hunting with you," Kian was excited at the idea.

But that's all it really was. An idea, nothing more. I haven't ever really thought about it, and I'm not quite sure if Madi has either. It was a good idea, I'll give him that. That's usually where most social media stars want to go out to in order to start a career. Tyler Oakley lives there, O2l has a house there, and even Cam and Nash are thinking about moving out. It was something that needed to be discussed with Madi, though, since she's the one mainly paying the bills.

"I'll 100 percent ask Madi about it tonight," I replied.

"Yay! Text me with an answer. Oh," he pointed outside, "there's your ride," he frowned.

"Don't be sad," I smiled, "I could be living with you for a few weeks."

That cheered him up. He hugged me one last time, and as I said goodbye to Jc, my friends began calling my name. I ran out the the car, dragging my luggage behind me, and threw it in the trunk. I waved them off as we drove away.

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At the airport, we all waited on our flights. We sat in the waiting area listening for our gate number. We were all on the same flight, considering the boys had their cars at our house, along with some clothing.

I noticed something weird as we were sitting together. Aaron was acting strange. He's usually loud, and funny, but now he's quiet and contained. He hasn't talked much at all since we left the hotel. I placed my hand in his. His hand remained in the exact same position, not grasping onto mine.

"Aaron," I said.

He looked over at me.

"Is something wrong?" I asked.

He shook his head no, but I didn't believe him.

"I'm gonna ask you once more," I said looking at him. "Is something wrong? Are you okay?"

"Yes, Kenna," he said, "I'm fine."

"You're not acting like it."

"I don't have to act a certain way for me to be okay," he said.

The tone in his voice made me feel sad. He sounded mad, almost like he was mad at me, but I didn't do anything.

"Did I do something wrong?" I asked, sympathetically.