MAGCON PREFERENCES

128. Reconnecting With Aaron Carpenter

Requested by: @xxtakenbysurprisexx

It was Saturday and that only meant one thing. Going to the mall with your besties. It was the perfect day to go boy hunting. You got dressed and waited for your friends to come pick you up.

Your phone sounded signalling that you got a text message. "Come outside. I'm here." You grabbed the rest of your things and left the house, locking it before you left.

"Hey, Em!" Your friend greeted from the driver's seat. "The other girls are meeting us there."

"Okay, cool."

She pulled out of your driveway and headed towards the mall. Blasting the radio in your friend's car is a must whenever driving together. Your favourite song came on and you both shouted the lyrics.

"CAUSE IF WE'RE TALKING BODY, YOU GOT A PERFECT ONE SO PUT IT ON ME!"

"SWEAR IT WON'T TAKE TOO LONG! IF YOU LOVE ME RIIIIIGHT, WE FUCK FOR LIIIIIFE, ON AND ON AND ON!"

Eventually, you arrived at the mall. Parking is always a bitch. It took a solid 15 minutes to find an open space.

"Where are we all meeting up?" You asked once you stepped foot into the mall.

"Panera. We thought we would get some lunch first."

"Smart! We can't go boy hunting on empty stomachs."

You both walked hand in hand. When you arrived at Panera, you could see that the other 2 girls that you were meeting up with already got a booth. Everyone exchanged hugs and 'how are you's".

"Let's order, I'm starving!" Someone said.

"I second that." You agreed.

Everyone ordered something different, that way you guys could all share together. Half way through eating one of your friends said, "Guys, there is a light skin sweetie to our left."

As soon as she said that, all of your heads turned to find the boy. Your frirnd face palmed due to how obvious you guys were being. But you had to admit that he was really attractive.

"And look, he has a friend." Another person said.

You turned your head to see a wavy brown haired boy sitting across from him. That smile looked so familiar.

"Aaron?" You questioned, not meaning for the words to leave your mouth.

"Do you know him?"

"Yeah, he used to live right next door to me. We were best friends as children." You explained.

"Go talk to him then. While your at it, send his cute friend over here so we can talk to him." Your friend joked, but you knew she was being half serious.

You got up out of the booth and walkes towards their table. Your hands were sweaty and slightly shaking at your sides.

"Aaron? Aaron Carpenter?"

He slowly turned his head to face yours. A smile across his face, showing his teeth. His expression changed as he took in your appearance. His eyes widened and his mouth hung in an 'o' shape.

"Oh my god! Emily is that really you?!" Aaron said as he got up from his seat and wrapped you in a tight hug. "It's so great to see you! How long has it been?"

"I don't know, maybe like 10 years. The last thing I remember was you pushibg me down the slide into a mud puddle."

You both let out a laugh. He gestured for you to take a seat. "This is my friend, Tré."

"Well, Aaron's friend, Tré, my friends over there think you are very cute. Why don't you go over there and introduce yourself? I can guarantee that you will get a number." With that, Tré got up and travelled to your friends, leaving you and Aaron alone.

"So what brings you into town?" You asked, wanting to start up the conversation.

"My parents bought a house down the street from where we used to live. We are moving back!"

"That's great to hear, Aaron! If I must admit, I missed having you around. You always managed to get us into some sort of trouble."

"Don't worry. I'm back now, so let the trouble begin again! Here take my number so we can actually catch up sometime." He took out his phone and gave it to you. After you typed in your contact information, Tré had appeared next to you.

"You were right! I did get a number. I like this girl, Aaron." Tré chirped.

"Hands off, bro. She's all mine." Aaron said as he stood up to join his friend. "It was great running into you again, Emily. I'll call you soon." He leaned in and gave you one last hug before he left with his friend.