Miami to Los Angeles | Grayson Dolan

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(Rosie's p.o.v.) 

"Morning gorgeous" he rolls over onto his side facing me fully. I stretch out my back and put my arms above my head, letting out a little whine. "Hey," I say smiling, sleepily

"What time is it?" Gray asks. I roll over and pick up my phone from my nightstand "9" I said yawning. I Turn back over to him and nuzzle my head into his neck.

"I'm so happy you could come here" I admit, being completely serious. there was honestly no better way to wake up than in the arms of someone you love.

Wait.... do I love him? I know I didn't say that out loud but still...

"Right, get your ass up, we're going for breakfast" he announces as he kisses me on top of the head. "Can't we just stay in bed?" I moan "it's still early." I sit up looking at him standing at the end of the bed in only a pair of grey trackies, I knew for a fact that he wasn't even wearing underwear.

"Stop staring missy, and no we can't stay in bed. It's such a nice day" he walks over to my side of the bed and grabs both my hands pulling me up. "I wasn't staring, don't flatter yourself" I wink at him and walk past into the bathroom.

I splash some cold water on my face. My eyes still felt puffy, I refused to go out looking like a tramp.

I decided to actually put makeup on today... I went a bit more extra, you know it is my birthday and all. I haven't bothered celebrating it in the last few years. I don't like being the centre of attention and even when I was at home, mum would normally forget anyway. I usually ended up going to the cinema on my own, treating myself to a massive bucket of popcorn. I knew for a fact that Gray didn't know about my birthday. I'd never told him, Ethan, James or Emma. The only person in the U.S. That knew was Ella, and I'm pretty sure that Grayson didn't even know about her.

I spend about 30 minutes getting ready, leaving my hair how it was from yesterday, using the salt water to my advantage.

"Okay ready!" I call from the bathroom as I finished putting my lipstick on. I walk out into the corridor and see Grayson stood leaning on the island counter. "You look very handsome," I say. I wasn't shy one bit to say what I thought about Grayson now. It's like I've known him forever.

"As do you, precious" I love it when he calls me that... " let's go," he says taking my hand and intertwining our fingers.

We walk to my restaurant on the beach, where I knew everyone. Only Donna knew it was birthday out of everyone who worked there. But I put her under specific instructions to never tell anyone. She would always bring me out dessert on my day no matter what. But I liked that one person cared. I know Ella cares too, but it's different when it's someone older.

Grayson walks us both into the restaurant sitting us at a table towards the back.

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It doesn't take us too long to eat and it's now about 10:45. I honestly don't think I've ever seen Gray eat so slow. Something must be wrong

"What's happened, Gray?" I ask genuinely confused. "Nothing, why?" He seems confused too. What's happened?

"Well, there's a stack of pancakes in front of you and you've barely touched them..."

"I promise you there's nothing wrong Ro, just not too hungry" he gives me a genuine smile and holds one of my hands in his. I believe him.

We both eat a little bit more before paying and leaving. The walk back t the house was only short, and we couldn't have stopped talking even if we wanted to. He was the easiest person in the world to make conversation with.

"That's weird..." I say raising one eyebrow and stopping as we approach my apartment complex. "What is?" He asks stopping and facing me

"There's never normally this many cars parked outside" Gray shrugs at me looking as confused as I was. I don't really think about it that much and follow Gray up to my flat.

I pass the key to Gray and he begins unlocking the door. Before he opens it, he turns around and gives me a big grin. I laugh a little At his goofiness, wondering what he was up to

The door swings open, and I am immediately greeted by dozens of balloons and Roses of all colours. I take a few steps in, covering my mouth completely gobsmacked. "Oh my god" I mumble into my hands. I couldn't believe it...

Before I could turn around and hug him loads of people stood up from behind the couch, counters and plants

"SURPRISE!" They all yell in sync. I burst into tears as soon as I see Ali and Jack In front of me. I don't say anything, but instead, I just run and engulf both of them into a massive hug. I start balling my eyes out as we all collapse onto the floor

"I've missed you both so much" I sob. I feel my shoulder become wet on Ali's side. She must be crying too. We all pull away from the hug and look at each other. "Happy birthday Roses" Jack gives me a broken smile as his eyes start to tear up. For a 16-year-old, he was pretty mature. He always acted tough and like nothing bothered him. And in all fairness, he was pretty tough. He was on the football and wrestling team.

We all stood up and I looked around seeing Ella, Ethan, Emma, James and Grayson all looking at us. I could see Ella and James' eyes with pools of tears in them. "Who's idea was this?" I ask as I look at them all. They all immediately pointed to Grayson who looked pretty proud of himself. I run over to him and wrap my arms around his neck, beginning to sob again.

"You got Ali and Jack here" I balled into his chest "you have no idea how much this means to me". I pulled away and kissed hi my on the cheek. I walk over to the other 4 and bring them all into one big hug. "You all came here... for my birthday?" They nodded and at this point, James was actually crying.

You probably think I miss being dramatic and all, but I haven't had this man yet people around me on my birthday since I was 7.

I take a few steps back from everyone and just hold my hands over my mouth, taking in my surroundings

"I love you all so much, you have no idea what this means to me. Grayson, you brought my brother and sister here. I have no idea when I would have seen the movie next If it wasn't for you. James, you're the reason I'm friends with you guys. If you hadn't invite s me to L.A. In the first place my life would be so dull, Ella, you're a bitch for telling Gray when my birthday is, but I forgive you" I take a deep breath before carrying on

"Ali, Jack. I Love you both so much and I'm sorry we don't talk as much as we should, but just know that you are the two most important people in the world to me..."

they all walked over and got me in the middle of a group hug

I'm so lucky to have these people In my life... 

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