Both Sides Of The Story

I'm too cool for that.

Alex's POV

I was getting ready for my date no correction day of hanging out with Tay. She told me to dress casual, so I grabbed a black glamour kills t-shirt and a pair of skinny jeans. I was really really nervous. It was just going to be the two of us. I walked into the bathroom to plug in my hair straightener to take care of this blonde mess I call hair. I heard the door unlock for our hotel room. Rian said "Hey guys." So I knew it was Jack and Zack. I heard the bathroom door open and turned to face Jack.

"Hey Lex." He said. I smiled and nodded too afraid to talk. Jack being Jack knew something was bothering me. "Alexander what's wrong." I just shook my head and whispered "What if I'm never good enough?" I turned to grab the straightener and took it in my hand. Me being totally not smart decided to put my fingers on the hot part. "Fucking hell!" I yelled dropping the straightener. Jack just smiled and said "Oh Alex you are good enough because you have it bad." He said gesturing to my hand. I flipped him off and grabbed the straightener while being more careful I did my bangs.

Zack walked in and smiled at us. "Please tell me why the fuck you guys broke up?" Zack said laughing. Jack just stood there while I scoffed and turned around. Jack would never admit I broke up with him. I'm cool with Rian and Zack thinking it was Jack who ended things. Zack noticed the tension and changed the subject. "So Alex, What are you and Tay doing today?" I started to think. "He doesn't know but Hey! Maybe Alex has already wooed her and when she opens her door to greet him she'll be naked!" Jack exclaimed with just a hint of sarcasm. I tried to hit him with my straightener but he glided past me and Zack.

I took a deep breath and continued on finishing my hair. "Bro, don't worry about Jack. He's just being a jerk playing hard to get and stuff." Zack said. I finished the last piece and stared at Zack. "What? Playing hard to get? Zack what drugs are you even on?" "I'm not even on drugs, I'm just weird." "Bitch! Shut the fuck up that's my quote! But seriously what do you mean?" "Alex..... Jack still likes you. Do you not see the way he looks at you? I've seen it before. Why do you think he's so against Team Taylex?" I thought about it for a second. Sure, Jack was being a jerk but he doesn't like me. I dismissed Zack's claims to craziness as I walked out of the bathroom to grab my red flannel and black vans.

Tay's POV

I had Cameron over at my house trying to help me pick out a suitable outfit. "Damnit Tay! You're going to a park and to an arcade. How hard is it to find a pair of jeans, a shirt and a beanie?" I threw a hanger at him. "Oh Cameron. Cameron. Cameron! You're not a girl. Girl's take fivever to get ready." Cameron laughed. "I think I finally understand why Jordan takes so long to get ready." He got another hanger to the head for that comment. "Leave Eckes alone Cameron."

Cameron laughed as he reached to grab another shirt for my closet. He held up a purple and black checkered flannel. I smiled and grabbed it from him. "I knew I kept you around for some reason Hurley!!!" Cameron laughed. Then he sighed. "Wait Tay please tell me you have pants and a beanie to go with that." I smirk at his boredom. It's so easy being a boy.

I walk to my dresser and open my beanie drawer. Yes they do exist and pull out one of my black beanies. I lay it next to the flannel on my bed. Then I grab a pair of faded black jeans. "TADA!" I yell so loud I'm pretty sure Florida could hear me. Cameron rolls his eyes and kisses me on the cheek. "Tay I love you and wish you like but I have a date with the guitar center." I laughed. "Bye Cameron."

I quickly got dressed in my Flannel and Jeans and am securing the bobby pins to hold my beanie in place when the doorbell rings. I put the last one in and open the door to face my date. No Tay friends hanging out.

Alex's POV

Shortly after I stormed out of my hotel room, I made it down to the lobby. Surprisingly breakfast was still being served at 10:14 so I got myself a bagel and headed on to Tay's house. Realizing that I didn't have a car and really didn't want a taxi, I would have to walk. I pull out my phone and open up maps after typing in Tay's address, Charles (yes Charles I named my damn phone. Sue me) told me I was only going to have to walk for 15 minutes.

I start on my journey enjoying New York's crazy atmosphere. Car horns honking, people running down the street, and babies crying. I could go on and on for hours but by the time I was finished listing stuff I realized that I was standing in front of Tay's house. I stood there and took deep breaths to calm the anxiety attack I could feel coming on. Two minutes later I felt okay enough to ring the doorbell. I press the silver button and hear church bells ring throughout the house. I never understood why people wanted church bells to be their doorbell. Your guest is not God, why do you need church bells?

A minute later Tay opens the door. She looked gorgeous. She was wearing a purple and black flannel, black washed out jeans, and a black beanie. We sort of color matched with all the black. "Hey Alex! Come in." I walked into the main hallway which leads into the living room. Tay said something I didn't catch as she made her way upstairs. I figured she needed to grab something. I tried not to check her out as she sauntered up the stairs. It was hard really hard but I made a few glances because I'm too cool for that but by the time I was done scolding myself Tay had walked down the stairs red wallet and IPhone in hand. "Ready?"

Tay's POV

I open the door to face a very good looking Alex. He was dressed in a glamour kills t-shirt and black skinny skinny jeans. He also threw on a red flannel and Black Vans. We stared at each other for a few minutes until I finally said "Hey Alex! Come in." I led him into the living room. I headed up the stairs and called out. "Minute I need to grab stuff." I could feel Alex's eyes on me as I made it up the stairs.

When I got to my bedroom I sat on my bed and let out a sigh. I sort of wanted this "Hang out" with Alex to be a date. Things don't work in my favor too often though. I grabbed my phone from the table next to me and unlocked it. It opened up on my messages. I selected CAM I AM from my contacts and typed out I'm really scared and I don't want to push him away. This would be an ample opportunity to sound like a fortune cookie. Cameron texted back almost immediately. Oh Tay. Just be yourself and don't try to impress him. If you both try to be calm it will be less awkward and it might turn into something more. Remember me and the guys are always here. :) I really loved my friends. I grabbed my wallet off of the counter and made me way downstairs to find a very thoughtful Alex.

"Thinking about me Gaskarth?" Alex's head shot up and he met me gaze. He blushed and put his head down caught in the act were we? "Come on. Let's go." I said walking out of my house to my driveway where my car was parked.