Small town, Big city✔️

Their last day was our first!

Maverick had a blast at the party, but there was something weird going on when she was talking to the guys. It was probably one of them hitting on her, I'll kill Fonzo if he did. It's the girl's last day in the city, before they head home. I really am going to miss her smile.

Right now, we're all back at their hotel. Hayley's picking something out to wear for Alejandro's party tonight, and Maverick is packing. I'm sitting in Hayley's room. 

"So, do I look better in Yellow or Blue?" she asked me. 

I didn't look at her, "Yellow." 

"You're not looking!" she whined. 

I looked over at her, "Yellow! Are you happy now?" I said to her. She wasn't at all happy, she picked the blue one.

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Later that day, Alejandro's party was at the Baltimore Museum of Art. It was a drag, until Maverick showed up. Hayley insisted that they come late. It was worth it, Hayley wore the Yellow dress, with white flowers on the skirt. Her hair was up in a bun. Maverick had her hair swept to one side, and a black leather dress. She looked HOT!! I wasn't near her, me and the guys where in the back of the gallery.

I wasn't too happy when she became, bombarded by all the guys who saw her. 

"Calm down, she's not like other girls." Jaz said. 

"Yeah, she's hotter." Fonzo added. 

"Smarter!" Carr isn't always bad to have around. 

"She doesn't even like me guys. So why am I so protective over her?" I said sadly. 

"You beat the crap out of her little brothers." Grayson reminded me. I was so stupid that day. I wish I could take it all back, I wish.

"Maybe you should go talk to her." Grayson pushed me. I took a deep breath and started heading in her direction. She couldn't even see me, with all the guys crowding her. I could hear her laugh at the things they said. I pushed myself through them. 

"Hey, Mavy!" I said, when I saw her. 

She smiled at me, "Hey, Stryker!" Everyone around us stared for a little while. 

"So, Maverick where are you from?" somebody asked. 

"Virginia." I said. 

"Who are you? I was talking to her!" some guy shouted at me. I was much taller than him, he looked to be about 5'5", which was no match for my 6'4".

Maverick could probably see the tension in my face, "He's my boyfriend." she said taking my hand. We walked through the galleries to a secluded area. 

"You didn't have to do that?" I said. 

"You would have been at that guy's throat if I didn't." she said. I hugged her, I missed her. I wish she came with me. She smelled good, like a fire on a winter night.

"I missed you, too." it was like she read my mind. 

"You look amazing, by the way." I told her. 

"I thought you might like it." she said as we held each other tighter. We stood in that gallery for about an hour, holding each other.

I really love this girl, but she maybe,... hopefully love me too!

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When we returned to the party, everyone stood around as if we were standing in the way of something. 

"Is there something behind us?" I asked Maverick. 

She laughed, "You see them too." I laughed and continued not to really care about the eyes watching our every move.

"OMG! You two are the cutest couple ever!" Hayley exploded. I was not prepared, at all! 

"Thanks, Hayley. I think that boy was staring at you." Mav said redirecting her attention. 

"TTYLs." she said before scampering off.

"Okay, okay. Here!" Jasper said handing over what had appeared to be cash. 

"I truly do appreciate it, gents." Fonzo said counting money. 

"Thanks, Fonzie!" Mav giggled plucking the cash from his hand. He was in shock! 

Carson had to push his jaw back up, "You're going to catch flies man!" Maverick split the cash in half and handed one to me, and she placed the other into her jacket pocket. 

"I thought you had enough sense to count later, or at least try to keep the bet a secret." I said to them. 

"I just made, $280. Now, it's all gone." Fonzo whimpered.

"You already starting to rub off on her, Stryker." Grayson laughed. 

Trevor walked over to us with a drink in his hand, "So, it's official? But with your track record, Stryker, you'll lose her in a week." He slowly sipped from his cup. 

"My dear, you look ravishing tonight." he said to MY Mavy! 

"Thanks Trevor! I love you tie." she said. 

"It's a Ferragamo, not even on Fashion Week until 2028." Maverick reached out to touch it, and spilled his drink on instead. 

"Oh! Ferragamo? That sounds expensive." she sounded sad, but I knew it was fake with the big smile plastered across her face. She grazed the tie with her fingers. 

"You little,..." Trevor started. 

"Watch yourself!" I said angrily. Trevor looked at us and stormed off. 

"I'm definitely rubbing off on you." I said, with a wide grin. She pulled me close, for a smooth hard kiss. 

"Okay, we get it you're very much in love. Now please stop before I puke." Carson gagged.

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That party was the highlight of my life. What an amazing, smart, beautiful girl? And she's mine, who would have guessed, besides Fonzo?

I took Maverick back to her hotel. She was so cute when she slept. She had fallen asleep in my car, I carried her to her room. She slept so peacefully. I watched her sleep until I fell asleep myself.