the loml

c h a p t e r 12

Two more days till Playlist
Bryce's point of view
It has been a week since Addi moves in and it has been the best week of my life. We have had so many cuddles, all nighters, and midnight snack conversations over those 7 days.

And we are gonna make so much more memorable moments for the rest of our lives. But that is for a different time to discuss.

It's time for our annual beach party that we have been having for 4 years in a row.

It's our tradition that every year 2 days before playlist we go to the beach and just spend time together before we become really busy with fans at playlist.

And Addi joining will make this experience more special. I pack everything I need and I go downstairs. "BOYS! THE BEACH IS GONNA BE LIT!" I yell as I get downstairs.

My boys and the girls, who are usually hype, are awkwardly shifting back and forth on their feet, gazing at the floor.

"What's wrong?" I say as I see Nessa walk up to me. "Josh is coming to my hometown to meet my parents before playlist" Nessa says, her long face gazing at me.

"Is this an excuse because y'all don't want Addi to go?" I whisper so Addi doesn't hear me. "No, Bryce! I love Addison she has been the best person to me ever! But my parents really wanna meet Josh..... I'm sorry" Nessa says, and runs back to Josh.

Kio looks at me, guilt transfixing his face. "My girlfriend is coming into town, and she wants to go on a date. This is her last day her and I won't get to see her for months" Kio says, feeling sorry.

I show a face of understanding, cause I know how much Olivia means to him. And he has really been going along with the long distance relationship thing because he loves her.

But I still have a right to be upset. They know how hype I get about this day, because this is the one day a year that I actually enjoy.

Yeah, parties and drinking late at night are cool and all but that could never compare to spending time with people that mean the most to me.

And not hearing anything from Mads or Jaden I assume they cannot go either.

I am about to run away when I hear Addi coming downstairs, changed out of her pjs. "Hey, what are we doing today?" Addi says, a determined attitude behind her voice.

I tear up, and respond with "I thought I was spending the day with people I care about, but I guess it was all just a BIG LOAD OF SHIT!!!" I yell, dropping my cooler aggressively and stomp up the stairs, getting to me and Addi's room, then slamming the door.

I go to my bed and I cry. I cry until I am drained of tears and I take out a stuffed animal, specifically a grey elephant.

You may be thinking that I am a weirdo, for still having a stuffed animal at 20 years old, but this elephant means so much more to me than anyone could ever understand.

I hug my elephant and I lay in bed, tears still rolling down my cheeks.
Addison's point of view
I wake up to find that Bry is gone. He probably just went downstairs I think to myself as I get fresh clothes and go change in the bathroom.

I hear yelling downstairs and I just roll my eyes and assume it's Bry. As I am doing my make up, I hear Bry's voice go to a whisper, but I can't really hear what he's saying.

I pay no mind to it as I finish off my makeup and head downstairs to find that I am amidst an awkward atmosphere.

I see waves from Nessa and Mads as I wave back at them.

"So what are we doing today?" I say with a determined attitude. We have been cooped up in this house. We need to get out and enjoy the sun.

But I see Bry answer, anger in his tone as he tosses the cooler on the ground, giving the floor a big thud that scares me, and he stomps away, slamming the door of our room.

I turn to everyone in confusion. "What's up with him?" I say, concern in my voice. "He's pissed most of us can't go to the beach today for our annual beach party" Josh says, wrapping an arm around Nessa.

"Yeah I mean it's just hanging at the beach. It's really not a big deal" Nessa says, leaning a head on Josh's chest. Jessa ( Josh and Nessa ) are so cute I swear.

"Then why would he be upset over something so little?" I say, still confused. "Idk" Kio says, "He is never like this." 

I look at Mads, hoping she'll have an explanatory as to what is going on. "Me and Jaden are going, but we never got a chance to say anything..." Mads says, looking me in the eyes.

"Hey, can you do us a favor? He doesn't seem like he wants to talk to us right now.... but he listens to you." I let out a laugh. "Not really" I say, holding back another laugh.

"Well he listens to you more. So can you go talk to him? Maybe cool him down a bit? Maybe a make out session?" Mads says, teasing with the last one.

At least I hope she was.

I am determined to find out what is wrong with my Bry, so I look at Mads and I say " I can try, but I am not making promises."

I walk up the stairs as I see everyone give me a glimmer of hope in their eyes, as I walk up the stairs, they creek as my anxiety creeks too, keeping up with the stairs.

I finally get to the door, and turn the knob to enter our room.