The One

4

As I sat there, in my car, thinking about all of the events that just happened, I couldn't help but scream from excitement. My stomach turned and I quickly scrolled through my contacts to call Lee, my best friend. 

"Hey girl! What's up?" he said as he answered my FaceTime. 

"Lee! You'll never-"

"Oh, cute jacket!" he said, cutting me off. It wasn't until now that I realized I was still wearing his jacket. 

"It's Hayes' jacket. You know, from the beach!" I squealed. I watched his jaw drop and he quickly motioned for someone to come towards him. 

"Ty!" he yelled. "Come here! Roni has news!" I watched as Ty came from around the corner and into the view on my phone. "Roni went out with that guy from the beach!" he said excitedly. Ty's jaw dropped almost as quickly as Lee's did and his hand shot up to his mouth. 

"Oh my gosh! Tell us everything!" he said. "Wait, girl! Get on over here! This conversation should be over a glass of champaign." he laughed. I smiled at how excited the two of them were. 

"How did you two meet up?" Lee asked.

"What did you guys do?" Ty chimed in.

"Wait, did you guys kiss?!" They both said, simultaneously. 

"Guys! Chill! I'll be over in a bit and I'll tell you everything." I responded. 

"Get here quick!" Ty exclaimed. I just chuckled and waved goodbye before hanging up and starting the drive to Lee's apartment. As I knocked on the door, it immediately opened and they pulled me in. 

"Wow that jacket is super cute. I told you it was going to be way to big for her." Lee said. 

"He must be an XL or close to it. That's hot!" Ty replied. 

"Girl, you better not ever take that off! I wouldn't if I were you." Lee laughed. 

"Hey, I give you my jackets all the time." Ty chuckled. 

"Babe, that's different! I'm talking about Roni!" Lee said. They both laughed and turned their attention onto me. 

"Girl. Spill" they both said. I spent the next half hour telling them everything about the shoot and Hayes. How he stayed and waited for me and took me out for ice cream afterwards. How he said the nicest things and shared a lot about himself. How I think I really liked him, which made both Lee and Ty squeal. "This is amazing!" Lee said. "I've really been hoping for you to find someone who's worth your time and it makes me to see you this happy."

"Yeah and the good thing is that he seems to really like me too." I said. "I feel like it's really early to say this but I think this might go somewhere."

"I think so too." Ty said coming out of the kitchen with three glasses of champaign. "Cheers to another successful shoot. Also cheers to hopefully finding love for my girl, Roni. We love you." he said. We all clinked our glasses and took a sip.

"What would you guys like for dinner?" Lee asked. We all decided on pasta and each began to grab things out of the cabinets. "So, Roni, we have some news too." Lee said. I raised my eyebrows because honestly, I had no clue what they were about to say. "Ty and I have talked a lot and feel that now is the perfect time to take the next step in our relationship." Lee smiled. "Yesterday, I asked and it became official! Ty is going to move in with me!" he exclaimed. I set the pot of water down and immediately hugged the both of them. 

"Oh my goodness! That's so exciting!" I yelled. "When are you moving you're stuff in?" I asked. 

"Tomorrow." Ty responded. "I have a dentist appointment around eleven but after that, it's packing time!" 

"Can I help?" I asked. "I'm free tomorrow and would love to assist!"

"Of course!" he said. "I'll actually be right across from your apartment tomorrow for my appointment. I can just pick you up afterwards and we can head on over here."

"That works. I didn't know you go to Carter Dental?" I questioned. 

"This is the first time. My last one closed so I had to look for a new office. Carter Dental got great reviews so I'm going to try it out." Ty responded. I nodded my head and we went back to cooking dinner. As we finished and all sat down at the table, we discussed the plans for tomorrow.

"How are we going to move your couch? And your grey arm chairs? Those things weigh about a million pounds." Lee asked. Ty thought for a second before a grin appeared on his face. 

"Well, we need someone with lots of muscles to help us. I mean, we could probably do it on our own but that would make it more smooth sailing. Roni, how about you ask Hayes if he's free to help? We've all seen his muscles and I bet he'd be down since you'll be here." he smiled. I shook my head and chuckled. 

"No. I'm not going to ask him that. That's so random." I said. 

"Please!" Lee said. "We want to meet him and we could use his help." he begged. I thought for a second before pulling out my phone. 

"Fine. But only because I want to see him. You guys are unbelievable." I said. I scrolled to his messages and began typing as Lee and Ty sat back in satisfaction. 

Veronica: Hey I know this is random but are you free tomorrow? My friends need help moving furniture and I'd really like to see you again. Just wondering ;)

Hayes: I'd love to help! I have work tomorrow but I get off at 3:30. Does that work?

Veronica: Yeah, that's great! I'll text you the address. Thank youuu

Hayes: Anytime! I'll see you tomorrow cutie :)

Veronica: Can't wait!

"He said he can make three-thirty." I smiled. "I guess now we are all set." 

"This is gonna be fun!" Lee grinned.