falling for the musician.

chapter 36

P | so you're all alone.

A | basically.

the oven timer goes off. you talk with payton as you decorate your cookies.

P | those look great.

A | you think?

P | yeah. i want one.

A | well you'll have to come get it.

P | don't mess with me, i will.

A | come on.

P | i can't. i wish i could.

A | i miss you.

P | i miss you more.

A | ahhh

you clean up the kitchen on facetime with payton. the front door opens. your parents walk in with brady.

A | i made cookies while you were gone.

you hold the platter down to brady. he takes one along with your mom and your dad. brady looks up and sees payton on the phone.

B | payton!

A | oh. here.

you grab your phone and let him say hi.

P | hey man!

B | hey!

P | how was the doctors?

B | i had to get a shot.

P | awe man.

you let brady talk to payton.

A | mom. dad.

mom | what?

dad | no.

A | you didn't even hear what i was going to ask.

dad | go on.

A | sooo payton's going to a big trip in a month and a half and he wanted me to fly out and see him before he left.

dad | no.

mom | you're going to fly out to watch him leave?

A | no. like spending a week out there like he did out here.

mom | you can't just fly to and from north carolina every week to see him.

A | i'm not. you haven't even payed for one ticket yet?

dad | no.

A | but-

dad | get a job. earn the money yourself. if you really want to see him you will work to get your ticket.

A | so if i get the money i can go?

dad | sure.

A | yes! thank you!

dad | that means you have to get a job...

A | i know.

they don't say anything.

A | you don't think i can get a job?

mom | getting it... no problem. showing up is a different story...

A | i'm going to show up.

mom | and keep it after you buy your ticket.

A | i will.

dad | okay.

he says sarcastically. you roll your eyes and get your phone from brady. you wash up your dishes and go right up to your room.

P | what did your parents say?

A | they said i could but i have to pay for it.

P | yay! i get to see audrey, i get to see audrey

he cheers. not failing to make you laugh.

A | so i guess i have to go out and look for a job.

P | are you leaving

he frowns.

A | unless you want to stay on the phone.

P | yes!

A | okay. you dork.

you decide to call the place where bryce works.

B | thank you for calling SanSun Surf Shop, my name is Bryce how can i help you?

A | hey bryce. it's audrey.

B | oh hey audrey! what's up?

A | are you guys hiring.

B | not you.

you pause.

B | i'm just kidding, why, you want to apply?

A | yeah. if that's okay?

Do you think you'll be able to pay for the ticket in 4 weeks?

Posting a little early today hehe

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