Justin's POV
4:26 PM
It was finally time to start heading back from the slopes to get ready for dinner. I was starving. Nate, Jordan and carter are so hardcore that they only take like 1- 20 minute break during the day. I only had time to eat a grilled cheese sandwich which obviously was not going to cut it from here on out. We all showered once we got back to the house. All the guys were done showering by the time one of the girls got out. Tonight we were going to a "cute little cafe in blowing rock", according to Mayley. We all got ready and of course Mayley had to pick out my outfit because she was just weird about that. I wore an army green plaid flannel with a vest, jeans and bean boots and she was wearing a sweater the color of my flannel with her bean boots too. Her hair was curled too because she knows I like it like that. Once everyone was all set we headed off to grub.
Mayley's POV
We got to the restaurant with about 20 minutes to spare before our reservation. The place was super cute so James and I took some pics since we were all matchy-matchy. Taylor and Layla were carrying on a conversation when I blurted:
"Hey y'all should get a pic too"
I mean we all knew they were lowkey in love, might as well show it off. I made sure to get the perfect angle and lighting because I know how Layla likes her pics. I could tell Kaylen was kinda fired up when they got their pic, but he just has to deal with it, Layla and Taylor are a power couple and nothing can get in the way of that. Taylor noticed Kaylen getting mad to so he gave him and death glare and sat on the bench next to Layla.
Layla's POV
I was praying so hard that these pics would be good. Mayley took about 25 so one should work. I scrolled through and picked a couple and sent them to myself. They actually turned out great, I swear the best pictures I take are with Taylor. As I was scrolling through Taylor came and sat next to me. He did that weird thing where he awkwardly puts his head on my shoulder, which was kind of strange, but I loved it. He grabbed the phone out of my hand and looked through them.
"These are really good, Instagram worthy"
He said as he sent them to himself. I can't believe he just said that, the last time he posted a picture on Instagram with me was like ages ago. I spent a little while editing a few when Nate said
"Who else is starving, we should go inside now."
Everyone agreed and we went in and sat right down because of the reservation. We all sat at a circular table, I was in between Taylor and Mayley. We all scanned the long menu which had a ton of great choices, how on earth could I pick?
"Should I get the "Booming Boone Burger" or the "Bacon Mac and cheese sandwich"" I laughed.
"Whichever you want" I responded. We all ordered and he ended up getting the burger. I just got some homemade Mac and cheese which came with a side salad and a sweet potato. It was some of the best food I've had in forever.
"Are you gonna eat your croutons?" Taylor asked, just like he did when we went to the string bean in 7th grade. I slid them over to him and he one by one ate them off my salad. He also ate the last few bites of my Mac and cheese. Poor thing was starving.
"How are we doing the checks tonight?" The waiter asked after clearing most of our plates. James obviously took care of Mayley's, like the gentleman he is.
"We are together" Taylor said, motioning towards the two of us.
"I have money, you don't have to do--" I said until he cut me off.
"No I want to, I want to pay for at least one of your meals before I lose the rest of my money." That made me think of the time he lost his $10 when we went on a date in 7th grade, good times. Kaylen rolled his eyes and James gave Taylor a "nice going" nod. First a picture, now he was paying for my food, it was starting to feel like we were closer and closer to officially becoming a thing.
