“Where are you going ?” I asked , as Pommie dumped her baggage on the floor and proceeded to walk away .
“Get a trolley” She answered simply .
I blushed , that was kind of obvious .
I followed her example , grabbing a trolley from the rack and piling my two bags onto it . Steven's guitar case , I strapped around my back . I was glad to be able to feel the guitar thumping against my back as I walked , it gave me a sense of security .
“Alright” Charles said , returning from her phone call . “Mary says we need to walk out to the Arrivals , and they'll met us there .”
“Okay .”
“Sounds simple enough “ I agreed .
“Did she say who was picking us up ?” Sam asked .
Charles shook her head . “She just said that someone would be the to collect us .”
She turned to Pommie . “Do you mind if I share your trolley ? It would save me having to get one.”
Sam piled her bags , all four of them , on top of my stuff , and then we set out to the Arrivals .
“Look , there !” Sam shouted suddenly , pointing ahead of us . I followed her gaze , and grinned .
The first thing I noticed , was of course , the cameras surrounding us . Pointed at us from every angle , they kinda creeped me out .
But then I saw them .
Rian , Jack , Zack . And Alex .
A cameraman began to walk closer towards us , but we ignored him . We began to walk towards our future family instead . He followed closely behind the entire way .
“Sam !” Jack cried out , picking her up and hugging her .
“Jackie !” She replied happily .
“Hey Pomo “ Rian said , grinning . He held his fist out , and Pommie bumped it , grinning .
“Hi , Charles “ Zack said , winking at her . She squealed and hugged him tightly .
Alex turned to me .
And smirked .
“Hi , Halo” He said simply .
I laughed , breathing out a breath I hadn't realized I'd been holding .
“Did you miss me ?” He asked .
“Like I'd miss a rash “ I replied dryly , but then I hugged him .
“Yeah” I whispered , just loud enough for him to hear . “Yeah , I missed you .”
Alex and Rian took the two trolleys and pushed them outside to the car park .
“This is us” Rian said , pointing to the sleek black car next to us .
“We're all going to fit in that ?” Sam asked , peering in the windows .
Jack shook his head . “Nope. me , you , Charles and Zack are going to take Zack's car . We would be driving in different cars , but no one trust me that much .”
“It's true” Zack said , patting Sam's shoulder , “We don't .”
Zack , Jack , Charles and Sam left the rest of us and headed off to their car at the other end of the car park .
“Here , Hazel , pass me your bags “Rian instructed , opening the trunk .
I threw him my two bags , and more carefully , gave him Steven's guitar . He put them inside , on top of Pommie's stuff , then closed the trunk .
“Hold your horses” He said to Alex , who was impatiently revving the engine .
“I can't help it “ Alex whined , “Can't you hurry up ?”
“Well , I'm done now” Rian replied , opening the door for me and Pommie . We hopped in the back , watching as Rian kicked Alex out of the driver's seat and sat down . Alex , scowling childishly , sat in the passenger's instead .
Alex fiddled with the radio channels , causing Rian to slap his hand . Alex slapped back , and they went on like that for a full five minutes until I intervened .
“Eh , guys ?” I asked . They turned to me , hands frozen in mid-air .
“If we want to get home at all tonight , you might want to stop your bitch fight and pick it up again later ?”
They stared at me for a second , then looked at each other .
“As long as we can pick it up again later “ Alex said , in all seriousness . Rian nodded , then turned back to the wheel .
“So , how was your plane ride ?” Rian asked casually .
Pommie shrugged , and didn't seem inclined to say anything else , so I answered for both of us .
“Kind of tiring . We fell asleep half way through .”
They chuckled .
“You won't sleep at all tonight then” Teased Rian . I laughed .
We chatted like that on the way to our new home .
When we arrived , Rian and Alex jumped out first . Pommie and I stayed in the car a moment later , gazing up at the house .
It was two story house , placed neatly in the suburbs of Baltimore . I loved it from the moment I saw it , although I hadn't even stepped foot in it before . Something about it seemed to scream home to me .
“Come on , Halo” Alex said , tapping the window . I jumped a little , then got out of the car .
Alex handed me Steven's guitar case , and threw my bags over his shoulder . With one hand , he slammed the trunk down , and began to walk towards the house . I followed him quickly . Rian and Pommie were nowhere in sight , so I presumed they had gone on ahead of us .
“This is it” Alex said when I came inside , “Home .”
I looked around the hallway . It was one of those halls that aren't really a corridor , more like a room itself .Where the stair started , the wideness ended , and it turned into a corridor , leading into what looked like a kitchen . To my right was another door leading into a living room .
Alex took my hand , and lead me upstairs .
“This is my room” He said , turning to the door on my left . He opened it , and pulled me inside .
“I cleaned it especially “ He said proudly .
His room was amazing . The walls were a pale cream colour , covered in framed posters of All Time Low . Hanging on the wall next to his bed were three guitars , all electric . One was a bright pink , the next a sea-green , and the last a sunshine yellow . On his bed lay a beautiful acoustic guitar , with polished wood and finely tuned strings .
His room was big , the large window at one end making it seem even bigger . The curtains were drawn , and the window overlooked the front garden , where we came in .
His wardrobe took up an entire wall , the doors barely shut with sleeves and trouser legs hanging out from the sides .
One door led off into what I assumed was an ensuite , and when I went closer , I saw that it was . The walls were a dark green , matching the towels , the tiles on the floor were white , matching the shower , toilet and sink .
After thoroughly looking at his room , I turned back to face him .
“I'm impressed” I said honestly , “I didn't think you'd be this organized .”
Alex grinned , and took my hand again .
“This is Rian's room” He said , pointing to the door next to his . The room looked the same , only there were no guitars , but a set of drums by the window . His room was also cleaner and tidier than Alex's which made me laugh a little .
“This is Pommie's new room” Alex said , showing me to the door across the corridor . This , he didn't open , as we could both hear the voices from inside . Rian was obviously showing Pommie around , like Alex was to me .
Alex grinned , and I could tell he was waiting to show me the next room .
“This is yours” He said finally .
My room was opposite to Alex's . The door was cream , like the rest of the doors in the house . I opened it , cautiously .
And gaped .
The walls , again were cream , but the wall by the large window was painted a midnight blue , which matched the bedclothes perfectly . The fluffy rug in the middle of the floor was also blue , tying the whole room together .
There was a wardrobe , like Alex's , only this was empty , and a door leading into a bathroom .
“I love it” I said , making Alex squeal like a little girl .
“I knew you would !” He said , hugging me . I laughed , and tried to pull myself out of his grasp .
“Jeez , Alex , let me breath” I said . He laughed , and ruffled my hair happily .
We left my bags in my room , and went back downstairs so Alex could give me the full tour .
“Hey , what do you want for dinner ?” Alex asked me .
I frowned at the thought of food . With all this craziness , the thought hadn't crossed my mind .
“Pizza's cool” I replied , wondering what he'd say .
He nodded .
“You like pepperoni ?” He asked me , but I shook my head .
“Can't stand it “ I answered truthfully .
He smirked . “By the end of this month , you'll love pepperoni . Trust me .”
So Alex called up the local pizza place , and ordered three large pizzas , one pepperoni , one Hawaiian , and one margherita .
Rian and Pommie came back downstairs while Alex was on the phone .
“So , how did you like your room , Hazel ?” Rian asked .
“I love it “ I told him , smiling . “It's my dream room .”
Rian smiled . “Good” He said , “Alex spent ages decorating it for you . Don't tell him I said that , though .”
“You're secrets safe with me” I said , as Alex came back .
“The deli vary guy's gonna be here in fifteen minutes” Alex said , “So how about you two go pick out a DVD to watch for when he gets here . And please , don't pick Home Alone . We have enough of that when we're with Jack .”
“True that” Rian said , nodding in agreement .
Pommie and I went into the living room to pick out a DVD . Alex and Rian had some amazing ones , but eventually we settled on one . We just had it set up when Alex and Rian came in with the pizzas .
“Perfect timing” I said , hopping up on a sofa .
Alex came over and sat down next to me , his hands stinking of pepperoni .
“Your hands smell” I told him , pushing them away .
He laughed , and began feeling my face with them .
“Ew ,get off me “ I said , squirming . He sniggered and pressed his whole body on top of me , drowning me in the scent .
“Rian , help me !” I cried out .
“Shut up , you two , I can't here the movie “ Rian said , without taking his eyes off the screen .
So , Alex and I spent the film like that , with him lying comfortably on top of me .
When the movie was over , Pommie and I went up to bed . Alex kissed me on the cheek as he said goodnight , and told me he'd see me in the morning .
My new bed was like lying down on a cloud of feathers , so I fell asleep quickly .
And , the last thought I had before I fell asleep , was this could have been the best day I ever had .