The last 48 hours have been a blur. I didn't think I would be able to handle it but somehow I'm the strong one. Vic was trying to hide his emotions from everyone but as soon as he got alone with me he let it all out. Mike begged me to come to San Diego with them for the funeral. At first I didn't wanna go but my heart was breaking for Vic, he just looked so hopeless so I said yes. Under the condition that I went back to the tour within 3 days. I would only miss one show and everyone understood thankfully. I also had to be back in time for Jeremy and Kats surprise baby shower.

The worst part of all this was that Vic barely said a word to me. Mike made small talk but you could tell he just didn't wanna be there. I guess I can try to understand that idea but unless you've lost a parent, it won't be the same.

I looked at myself in the mirror and just couldn't see anything beautiful in myself today. The black dress I was wearing for the funeral was classy and sweet but I just felt wrong. I pulled on a sweater when there was a knock on the bedroom door. "Come in" I called out.

The door opened and Vic walked into the room. We were currentlt in his childhood bedroom. I turned to see him standing with a slick black suit on. His eyes were puffy and red, clearly indicating that he had been crying. "You look beautiful" He said looking me over.

I looked down my dress and smoothed it over. "Thanks" I said softly. He began to fumble with his tie, hands shaking. I walked over to him and took it in my hands. "Let me" I said. He just watched me as I worked his tie.

"Thank you Hayley" He said, his eyes burning into my head.

"Ties can be tricky sometimes" I said softly. I smoothed it over and tucked it inside his suit jacket.

"No, I mean thank you for coming here. I don't see any reason why you would come here with me but I am entirely grateful that you did" He looked into my eyes.

I smiled as much as I could. "I know you'd do the same". His face broke out in a smile. "Yes! I made ya smile" I joked.

He rolled his eyes and pulled me in for a hug. "You always make me smile on the inside, I'm just finding it hard to show those smiles on the outside now" He whispered.

There was a knock at the door and it opened slowly. "You guys ready?" Mike said walking in the room in a suit similar to Vics.

"Yeah Mikey" I said pulling away from Vic and smiled at him.

"Good, let's go" He smiled weakly. He held his hand out for me to take. I placed one hand in his and the other in Vics. I smiled at them as we walked down the stairs and out of the house.

Later that day.

The service was beautiful, Mike and Vic almost broke my hands. Vic said a beautiful speech about his mother. It made me cry like a baby. He told this amazing story about when his mom took him and Mike to the beach. Mike got lost in the rocks and Vic was really scared about where his brother was. His mom freaked out but they found Mike sleeping behind some rocks. Mike was in tears at the story, which made me cry even more.

There was a small party back at the house. Members of Vics family were there and had no idea who I was or why I was there. To be honest, I feel like I shouldn't be here because this isn't my loss. Yeah I knew her but she wasn't close enough for me to feel half of what everyone else in this room is feeling right now. Vic stayed by my side the whole time though.

A man approached us. "Victor, the service was lovely" He said.

"Thanks uncle Jackson" Vic said as politely as he could.

"Who's this young girl? everyone has been curious about you" This guy said looking me over.

"This is Hayley" Vic said looking at me.

"Oh, Hayley. I've heard a lot about you" He smiled.

"That makes me nervous" I giggled. Vic just laughed quietly.

"Vivian said a lot of good things about you. She always expressed how she would have loved to see you guys get married and have kids together" Jackson said.

"Oh we aren't together" I said looking at Vic. He nodded in argreement.

"Really? Coulda fooled me" Jackson shrugged. I laughed nervously and smiled.

"I'm gonna go see Mike" I suggested. Vic nodded and I turned to walk away. I looked for Mike everywhere. I ended up in the kitchen where Papa Fuentes was sitting at the kitchen table on his own. "Oh, sorry... have you see Mike?" I asked.

"No Hayley but come, sit" He said pointing to the chair infront of him.

I walked over to the seat and sat down gracefully. "Thanks for understanding my presence here" I said with a small smile. He nodded.

"Don't be silly Hayley. Vivian loved you. She thought you were perfect for my boy" He said smiling at the thought of her name. "I was shocked when I seen you came here but then I realised that no matter what is going on in both of your lives, you always seem to find each other" Papa Fuentes smiled.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"Victor tells me everything, the day he seen you on Warped tour then 2 weeks ago when the tour started again. When he seen you were on the tour, he told me straight away. He was so excited" He smiled.

"That's so sweet" I laughed.

"Victor loves you, even if he doesn't say it or show it. He loves you with all his heart. Do you love him?" He asked.

I was stunned. "Yeah" I nodded slowly.

"Then make my boy happy Hayley. Make me happy" He said grabbing my hand. I smiled at his gesture. I stood up and gave him a hug.

"Thank you" I whispered.

"Papa" I heard from behind us. I turned to see Vic in the doorway. "Stealing my ex girlfriend?" He asked with a smile.

"Victor, she's beautiful isn't she?" Papa Fuentes smiled. I blushed at his compliment.

"Of course she is" Vic said folding his arms.

"Well I'll leave you kids to it" He said standing up. He left the room. Me and Vic were standing, staring at each other. He walked over to me and held his hand out for me. I took it and he led me outside.

We sat outside on the porch. The warm air engulfed us and we just watched the sun set in the distance. "My mom always told me that love was the one thing that will make me feel complete. The way my mom and dad loved each other was insane" He smiled.

"Your mom was so smart and so is your dad. You gotta find a love like they had" I said laying my head on his shoulder.

"Maybe I have found it already" He mumbled.

We sat like that until the sun was completely gone. Everyone had pretty much left by this point. Vic suggested going to bed since we had an early flight tomorrow.

Once I got into Vics old bedroom I unzipped my dress and it slid off my body. My bag with pyjamas was on the other side of the room. Before I could even begin to walk over to my bag the door opened and Vic walked in. I jumped and tried to cover myself up. He laughed at my reaction. "Like I haven't seen you naked before" He rolled his eyes.

"I'm not naked" I said quickly.

"Well I can see that..." He said inspecting my body.

"Hey" I scolded him. He walked up to me and smiled.

"You're insanely beautiful okay" He whispered. I looked into his eyes and felt my heart melt away. He leaned in and kissed me gently. The kiss was short but sweet but who knows what that could lead to...