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Lyra-
Messy hair, big mug of tea and your favorite sweats was a great way to end the month of being back home. Hayden has been going up and down, trying to grab the last things she needs for the tour she would be going with the boys in a few months. I felt pretty bummed about it, but then again, I left her alone for four years. The boys have been extremely sweet and have slowly made such an impact in my life in such a short time. Jaime Had kindly given me the password to his Wi-Fi, so here I was, looking for jobs. My email pings and I sigh.
probably another rejection.
I open the notification and read the email, already knowing the answer.
“Lyra?” I look up and hold up a finger as I read the email once more. “What's?”
“I GOT AN INTERVIEW!” I exclaim, shutting my laptop. I jump on the bed and start jumping on the mattress.
“congrats! What is it about?” I calmed down a bit and sat back down
“Teaching special kids at a preschool.”
“congrats.”
“I hope I get the job. I can help Jaime pay the bills and even pay for the rental of my room.”
“You're not moving in with Hayden and Mike?”
“I don't really want to be a bother for them. They're in the honeymoon stage, and I'll just be third wheeling.” Tony nods and I sigh, running out of breath. “where is everybody?”
“I don't know. Erin and Danielle went to some photo shoot. The guys probably went to do something and well Mike is most likely with Hayden.”
“ah.” and my stomach grumbles. “wanna go get something to eat?” He nods and I stand up, sliding on some Toms. I grab my wallet and we walk out the house, making sure we had the spare key. We go into Tony’s car and the music goes on full blast. I cover my ears.
“sorry. We were jamming our album a few nights ago.” the song is now softly playing in the background and I shiver as the guitar parts are just amazing.
“I like it.” he nods. “you play what?”
“guitar. Vic sings, Mike plays drums and Jaime..”
“Bass.” I finish his sentence. “he told me about his little career, but I never got the chance to hear you guys. Hayden kept me updated with the progress of a new album.”
“yeah. we literally had to set it back four years because Vic was traveling to get a lot more motivation to finish lyrics”
“well Im sure it was worth the wait.”
“well the entire album is right there. Listen to it, and you tell me” He raised the volume and said nothing as we made our way to a restaurant.
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We ate the tacos in silence, and I was really enjoying these. It was hard to find a good Mexican place in Virginia close by the university.
“so what do you think of us?” Tony asked, taking a sip of his drink. “if you one of us, I won't tell and I won't hate you back.” I laugh and shake my head.
“no no, quite the opposite. You guys are amazing. It took quite some time to get use to you guys, I'll tell you that”
“too weird for you?”
“no no.” he gives me a really? Glare and I laugh. “okay, a little. You guys are a bunch of man babies. Especially Jaime and Vic”
“well Jaime is the baby, so we don't bug him. And Vic, well.. I guess he doesn't like being the oldest one.?
“understandable. Me and Hayden are the same, I'm older than her by a few months. “
“she looks older than you.”
“it's the tattoos. I only have one.” He nods and smiles.
“Soo.. Finding any cute guys?” I laugh and Tony couldn't help but blush like a shy boy.
“what's with the question?”
“trying to make conversation.” I shake my head, smiling. “did it work?”
“I'm not sure, Tone. But yes, I do find a guy cute.” He was cute but taken. Vic was cute and taken. Jaime was cute and single. I laugh internally and earn a rare stare from Tony. “don't worry, Tony. I won't steal you from Erin.” He shoots me a serious glare and I laugh louder. His face was pretty priceless. “come on. They're probably home by now.”


Hayden POV
“Vic I said leave me alone!” I said as I was quickly walking around Jaimes house. “Why do you always have to annoy me?” I groaned as he continued following me. “Because Mike never does anything about it” just that moment he got tripped over and went face first to the floor. “That's a bare face lie and you know it is” Mike said as he pulled me into a hug. “Go find your girlfriend” I said while smiling at him. He shrugged “she has gone to model again” I sighed and smiled sympathetically “you will see her soon”. I got out of mike's grip to see Tony and Lyra walk through the door. I flopped onto the sofa and yawned “how long have you and Mike even been dating now?” Jaime spoke up as he walked in from the bathroom. “Nearly 3 years?” He said and I nodded. “Yeah because we met like the day after Lyra went away”. She flopped next to me on the sofa “well you move on quick” she said nudging me. “What can I say I'm a lovable person” I said laughing a little.
It was later on in the day and we were all on the sofa either watching toddlers in tiaras or on the Internet. I had my head on Lyra's lap while I was sticking my feet in vics face. “I swear you are more of a boy than we are” he said as he repeatedly tried to push my feet away. “I'm dating Mike what do you expect?” Mike laughed and patted vics knee. My foot was still waving I front of vics face as we heard the door open, all of our heads turned towards the person at the door, so I took that time to poke vics eye with my toe. “You fuck” he said holding his eye, Danielle looked at me with a cold glare. I just playfully waved at her and Mike snorted at my actions. Vic ran over to Danielle and gave her a kiss on the cheek. I swear she doesn't deserve him. Lyra looked at me and put her fingers over her lips. It was quite and you could hear a pin drop until Jaime farted as loud as he could. All of the people on the sofa started laughing but Danielle looked disgusted, “erm I'm just going to use the bathroom” she said and descended into the bathroom. We all calmed down and Jaime said “just trying to defuse the tension” I gave him a thumbs up “good job dick head”.
It was late now and everyone had basically gone into their bedrooms to chill, except from me, Jaime and Tony. “I think I'm going to bed now guys” we nodded and watched him walk off. “Wanna pull a prank on him?” Tony says, I smile and we slowly walk up the stairs just after Jaime. We hide behind the corner, as we see him look both ways and walk into lyra's bedroom. Me and Tony looked at each other with our mouths wide open and we start to jump no slap each other arms while quietly screaming unidentifiable words.


Lyra-
“Lyra?” I look up from my book and smile, surprised.
“Hey Jaime, what's up?” he sits on the bed, and I make sure my feet weren't in his way.
“I was wondering if you'd like to go out tomorrow?” He rubs the back of his neck. “I mean, you've been out with Tony, Vic and Mike… I think it's time I spend some time with Hayden's imaginary friend.” I laugh softly and shake my head. I guess I was imaginary for quite some time.
“Jaime, I would love too, but I have my interview tomorrow.”
“Already?!”
“yeah! I know. I'm pretty surprised as well. I can help you pay things around, I'll buy myself a car, pay the room.”
“Lyra, you don't have to pay for the room.”
“Jaime, no. I do.” he shakes his head, disagreeing with me. “why not? In just a stranger staying in this room”
“No, look. You're technically not a stranger. If Hayden and Mike trust you, I can trust you. You haven't stolen anything have you?”
“Probably just Luna.” and as if that was a cue, the fluffy dog comes up to us, jumps on the bed and lays next to me. Jaime frowns but pets his dog. We stayed quiet for a few seconds and he stands up, yawning.
“well. Now that you have stolen my dog for the night, I shall go to sleep.” I yawn as well, making Luna’s ears go up. “good night Lyra.”
“night Jaime.” he closes the door, and I turn off the small lamp light.
*****
I'm woken with slobbery kisses from Luna. She was waiting for me to wake up and open the door, and I do just that. She barks as she runs out of my room and I get my outfit (http://www.polyvore.com/m/set?.embedder=7775240&.svc=copypaste-and&id=198746788) heading to the bathroom. I had to wake up, dress nicely, ready for this interview. After the quick shower I went back to my room, just to find Hayden sitting down on the bed, reading the book I had.
“why don't you look professional.”
“that's the whole point, Hayden.” I put my dirty pajamas in a hamper. “Do I look okay?”
“yeah, you're gonna do something to your hair?”
“just put it in a braid.” I did down on the bed and start braiding my hair.
“heels or no heels?”
“heels.” I nod and reach for my favorite pair of heels. “you need a ride?”
“yes please. I don't want to uber it.” Hayden nods, gets off the bed and walks towards the living room while I get my recommendation letters and my bag, making my way to the living room.
“good luck!” Erin and the boys yelled. I give them all a thumbs up.
“I'm so nervous.” I whispered getting inside Hayden’s car.
“you got this, bitch. I believe in you.” I roll my eyes. She reached for my hand, gives it a small squeeze and the album Tony showed me yesterday plays loudly through the speakers.
The interview went smoothly, and I felt very confident that I had gotten the job. The faces of the little kids made me fall in love with them, whether i have gotten the chance to work for them or not. Hayden had patiently waited for me outside the school the entire half hour of the interview.
“how it go?” she asked as I entered the cool car
“I think it went well. Now just to wait for the call.” I said, as she made her way into the street and I take off my heels.
“with those letters, a degree and a pretty face, I'm sure you got the job.” I roll my eyes and shrug. “Why don't we go get some ice cream? I'm craving some.”
“you sure you aren't pregnant? You don't just crave ice cream.”
“I promise I'm not pregnant. if I ever do become preggos, you can kick Mike’s dick for me.” I laugh and nod. There's no holding me back now if it ever happens.


Hayden POV
it had been a while since me and Lyra had come back from her interview, Jaime and Mike were sitting in the back yard with me, while Luna was playing with Tony on the grass. I sighed “penny for your thoughts?” Mike said reaching for my hand. “I really want a dog” I pouted. “But we are never at our actual house, we are always here” I nodded in understanding. “It's fine, your dog can stay here when you guys are here” my head instantly turned towards Jaime. “You are not playing with me right?” Jaime laughed and shook his head. “I know what kind of dogs you like Hayden, so I know you will make sure it's friendly and it's not as tall as me on its hind legs” Mike said laughing. “LYRA!” I screamed as my friend came running out of the double doors, “who's died?!” She said quickly. “We are going to get myself a dog” I jumped up off of the chair, grabbed her by her wrist and pulled her into my car.
When we arrived at the shelter, there were so many dogs, it upset me that a lot of people only looked at the little dogs, and puppies while there are dogs who are just as friendly and just a different size. I have always been a fan of big dogs anyway. Lyra got distracted as we were walking down the aisle. Loads of dogs were barking trying to get my attention as I was walking down the section. I saw a little kid moaning and pointing towards a husky asking if he can have it, the mum pulled him away from the cage and back into her grip. I shook my head and carried on walking. Until, I reached a kennel, which held a big dog, wrinkles all over, and was. Ginger/brown colour, with pink around its eyes a little like eyeliner. I looked up at the folder for it on the cage and looked at its profile, it was a boy and the breed was a dogue de bordeaux. I carefully placed his profile back to where it belonged and sat on the floor next to his kennel. He was up a corner looking sad, I patted the floor and tried to coach him to approach me, at first he looked scared but slowly got up and walked towards the cage door. I smiled as he sat content with me stroking his head. “Lyra, I found one!” I heard footsteps walking towards me and then my best friend sat down next to me. “He looks like the one you had when we were little” she smiled and started petting him. I nodded and asked her to go and get someone who worked there and tell them I want the dog. A few moments later, a woman who looked over the moon came walking up to the cage, put a collar and leash onto the dog and brought it out of the cage. She handed me the leash and smiled brightly at me “he is one of the sweetest dogs in here, people just think he's mean because of his size” she petted his head once more and we sorted out the contract and everything else etc. We walked out of the store put the new addition to the family in the back seat and made our way home.
When I opened the door, Luna came running up to me and started sniffing the dog. I walked the dog to the patio outside to where all the boys were now sitting. “Guys, do you know how I always used to tell you about my old dog Sydney I had when I was younger, and I showed you a picture and you kind of shat your pants?” They all nodded. I walked fully out of the door with the new dog still on the leash and the boys just sat and stared at me and Lyra as we sat down and he spread himself across both of our laps. “So Mike, what should we name him?” Mike laughed “I'm not good with names” Tony looked over to Mike “I can't wait to see the names of your children” the boys laughed and me and Lyra were still sitting there thinking of a name while Luna was bouncing around the back garden. “BULLY” Lyra spoke up, I turned my head towards her and frowned “huh?” She laughed a little. “The women told me his name is bully” the boys nodded.

Notes

http://puppies.co.uk/breeds/dogue-de-bordeaux/ This is the breed that Hayden gets.