Old Friends...New Friends

Avery's P.O.V

I stirred awake with gentle kisses, getting placed on my neck, giggling in my ear. I could not help but smile.

"Good morning to you too, kitten." I chuckled, opening my eyes to look at her.

She was smiling widely at me.

"Morning hot stuff." She said with a wink.

"What are you on this morning? And can I have some please?" I laughed.

"I am on a bed, duh!" She said with an eye roll.

"You seem very hyper," I said, rolling over to face her.

"I sort of work up like that. Plus, I am excited about your birthday gift later that I got for you." She said, smiling.

I honestly had no clue what it was. She moved her body closer to me, making me growl when I remember she was in nothing but my tee. I gripped her bare leg, hooking it around my hip, pressing myself against her. She whimpered loudly, making me smirk.

"So, you gonna tell me what this surprise is?" I asked, stroking her sides.

"No, that is why it is called a surprise, silly boy." She said, pushing my chest playfully.

I pushed her onto her back, climbing on topof her, straddling her hips.

"Tell me, I don't like surprises." I pouted, giving her my puppy dog eyes because they usually work.

"No! You need to wait and see." She said sternly waving her finger in my face.

Damn! That usually works. I pulled a sad face at her before laughing, leaning down for her lips. I winced as I felt them connect, another giggle coming from her. She wrapped her arms tightly around my neck, deepening the kiss.

"As much as I would love to lay here all day with you on top of me, I can't because we have things to do. So please remove your very sexy body from mine because it's distracting." She smirked.

"But?" I pouted.

"But nothing. Later you can do what you like, but right now we need to move." She said.

"Whatever I like, huh?" I smirked.

"Get off me naughty boy." She giggled, pushing me off her.

I laughed, shaking my head, but that soon stopped when she stood up, stretching.

"Mmm nice ass baby." I purred at her.

She looked over her shoulder at me smirking, winking at me.

"You are gonna be the death of me, kitten." I moaned.

"I am going for a shower. Are you coming?" She smirked.

I raised my brow at her. Surely, she is messing with me; she is not usually this forward.

"Well? We have not got all day. It will save time, but if you don't wanna, that's your choice." She shrugged, heading to the on-suite bathroom that was in the bedroom.

I soon jumped to my feet, joining her, I was not going to turn that offer down.

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"Kitten, what is wrong with you today?" I laughed as we sat down for brunch at the small diner that we came to that first night for milkshakes.

She seemed more excited than usual.

"Nothing I am all good." She smiled, digging into her pancakes.

I shook my head, chuckling. I swear if I never knew her, I would say she was high or something. I let it drop digging into my food.

"Hey, asshole." I heard a voice behind me giggling, a remarkably familiar voice.

I froze, surely not. Surely that is not who I think it is? I looked at Hailey, who was smiling widely at me. It was her. I turned around.

"Carly?" I said excitedly jumping from my seat, rushing to her, wrapping my arms around her, hugging her for dear life.

"Can't breath." She giggled.

I pulled away, not wanting to smother the poor girl.

"Hey, stranger." She winked.

"Oh my God, what are you doing here? Do you know how good it is to see you?" I gushed.

"Happy eighteenth asshole." She giggled, pulling me into her, hugging me.

Once we pulled apart, I stood there, still in shock to see her. Hailey soon appeared by my side.

"Happy eighteenth baby." She said.

She did all this for me. I turned to face Hailey.

"You did all this for me. Why? How? You two don't even know each other." I said.

"Because I care that is why. I knew how much you missed Carly, so I contacted her over Facebook. We have been talking for a couple of weeks now." Hailey smiled.

Seriously what did I do to deserve her? I pulled her into me, kissing her sweetly before pulling her into my chest, hugging her tightly.

"You are incredible, kitten." I gushed at her.

"Yes...yes she is. You better not mess this up, dude." Carly said.

"I am trying my best," I said, wrapping my free arm around Carly.

I smiled like a fool. I never thought I would have my two favorite girls next to me at the same time. Hailey turned to Carly.

"Nice to officially meet you." She smiled.

"You too," Carly replied, hugging her.

the three of us sat down after that. Hailey headed over to get us all a coffee, letting me and Carly catch up...I pulled Carly into me again, kissing the top of her head.

"I missed you. How you been?" I asked.

"I missed you too, Avery. Really good, I am getting on great at school. I got a close nit group of friends that always have my back as you do. I have the sweetest boyfriend who I have been with for about six months now. I told him everything, and he has been a good support...no pressure on me." She said, smiling.

I was happy for her because the smile she has right now is real. It is the old her that is back. The brokenness away from her eyes now. I had my old best friend again. I listened as she updated me with her life, hugging her probably about a hundred times.

"It is terrific to see you, Avery. I am sorry I left you when I promised I wouldn't do that." She said sadly.

"Carly sweetie it's fine. I understand. I know you had to but promise me never to do that again, okay?" I said.

"I promise." She said, resting her head on my shoulder.

I looked over to where Hailey was, waiting in the queue to get our drinks. She must have felt me looking at her because she looked up, giving me the sweetest smile.

"So, tell me Avery why Hailey? You do not see girls. You sleep with them." Carly asked, looking up at me.

"Do you remember back when we were like nine, I told you about the girl in the treehouse?" I asked.

"Well duh you would not shut up about her. She was your first crush." She laughed, "What has that got to do with my question?" She added, confused.

"It was Hailey." I smiled.

Carly shot up, looking at me.

"What? For real?" She asked, shocked.

"Yes, for real. I could not believe it myself when I spotted her that first day." I smiled.

"She told me about that...about what he did to her." Carly hissed the last part when referring to Joshua, "She never mentioned about the treehouse though. That is crazy shit." She added, smiling again.

"Yes, it is. And we are not only seeing each other. I asked her to be my girlfriend last night." I smiled.

"Check you out, getting all grown up. I am both happy and proud of you Avery." Carly said, kissing my cheek, "Your pretty smitten huh?" She added, and I nodded.

Hailey soon joined us again, handing us our drinks.

"Thanks, kitten." I winked making her blush, Carly and I laughing.

"I wanna know more about this boyfriend of yours. He treats you right? If he does not, I will kill him, you know that right?" I said.

"I know. He knows it too." Carly giggled.

"Good," I said chuckling.

The three of us sat there for hours, just talking and laughing. I was glad to have my best friend back, and the fact that she and Hailey get on so well makes this thing even better. I was gutted when Carly had to get back on the road to go home.

"I will see you both in a couple of weeks for your eighteenth Hailey. I have never stayed in a cabin in the mountains." Carly said excitedly.

"It will be a good weekend, remember to say hi to Daniel too." Hailey said, hugging her, "I will let you two say goodbye, will wait by the car for you, Avery." Hailey smiled.

"Okay kitten," I said, stealing a kiss before she skipped off.

I pulled Carly into my chest, hugging her close and tight.

"I will see you soon. Call me when you get home." I said, kissing the top of her head.

"I will do. I have missed you. I love you. And you look after Hailey, don't try to mess it up because your scared of how she makes you feel, or you will have me to deal with okay?" She said sternly, knowing me too well.

"I am trying...promise. I love you too. See you soon." I said, stealing one last hug before she had to get on her way.

We would see her again in a couple of weeks. Hailey's parents said she could have the cabin in the mountains that belonged to her grandparents for the weekend of her eighteenth. She does not want a party. So, Mason, Layla, Hailey, Carly, Daniel and I are all going up to stay.

Once Carly drove off, I made my way over to Hailey, grabbing her and pulling her into me. I kissed her hard before she had a chance to say a single word. Once we pulled apart, I rested my forehead against hers.

"Thank you. I can't believe you done that for me, baby girl." It means more to me than you will ever know. You're incredible." I smiled.

"I know how much you missed her. I wanted to think of something that would show you how much you mean to me, Avery." She said shyly.

I leaned in, pushing her hair behind her ear.

"Baby I could not have asked for a better birthday, thanks to you." I smiled.

"Good! You deserve it." She smiled, stroking my cheek.

I turned my face, kissing the palm of her hand before pulling her back into my chest. I never wanted to let her go, not right now anyway. I rested my chin on her head, savoring the moment. I think she is turning me into a cheesy romantic.

"What shall we do for the rest of the night?" She asked.

I looked down at her, kissing her again "Whatever you want, baby." I smiled.

"Chick flicks it is and ice cream." She giggled.

"God, please no. Anything but that," I groaned; rolling my eyes.

Hailey giggled, leaning into my ear.

"Trust me; we will not be doing much watching. I have other ideas." She purred in my ear.

"Oh fuck!" I groaned, "Let's go." I added.

I honestly do not think this weekend could get any better.