A Unique Crossover

Chapter104: An Aussie day

My phone buzzed, pausing the music that's been nearly shouting in my ears for hours. Only giving them a few seconds of peace as a reminder lit the screen up, '6th September, Carter's Day'.

I haven't slept. Sleep seemed to be the last thing on my mind. I spent hours crying my eyes out like an idiot. Then, I had done some push-ups, sit-ups, and some yoga exercises from YouTube.

Afterward, I was dancing two and a half hours with my earpods before the reminder went off. Instantly killing the good vibes that I've been trying to have since eight tonight. Last night.

I sat down on the edge of the bed, staring at the screen. My body felt like it was being pulled back in time. Back to 2017, to this very same date.

Remembering sleeping in my old bedroom, dreaming about being on a date with Zayn Malik. He was singing some made-up love song about us when my phone's ringtone woke me up. My left eye burning at the brightness before placing it at my ear.

Junaid's voice was thick as he was trying to speak. I could clearly hear that he was crying, waking me up immediately. Nearly begging him to tell me what was wrong when he finally said, 'Carter's gone, pequeña.'

Canceling the reminder before getting off the bed. Opening the door to find the living room in darkness. Walking across the hall, straight to the second door on the left.

Opening it without knocking, walking in without permission. Standing right beside Haylie's bed, lightly shaking her shoulder. Softly groaning before opening one eyelid, "What happened?"

"It's Carter's Day." My voice was hoarsely, clearing my throat as my cousin started to realize what today was. "Can I sleep by you, please?"

Before I could finish the sentence, she was already tugging me under her blanket. Wrapping her arms around me as mine went around her. Breathing in her vanilla and coconut scent as sleep finally took over me.

At seven, fifty-five, I woke up by the scent of something wonderful. Finding the bed without my cousin, who was standing behind the kitchen counter with Cameron. Three plates were set on the table with a flash pot of coffee with mixed berries and chopped up bananas.

When I sat down, Cameron turned around with a larger plate stocked with pancakes. As I raised an eyebrow, he was already speaking, "I know that you only eat pancakes at the end of the month, but we can make an exception for today."

At that, Haylie threw some chocolate sauce over the pancakes. Adding a handful of berries and banana with a large cup of hot chocolate.

Smiling at them as my heart swole up, "Love you, guys."

They both wrapped their arms around me before placing two massive kisses on my cheeks. I was feeling incredibly grateful to have them here with me. Especially for today.

Satisfying planeting my fork on top of my stack as Haylie took a seat beside me. Having a bowl of oats with some berries and banana, "Tonight's the fundraiser for mental health awareness. But Cameron and I can stay here with you."

Shaking my head while swallowing down hard two big cuts of goodness, "No, you both have to go. You have to say an inspirational speech, and Cameron has to judge the friendly game that they gonna have."

"We was trying to get you a ticket," Cameron said while sitting down with his breakfast. Giving me a symphony smile, "But all tickets have been sold out. Even the ones close to the bathrooms and kitchen area."

Giving them a bright, convincing smile with a tone to match, "Don't worry about me. Besides, the team's gonna go have this small bonding thing tonight. So, I wouldn't have been able to go anyway."