Soulmate (Cameron Dallas/ Nash Grier/ Matthew Espinosa/ Hayes Grier)

Chapter 66

The song referred to in this chapter is my favorite song of all time... "Jet Black Heart" by 5 Seconds of Summer. Enjoy :)
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I wake up to a wet, mascara-stained pillow as my alarm plays loudly throughout my room. I groan, reaching over and slapping my phone until it stops. I sit up a little, contemplating on whether or not I actually should get up, but I've already missed way too many days of school. My thoughts involuntarily travel back to yesterday. That was the worst feeling of my life, having everyone forget my birthday. My heart hurts just thinking about it, along with my head. I look on my bedside table to see the necklace Dan got me still in its box. He didn't forget.

I sigh and fall back onto the bed. Am I crazy? Am I absolutely insane for thinking about Dan this much? He beat us everyday for years and yet I'm still thinking about him in a way he shouldn't be thought about. I know I'd never forgive him, but does that mean I can't talk to him? Does it mean I can't have a father whatsoever? It terrifies me, but I really do think he's changed thanks to his medication. I don't know if I could ever trust him... but am I crazy for wanting to try?

I check the time to see that I have an hour until I have to leave. I contemplate on whether or not I should take the bus or walk instead of having Cameron drive me. After yesterday, I don't know if I'm ready to face him. He forgot my birthday; my own brother. After I'm finished getting ready, I open the door to my room and gasp at the sight of Cameron passed out on the floor. Did he stay here all night? My mind distinctly remembers him banging on my door last night, begging me to open the door and shouting "happy birthday" and "I'm sorry" through the wood. I just assumed he left when I could no longer hear his voice.

"Cameron," I say, nudging him with my foot.

When he doesn't budge, I kick him a little harder.

"Cam," I say louder.

He shoots up, looking around frantically, and mutters a "Hmm?"

"What are you doing out here?" I ask, sliding my back against the wall until I reach the floor.

"I guess I..." He looks around before rubbing his tired eyes.

All of a sudden, he meets my eyes before lunging at me, enveloping me in a gigantic hug.

"God, I'm so sorry Kat," he whispers against my hair.

I'm not really sure what to say, so I don't say anything at all.

"I'm such a shit brother, the shittiest brother. I'm sorry for ruining your birthday... and then forgetting the birthday that I ruined," he rambles on.

My arms slowly wrap around him, hugging him back. I missed this feeling; I haven't had it in so long.

"You're right. We shouldn't be fighting and we won't anymore. And after school we're gonna spend the day together to make up for yesterday, okay?" He pulls back to look at me.

"Um... Okay..." I say, kind of excited.

"Happy birthday," he says, kissing the top of my head before going to his room.

I smile to myself and head downstairs to eat something. Yesterday was horrible, but maybe today will be better. I decide to call Hayes again to see how he's doing with everything. He's always been there for me when one of my screwed up problems come to surface, so I have to be there for him.

"Hello?"

"Hi Hayes," I answer, fixing myself a bowl of cereal.

"Two days in a row? I'm honored," he says, causing me to laugh.