OVERBOARD {TAYLER HOLDER}

XIX. Dinner?

LOS ANGELES, CA | FRIDAY, 7 AM
AUGUST 14TH 2020

The rest of that night I spent mainly with Charly. We just listened to music and talked for a long time. You know those deep and long talks you sometimes have with your best friend? Well that. I never thought we would actually be this much alike. Even tho she is Tayler's girlfriend, I think we'll be fine. I actually enjoyed Tayler being with me last night. We didn't talk much, but the little talks were enough for me. That were the little things that used to make me feel special, and the bond me and Tayler had. And even tho I didn't knew what we were in that moment, it felt 'okay'. I never wanted it to end, but I knew it would.

I rub my eyes and sit up in an unfamiliar room. I look around and see a huge painting on the wall. Bryce's room. I got up and grabbed my phone from the side table. I walked down the stairs and went to the kitchen. Nobody was up, not forgetting it was only 7 am. I just sat on the kitchen counter sipping on some water. "Morning", a voice said walking in. It started me and I accidently spill some of the water. "Shit", I murmur jumping off, "morning." I didn't look up and just grabbed some paper towels. I wipe it clean and finally look at who was actually with me in the kitchen. "Oh hi", I said smiling slightly and sitting back on the counter. "Sleep well?", he asked yawning. "Mhm", I hummed as he went thru the fridge. "Tayler?", I asked getting his attention. "Mhm", he said looking at me for a quick second. "Thank you", I said with a little smile. He looked at me confused and closed the fridge. "For what?", he asked leaning on the counter. "Being with me, and staying with me last night", I said. "Oh, no problem", he said with a little smile.

It stayed silent for a little bit when I decided to break it. "Tayler?", I asked again. "Yes?", he asked looking up from his phone. "Did something happen at my birthday party? ....Between us?", I asked looking down at my hands. "No, nothing happened Lynn", he chuckled. "Thank god", I said letting out a relieved sigh. "What? You didn't want something to happen?", he asked clearly with a stupid smirk on his face. Correction: a cute stupid smirk. "Uhm, no? I guess you know... I-", I stuttered not really knowing how to respond. "I'm joking, Lynn", he said cracking up. "Yeah... for sure", I said laughing it off.

His laughter died down and he looked at me. "What?", I asked annoyed. "Nothing... I uhh... Nothing", he said looking away from me. I shook it off and hopped off the counter. "I should head home, my mom texted me", I said with a tight smile. He just nodded and I walked to the door. I put on my shoes and put my hair up in a bun. I find my keys and purse at the door and grab them. "Lynn?", Tayler asked standing behind me. "Mhm", I said turning around. "Can we like... get dinner tonight? J-just as friends, but li-", he said stuttering. "Sure", I said cutting him off. I smiled at him and he smiled back nodding his head. "Meet at Boa at 7 pm?", he asked. "Okay", I said nodding and walking out the door. He closed the door and I went into my car.

I had a huge ass smile on my face the whole ride home. Like I couldn't wipe it off. I arrived home and skipped to the front door. I know we will only go as friends, but can a girl be happy? Nobody was home, knowing they are still at the hospital. I went to my room and turn on my Bluetooth speaker, putting on some music for in the shower. I quickly got in and just stood under it, not really doing anything. I started thinking about everything. The past 48 hours have been crazy. Brandon got into a car crash, but is somewhat okay. Tayler and I had an actual conversation that went normal, besides me crying and stuff. I 'met' my dad, and now I know where Brandon gets his looks from. I still don't like him, so we are just going to ignore that.... Man.

My phone went off and I got snapped back to reality. I got out and wrapped a towel around my body, almost falling in the process. I pick up my phone without looking at who was calling me. "Braelynn", I said quickly. "Hi honey, I just wanted to ask if you are coming to the hospital today", Alicia said thru the phone. "Yeah, I just got out of the shower", I said. "You're already home?", she asked surprised. "Yeah, I left the guys' house around an hour ago", I said shrugging. "Just let me know when you're here, Brandon got a new room", she said. "Is... Anthony still there?", I said not really remembering his name. "Anthon, and yes", she said sighing. "Whatever", I mumbled annoyed. "I know you don't want to meet him Brae, but I think he'll be staying for a while. Especially because of what happened with Brandon", she said. "I know mom, but I don't want to bond with him or whatsoever", I said frowning. "And I'm not asking you to, but Brandon seems to like his presence. Do it for Brandon", she said. "Fine, but only for him. I'm not spending one minute with that man", I said huffing. "Just get over here okay?", she asked. "Yeah, do you guys want something from Starbucks or something?", I asked. "Yeah, I'll text you the orders", she said. "Okay, bye", I said. "Bye", she said hanging up. I sighed as the music started to play again.

After getting dressed and doing my hair and a little make up I was about to leave. My phone rang once again and it was Troy. "Haiii", I said excited. "Hey, how's Brandon?", he asked. "Better, he's probably getting out soon", I said letting my phone connect to my car, "actually going over there now." "Oeh, can I come? I want to see him", he said. "Yeah, I'll pick you up. Do you want anything from Starbucks?", I asked already on the way. "Uhm, the usual", he said ruffling. "What are you even doing?", I asked chuckling. "Trying to find some clothes", he groaned. "Did you just wake up?", I asked coming to a stop. "Nop, never went to sleep", he said casually. "Of course", I chuckled, "I'm at Starbucks, I'll be there in thirty minutes or something." "Okay, see you soon", he said making kissing sounds. "Yeah yeah, love you", I said laughing. "Love you! Bye", he said chuckling and hanging up. I got out of the car and got all the orders for everyone. It was a whole lot, but it's fine.

I got at the house Troy was staying at and he soon walked out. He got in and I handed him his drink and drove off. "Spill", he said looking at me. "What?", I asked frowning. "I know something happened, so spill", he said pocking my cheek. "I hate that you know me so well", I said pushing his hand off me. "Only every little thing", he said bopping my nose with his finger. I scrunch my nose and start to laugh. "okay, well... taylerandItalkedandactuallyhadaconversation", I said mumbling. "Run that back girl", he said shaking his head. "Me and Tayler talked and had an actual conversation", I said slowly. "Like a normal one?", he asked. I nodded my head and smiled. "We're getting dinner tonight", I smiled practically squealing. "Wait, who asked?", he asked. "He did", I said shrugging. "And you are still aware he has a girlfriend, right?", he asked raising his eyebrow. "Yes, very much. But a girl can dream", I said mumbling the last part. He looked at me shocked. "We're going as friends, and Charly and I are actually friends", I said shrugging.

"Okay, I don't see you for three days and you make a whole ass U-turn in your life", he said throwing his hand up. "I know right? Life never gets boring with Braelynn Keys", I said flicking my hair over my shoulder. We both started to laugh and I parked my car at the hospital. "I missed you, bub", I said ruffling his hair. "I missed you too. The boys are just not the same, you know?", he asked sarcastically. "Oh, I know", I said nodding my head frantically. He hugged me and we got out. Alicia was waiting outside and greeted us. She took some of the bags with the food and we went up to Brandon's room. We walked in laughing and stuff, but that was soon taken by the man that disgusted me. "Hey sis", Brandon said shooting me a smile. "Hey...", I said putting the stuff down.

All of the sudden HE walked up to Troy and stuck out his hand. Troy took it confused and he started to shake it. "Hi, I'm Anthon. Braelynn and Brandon's dad", he said with a bright smile. Ew. "I'm Troy", Troy said awkwardly. "Are you her boyfriend?", he asked. I scoffed. "Again, none of your business", I said pulling Troy's arm away and pulling him out of the room. Troy had a shocked look on his face. "Wait, is he actually?", Troy asked frowning. "Yeah, sadly enough", I said sitting down with a sigh. "What does he want?", he asked sitting next to me. "Ask god, because I don't care and don't even want him here", I said putting my hands in my hair. Troy just stayed quiet and rubbed my back. Just looking at that man makes me boil.

A/N

This is a little filler chapter... and were bringing Troy back :)))
Still looking for a person to play Anthon (the dad)

But yeah, I have to get up early tomorrow... so goodnight luvs <333