Chapter 72

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Prom last night was amazing and I smile to myself as I replay the entire day again in my head. It started with breakfast with my parents. We went to this cute little diner and ate breakfast together as a family, which is something I felt like we hadn't done in forever. My dad was a little emotional as my mom and I talked about what I was doing with hair and makeup. He probably reminded me 40 times that I will always be his little girl. I tried to give my parents some extra love because I knew, like I was, they were thinking about all of us last year getting Aaron ready for his Junior Prom and how his Senior Prom and graduation should be coming up.

After breakfast I dropped my dress off at Matt's along with Amanda and Julia's so we could get dressed there right before pictures. Celia was frantic trying to make sure everything was ready for pictures and I tried to calm her down but to no avail. Nick pulled me away, warning me that there is no calming her down when she is like this and told me it is better to just stay away and let her go nuts. I spent a little time with Matt before I had to go, he just got another hair cut before I came over and he looked even hotter than he normally does.

After leaving Matt's I picked up Julia and Amanda and we got our hair and make up done. I did a really fun makeup look with black shimmery eyeshadow and neutral lips. My hair was up in the back in a messy bun with a few pieces out in the front framing my face. Julia and Amanda also go with updos but Julia opted for a braid into a low bun while Amanda got an elegant high bun that looks very neat. Getting our hair and makeup done was actually a ton of fun and we all promise to start doing more things, just the girls. With lacrosse starting, Matt getting back to work at the gym, and Kyle starting his travel soccer team, we all will have more free time to spend together. Before we left the salon the woman at the front desk took a few cute pictures of us all together, one of which I posted on my IG story.

Our parents met us at Matt's which is where we finished getting ready. I wore the black dress with red heels, matching Matt's red bow tie which he also wore on New Year's Eve. Matt wore all black besides his bow tie with his hair styled and his black watch I got him along with his gold chain I got repaired tucked into his shirt. Overall he looked really fucking hot and I struggled to control myself anytime we were alone. Julia wore a light purple dress while Kyle wore a white shirt, black pants, and a matching tie. Amanda's dress was white with a navy blue floral pattern on the bottom, so instead of black pants Tyler wore navy pants with a checkered navy and white shirt and navy tie.

Poor Matt got kicked from his room so we could get changed and touch up anything we needed to. I feel bad for how trashed his room is but I make the promise to clean it myself. Matt didn't actually care about his messy room, only teasing me a little knowing it would make me laugh. Right before we started taking pictures I got a notification from Seth, Lil's ex, that said 'Have fun tonight, see you soon.' I chose to not tell Matt because I assumed his message meant he was back with Lil. We were both having a great time so no reason to kill the mood.

Pictures were so much fun and my little friend group that started out with just 5 people in September is huge now. All the juniors on the wrestling team were over, my friends, Tom, his date, and a few other people I am friendly with at school who needed some place to take pictures. Matt and I took more cute pictures than I could count and I couldn't wait to post some for my friends back home. My parents and I also got a ton of pictures together, along with the rest of my family including the twins and all my other friends. I think my favorite so far was the one I took with Blake pretending to be his date so he could send it to his parents who still have no idea he is out. Matt was the one that took the picture, so even though it is a really typical prom picture the fact that he is behind the camera cursing us both out just really makes it special.

Once we finished with pictures we all headed to school to get on the bus which drove us to prom. For Junior Prom we take school buses to prom instead of Senior Prom where we have to provide our own transportation. Prom was so much fun and we danced the entire night. Our group kind of took over the dance floor because there were so many of us and we slowly dragged in other groups to our group. Most girls have accepted Matt and I are dating and have laid off but that didn't stop a few for trying to grind on my boyfriend and me kicking their ankles. Prom was fun but the more memorable night was after prom at Tom's, even if I barely remember what happened actually.

Pretty much what I do remember is all of us getting back to school after prom ended. We all drove to Tom's either changing there, in our cars, or some going home first to change. I am pretty sure the entire Junior class was at his house and boy can our class party. The second we got to Tom's the drinking began. My friends and I all took shots before running upstairs to Matt's unofficial official room to change. I wore a simple pair of jeans with a lace bodysuit. After changing we all went downstairs to drink more and dance. I don't really remember the rest from there, it is kind of a blur but I know I took a body shot, or several, off of Matt. I also know we left the party early and went upstairs for some R-rated fun, Julia threw up in the bathroom, Tom finally got the girl he likes to sleep with him, Amanda pushed a girl for flirting with Tyler, Blake may have bought a chicken online, and Nash may have admitted to the entire school that he listens to Taylor Swift when he showers. So overall, a great fucking night.

Despite waking up with a major headache and my feet throbbing from wearing heels for so long yesterday, I would easily go back and relive the night again and again. I finally open my eyes and stretch, Matt still sleeping next to me. How he didn't puke last night is still amazing to me because he easily drank twice as much as me. Granted he is a bit bigger than me but still, if I feel this crappy today I am sure he will feel at least equally as bad if not worse. I get up and go to the bathroom trying to clean myself up a little. I now also have a toothbrush at Tom's house so I brush my teeth and wash my face trying to make myself feel sort of human.

After I change I sneak out of the room to grab water and Advil for Matt and I. Tom is already in the kitchen, or maybe he slept in the kitchen, when I walk down. "Morning," I whisper knowing he probably has a pounding headache too.

"Morning, I wasn't sure if you guys slept over, you disappeared like 3 hours into the party." I grab three glasses and fill them, passing the first to Tom, his voice is almost completely gone. "Thanks Syd," he says taking it and chugging it.

"Yeah well, you didn't think you were the only one getting some last night did you Tom?" I laugh as he gets a sloppy smile on his face.

"Hey so like, you're a girl right?" he asks, finally sliding off the kitchen counter and fixing his shirt.

"No actually, I am part-bitch, part-snack according to my boyfriend," I reply sarcastically. Tom flips me off and I laugh but continue, "Yes, shockingly enough I am a girl Tom."

"I get it, dumb question but like, do you think if I ask Riley out she will say yes? I mean I know sleeping together drunk at a party doesn't really mean anything, but like I think she is pretty and nice and. . . yeah," he trials off rubbing his face. He walks over and grabs the Advil, getting some for each of us.

I take mine first and think for a second. Riley was Tom's prom date but that doesn't really mean much. I think back to the few conversations I have had with Riley, she is super nice and did ask me twice about Tom. Once after she saw us talking in the hall and once after I asked her about them going to prom. She asked both times if I knew if he was talking to or seeing anyone else. I told her not that I knew of and even had Matt do a little digging to find out more. "I think she will," I tell him confidently which causes a smile to break out on his face.

"Thanks, I am gonna go find my phone and kick out the few remaining people still here." Tom walks off and I grab the waters and Matt's Advil and head back to the bedroom.

When I walk in he is lying face down groaning into his pillow. "Rough night champ?" I ask, setting everything down and kissing his bare back.

"My head is going to explode," he whines, his voice also raspy like Tom's. I have learned in the months of knowing them and even more since they stopped hiding their friendship and they love to scream while drunk. Song lyrics, bad jokes, random 'I love you's' to each other. They are just constantly screaming but it isn't as annoying as it sounds, especially because the next day neither of them really have voices.

"Here take this." Matt flips over, looking a little pale and I kiss his cheek before giving him the water and Advil. He sits up and takes it before I cuddle up on his lap. He rubs my back and kisses my head with his eyes closed, probably trying to keep from puking. "You ok babe?" I ask softly.

"Feeling better, but I think I should eat. Sunday morning pancakes?" I nod, grabbing his face between my hands and kissing him. I am not sure if Matt remembers this but last night as we were falling asleep he asked me to come visit his mom with him. Even though he was drunk and so was I, I still cried like a baby, honored he was pretty much asking me to meet his mom, I know that is a big deal.

"Of course baby." Matt gets up and heads to the bathroom to also clean up and get changed. By the time we make it downstairs Tom is back laying on the counter but the random drunks are gone and he seems much happier.

"Morning sugar tits," Matt greets Tom, pushing him out of the way so he can make pancakes.

"I asked her," Tom says more to me than to Matt causing Matt to look between us in confusion.

"And...?" I drag out, running over to him in excitement.

"IT'S A DATE!" he yells and I jump around in excitement. Riley from what I know about her is really sweet. She likes to read romance novels like Julia and I, she rides horses, and she runs a really cute little food Instagram. She is a sweet, down to earth girl who is perfect for Tom.

"Did I miss something?" Matt asks while starting the pancakes. Tom and I fill him in on this morning conversation as we begin to clean. After breakfast we continue to clean and try to remember as much of the night as possible. At one point after Matt and I disappeared, Nash ran through the house naked, which actually isn't the first time. A few seniors tried to crash the party but got kicked out. There was an intense game of stack up which ended with some guy named PJ getting bitch cup and throwing up in a plant. Overall just some wild shit.

After we finish cleaning the house Matt and I leave. We decide to go to his house, get properly dressed, and take his motorcycle down to the beach since it is a really nice day out. I go upstairs and shower when we get to the house while Matt makes sure his bike is ok after being away most of the winter. Sometimes he takes it for short rides without me but I haven't been on his bike pretty much since wrestling started.

"Babe, ready?" he asks, coming into the bathroom while I finish my hair. It is a mess mostly because I was too busy thinking about his offer about his mom than actually paying attention.

"S-sure," I stutter, my mind still racing. We walk out and I climb onto Matt's bike, grabbing my helmet he recently got me. Now both of us are safe which brings me some peace of mind. We pull out of the driveway and begin the opposite way of the beach. I am confused but I don't question it, figuring maybe we are going to a different beach. I mean we do live on an island, no matter which way you drive eventually you will end up at a beach.

Instead of a beach we pull up to a little flower shop and I look at Matt confused. "Babe?" I question, taking off my helmet.

"I figured we could visit someone first," he says, his voice dripping with emotions. I am too emotional to answer, instead just nodding as he walks inside. I try to wipe away the few tears before he comes back but he catches me kissing my nose. "Ready my girl?" he asks.

I hold on to him tightly the rest of the ride and I think about maybe if now is the time to tell him I love him. I mean he is taking me to where his mom is buried, that is huge, I think it is time to stop living in fear and just tell him. When we pull up to the cemetery Matt slows down, driving slowly. I know coming here is hard for him and overwhelming. When we finally stop he climbs off and helps me. I carry the flowers as we both leave out helmets and walk over to his mom.

"I'm nervous," I whisper so he can barely hear.

Matt smiles and squeezes my hand, "Don't be, she will love you." I nod and keep walking with him just a step behind using him as a sort of shield. I don't know why this is so intimidating to me but it is. When we finally get to the stone with his mom's name on it, Matt sits down in front of him and pats the ground for me to join him. "Well. . . Sydney this is my mom. Mom, this is Sydney."

"Hi," I greet, causing a huge smile to break out onto Matt's face. We end up spending hours in the cemetery laying down in front of his mom's headstone, talking about her and snuggling. I end up not telling Matt I love him because there is no good moment. It just didn't feel like there was a time to say it that felt natural and right.

When we get up to leave I notice a new instagram DM from Seth. 'Sorry I have to do this, I did say we would see each other soon in my letter though.' My blood runs cold as I read it. I quickly screenshot it and everything else I know about Seth and send it to Sasha. I also decide when I get home tonight to tell my dad everything.

"Babe, are you ok?" Matt asks, noticing I spaced out.

"All good, sorry just a D.C. friend emergency, Jeremy is being Jeremy," I lie. I can't tell Matt what is going on for fear he will get involved. Whatever this is and whoever Seth is working for, or with, or whatever, is too dangerous for Matt to be involved.

"Oh, well I am excited to meet them all soon. Next weekend should be fun."

I climb onto the bike, tucking my phone away after answering Sasha who informs me she is tracking my phone from now on and a few other things about sending a detail to my house. "I should be," I say, trying to keep calm despite being on the verge of an actual panic attack.

Matt gets on his bike and starts his bike. Behind us I notice a black SUV and I try to not jump to a worse case scenario. Coincidence, right? As we head to the exit we both notice the main gate is closed. Another coincidence I assure myself. As we turn around and begin to head toward a different exit three SUVs surround us. My stomach drops as a bunch of men with guns jump out.

I feel Matt tense under my arms and I do probably the easiest thing I will ever do in my life. I let go and get off the bike. "Sydney what are you doing," he yells as I take my helmet off.

"You want me, not him, let him go please," I beg looking between all the men.

"NO!" Matt yells, grabbing me before I can walk over to the closest person to me.

"Matt please," I beg.

"Oh God with the dramatics," Seth interrupts, coming out of one of the cars looking bored. "If you two were ever apart this would have been sooo much easier. I really didn't want him, he is so annoying."

"Seth, please let him go," I beg. Maybe I will die, but protecting Matt is the priority here. Honestly dying to protect Matt sounds pretty good in my book.

"Oh honey, I can't stand him, I wish I could, but we both know I can't now. He knows too much." Before I can stop it from happening a bunch of guys grab Matt, putting a wet cloth over his face. He struggles against them as I lunge forward toward him. I am grabbed before I can reach Matt, a similar cloth being put over my face. The last thing I remember before blacking out is Matt being thrown into one of the SUVs while Seth barks out some orders in a language I can't understand. 

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Sydney

Julia

Amanda

Sorry I missed two posting days this week, I went from not doing anything the entire month of May and most of June to having a part-time job again, a summer class, and two internships so I am really busy! I hope this chapter makes up for the wait! Also no one guessed Seth was behind the letter and I am shocked! I purposely tried to make him super creepy on purpose, more to come on his back story though! 

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