"Phew!" Haley exclaimed as she sits down by the oven.

"It wasn't so bad." I say. We had just made the cupcakes and it did take a lot of time, as planned.

"I know, but we still have to wait like 25 more minutes."

"True. Do you want to watch TV?" I suggested.

"Okay." As we head to the TV room, we hear shouts from the boys. Once we are actually in the room, we notice that they're watching football.

I whisper to Haley, "Actually, we can just watch Youtube or Netflix in my room."

"That's not going to happen." She whispers before yelling, "Alright boys!" They all turn to look at her, finally realizing we were here. "We have important business to attend to, that just so happens to take place in here. So if you don't mind. . . Leave, please." She smiled sweetly, while I mentally face palmed myself.

"What makes you think we'll just let you kick us out?" I think Alex piped up.

"Do you want cupcakes or not?" Haley says. And before we knew it, they were all gone.

"Good job Haley!" I exclaimed.

"I guess I just have a way with words."

"Oh sure." We change the channel and stop on a children's show, where they were singing about sheep. "Do we really have to watch this?" I asked, getting tired of their whiny voices.

"Of course! It's informational." She replies, not taking her eyes off the screen. "Baa! Baa! That's what a sheep says!" She screeches along with the song.

"Haley!" I yell trying to get her attention, "Haley!"

"What." She says finally looking at me.

"I think we should get some water." I say trying to get her away from the TV.

"What! No! I love this show!"

"Come on! The cupcakes should be done soon anyway."

"Okay, fine." She comes with me, as we head to the kitchen. We sat down with our waters, chatting. The cupcake timer went off, and what sounded like an earthquake coming towards us. But instead 5 boys popped in.

"Chill guys! They have to cool!" Haley exclaimed as I checked them to make sure they are done. I pulled the toothpick out clean.

"Done," I mutter to myself, as I take the pans out with my oven mitts. We doubled the recipe, because we had more guests, and found ourselves with 36 cupcakes in total.

I looked up from the gorgeous cupcakes and saw all the boys, except Ryan, gawking at us.

"What?" Haley asks, clearly self conscious from everyone staring.

"You both have talent!" Joey says.

Haley muttered a thanks looking star struck. I think someone has a crush. I ship it.

"Just wait until you try them." Ryan says. They all nod in sync.

This is really awkward. Everyone is frozen staring, except for Ryan and me. I give him a weird glance, which he returns as I exit the scene. I open a cabinet to get out a cooling rack. As I pull 2 out, it makes a loud clashing noise, which snaps everyone out of their previous state. They all go back to talking amongst each other, while Haley joins me.

"Sorry, I think he's hot." She whispers to me, talking about Joey.

"That's fine. Everyone was standing still, except for my brother and me. It was super creepy. Also, I think Logan is the hot one in the bunch." I whisper back. She shrugs.

We both put the warm cupcakes on the rack, and put a bowl of frosting next to them, as a frost yourself type of thing. Haley and I both grab three and run upstairs, after telling the boys they could have some. I knock on Katie's door, and tell her they are done. She hurries down the stairs before they are all gone. I rush into my room where Haley was waiting, and lock the door.

"Oh geez. That was something." I exclaim, chomping into the cupcakes.

"Yeah, but these are delish!" Haley says, with her mouth full.

"Yup!" I agree.

After about half an hour of talking, and YouTube, we decide to head downstairs.

"I'm hungry." I say as we head to the kitchen. No surprise when I saw no cupcakes left on the table.

"Let's go to the store!" Haley suggests. I agree and go find Ryan. I found him in the TV room with the others. They all look up as I enter.

"Hey sis!" Ryan calls when he sees it was just me. "What is up?" He asks as he motions me over.

"Hi, I just came to say that me and Haley are going to the store." I say, and glance around the room. My cheeks turn a light shade of pink from all the stares.

"Oh, okay. Hey Leo and Joey? Can you go with them and pick up some unhealthy crap?"

"Sure!" Leo chimes, while Joey gives a nod.

We all hop in Haley's car, the 2 guys in the back, and us in the front.

"They are coming for stuff for the others."

"M'kay" Haley replies.

"The cupcakes were amazing." Leo says.

"Thanks! It was Mia's idea." Haley says, "but it's a tradition to make something  every time we have a sleepover together."

"That's cool. I guess I have to come every time then." Leo smiles, as I let out a loud, unintentional laugh, flushing in embarrassment.

When we arrive, Haley makes some orders. "I'll go with Joey to get drinks, and Mia and Leo get food. Meet here in 20 minutes tops."

I pull Haley to the side. "Why can't it be us and them?"

"Well, do you want the boys to be picking out shit for us? Plus, I can't trust 2 seniors in a store, alone."

"Sure..." I say, "not because someone has a little crush?" 

"Shut up, is it obvious?"

"Your cheeks are pink, but that's just blush right?" I ask making sure she catches my drift.

"Totally, it was dark when I did my make up today," she says as we head back to the group, and disappear in our assigned pairs.

"Hi Mia." Leo greets.

"Hey." I say. My cheeks flush a little, but I manage to keep it under control.

"What do you want to get?" Leo asks.

"Food." I suggest.

He laughs. "Alright, candy it is. What's your favorite?" He asks, as we walk to the candy aisle.

"Kit Kat and Crunch." I say without hesitation. "How about you?"

"Hmm, skittles, and Hershey's" He says and looks down at me. "Not much of a talker." I shake my head. "That's okay, I respect that." He smiles at me. I smile back, genuinely happy that someone gets it, or at least pretends to.

I grab my favorite candies, and he does the same. Then we go to chips, and pick out some, and throw the in the basket.

"Do you think we are good?" He asks.

"Yeah."

As we head back to the meeting spot, I realize we forgot cookies.

"Wait! Leo!"

"What!" He says looking worried.

"Cookies!"

He smiles, and we hurry to the cookie aisle, and we each grab some packs.

"Good call." Leo says.

"Thanks."

We go back to the meeting spot where, Joey and Haley were standing. Haley has a massive smile, while they chat. Unfortunately, I have to break this magic. We ended up checking out and heading home.

I stared out the car window thinking, that I can make a friend out of Leo.

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A/N

Hi guys! Thanks for reading, hopefully you enjoyed this chapter. Also, it would be amazing if you could vote, and comment.

Much appreciation,

-Em