Chapter Sixty-Three:

After a couple of days of hearing the guys tease Matt, Jimmy finally caved and told me what the teasing was all about. My jaw dropped when I heard that Matt was crushing on Holly.

“Seriously?!” I asked him. Hayden cringed.

“Don’t you dare tell me how attractive you think my mother is.” Hayden threatened Matt. Matt smirked and the rest of us laughed.

“There has got to be someone single that you find attractive.” I tried. Matt groaned.

“What is it with everyone and ganging up against me? Who I have a thing for is none of your business.” Matt glowered.

“It is when she’s mother.” Hayden argued.

“And when she’s my friend and dating my father figure,” I added.

“I’m with Lyds.” Zacky told him.

“She’s dating Doug. He’s like another dad to all of us.” Jimmy spoke up.

“You’re outvoted, my friend.” Johnny said, clapping Matt on the shoulder. He sighed and shook his head.

“I’m gonna get some air.” Matt announced, before stepping outside.

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Matt’s POV

It’s not like I asked to have a thing for Holland. Everyone’s acting like I just woke up one morning and thought crushing on her would be a good idea. That’s not how it happened.

“Hey, get off of your phone and help us unpack!” A deep voice sounded. I turned to find the source and saw a middle-aged man talking to his daughter? She’s beautiful, to say the least. She has dark brown hair, fair skin, and striking blue eyes. She reminds me of Lydia, except her eyes don’t have the same silvery hue.

She turned and caught me looking at her. She smiled and gave me a small wave, wiggling her fingers. She started walking towards me, completely ignoring her dad. I started moving and met her halfway.

“Did you just move here?” I asked her. She nodded, smiling.

“Yeah, we did. Do you live here?” She asked me, gesturing to the Baker’s house. I shook my head.

“My best friend does, so I’m here more than my own place.” I answered. She nodded, slowly. “I’m Matt.” I introduced myself.

“Samantha, nice to meet you.” She responded. I smiled.

“You’re really beautiful.” I told her.

“Thank you.” She breathed. “Are you unattached? Or is there going to be some crazed girl storming out here because her boyfriend is flirting with me?” She asked me.

“I’m single.” I assured her.

“Good, then you can take me out later.” She smiled. “Can I see your phone?” She asked me. I dug it out of my pocket and handed it over.

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Lydia’s POV

Matt came waltzing through the front door, noticeably happier than he was before he left. He looked over at us and smiled.

“Someone’s in a good mood.” Jimmy mused. Matt just smiled. “You met a girl, didn’t you?” He asked him. Matt just shrugged.

“So… You’re not hooked on my mom anymore, right?” Hayden asked him. Matt shrugged.

“She’s hot, but you’re right. She’s with Doug. Zack, did you know that you have new neighbors?” Matt told us. Zack shook his head.

“Really?” He asked. Matt nodded.

“Yeah and they have a smokin’ teenage daughter.” He grinned.

“No way,” Zacky argued. Matt nodded and pulled out his phone. He showed the guys her picture. “Dude, you know who she looks like, right?” Zack asked him. Matt shook his head.

“She kind of looks like Ace.” Brian offered. Everyone laughed at that, even me. I peeked over Johnny’s shoulder and caught a glimpse of her. She’s pretty, but she doesn’t look really like me. She has lighter hair. She’s not pale as fuck and none of our features really resemble each other’s. I think the guys are just high.

“I can totally see you guys together.” I told him, happily. He smiled at my reaction.

“What are we cooing at?” Doug asked, coming out of his office.

“Matt met a girl.” Jimmy supplied. Matt rolled his eyes.

“Matthew finally gets the girl, eh?” Doug teased. Everyone laughed at that.

“Is it really so hard to believe?” Matt quipped.

“Of course, not,” Doug assured him. “Congrats,” he added.

“I swear, it’s worse than talking to my mother.” Matt complained.

“You love us. Don’t lie.” Hayden spoke up.

“I’m starting to regret it.” Matt argued.

“Liar,” Jimmy teased. And who said boys were boring?

Notes

Matt FINALLY got the girl!! Her picture and character description are both up!

Thoughts? Comments?

Love,
Katie <3