Strength Of The World

When Peyton woke up the next morning, Zack had already left for the studio. She got up and threw on some sweats and a tshirt, and decided to call the hair salon. She was overdue for a trim, and while she was there she colored her hair a dark reddish brown. By the time she got back to Zack's house it was time to get ready for Val's bachelorette party. Her hair was already curled, so all she had to do was put on her makeup and change her clothes. She decided to do natural looking eye makeup, with a bright red lip. Instead of wearing the dress she bought, she put on a pair of leather leggings with a shiny gray tank and some strappy heels, grabbing her leather jacket just in case she neeeded it. Zack was just getting home when she walked downstairs to grab a snack. "Holy shit babe. You're killing me. You look fucking amazing." he said as he walked up to kiss her. "Wait. Is your hair a different color?" "Yeah." She laughed, wrapping her arms around his waist. "I went in for a trim today, and just decided to get it colored." "Well I love it. You getting ready to go Val's?" He asked, looking down at her. "Yep. I'm just about ready, I've gotta be there in like 15 minutes." She said, looking at the clock on the stove. "Come on baby, I'll drive you. If I can keep my hands off you." He said, wiggling his eyebrows suggestively. Peyton laughed and grabbed her overnight bag, "Let's go, stud. If I'm late Val will kill you." He laughed and followed her out the door, both of them getting into his car and heading for Matt and Val's house.

When they arrived at Val's house, there was a limo waiting. "Well you guys went all out for Val didn't you?" Zack chuckled, pulling into the driveway. "Well she's my best friend, she deserves the best." Peyton explained, getting out of the car. "Besides, I'm pretty sure none of us should be driving tonight." "Yeah you're robably right. You can always call me for a ride." He joked. She rolled her eyes and walked over to him, putting her arm around his waist as they walked up the driveway together. "You know I love you, right?" "Yeah baby, I love you too." He said, wrapping his arm around her shoulders and kissing the side of her head. When they walked through the front door they heard Jimmy yell "Peyton is FINALLY here, Val!" They laughed and followed his voice into the living room, "You can blame your pal Zacky V for that." She said with a laugh. "Peyton your hair looks so good! I love it! And you look so HOT!" Leana said excitedly. "I know, I tried to get her to stay home for a little while longer." Zack joked. "Um. Ew. I don't need to hear about my little sister getting it on." Brian joked, covering his ears. "Shut up Brian." Michelle said with a laugh, smacking him on his chest. "You guys ready to go? VAL! Are you ready to go?" She shouted up to her sister. "Yeah yeah, I'm coming!" The blonde replied, coming down he stairs in her short white dress and black stilettos. "Oh my god." Matt said, running a hand over his face. "Are you sure you don't want us to come? You ladies are going to need some help beating off the boys." "Yeah you're going to need some bodyguards." Johnny added. "Uh, no offence, but you're not much of a bodyguard." Peyton joked. "Whatever, you're shorter than me P." He huffed, crossing his arms over his chest. "Okay okay girls lets get going!" Val said. All the women collected their things and said goodbye to their respective men. "Call if you need us!" Brian shouted as they were walking out the door. "We won't!" Peyton shouted back, making the rest of the girls laugh. Once the men heard the door shut, they all looked at each other. "What the hell did we just agree to?" Jimmy asked his friends.

The girls put their belongings into the trunk of the limo and climbed in. Lacey grabbed the bottle of champagne out of the little bucket and opened it, pouring each of the women a glass. "First toast of the night!" She said, raising her glass, "Happy bachelorette Val, we love you so much!" The rest of the girls cheered and raised their glasses. "Aw thanks! You guys are the best damn friends I could ever have. Love you all!" Val said with a huge smile and they all took a drink. The limo pulled away from the curb and the five women headed out for a night they wouldn't ever forget.

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