Chapter 44 | The Guy Named Hale
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Lydia's POV
     "Look, Aaron. I really don't wanna get a job. I came here to escape some people and enjoy what I have left of summer." Aaron ignores my excuses and turns the music up. My only option for him to hear me is to scream. "Aaron! Turn the car around now!"

     "Lydia! You're not getting a job okay!" Aaron yells back but still focuses on the road.

     "Are you kidnapping me?!" I yell over the music, but finally, I decide to turn it off.

     "No, Lydia. It's a surprise."

     "I hate surprises."

     "But you'll like this one."

     "Whatever." I sigh and watch my fingers tap on the lock and unlock button located on arm rest of the car. The silence crept up my spine, and I couldn't let it be satisfied, so I went to sleep.

     Before I knew it, Aaron wakes me up and my head automatically lifts up sharply, accidentally banging my forehead against his head.

"Jesus, Lydia! Are you okay?" Aaron yells while rubbing his forehead.

"Did you just ask if I'm okay? Are you okay?"

"Lydia, I'm okay. Now, go outside." Aaron commands as he head out the car.

"Oh–kay." I whisper, wondering whether or not I should murder Aaron now or later.

Right when i step foot out the car door, I see it. I see an 80's Retro looking Diner called, "Soda Pop's Diner." A diner designed with bright neon lights and the smell of delicious finger foods. A diner with a jukebox that only plays songs from the year 1980's to the early 2005's.

     "Welcome to my humble abbot." Aaron says with a smirk, arms up in the arm to provide a "formal" presentation. "We gotta hurry cause my friends are waiting." He reaches for my hand and tugs me into the Diner.

     Once we entered the diner, an automatic, "Heyyyyy! It's the man, A-a-ron!" cheers came from all direction. I search for the insanely loud people and my eyes land on two girls (one brunette and one with purple hair), and three boys (two with nicely groomed hair and one guy with glasses). They all are smiling, teasing, and waving at Aaron, sitting down on table 24.

     "Aaron. I though I was applying for a job." I lean and whisper to him.

     "Wait, you actually believed that. That's pretty boring." Aaron doesn't glance at me, instead, we both slowly walk up to the group.

     The group of friends noticed me, but didn't see anything until Aaron introduced me. The girl with purple hair gave me a smile, while the other girl simply ignored my existance.

     "Guys, this is Lydia. Lydia, these are the guys. The girl with the purple hair is Brenda Steinfield. The brunette is Hayley Remillion. Then in the leather jacket, we have Derek Hale. He's trouble so get away from him. The guy in the glasses is Liam Matten. And lastly, my best of all friends, who I've knew seen 7th grade, Brendon Campbell. He has a dog named Soup because of the brand Campbell." Aaron turns to me with a wide grin on his face.

     "Well, hey guys. How's it going?" I say, trying to be causal to hide my intimidation.

     "I, for one, am starving. Let's eat!" The guy in the glasses yells. He's a jokester and I like it.

     As I began to open up, I could feel the atmosphere change. The environment seemed more alive and the group of people surrounding me seemed so carefree. Honestly, I think I'm starting to like this place.

     "So, Lydia, have you ever been to a club before?" Brendon (Aaron's best friend) asks.

     "I not really into clubs." I nonchalantly reply as I stuff my mouth with fries.

     "That's too bad. After this, we're all going to a club called Area 401. You should come." Hayley responds, but from her tone, she seemed to be mocking me. As of she was telling me, 'Hey. We're going to a bar but you can't come. Sorry.'

     "Umm, I guess I can't either way. I'm under aged."

     "How old are you?" Brendon asks.

     "18." My answer is short because it began to like I was being interrogated.

     "Honey, that's okay. Here in LA, all you need is a license saying that your 21 and then you're good to go. Lucky for you, I know how to make them." Brenda (the girl with the purple hair) says with a wide smile.

     "Okay, so it's settled." Derek says as if he's running out of patience. "Let's go."

Author's Note
     Hello lovely people of the world! Hope you all like this chapter, and please let me know what you all think of it! ALSO, TEEN WOLF IS AIRRING TODAY and I can't wait because Season 6 Episode 9 (I think) is looking pretty exciting. AND THEY FINALLY REVEALED STILE'S REAL NAME💕💕💕

      Also, do you guys like the switch in point of views (POV's) or is it confusing? Please let me know but commenting here. Thank you all soo much and I love ya!
xoxo, Gossip Girl.
     (Whoops, I mean -xoxo, thecastaways)