Chapter 46

*Payton's POV*I felt arms around my waist as I walked the dimly lit hallway on my way out to the parking garage. I sure as hell hoped that I wasn't being kidnapped right now. I was spun around with little resistance, and saw a familiar face.

"You're leaving already?" Brooklyn put on a fake pout, and let me remind you, his hands were still on my waist.

"Yeah, now if you'll remove your hands please," I said trying to move his hands that were securely gripping my waist.

"Now now, when will I see you again, in time for that kiss too," he smirked and I wanted to gag.

"Hopefully never," I sarcastically winked back and finally broke free from his grip.

"What about the bet? The kiss you owe me?" He asked, hoping I'd give in right then and there. Oh you're wrong Brooklyn, so, so wrong about me.

"Hmmm, that's unfortunate," I said, spinning myself around and continuing to walk down the hallway to where my driver was supposed to pick me up. Hopefully I'll never have to see Brooklyn again.. What a fuckboy. One of the worst ones I've met.

My driver took me to the hotel that magcon was staying at, and I reached my room, sliding the card into the handle, unlocking the door.

"I'm back," I yell out to an almost vacant room. I see Ethan on the couch, scrolling through his phone. He looks up to me and smiles.

"Hey, how was the game?" He asked.

"Unfortunate," I mutter, but louder than I expected.

"Yeah, I heard they tied.. Bummer," he said patting the seat next to him.

"I think I wanna go back to London.." I blurted out.

"Wh-what? What about magcon?" He asked.

"This is just too much for me all at once, I need to focus on one thing right now, and it's the show in London.. I'll probably be back after that, I don't know I'm just feeling really overwhelmed right now," I sighed.

"I get it, not remembering anything must be hard, you should take a break and come back when you're ready to, the fans will understand," he smiled.

"Thanks E, I needed to hear that," I hugged him and got up to pack my things. If I was going, I had to go now before someone could convince me otherwise. I knew that this is what I needed, and they'll understand eventually. Once I was packed up, with Ethan's help, I was ready to go.

"Promise we'll stay in touch?" I asked.

"Of course, we'll see each other again, maybe run into each other at Starbucks, who knows," he laughed.

"Yeah, Starbucks it is," I smiled.

I know that it was harsh just leaving everyone like that, but they don't know how hard it is not knowing anything. About who I was touring with and the memories we shared, about my fans, about anything really. I didn't want to disappoint, but at the same time I was glad I was taking a break. I needed to focus on my modeling right now, and nothing else.

A few hours later, I found myself getting home, to a familiar place that I somewhat recognized.

"Welcome home paps," Sean said giving me a hug as he let me into our house.

"Glad to be home," I gave a smile, "where's mom and dad?" I asked, curious as to why the house is so quiet.

"Off at business meetings I guess, the usual," he said sighing. I plopped down on the couch, exhausted from my flight. Then a doorbell rang, and I groaned, then went to go answer it, since Sean took my bags upstairs to my room.

Two young boys stood there, staring up at me smiling.

"Hi Payton, my mom wants to borrow you real quick, do you mind?" The younger one asked. He was too cute! I didn't know who they were, but went along with it anyways. We walked across the street directly, and I told them straight up.

"Uh, you know how I was in that accident? Well I honestly don't remember you all, remind me?" I said, nervously.

"Right, I heard my mum and dad talking about that before, well I'm Romeo, and this is Cruz," the older boy smiled.

"Oh, I think I remember you guys," I smiled. I was lying. They were still strangers. Oops.

We reached the house directly opposite of mine and the boys walked in. They led me through a hall and I saw a gorgeous woman, pinning needles into a stunning black dress that a mannequin was modeling.

"Oh, thank you for coming hun, I just needed you to model this while I take a few more measurements? I need someone with these measurements, and can't seem to get anyone out here on such short notice!" She explained.

"O-oh. Of course," I said while she took the needles out after measuring and handed me the dress. It was gorgeous. It was black and went to about mid thigh on me, and had slits around my chest and stomach area, but didn't show anything. It also had a stringy criss cross cut out back, which I adored. I went into a spare room to change into the dress. When I came out, I saw the one and only Brooklyn Beckham in the room, looking through sketchbooks that were spread across the table. Seeing him reminded me of our bet, which made my stomach uneasy.

"Um, what're you doing here?" I asked as he looked up and noticed me as I walked out of the room I was changing in.

"Um, I live here?" He said in a 'duh' tone. "Looks like we're neighbors," he smirked.

"How.. Unfortunate. Where's your mom?" I asked, finally putting the puzzle pieces together in my brain. Vic called me over for her fashion line.

"She went to go put Harper to sleep. By the way, hot dress," he said winking and looking me up and down. I felt a little uncomfortable knowing that this dress wasn't exactly altered, and the slits were a bit.. much. I rolled my eyes at that comment and sighed.

"Look, for the bet, just kiss me and get it over with. And we can go shopping sometime when I'm feeling up to it. I don't wanna see you any longer than necessary," I scoffed.

"Oh, well it's not fun that way babe, now is it?"

"Sorry about that sweetie, I was just putting Harper to bed, here, let me fix that dress hun, it's a bit loose on you," she said, whilst grabbing pins out of a small container.

"I say keep it loose," Brooklyn smirked and Vic hit him in the back of the head.

"Ow," he said and his mom gave him a disapproving look. He shrugged his shoulders and walked out of the room, winking at me as he did, because Vic's back was turned to him. I rolled my eyes and Vic finished up the dress alterations and I changed back into my clothes.

"Thank you so much for helping me out on such short notice," she said. "I'd love to have you over for dinner sometime this week, the kids love you," she smiled. Some more than others.. I thought, referring to Brooklyn.

"It was no problem, really. And I'd love to," I smiled, making my way out the door.

"Have a good night darling, tell your parents I said hi," she told me as I turned the door handle.

"As to you all, and will do," I smiled one last time and left down the dim hallway that I came from. It seemed like everyone was already asleep, or in their rooms, because it was silent in the house, and it was nearly midnight, which meant that I was here for 4 hours!

It wasn't all just spent on the dress, I looked at Vic's sketchbooks and gave my opinions and suggestions on designs. We talked over tea, and talked about fashion, my favorite subject. I never got to do this with my mom, because she was constantly working away from home. Unlike Vic, who stayed at home as much as she could to stay with the young kids.

I sighed just thinking about it and kneeled down to tie up my all white vans which I had on before. I stood up and started making my way towards the front glass paneled doors, and hadn't even noticed someone sneak up behind me. The person pushed me against a wall on the side, and I adjusted to the lighting to make out that it was Brooklyn. What a surprise..

"Brooklyn what the fuck, you scared me!" I said hitting his arm, which probably hurt me more than it did him.

"Relax baby girl," he whispered, and I realized how close to me he was.

"Look, if this is about the kiss then just do it and get it over with," I rolled my eyes. He looked into my eyes for a while, and I looked back, trying to figure out his game. His expression was unreadable.

"Nah, I'll cash that in for another time," he smirked.

"Then what do you want?" I snapped.

"Just giving you a little sneak peek," he said, starting to kiss me from the bottom of my neck up, and stopping short of my lips. While this was happening, I had a complete shocked and confused face on.

He smirked at me and whispered into my ear, as on cue sending chills down my spine.

"Night babe," he said and walked off.

'The fuck just happened?!

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