You Make Me Want To

Paisley groaned as there was a pounding at her door. She could not think of why anyone would be at her house right now, or why they would be bothering her when everyone knew she liked to sleep in on her days off. She huffed as she sat up. Val let out a groan. She shoved him. She got to the front door. She took a deep breath before she pulled it open. Addie was standing there was a concerned look on her face.

"It is too fucking early." Paisley spat.

"Pais, please. I'm really stressed out." Addie frowned.

"Come in." Paisley sighed, stepping out of the way so her friend could come in.

Addie walked into Paisley's place and sat on the couch. Paisley went into the kitchen and made some coffee. She grabbed Addie a water, tossing it to her. Val emerged from the bedroom. He was in the smallest shorts Addie had ever seen. He waved to Addie as he scratched his head. He stumbled into the kitchen, kissing Paisley's cheek as she made his coffee. She handed it to him and then took her cup over to Addie. She sat beside her.

"So what's wrong?" Paisley asked as she sipped her coffee.

"Christmas is coming up and I don't know what to get Jamie. Like I want him to know I'm serious, but we've also only been seeing each other for three months." Addie explained.

"I don't know what Jamie's into but like I'd say something close to his heart." Paisley suggested.

"Does he like anything besides hockey and me?" Addie groaned.

Paisley shrugged as she drank from her mug. "Get some Dallas Stars lingerie and do a nude photo shoot for him."

"Paisley!" Addie whined, dragging out her friend's name.

"Golf and baseball." Val's low, loud, Russian voice boomed.

"What?" Paisley furrowed her brows at him.

He came into the living room, standing behind the couch. "Jamie likes golf and baseball." He explained. "And getting drunk."

"Very true." Paisley agreed with the last part.

"So should I like offer him a day for him? Go play some golf, then to the batting cages, then dinner and some partying?" Addie bit her lip.

"Get him like new clubs or something. Is it even golf season?" Paisley thought aloud, looking up at Val.

He shrugged. "I'm Russian. I know nothing." He defended.

"Does he like football?" Paisley questioned.

Addie nodded. "Seahawks."

"Get him tickets to a game. See if they play against Dallas anytime soon when the boys are home. Or fly to a game. You're both rich." Paisley chuckled.

Addie nodded her head slowly as she thought. That would be perfect. She'd get him something Seahawks related and play like that was all. She'd get tickets for a game he could go to. She'd get the company jet to take them wherever, and be home that night. She leaped forward and hugged Paisley. She kissed her cheek before she walked out and back to her apartment to check the Seahawks' schedule and the Stars.

Her next move was bold. She texted Jordie and asked if he wanted to come. She knew both of them grew up cheering for the Seahawks. It was the closest NFL team to them, and their dad was a big fan. Jordie called her as soon as he got the text.

"Are you for real?" He exclaimed.

She smiled. "Yeah. I can't take one Benn to see his favourite NFL team and not the other."

"God, Jamie better marry you." He sighed.

She bit her lip. "I have a favour to ask of you, though."

"Anything."

"I was checking schedules, and the Seahawks are in Denver around the same time you guys are, so maybe you could see if Jamie's friend Tyson wants to come, to surprise Jame? I'll buy his ticket." She told Jordie.

"Yeah, of course. I'll call him and text you when he replies." He promised.

"You're an angel, Jord." She cooed.

"Fuck, I wish Jess bought me shit like you buy Jamie." He joked.

She laughed before her phone signified she had another call. "Text me when you find out! Tyler's girl is on my other line."

"Alright, see ya." Jordie said before he hung up.

"Hello?" Addie spoke as she answered Vanessa's call.

"Hi, it's a conference with Pais." Vanessa explained.

"So what's up?" Paisley popped the 'P'.

"Can I come stay with one of you for Christmas break?" Vanessa huffed. "I figured since you guys and Tyler are all out there, I should be too."

"Uh," Paisley blurted. "I don't know. Val comes over a lot."

Addie rolled her eyes. "You can stay here. Paisley and Val are always having hot, Russian sex." She teased.

"Okay." Vanessa breathed, sounding uncomfortable. "What about you and Jamie?"

"Addie won't let him touch her." Paisley mocked.

"That isn't it, shut up, Paisley." Addie hissed. "I just have to make sure before I do anything."

"I respect that." Vanessa spoke up. "Leave her alone, Pais."

"I'm sorry. I'm just teasing." Paisley frowned. "When do you come down, Ness?"

"Two days." Vanessa stated. "But Tyler doesn't know."

"So we have to keep it hush?" Addie asked.

"Please." Vanessa smiled. "It's kinda like his present."

"Shit, I need to get Val something." Paisley growled. "He barely speaks English, I don't know what he likes."

"You've been together for a while, you have to know something he likes." Vanessa tried to help.

"Yeah, I'm gonna go figure it out. I'll talk to you girls later. Love ya." Paisley sang before she hung up.

"Addie, are you scared?" Vanessa questioned.

"Of what, Ness?" Addie furrowed her brows.

"Being with Jamie." Vanessa added.

"I'm scared of it not working out." Addie confessed. "Does being with Tyler scare you?"

"Terrifies me." Vanessa laughed. "I'm just scared he won't want me if I don't put out."

"He's a good guy and he cares about you." Addie explained. "He isn't going to rush you into anything."

"How is Paisley so good at not falling for these guys?" Vanessa growled.

Addie snorted. "Paisley's in deeper than you or me. Don't let her fool you."

"My break's almost over so I'll text you." Vanessa sighed. "Love you."

"Love you too. See you soon." Addie smiled before she hung up.

Addie checked her messages. She had a couple of texts. Jamie had sent her one, just asking about her day. The elder Benn had texted her and told her Tyson would love to come. She stopped checking her messages and purchased four tickets to the game. If Tyler got mad, he could buy his own. She went back to her messages and saw one from him. It was a picture. It was three pictures. She opened the first.

It was a necklace with a pendant. Addie zoomed in on it. It was a 'T'. She shook her head. So full of himself. She swiped to the next picture. It was an array of gift cards to a bunch of stores. She shook her head again. Tyler was doing the most. The last picture was two plane tickets. She zoomed in to read them. The Bahamas? The date said May. She was shocked by that one. She went back to the chat.

Last ones a long shot but worth the risk

Addie nodded at his text.

wow, date me again. jeez

Addie took a deep breath when she read Tyler's reply.

Just wait and see what Chubbs has in store for u ur gonna cry

Suddenly, Addie was even more anxious for Christmas.

Notes

title: "Storm Warning" by Hunter Hayes