If You Can't Hang, Then There's the Door

Me and Kellin made countless batters, icings, and baked for nearly 8 hours before the rest of the boys came to help decorate and package everything.

We easily made eight different kinds of cakes, twenty different types of cupcakes,fifteen types of truffles, seven types of fudge and other various treats such as mint chocolate covered pretzels muffins, and rice crispy treats. We were working ourselves to the bone. Kellin caught on quick to my baking and mixing instructions, which was a blessing because he didn't slow me down he actually helped double the productivity.

"Wow Scar, the stores almost fully packed and ready to go!" Kellin said looking at the shelves and displays in pure shock. We had everything filled to the brim, the store looked bright, colorful, inviting and it smelled absolutely wonderful inside.

"We're almost done" I smiled as all the treats were being placed on their proper displays by Gabe.

"What else is left?" Jesse and Kellin questioned together.

"I need to make a few pastries, like canolies , turnovers, pies, and lady fingers. Cakes and all of that are great, big sellers. However pastries make a killing in the mornings." I walked back into the kitchen and started taking out all the philo dough I ordered along with other types of dough and started forming crossionts.

"Scar your amazing" I head Kellin compliment just before I felt his hands on my waist as I focused on my task.

"How so?" I giggled and he kissed my cheek.

"You have everything ready for tomorrow, all the way down to overstock. everything we've made easily has four extra trays each in the cooler, and your going the extra mile to make even more. I'm just so happy to see you this determined" he started massaging my shoulders, it felt wonderful, considering they absolutely ached from our long day of standing and hot ovens.

"I just want to be prepared, I want to make an amazing first Impression" I blushed as he stopped massaging to come help me.

"I know baby, I just don't want you to over stress and take on more than you can handle." He mimicked my actions as we finished off two trays of croissants.

"I'm fine Kellin, I promise, I feel fine" I lied, my anxiety was climbing with every thought I had.

"Scarlett, don't lie to me... I see the worry in your eyes when you look around the kitchen, and not to mention how shaky your hands have become throught the day. Did you take your pill this morning?" He caught me, I Had not taken it. I didn't want it to hinder opening the store. I needed to be focused to bake and those pills do the complete opposite.

"N-no... Please don't be mad" I whispered. Nervously as he froze in place.

"I'm not mad Scar, but I wish you wouldn't be so stubborn when it comes to your health. I love you... I just don't want anything to happen to you" he had placed his hand on top of mine. I could see the slight anger in his eyes being drowned by the worry that replaced it.

"I promise ill start them tomorrow, I just wanted to be focused for today, we had so much to do and I didn't want to risk it" he nodded in understanding as I made filling for the canolies and started throwing things in the oven.

The rest of the night was pretty quiet we continued getting the store together and by eleven at night everything was perfect. At least perfect to me.

"I can't believe it's ready" I gawked at how beautiful everything came together. The cake table was colorful filled with slices and full cakes of all flavors. My cupcake tables had cupcakes on pedestals with glass dome covers. My truffles, fudges, pretzels, pastries and pies were all in the display case near the counter for everyone to see. I had the display windows decked out with a little bit of everything able to see from the outside looking in. I decorated around it with steamers and a few signs that said "grand opening." I felt a sense if accomplishment I never thought I'd feel.

"It's amazing scar I'm so proud of you" Kellin hugged me from the side and kissed my temple as we looked on at all we've accomplished in such a short period of time.

"We're proud of you too Scar." Jesse pipped up from behind us. I turned to face them all and cried, huge tears of pure joy, and hugged Jesse, I felt everyone's arms around me as they all huddled into a group hug.

"Thank you guys, so much I'm so happy! I'm not crying because I'm upset I'm just so thrilled to have people like you in my life to share this dream with" I sobbed as they all gripped tighter and I felt Kellin rubbing my back. We all stood for a moment before releasing each other.

"We understand Scarlett, and tomorrows going to be amazing" Justin said as I stayed gripped to Kellin.

"It really will be, whose got morning shift with me?" I questioned as they all raised their hands.

"How about me, Scar, and Jesse in the morning then Justin, jack, Gabe and scar at night?" Kellin suggested and everyone nodded.

"Sounds great! Should we maybe clean the back first ? And make sure all the ovens and everything are off and unplugged ?" I said worriedly. Kellin placed his Hand on my back.

"Sounds good baby" he said calmly with a smile of gold, and kissed me on the lips.

The cleaning was done quickly with everyone pitching in. I checked all the ovens and appliances four times out of anxiety and nerves that I'd accidentally leave something on. Eventually Kellin had to assure me I was being slightly OCD over it and convinced me to walk home with him and the rest of the crew. We got home by twelve thirty. Kellin forced me to lay down with him after watching me pace the room for ten minutes straight.

"Baby just relax I promise everything will be ok" he stroked my hair and kissed my neck every now and then.

"I'm sorry Kellin I'm just so excited, scared, nervous, and sick to my stomach about how tomorrow could turn out." I took a deep breath as Kellin let out a light laugh behind me and pulled me tighter against him.

"Baby, your amazing, everything you make tastes out of this world and people would be crazy not to love everything your store has to offer, I'm going to be there all morning helping you." He nuzzled into my neck and hugged me some more, his arms wrapped around me made me less tense and steadied my breathing. I felt better the instant he kissed my cheek after his nuzzling.

"I know I love you so much Kellin, And i can't thank you enough" he laughed at me again, I couldn't help but smile at the sound of his laugh. It was so light and carefree, Kellin seemed to be my complete opposite. He never worries about anything. I admire that about him.

"Then stop thanking me and just accept my love" he joked in a playful voice and I let a few laughs escape.

"I'm so lucky to have you" I cooed.

"No scar, I'm the lucky one." He whispered into my ear. It sent shivers down my spine and I smiled from ear to ear.

"Why did it take us so long?" I whispered back to him, he turned me to face him now with a deep look in his eyes.

"We were both blind to our feelings, yes when I missed you and weren't around you it hurt but I never caught onto the feelings until I saw you again ... Maybe the distance was a blessing. When I watched you graduate I felt something I've never noticed before. I felt nervous as I went to hug you, I've never been nervous around you That i could remember. Your my best friend I had no reason to be nervous. Then when you hugged me, and I told you I loved you... Sparks flew, I-it scared me and I didn't know what to do. I tried to forget it because i didn't want to ruin anything, so I just acted normally. Then Rachel came along and tried to change everything about me... Which made me realize. You were truly the only person to ever except me for who I am, you've never tried to change me or push me away, you were always there for me. It wasnt just her, all my girlfriends always tried to make me change in some way. After I realized that... Every time I'd think about you my heart would skip a beat, I got excited every time you entered a room. I just didn't know what to do about those feelings. So when you said you felt the same.... It was the happiest moment if my life." He blushed throughout his explanation. I felt tears brim my eyes, I threw my arms around him.

"You mean so much more than anything or anyone in this world to me Kellin. Ill never let you go. You couldn't be more perfect to me, I would have waited forever for you" he pushed us apart gently and smiled at me, he kissed me deeply as I giggled.

"Let's go to bed baby, huge day tomorrow." He said warmly and kissed my neck repeatedly.

"Goodnight Kell." I whispered and went to bed, thoughts of tomorrow running through my head.