HAZE (On Hold)

Part 68

Hailee sits back on her bed and awaits Amanda's arrival. When her former girlfriend does, she knocks softly before waiting for Hailee to tell her to come inside. 

Amanda puts her hands up in the air, "Don't shoot, I come in peace." 

Hailee looks at her, "Put your hands down, Mandy; I wouldn't have let you in if I expected anything bad to come of our conversation." 

Amanda looks at her, "I brought your favourite chips and ice cream, can I sit?" 

Hailee nods and moves over on the bed to allow Amanda to join her. 

"This is awkward isn't it?" 

"It wouldn't be if you'd been upfront with me all along, and not agreed to help a spy gain entrance into my family home." 

Amanda looks at her and Hailee can see the tears in her eyes, "You're right I should have spoken with you about the situation before agreeing to be roped into her plan. I broke your trust and there are truly no words that I can say to explain how truly sorry I am. You are one of my best friends Haze and I should have been honest with you about everything, including the fact that I still love you and never want anything to happen to you."

"Jade and I spoke at length about everything and she reminded me that in all likelihood I would have done the same thing, although, I totally would've pulled off the undercover thing much better than you did. Anyway, I'm going to say this once and only once, you are forgiven; but, if you ever try and pull a stunt like that or anything else again, there is no place on this earth that our security detail won't find you. Understood?" 

Amanda nods and hangs her head before standing back up, "I guess with that I'll be gone." 

"Mandy, have you not noticed that I've got Home Alone cued up and ready to play? You are staying and we are having our Home Alone marathon as planned." 

"Are you sure? I mean..." 

"I'm sure. Just do both of us a favour and set an alarm on your phone, because I'm fairly certain Jade would not approve of you spending the night in my bed." 

"I can do that; you and Jade are really happy together aren't you?" 

Hailee smiles and nods thinking about her girlfriend, "We are." 

"I'm glad, you deserve only the best Haze." 

With heaviness in the air lifted the pair settle in to watch their marathon, getting through the first two movies before Amanda's alarm sounds out. Amanda silences the noise and then pulls back the blanket covering her before turning to put her shoes back on and stand up. 

"Thank you for tonight, I enjoyed it." Amanda looks at her hesitantly before asking, "Can I give you a hug?" 

Hailee smiles and nods, "Always, you know how much I like hugs." 

Amanda walks around to the opposite side of the bed and wraps her arms around Hailee, "I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and enjoy your trip. I'll be seeing you, Zane." 

As she watches Amanda collect her stuff, Hailee can't help but feel as though it will the last time she sees the goalkeeper cross the threshold of her home. 

Hailee unable to sleep decides to take a walk and look in on Zander as she does so she is met by the sight of Dylan nursing him in the chair. 

"Mandy gone?" 

Hailee nods, "How did you know she was here?" 

"I heard the two of you talking and laughing in your bedroom."