Fly Away To Chicago (Completed)

Chapter Thirty One- The Contract

I spent the entire day with Bennett. We left before Nick & Caden woke up & just wandered around Chicago going to our favorite spots.

We kissed a lot and just did couple things.

He was perfect. It was perfect, but now it's 2:30 and he has to pack so we are going home.

I know I won't see him for a few days and it makes me sad.

It's just, we haven't been apart. For almost a month we've spent everyday together. I don't know how it'll be without him here.

Darin also a problem. We haven't talked since I yelled at him, but I know he's gonna make a case. I'm just not ready to open that door yet. I know he'll do so forcibly & without Bennett here it's going to be even worse.

"Did you have fun today?" Bennett asks and I nod smiling.

We're driving home now. I'll go in first and pack for him then he'll come in about 20 minutes later so I'm not further punished.

"I'm glad." He says & once we come to a stop he kisses me for about the thousandth time today.

His lips are soft, the kiss long, but sweet. Perfection.

"You're going to have to stop doing that or there'll be a repeat of history here." I warn, grinning at him.

His eyes shine with mischief, but he remains silent and keeps driving. We're about 4 blocks from home right now & I'm dreading it more every second.

"So what're you doing with your parents?" I ask.

I wonder if he'll tell them about me. I'm not sure I want them to know about me yet. It's so soon. Way too soon for that.

"Oh ya know. Presents, dinner, family. The whole shebang." He says voice laced with sarcasm.

"Sounds fun." I comment giving him a smile, but he frowns.

"Not when everyone in your family is judging you for not living with your parents. Can't they see that the only reason I don't is because it reminds me of my failures. Every time I go home Andre comes to mind and I am constantly reminded that I failed him. He felt unimportant. I should've hung out with him more. I could've done something." He says, and his voice sounds so terribly sad.

Oh my poor, poor Bennett.

We've stopped in the driveway now, but I refuse to get out.

"Bennett it's not your fault. It's no ones fault. He was a sad boy. You were only 14. You couldn't have known. Please don't blame yourself." I plead with him, but I'm sure he doesn't buy it.

"Ok. I'll try it." He says. "You should get going. I'll go to the park. Text me when it's ok to come in." He says & I unbuckle my seat belt in a hurry.

I practically throw myself across the car & wrap him in my arms, squeezing hard.

"I love you Bennett." I whisper to him.

"I love you too Hayden." He replies, half heartedly kissing my hair.

"Bye." I murmur still clutching him tight.

"Bye." He replies and I feel the urge to cry.

This isn't how it's supposed to be. He's supposed to feel better. I mess it up. I failed not him.

I jump out of the car and run inside without a second thought, smacking right into Darin.

"Sorry." I mumble, but he's glaring out the window.