Faking Us

Chapter Thirty

Morgan's POV

Time.

Time— that's what Jason and Norah told me that I had to give Kaden and it was driving me insane. They caught Kaden the night of the party and she apparently told them what happened—to say Jason almost beat my ass up was an understatement, luckily talked some sense into him and let me explain what actually happened.

We didn't speak that night though, I told them to go with her instead—Kaden needed them more than I did in that moment and didn't want her to be alone.

So yes, it's been three days since I last saw and spoke to Kaden — that first night I left her a bunch of texts trying to explain myself but I gave up ultimately. Explaining through the phone was not a good thing to do so at last I just send her an apology and that I'll give her space to think — I never got a reply obviously.

Now it's Thursday and Kaden is no where to be seen here at school. Just like yesterday.

"Hey," I heard Jason call out me as I walked through the hallway.

"Hey," I responded with little to no enthusiasm.

There was an uncomfortable silence between the two of us as we walked. Even if Jason wasn't angry at me —or so he claims— we still don't talk like we usually do, probably because I don't feel like making conversation and neither does he.

"Where's Norah?" I tried to fill the silence.

"She had to speak with a teacher about a grade," he shrugged.

"Have you... spoken to her?" I asked to my best friend.

"Yes, last night. She didn't feel like coming to school today."

I sighed and looked down to the hall floor. "I know you told me to give her time but this is driving me insane — it's been three days Jase."

"If she's not here at school it's because she doesn't want to see you Morgan. I don't know what else to tell you."

"I need to see her and explain to her what happened Jason! I don't want her hurting and especially not because of me."

"Morgan-" he couldn't finish whatever he was going to say as I walked away before he could.

I was angry but mostly it frustrated with myself. I didn't want to hurt Kaden and I did— I did because I'm a big idiot who should've seen this coming from the moment I knew Jessie was lying about her chemistry grades. I shouldn't have kissed her even if it was just for a second that I did and most importantly I should've never used Kaden no matter if I called it off at the middle of it.

Our relationship shouldn't have started like that. Kaden deserved better than that—even if she said she knew what she was getting herself into.

So I need to see her and I will after school. I can't wait anymore.

I then stopped on my tracks when I saw someone alone by the bleachers. I know I hurt her too even if it was not my intention at all.

"Hayley—" she stood up and was about to walk away before I got in front of her and prevented her from doing so. "Hayley, please wait—listen to me."

"What do you want Valentine? Because I'm not up for it today." Hayley said and it was evident she wasn't as she had visible bags under her eyes from lack of sleep.

I somehow felt guilty for that as well.

"I know you saw and I wanted to ex—"

"You don't have to, I saw everything... I know Jessie was the one to kiss you by surprise when you were going."

I sighed in relief at that. "I would have never kissed her— not while knowing you liked her. I'd never to hurt you like that Hayley, despite everything."

"Why do you care?"

Why does she always ask me that?

"I care. I care about you Hayley, a lot. You're not who I thought you were for so many years, I always saw you as this mean girl who wanted to make my life hell—"

"I did want to," she interrupted making me chuckle.

I took a breath and exhaled.

"We all have flaws but you are a magnificent person Hayley Duvall."

I was being sincere. When I thought of Hayley only that word could come up to my mind and it fitted just right.

Wide green eyes looked back at my grey ones in surprise at my words— perhaps a little too surprised, making me think she maybe didn't hear something like that often and that infuriated a part of me.

"I told Jessie," she said once she regained herself.

"And what happened?"

Hayley just shook her head and looked down, "Nothing."

"If she— if she can't appreciate how amazing you are then it's her loss, not yours. But trust me, someday someone will see all your beauty and love it and I'm not saying it just to make you feel better."

Hayley gave a sheepish smile before chuckling. "I didn't know you had it in you to make motivational speeches."

"I didn't either." I heard the school bell rang indicating school was over for the day. "I have to go."

"Sure." I nodded as a response and started to walk away but stopped when I heard her speak again. "Just tell her the truth—be honest, once you do that there's not much you can do besides wait for her decision."

I looked back at her and nodded with a smile, "See you later, Duvall."

"Valentine."

If I'm being honest I'm glad that I've got to know her more this year, even if it was late because college it's just around the corner —making some kind of peace with Hayley felt good. I learned that even though her actions towards me were not always right, I can't say it was always just her— because I did push her limits several times as well and acted like a jerk.

But our dynamic was entertaining most times.

Beyond that I've learned she's a sweet girl— I know she is under all those walls she put up to protect herself—understandably so. She deserves better than all the shit life has thrown at her and I hope she finds happiness once she leaves this shit town behind.

Now I have to mend things with Kaden which scared me... I don't want her to hate me because before us being in a relationship we were best friends. Kaden was my best friend and I don't know what I'll do if she does hates me.

I don't want to lose my best friend but if I do it's going to be my fault for not listening.

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A/N - Kind of short but I hope to make up for it in the next chap :)