Pain and Love

Coffee Run

Tessa:

It felt so good being back in bed with Hardin last night. We didn't do anything because I was so tired from having to deal with mum and Noah at dinner. We got back to the dorm and I went for a shower which Hardin wanted to join but I told him no because I knew it would lead to sex which I was to tired for. So I had my shower then came out to find Hardin had made me a cup of tea which was so sweet. After that we watched some more episodes of Friends then went into my room. Hardin gave me one of his tops and I felt so good to be back in it. I love sleeping in his tops because they make me feel comfortable. We talked for a bit in bed and then I feel asleep at some point. Even though it was only one night I had missed falling asleep in Hardin's arms so much.

It's the next morning and I have agreed to meet Molly and Landon for a coffee before class. Hardin wanted me to stay and sleep with him but I declined his offer. I had told him the cafe just in case he wanted to join us at some point before heading to class.

I walked to the cafe which was only a short 10 minute walk from the dorm. Once I arrived Molly had already got a table and coffee.

"Hello" I said to Molly as I sat next to her.

"Well hello Tessa you seem overly happy for a school morning" she says looking concerned

"It's not that early and I'm just in a good mood that's all"

"Alright okay"

The waitress then came over and took my order.

"Umm Tessa I don't want to ruin your mood but I should probably ask you something" Molly said shyly to me

"Umm okay ask away" I say concerned

"Has Hardin mentioned anything about Steph to you since we last talked about her on Monday?"

"Umm well we talked about what you told me when I got in the car about how they used to sleep together but apart from that no, why?"

"Tessa I didn't want to have to be the one to tell you this but umm I heard Steph go on about how at a frat party on Monday night her and Hardin kissed and did stuff."

I swear I feel my heart break.

"Wait I was at that party. He could have done that whilst I was there"

"I'm sorry Tessa I just hear her over the phone"

"Surely he wouldn't do that to me not with her" I'm just staring into nowhere right now. Was everything that me and Hardin have built for nothing? Was he just using me for sex and pleasure like he did with other girls? No he wouldn't do that to me, we have something good going. I had so much trust in him.

I'm taken out of my thoughts when Landon comes in and takes his seat next to Molly in the booth we have.

"Hey guys everything okay?" He asks concerned

"Yeah everything is fine just a little tired" I butt in before Molly could say anything. Landon doesn't know anything about me and Hardin and I don't want him finding out in this way. Even if they is no more me and Hardin.

"Alright okay" he smiles towards me and smile back.

The waitress comes back over with my drink and takes Landon's order. She then goes back to make his drink.

We then talk about uni and our other classes then talk about English class. A little while later we come off from the subject of work and some how onto relationships.

"So Landon Molly was telling me about your lovely girlfriend Sophie." I say

"Of course she did" we all laugh at his comment. "Well we have been dating for a couple of years and we are making it work since she is at NYU"