North Carolina (HAYES GRIER fanfic)

Chapter 22

When I woke up I still felt awful and it was already Wednesday but I guess our moms didn't want us back at school yet because it was already 9:30. I got up and left Hayes asleep because he looked comfortable. I tip-toed down the stairs just incase my parents weren't already up. I'm guessing my dad stayed the night because I never heard him leave last night. Just as I was about to reach the stairs I passed the guest bedroom where Jake was sleeping. He looked so cute and comfy, I really missed him.

When I reached the steps I careful walked down the just to see both my parents sitting at the bar in the kitchen like they were waiting for me. They both were drinking coffee and reading the newspaper. It looked like my dad had stayed over because he was still wearing the same clothes as he was yesterday.

"Good Morning guys, how are Ya?" I took a seat at the kitchen table just a few feet away after grabbing a pop tart.
They both put their papers down and looked at me...happily.

"Hey sweetheart, is everyone still asleep? I saw Hayes stayed over." I guess I forgot to mention to her that he was coming but it was because my dad and my mom were talking and I didn't want to intrude.

"Oh yeah, sorry I forgot to tell you...umm so what did Yall talk about last night?" I blurted the question out before I realized how rude that was. I should have waited to ask I rushed it dang! They both chuckled and looked at me.

"We decided that maybe it is best to get the family back together. BUT, we are going to go stay at your dads in Arizona for a week to make certain if we want to live here or there." Oh crap...what have I done?! I can't leave North Carolina! Not now that Hayes and I are back together! I just got on the schools track team and I was thinking about doing more sports! I've already made some friends here I can't leave and have to start all over AGAIN!!

"How long do I have until we leave?" I was so afraid of leaving. I was trying to find a way to stay. My thoughts were erupted by my moms voice saying the most horrid thing I've heard in weeks.

"Tomorrow at 1, so go upstairs, pack, and go out today honey, go hang out with some friends before you leave. I know it's a lot to take in but it'll be okay. We most likely won't be in Arizona long, we all love North Carolina but it won't be bad in Arizona!" I can't believe I have to leave tomorrow. Why tomorrow? Why couldn't we have waited a few more days for Monday.

I raced upstairs to find Hayes to tell him about what my mom had just told me. I almost fell on my face multiple times just trying to get upstairs. When I opened my bedroom door I was blown back by a shirtless Hayes. I guess he just woke up and decided to change because he had on jeans and was now putting on a t-shirt. He looked amazing honestly and I started to feel extremely embarrassed once I realized I was staring.

"Uh, I'm uh.....I'm sorry I didn't know you were changing. I can wait out here if you want me to?" He let out a faint laugh and pulled the shirt down over his head. He wore a Davidson Day football shirt and he still looked amazing.

"No it's fine, it's normal guys always wear no shirts. Better me not have a shirt off than it be my pants but hey it's all cool. You Okay? You look a little...I don't know...worried." For a minute I had totally forgot about leaving but once he mentioned that I looked worried I was overwhelmed with the fear of leaving. Of course I don't want to leave my friends and my school and everything even if it is only for a week but mostly I don't want to leave Hayes.

" Hayes, I'm leaving. My parents are making us stay in Arizona for a week to decide if they want to live here or in Arizona...I don't want to leave." He rushed over to me and wrapped me in a hug. He had the best hugs, warm, comforting, snug hugs. When I pulled away he lightly kissed my cheek.

"Hey, it'll be okay I promise. I'm gonna miss you like crazy but I promise you that everything will be fine. We can stay on the phone every night or FaceTime and text. Everything will be okay. When do you leave?" He had actually calmed me down by now, the way he was holding me and speaking calmly. I was still afraid to leave but I knew I would come back to Hayes.

"Tomorrow at 1..." He looked a little shocked but the look faded soon after.

"Okay well then that means we still have time to make today the best day ever so you can be leaving happy." A smile grew large upon both our faces. He always knew how to make me feel better. I was thankful for this boy.

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AUTHORS NOTE: sorry I haven't updated I've been busy but I'm gonna be trying to update a lot this week so enjoy! What do you think will happen in Arizona?😦