That New Start (a Hayes Grier Imagine)

Part Sixteen

***Laura's POV

A couple weeks passed by and I wasn't relieved of my probation. I haven't been going to class because I feel like I would break down in tears. Plus, they don't need me. I'm not playing anyway. Through out this experience, Hayes has been so supportive. Now that Justin gave in and let Hayes stay on the team and date me, he's been so happy and trying to cheer me up. But I feel like I'm just in this rut I can't get out of. 

Everyday when I walk into school, I'm wearing crappy clothes with coffee in one hand and Hayes's hand in the other. The only really good thing about being on probation, is that I can be with Hayes without worrying. I don't have to hide from Tyler anymore. And, Dylan isn't bothering the hell out of me. But I just wish I could be in band again. I mean, I haven't picked up my trumpet in 3 weeks. I don't know though. We'll see. 

***Tyler's POV

Another sub in band. Again. I'm in charge when he leaves. 

I stood at the front of the room to directed the band. Honestly, ever since Laura was on probation, we've been going down hill. The freaking trumpets relied on Laura and now they just can't do anything anymore. And we have a competition this weekend. And a football game. Dear God, we need Laura back. 

**Laura's POV

I was about to go and eat lunch with Hayes when I saw Tyler run over to me. 

"Laura!" he yelled. 

"Dude, I'm right here, no need to yell." I said. 

"Sorry." 

"What do you need." I asked, eager to go and be with Hayes. 

"You." He said. 

I stare at him with confusion. 

"Laura the band has been going down hill ever since you left. We have a football game on Friday and a competition the next day. I'm taking you off probation for the rest of this week. Then when Monday rolls around, you'll be back." 

I was happy but confused. "Tyler, shouldn't being put on probation prevent me from playing at stuff like that?" Then I realized what he wanted. "Wait, are you just taking me off because you want to freaking win?" I yell. 

Tyler hesitated and looked at the floor. 

"Okay this is so stupid! You just want to keep the band's reputation so you want to put me back on for the game and competition just so we can win and look good. You know what? No. You either keep me off the band, or put me on fully. Don't put me back on 'for a week' just to get a win. Sorry." I said then walked away. I stormed out of the lunch room. I'm not sure where I was headed, but I needed to cool off. I was walking when some one grabbed my shoulder and turned me around. I caught a slight glimpse of Dylan before he kissed me. I pushed him and then slapped his face. 

"Yo, what's your problem!?" He yelled, holding his cheek, where I slapped him. 

"What's my problem?!" I screamed "You just freaking kissed me! You know I have a boyfriend!" 

"Am I a better kisser?" He asked in that creepy voice of his. 

"Hell no! Now get away from me!" I ran into the bathroom so Dylan wouldn't follow me. I stood there, thinking about what I should do. I didn't even want to be near Dylan. 

My thoughts were interrupted when my stomach grumbled. Crap. I didn't have my lunch with me. I reached into my bag and got a granola bar. That'll hold me over until I get home. 

Is this really what my life has stooped down to? Being the new girl and eating lunch in the bathroom? I feel so insecure and like I could be made fun of at any moment. This is getting harder and harder. 

I heard the bell ring and I went to class. The thing that kept me going me going through the rest of this day is seeing Hayes to give me a ride home and go and cuddle with movies. 

School finally ended and I headed down to the lobby to meet Hayes. He normally gets there before I do and waits for me. He wasn't there. Maybe he's running a little late. I stood in the spot he waits for me and waited. Minutes passed by and no Hayes. It was 15 minutes and Hayes didn't come. I was pissed. I walked outside to the parking lot and Hayes's car was no where to be found. 

So I had to walk home. I went rather quickly because I wanted to call Hayes and ask what happened. Once I got home I called. him. The phone rang once and then went to his voice mail. He declined my call. I widened my eyes and looked my my phone. I wanted to have another melt down but I needed to control my self. I took a breath and calmed myself down. I decided to text him and ask where he was. 

"Hey, where were you after school?" He replied instantly. 

"I don't want to talk to you, Laura." What is he talking about? What did I do? 

"What? Why? What did I do?" 

"Don't play dumb. I saw." 

"I honestly don't know what you mean." 

"I'm done. Just stop." 

"Hayes please, what did I do?" He didn't respond to this one. "We're going to talk, I'm coming over." I grabbed my jacket and walked out the door and down to Hayes's house. 

I got there and rang the door bell. His brother, Nash answered the door and let me in. "Where's Hayes?" I asked. 

"Right here." He said, with an angry tone coming down the stairs. Hayes stood there and stared at me with more anger. 

"I'm going to leave." Nash said awkwardly backing away to the stairs. Once we heard his bedroom door close, we started. 

"Laura I saw what you fucking did." He said walking closer to me. 

"What?! What did I do?!" I yelled. 

"I saw you kiss that ass wipe, Dylan." 

"No no no. You don't understand, he kissed me!" 

"Bullshit!" He yelled. I've never heard him that loud before. I've never seen him this angry. This is the first time I've been legitimately scared on him. 

I shook my head. "Hayes, I promise you I didn't kiss him. He kissed me when I stormed away from the lunch room." I said in a quieter tone. 

"Oh ok! Or were you running out to go and see him?!" He was getting angrier by the second. 

"No I wasn't! I ran out of the lunch room because of what Tyler said to me about-" 

"About what?! Dylan? How he was just waiting for you?!" 

"Hayes please! Tyler said he would take me off probation for Friday and Saturday so we could go to our competition! Because apparently the band has gone down hill since I left. I was mad so I stormed out!" There was some silence. 

Hayes shook his head. "I thought you were different. I didn't think you would do this to me." I decided to stay quiet and let him talk. "We're done." He said quietly. 

Tears welled up in my eyes. I didn't hold back. They came pouring out. "Fine. Even though I did jack shit! Just know that before I leave, and walk out this door, that I love you. Whether you love me back, or hate me to hell and back, just keep in mind, that I love you." I said and walked out the door.