Losers - Huntake

5

             (Taking place right after chapter 4)

I used my hand as an eye shield to block the bright, blaring sunrays from my sensitive eyes. I'm still used to the forest trees blocking the rays. I walked up to the motels steps and sat on them. I really haven't had time to process my elimination... or what happened with Tom. I rested my head on the railing of the steps in thought. Did I really make the right choice breaking it completely off with Tom? How would I know I made the right choice. I mean if he really wanted me, he wouldn't have voted me. I could tell it was his handwriting from a mile away, messy but with a soft touch. I groaned in frustration not noticing who was smiling maliciously at me.

"Who knew you'd get eliminated so quickly." The high-pitched voice giggled as she took a seat next to me. I looked at Fiore and rolled my eyes. She just glared at me with her big, brown eyes and stuck her tongue out. She added on, "Look. I really don't have time for your whining here. So please contain yourself." I side-eyed her then laughed, she soon joined in.

"I pinky promise." I say holding out my pinky. She rolled her eyes and wrapped her pinky around mine.

"I'm not a baby." She complained, crossing her arms immediately after. She got up and waved me good-bye.

Instead, I just sat there in thought resting my head on the railing once again. This time thinking about Hunter. Why did I react the way I did last night. He was just being friendly. Nothing more. He probably just reminded me of Tom. They look kind of similar. Yeah, that's probably it. Before I could process my thoughts, I heard someone calling my name from the lowest floor of the motel. I looked down and noticed Hunter waving for me to come down. I looked back up instantly my heart-beating quickly. Without a second thought I walked down the stairs.

"Hey Jake, I was thinking we go on a walk and finish what we were talking about last night." He asked making eye contact with me.

"Yeah sure." I said before dropping eye contact. He smiled while walking down the concrete path.

"About Tom when did he want to rekindle things. I mean when I was there, he seemed set on avoiding you." Hunter asked looking at me to respond. I sighed before speaking.

I took one deep breath before speaking, "I mean he told me he wished things went differently. Right before I left the show." I hesitantly said looking down at the ground. Hunter looked at me and put his hand on my shoulder. He began to say something then stopped himself. Then started again.

"Jake, I think he only said that with the intent of guilt. And I would know." He stuttered, looking at the ground. He looked back up me and started speaking again. "That's how I feel with Ally. I loved her, but I don't anymore. I know she loves me still and I don't want to hurt her. The guilt is the main purpose of our relationship. And the worst part is that she knows." He sighed; he then started fidgeting with his necklace to distract him. He added on, "I know I'm the bad person. And Tom does too. He's just stuck to you with guilt. He doesn't want you."

My heart sank. I knew it was the truth but hearing it hurt. I just stood there looking at the ground. I couldn't even mumble a word before crying. Hunter hugged me letting me sob into his shoulder. We stood there hugging for what seemed to be hours. He soon let go of the hug and smiled at me.

"Jake that's why I'm proud of you for leaving... and not taking the bait he left. That's such a huge step for you. It was the right choice." He smiled before continuing to walk I followed right behind him.

"Hunter. You don't love Ally anymore...?" I slowly asked while walking. He looked at me and nodded hesitantly.

"I see her as a best friend. I love her as a best friend nothing more. I don't know when I'll tell her." He answered still walking down the concrete path.

"Hunter. You're hurting yourself while thinking about hurting her. Trust me If she loves you, she'll understand." I said softly. I'm not the best person to give relationship advice, but hopefully he tries to listen.

We continued to walk for another 2 hours before going back to the motel. I spent the rest of the day catching up with almost every person who was eliminated. Soon the sunrise turned into a sunset. 

Authors note: Thank you everyone for your patience! I hope you enjoyed this chapter. I would also thank everyone who takes the time to vote on my post. It gives me a lot of motivation knowing people genuinely like reading my writings! Until next time <3