Chapter 9

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*Hayes's POV*

The kiss was two days ago. After that day, Gaby went to spend the weekend with her grandparents in Boston. I haven't seen her since, except for the occasional FaceTime. Boy do I miss her. Gaby's my everything. All I've done since she left is think of her.

*Nash's POV*

Gaby's been gone for two days. I miss her so much. I know she doesn't miss me, but I miss her. My shot with her is gone now, though. Her and Hayes have a real connection, unlike him and Kaylee, or him and Jordan. She really likes him, and he's never liked anyone more. He's never said anything like that before.

After I found out about the kiss they shared, I cried myself to sleep. I totally understand why Hayes is so infatuated with her. She, like, puts a spell on you. She's special. I've never liked anyone as much either. She has like a magnetic pull to her, and she doesn't even know it. I need to have her. She's the only one I want.

*Gabriella's POV*

After the kiss with Hayes, I went to Boston for the weekend with my grandparents. The kiss still lingers on my lips. It was pure perfection. I miss him so much. Obviously, I miss Nash; he's basically my big brother. But I want to go home. I want to kiss Hayes again. I want to hug him, to see him, to hear his voice, and not just over FaceTime. Hayes is my everything. All I've done since I've left is think about him.

*Hayes's POV*

"Hayes, come down to dinner," I hear my mom yell from the kitchen. I heard banging from downstairs, and immediately knew that she used the fancy plates. Do we have company?

"I'll be right there, Mom!" I say, before turning back to my phone where Gaby's beautiful face was staring back at me. "I have to go, Gabs," I whisper sadly.

"Aw, Hayes, it's okay. We can talk later. Go eat dinner. I'll be here when you get back," she says, smiling that perfect smile. I smile back before Nash bursts in the room.

"Hayes, come on, Mom made— Oh hey Gaby."

"Hi Nash! Missin ya," Gaby smiles sweetly. Nash nods, blushing a bit.

"When are you gonna be home? We all miss you," he says, flashing her a smile. She's about to answer, when my mom yells at us from downstairs. "Okay, well, bye Gaby," Nash says before leaving.

"Bye Hayes, talk soon." She blows me a kiss.

"Bye Gabs, talk soon." I say back. She hangs up, as I begin to speak. "I love you," I whisper, knowing she won't hear me. And I think I'm crazy, but in the back of my head, I hear a faint "I love you, Hayes".

*Gabriella's POV*

"Does this shirt go with these shorts?" Frankie asks, holding up a baby pink crop top and light blue jean shorts. I look up from my book, nodding my head. I look around my room, the bare white walls, the light blue comforter, and my bookshelf filled with books, not pictures or memories. Frankie follows my eyes, noticing what I was looking at. "Yeah, you could really use some redecorating in here. It's kind of bland..." I shoot her a look. She just shrugs her shoulders and goes back to sorting through my closet, pulling stuff out and putting stuff back in.

I hear a knock on my door. Frankie freezes, looking at me unsurely. We were home alone. I slowly put down my book and stand up. I walk over to the door.

"Who is it?" I ask slowly.

"Who else would break into your house because they're bored?" a familiar voice responds. I fling open the door and jump into my best friend's arms.

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