Colours (A Haleb Story)

Chapter Six

The night went by fast when we started playing truth or dare. There was never a dull moment, it was now three o'clock in the morning and everyone was wide awake still, well, except for Toby who had passed out about an hour ago and was sleeping silently in the bed he would be sharing with Spencer whenever she and the rest of us went to sleep.

We each took turns asking each other things or daring each other to do ridiculous things. It was fun, it was definitely one night I would remember. Aria even came back to the party over an hour ago, I was glad because I didn't want her to miss how well we were bonding.

"What did Ezra say when you wanted to come back with us?" I asked when Aria and I were both alone in the hallway. I had lied and said I needed to go get a few snacks and Aria agreed and came with me. But really, I wanted to know why she had decided to come back instead of spending time with Ezra.

"Well actually he made me come back. He said he felt bad I was missing out with you guys, jut because I was with him. So, we ate something small and then he drove me back." She explained with a smile. "He wasn't angry or upset, he said we had many more nights where we could hang out. But tonight I needed to be spending time with you guys. And I agreed with him."

"Good, I'm glad. And that says a lot about him, you know. He cares about your relationship with us, he's not selfish." I said with a smile. I was happy for Aria, even though Ezra was her teacher and the relationship was illegal right now, that didn't change my mind of thinking how nice of a guy he was and how well he treated Aria. Their love was genuine and nobody could deny that. I wasn't sure what the other girls would think, Aria was always so quiet and kept a side of her personality hidden, I feel like they'll be really surprised when they find out.

"Do you think you'll tell the others about you and Ezra?" I asked with a smile, stuffing a small brownie into my mouth.

"Yeah I will, when I feel ready. I think in a week or so I will build enough confidence to tell them. I just don't know what to expect." She said with a sigh, and I understood what she meant. It could either be a really could reaction... Or a bad one. I mean, how do you expect people to react when they find out their friend is with a teacher? It all depends on their outlook on things, and I had no clue on how each one of our friends would take it.

We headed back upstairs and into the bedroom with the rest of our friends. Instead of actually playing this round in truth or dare, I decided to just sit out and watch. I found it fun to just watch sometimes. Instead of being put on the spot when someone asks me an embarrassing question, I could just watch others feel that way. They were all sitting in a circle on the floor, and Aria joined the circle sitting between Ali and Spencer. I decided to sit up on one of the beds and play a game on my phone to pass time. But I couldn't help but watch Caleb, sitting on the floor with my friends. He was enjoying himself, and he fit in as if he has been friends with us for years. It was nice. He turned around and looked at me and smiled, and I awkwardly smiled back and then looked back down at my phone so he didn't think I was still staring at him. I wasn't even sure why I had been looking at him for that length of time.

"Are you sure you don't want to play?" Emily asked me with a smile. I nodded my head and smiled.

"I'm sure," I said. "You guys keep playing, I'll be right back."

I got off the bed and decided to go for a walk around Noel Kahn's cabin. I'd been here in the past, but I hadn't really taken the time to actually look around at how nice this place was. It was a shame it was out in the middle of nowhere, and used solely for parties every three months or so. The truth is, I was honestly getting pretty tired but I didn't want to ruin their fun with truth or dare. I found an empty bedroom with a single bed and decided to lay down in there for a little while. It was a nice bedroom, small but cozy. There wasn't much in the room, besides the bed there was only a small table next to the bed with a digital clock on it and a bookshelf with old books on it. I kept the door open, not intending to stay in here longer than half an hour at the most.

"What are you doing in here?" I heard a voice ask, making me jump up. I must've fallen asleep. I looked up and saw Caleb standing at the door, looking tired.

"Oh, I came in here so I could take a nap while you guys were playing truth or dare. I was tired and didn't want to ruin the party." I admitted, sitting up on the bed and rubbing my eyes. I looked at my phone and saw I had only been asleep for twenty minutes.

"I was wondering where you went. We all were. The others just went to sleep, I told them I'd come look for you." He said, sitting down at the end of the bed. I smiled a little and looked down at the bed, not sure what to say next. I was really comfortable sleeping in this bed, right here. But if I didn't go back in with the others, Caleb would have to spend the night with them when I was the one who invited him to our room. So I did the first thing- maybe not the smartest thing- that came to my mind.

"I think I might stay in here tonight, there's probably not much room with the others. Plus I'm really comfortable." I started. "Did you want to stay in here, you know.. With me? I mean, it wouldn't be fair if I made you go back in there when I was the one that asked you to-"

"Yes Hanna, I'll stay here," he said with a smile, laughing a little bit as he shut the door behind him. I laughed a little too, I wasn't sure why though. I moved over toward the wall so he'd have enough space to fit in this small bed next to me. I will admit, it was a little strange. The whole night was strange. You start off hating someone and the next, you're sharing a bed with them. But maybe I never really hated Caleb. I just hadn't gotten to know him. "Goodnight, sleep tight." He said.