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NOTICE
So, this chapter, I know, is a little on the shorter side! Sorry about that ahead of time! I just felt like I needed a bit of a filler chapter to kind of clear things up and set some things in motion. The next chapter will be much longer!
-ACV
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I stand there, shocked and surprised, as Hayden pulls back, smirks, and walks away without another word.
What.
The.
Bloody.
Hell.
“Hallie!” I screech angrily, barreling into the breakfast nook. I tug my shirt and point at it. “Why didn’t you tell me this was your brother’s shirt?!”
Hallie looks shocked while Dom guffaws. “I didn’t think it would be a big deal!”
Luke looks at me with raised eyebrows. “You didn’t know it was his shirt?”
I snort. “Of course not. I moved in three hours ago. I have no idea what belongs to who.” I slowly realize something, smirking in the process. “So that’s why you thought I was messing around with Hayden?” I tug the shirt again. “Because I was wearing this?”
Luke winks at me. “Hey, the beauty’s got a brain!” I roll my eyes. Gah, what a shameless flirt he is! “But in all seriousness, I’m a little shocked.”
I furrow my eyebrows. “Why...?”
Dom answers for him, shrugging. “Hayden doesn’t let anyone wear his clothes. Especially girls who he....takes home.” he finishes awkwardly. “The only people I’ve seen wear his shirts are Hallie here and Mr. W.”
“Oh.” My voice comes out small. No wonder he glared at me when I walked in. I look at Hallie with a worried expression. “Um, should I go take it off and grab another one....?”
Hallie shakes her head laughing. “Nonsense. He didn’t demand you take it off and only acknowledged it was his when you guys were alone.” She smiles mischievously at me. “How did he tell you he knew you were wearing his shirt?”
I shift uncomfortably in my seat. These people are my friends right? I can tell them this kind of stuff? “Uhhh...”
“Luke! Dom! Go find Hayden and play some video games or something.” Hallie shouts abruptly.
“But-” Luke starts out.
“No. Go. Now.”
The boys look at each other for a second then shrug. They get up and each kiss the top of Hallie’s head, saying goodbye. I look down and smile. I wish I had people who cared about me like that.
“See ya later Alex!” Luke says after he gives me a kiss on the cheek. Dom sweeps in and gets the other. “You’re going to miss us, right?”
I smile cheekily up at them. “Not in the slightest.”
Dom looks shocked but Luke smiles, knowing I’m kidding.
“Alright, enough. Now shoo! We have girl business!” Hallie says, pushing the boys away.
“Ooo, going to talk about how attractive and manly Dom and I are? About how all you want to do is-”
“Lukas Gabrielle Meyers!” Hallie shouts, her fists clenching.
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