Safe H.G.

seven

Skylar

Tonight I will be eating dinner with Hayes' family. My father told me not to worry and he didn't even freak out about me going out with a boy. I think he likes Hayes.

Hayes is over right now, his arm around me with my head in his chest, enjoying some movie we put on. I couldn't believe my strict father was allowing Hayes to be in my room with my door closed.

"I think my dad likes you." I smile.

"What makes you think that?"

"He's always been strict with boys, not that they really ever asked me out but now that you're around, the rules have faded."

"Is that a bad thing?"

"No, not at all." I smile.

"Are you nervous about tonight?"

"Kind of." I shrug, getting up from my bed. "Do you think they'll like me?"

"Yes, maybe even as much as I like you." The words fall out of his mouth and my heart stops then races at and uncontrollable speed.

I could feel the heat rise to my cheeks as I play with my fingers.

My dad knocks, breaking the silence which I'm grateful for. Hayes probably heard my heart beating.

"Hayes, can I have a word with you?" He asks and I scrunch my nose up. Why would my dad want to talk to Hayes.

"Of course. I'll be back, Sky."

*
Hayes

"What all has she told you?" He asks.

"Just basic things, nothing about her memory loss. We will be joining my parents tonight, as you know, do you think she'll remember them?" I ask the same question I asked my parents.

"She didn't remember you, if she does, you will act as if it's nothing she needs to worry about. Are you going to ask my daughter to be your girlfriend?"

"I think so." I nod.

"I know I said no relations in the beginning but I see nothing wrong with it but I will have rules. You are to protect my daughter, not hurt her. That means no sexual relations."

I bite my lip, "of course, sir. I will never hurt Skylar, it would kill me to see her in pain."

I was telling the truth. Before I have even been around Skylar again I liked her. Of course I'd like her; I studied her.

"Go upstairs and tell her I needed your help with something. You're a good kid, Hayes." He pats my back and I feel a hint of guilt.

I hated lying to her. I knew when everything happens she will believe I used her, but I didn't. I want her to trust me through everything.

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Skylar

"Don't be nervous." Hayes whispers before opening the front door to his home, "We're here!"

"Mom, Dad, this is Skylar. Skylar, this is my mom, dad and older brother Nash." He introduces us and my mind suddenly goes black.

"Eli, where is Hayes?" I ask tugging at my pink dress.

"He's in the garden, baby Sky. Do your parents know you're here?"

I nod, "can I play with Hayes?"

"Of course" She smiles, letting me through the house and into the backyard.

"Sky." Hayes nudges my shoulder and I notice everyone is staring at me. "You okay?"

"Uh sure." I lie, faking a smile as his parents stare at me.

"My mom's name is Elizabeth and my dad is Chad."

Who's Eli and why was her long brown hair and brown eyes similar to Elizabeths?

My head begins to hurt.

"Hayes!" I call out and see him playing in the dirt.

"Hey, Sky, my dad just bought new flowers!" Hayes points at his dad, planting new flowers.

I swallow hard. It has to he my imagination.

"Is something wrong, Skylar? We can go to a restaurant if you don-"

"No I'm fine." I fake a reassuring smile, playing with my fingers. "It's nothing."

"Call us when dinners ready." Hayes says, pulling me upstairs into his room.

I look around his room. It was a calming area with many paintings.

"What's wrong?" He asks, closing his door.

"I have no memory of my life before I was five." I blurt out, "and I keep seeing myself as a little girl, with you and your family."

He goes white, "you have no memory at all? It has to just be your imagination, I never knew a Skylar before you. What happened?"

I gulp, "our house caught on fire and I inhaled so much smoke, I lost my memory. My mom and brother died." I stare at the ground, "it's probably just my imagination."

"Yeah, I'm sorry. Do you ever try to remember anything?"

"I've tried but gave up, it gives me headaches. When I met you, it's like a wave of memories wasted over me but they're all blurry. It's no use anyways." I shrug, "I don't let it bother me anymore."

He pulls me into a hug, which I'm completely thankful for. Hayes always makes me feel happier.

When he pulls away, he stares down at me for a while, inching closer with every second.

"Dinners ready!" Elizabeth calls and he backs up.

"Let's go."

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Sorry that it's taken so long to update but I have 3 more updates for today to make up:)

-Brooke♡