*Hayden's POV*
"Remember that guy I told you about? Aaron?" Ally asks me.
I tense for a second, but she doesn't notice.
"Yeah?" I say, unsure.
"Well guess what I found out."
"What?"
"He got arrested."
My jaw drops and I stop walking.
"Arrested?"
That's why he wasn't at school today?
"Yup."
"For what?"
"I heard it was for getting into a fight."
"Woah."
She nods.
"How do you feel about that?" I ask.
She shrugs.
"I don't know. I'm kinda over it now."
'It' being the kiss they shared.
"Really?"
"Yeah. It was just a kiss. And it wasn't gunna lead anywhere."
"Oh. Okay."
I try to ignore the feeling of happiness that shoots through me when she says she's over it.
"Let's go, I gotta get home. My dad's coming over for dinner."
We get into my car and I start to drive.
"Call me later." I tell her when we pull up in front of her house.
She nods.
"Will do."
If something goes bad with her dad, she'll call me, and I'll be there.
Her parents divorced a year ago. They're on good terms now, the love just wasn't there.
But Ally isn't close with her dad much, because she believes it's his fault that they split.
Her dad has tried to make amends, but she won't have it.
If she causes drama, I'll need to be there for her.
I start to make my way home, and I'm there in a few minutes.
"I'm home!" I call out as I head for the stairs.
I head up to my room and lazily flop onto my bed.
Then something hits me.
Aaron was arrested.
I sit up and rack my brain for an explanation.
What did he do?
How long will he be gone for?
Why do I care?
I don't.
I shake my head and stand up.
I look into my closet and take out a pair of adidas shorts and a black tank top.
I change into them and go downstairs to find a snack.
"Hi honey." My mom greets me.
"Hey."
"So tonight, your father's new work partner is coming over. It's last minute, but it would be appreciated if you'd have dinner with us." Mom says.
"Sure! Is it fancy?"
"Just dress nicely, you don't have to go all out." She tells me with a smile.
"Cool. Will do."
"Awesome! They have a son your age. He's coming too."
Ah. This is why they want me there.
"Okay. What time are they coming over?"
"6."
I nod.
"Great."
I get myself some watermelon and have myself a snack.
I didn't have any plans, so this dinner isn't a big deal.
Hopefully it's not too boring though.
