It's Complicated

Chapter 6

I jolt up. Where am I? How did I get here? The last thing I remember was basically falling asleep at McDonald's. I rub my forehead and then place my hand down next to me, but I feel something warm. I yelp and yank my hand back while examining what is next to me, more like who was next to me. There to my left is a now surprised sleepy Hunter. Finally, I take full notice that I am in his room, again. I ask, "How exactly did I end up here, again?"

He laughs and I sit there beyond confused. Once he controls his laughter he explains, "Last night at dinner you were so tired that you got beyond loopy. You were half awake while trying to talk to us. It was absolutely hysterical. Alex has the best video of it." My cheeks flare up red, I hope I really wasn't that bad. I guess I won't find out until I see that damn video. 

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I feel stupid. I looked like such a drunk in that video, I can not believe that actually happened. My cheeks are so red that I can just feel it. I look down at the ground to avoid eye contact with my friends because I am so embarrassed. 

I just laugh it off because you know somethings just aren't worth all the fuss and drama. 

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Wednesday - Gianna's Birthday 

Today is Gianna's birthday so we all decided to wake up early to wake her up together. Around nine we creep into her room so quietly that you can hear Gianna breathing. Once we were all in the room surrounding Gianna's bed, Carly blares an air horn and we scream, "Happy Birthday!" 

Gianna laughs and randomly throws one of her pillows at us. Then, she takes another pillow and covers her head with it, but from underneath that pillow we hear her mumble, "Thanks guys." 

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That day we all decide to go our own ways to see around the town. I stuck by the birthday girl today as we spent most of the day on the beach. Around 6 we all meet up in the house again to be together for Gianna's birthday.

In the living room I make my way and sit down next to Hunter. He snakes his arms around my waist and pulls me effortlessly into his lap. I don't even try to move anymore, so I relax in his lap and rest my head on his shoulder. 

We spend most of the night just hanging around, watching tv, and talking. The night ends smoothly and Gianna seems really happy about how the day went. With that, I make my way to my room when suddenly an strong hand grips my arm and pulls me. I stumble into a dark quiet room, but before I am going to scream, the same strong hand covers my mouth. My eyes are wide as I hear the click of a lamp and a dim light slightly brightens the room. I am not so surprised to see Hunter standing there in front of me with a slight smile on his face. 

I want to slap him for scaring me. I want to push him away from me out of anger. I want to be mad at him, but I just can't be. I am frozen in place, unable to speak. I didn't know I was cold until the warmth of Hunter's hand touches my faces heating up my left cheek. 

He gets closer. I tell myself don't do it. And closer. Why is this happening? And closer. Why am I not stopping it? And closer. Oh who am I kidding, I want this. I then wrap my arms around the back of his neck and crash his lips onto mine. I don't know what came over me, but I somehow got my courage up enough. 

Although I am enjoying this, I stop it before it gets somewhere else. I remember what Kylie told me before I left. I am satisfied with the kiss and I hope he is too. Before we could speak, I exit the room with butterflies roaming in my stomach. I crash on my pillow with a smile across my face. 

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I wake up and realize that we are leaving today so I am upset. Then I remember, I kissed Hunter last night. And a smile appears on my face again. I get myself together to leave and meet everyone else out front. I go by Hunter, but all he was doing was ignoring me and distancing himself. I shake it off thinking it was probably an early morning for him or something. 

We pile into the same cars we came in and take off to head back home. I couldn't hold in my little secret anymore. Once we hit the highway I explain what happened to Gianna who is driving right now. She is really happy for me, but when I told her he was acting weird this morning she told me not to worry although it was kind of weird. 

The drive is really smooth and now we are back in town. I am about five minutes from home when my phone buzzes. I look at the now lit up screen and see only Hunter's name on it. I get excited to see what he said so I unlock my phone with a smile on my face. 

My smile drops as I read:

 Hey Tessa listen, that kiss was a mistake. It shouldn't have happened and I am sorry it did because I really don't want you to get the wrong impression. I want you to know that I do like you and I do enjoy having you in my life, but I just can't see us like that right now. You are a great girl and I didn't mean for it to get that far between us. Also, I have feelings for Carly. Her and I have known each other for a while now and it just happened. Don't be mad at her though, she has no idea. I am really sorry, I think it is better is we were just friends or something.

I hold in my tears as Gianna pulls into my driveway. I grab everything that is mine and thank her for this week. The smile that I am showing Gianna right now is fake. I just told her about the good news and I am not ready to take it back yet. I stand on my front porch and watch her drive off. Then, I let the waterfalls pour out. 

Am I mad at Carly? No, she doesn't know anything. Am I mad at Hunter? I am beyond pissed with him. Am I mad at myself? Slightly. I didn't notice anything signs that he didn't like me, so I thought everything was okay. I am an idiot. 

I may not be happy with myself, but I hate Hunter Logan. 

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A/N Oh shit, shots fired ;)