Aquiver (Sequel)

Never Assuming

Aquiver ~7

•Charlotte Carpenter•

"You're breaking up with me?" I ask quietly. I realize I have already walked back over to him and he is standing in front of me.

"I honestly... think this really isn't working out for us. I'm not really happy. I know you're probably not happy and I think it would be better if we see other people."

"What about our friendship?"

"What about it?"

"We've been friends since we were in diapers. Hayes, you still mean a lot to me." He sighs and looks away.

"Char... I don't know. I think we should put it on hold. I really would rather not be around you. I want time where Nash will be off my back about you. I really can't do this with you right now."

"What about UCLA?"

"I'm still going there, I'm sure you're still going there. You can't really decline now after committing to go there. I don't know."

"What about the European trip you planned for the both of us when you gave me those plane tickets on Christmas?"

"I cancelled it. You ask so many questions." I nod clearly upset and how devastating this is. Why did I ever think I had a chance with Hayes? "When everyone finds out, can you please not exaggerate? Just tell everyone that we decided we weren't working out and we both decided to do this."

"Whatever you want Hayes," I say weakly. My heart throbbing and it feels like I can't breath. Like I'm choking on air. I turn towards the window to grab my school bag and walk over to the closest to where my luggage is still filled with my clothes. I make my way over to the door and open it with my things in hand. I walk out, closing the door behind me.

I start to make my way out as fresh tears blur my vision. My first official heartbreak with my boyfriend. Ex-boyfriend now. As I'm going down the stairs, I try my best to stay quiet. I reach the bottom and realize Cam is still down here. Shoot.

"Char?" He turns the volume down as I slowly walk over and he turns on the living room lights. Once he sees me, his eyes are wide and he comes over to me. "What happened? Did Hayes say something to you? I'll grou-"

"I just want to go home," I let out weakly. The warm tears trickling down my cheeks. My face must be flushed and my eyes are red by now. He places a hand on my shoulder for reassurance.

"Did Hayes do something to you?" I bring my hands to my face and I start to gasp a little from the little air I feel that I have. I'm hoping Nash doesn't come out of his room. I felt myself being helped to the couch and slowly sat down. "I'll get Nas-"

"No," I immediately reach for his arm. "Please don't tell him."

"Char- whatever Hayes did, he shouldn't be let off the hook for this. You're a complete mess."

"I-I know. Cam, please don't tell him. I really don't want to cause anymore trouble." Cam sighs frustrated.

"Fine. Let me at least have Jacob come down here." I nod and he takes his phone out. Cam walks out of the living room and into kitchen. Moments later, he comes out with chocolate milk and Ben & Jerry's ice cream of cookie dough.

"Wh-What is this for?" I ask confusingly. He sits down next to me opening the ice cream lid.

"I'm only guessing what happened. Ice cream helps and you like chocolate milk." I take the tub of ice cream and he hands me the spoon. I thank him as he puts the cup on the table and he reaches behind for a blanket and he wraps it around me.

"Thank you." Cam nods and stands.

"Do you want the lights off?" I nod. He reaches for the controller with the lightning options and turns the lights off. "I'm going to get Jacob." I nod as I take my first scoop of the untouched ice cream.

I sniffle quietly as I can as I began to have small scoops of ice cream. I realize it wouldn't have been a great idea to drive. It wouldn't have been a great idea to do anything.

When I thought Hayes was being nice and sweet, it turns out the exact opposite. I've known Hayes for so long and to know how much he has been through, I know that this is real. Everything he has said or the actions he has taken is real.

To know I made Hayes the way he is today shows that I have failed to make him happy like he did to me at first. I'm upset and disappointed in myself, but also Hayes because he completely neglected me for the most part. He never came to me, but to only argue with me and tell me it's my fault.

Lacrosse makes him happier, not me.

"Char?" I look up to see Jacob slowly making his way over to me. "It hurts me to see you like this." I put the ice cream down and wrap my arms around him to give him a hug.

"D-did you know he was going to do this?"

"Do what? I have many situations running through my head. Whatever he did, I had no plan or idea that he was going to make you so upset."

"He... broke up with me." I bury my face into his sweatshirt. He tightens his arms around me and kisses the top of my head.

"I'm so sorry. I had no idea about this." I close my eyes painfully and continue to sniffle.

•Jacob Whitesides•

I look up from my notes to see Cameron coming in looking distressed. I put my television on mute as he closes the door and walks over to me.

"I think Hayes broke up with Char," Cam says as the first thing.

"What?" I take this by surprise."Why would Hayes do that?"

"I'm not a hundred percent sure if that why Char's upset. She looked heartbroken and upset. She was about to leave with her luggage and bag." I immediately stand.

"I'll.. take care of her tonight. Make sure she's okay."

"You're a really great guy Jacob. I'm glad she has someone like you to be there and support her." I smile weakly and start to make my way out. I walk down stairs and try to adjust my eyes to the darkness. I notice someone sitting on the couch with ice cream.

"Char?" It takes a moment before the reflection of the tv shows her face. I slowly start to make my way over feeling my heart ache for hers. I notice tears all over and you can tell her cheeks are a deep red. She looks heartbroken as Cameron had described. "It hurts me to see you like this." She looks at her ice cream before putting it down and turns to me with her glassy eyes.

She reaches over to hug me and I immediately do the same.

"D-did you know he was going to do this?" She asks weakly.

"Do what? I have many situations running through my head. Whatever he did, I had no plan or idea that he was going to make you so upset." I wanted to make sure I wasn't assuming things.

"He...broke up with me," her voice cracking slightly and my heart aches for her more. She buries her face into my sweatshirt and I tighten our hug wishing I'd keep her in my arms safe.

"I'm so sorry. I had no idea about this." I kiss the top of her soft hair and start to whisper soothing things to her. I rub her back and make sure she is held securely in my arms.

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