He's Just A Bad Boy

Chapter 30 - The big question

Chapter 30 - The big question

*HALEY'S POV*

"So how're things with you and Ben?" I ask maya as we sit in the all too familiar coffee shop down the road from the courts. Seeing as Ben and Carter are on the same team, we figured we'd go for coffee and then head to the game.

"I think things are going good.. kinda" her eyes are avoiding mine and I'm sure she knows I can see right through her

"Kinda?" I ask, peering at her with a reassuring smile, I take a sip of my hot chocolate and wait patiently for her to tell me.

"Well, I think we're sorta going through.. a rough patch?" she says unsurely, sipping at her coffee

"You want my advice?" I say, kindly smiling at her, she seems slightly confused by my wide grin but nods her head anyway

"I think you and Ben are perfect together. Everyone goes through this stage at one point or another, it happens. And I know for a fact, that Ben is crazy about you, and you are the same. You'll work things out, just give it some time and give him a little space"

"Wow, when did you become the expert? got a special someone?" Maya smiles, her mood lightening and her eyebrow raising.

"N-no" I stutter, dammit

"Haley, do I need to give you the I've-known-you-since-pretty-much-forever-and-I-know-when-you're-lying speech again?"

"It's Carter isn't it?" she asks me, a smirk graces her pale face.

Except I wasn't thinking of only Carter, is that bad? is it bad that he doesn't intrigue me or make me smile as much as a certain someone? sure, Carter is a really, really nice guy and I'd be lying if I said his presence didn't make my stomach erupt with butterflies, but, was he really who I wanted more than anyone? well, right now, I have no clue.

"I knew it" maya says after a moment of silence, the smirk never leaving her face.

"So anyway, I got another dog" I try desperately to change the subject, my eyes travel down to my oh-so-interesting shoe laces as I tie and re-tie them.

"Really? what breed?" Maya asks, perking up even more than thought possible, clearly oblivious to my attempt at sudden change in subject

"Shes a Maltese cross breed I think.."

"She? aww, what's her name?" she asks, her hands resting on her chin as she supports her head.

"Melody"

"Cute. Why Melody though?"

"Well, Dylan and I found her on the street and he noticed that she has this patch that looks like a quaver, it's really cool"

"Dylan, huh?" oh no.

"Yeah.. he gave me a lift home from school" I tell her

"Okay" she slowly glances down at her watch before cursing, "we're gonna be late if we don't leave now"

"Alright" I get up, slipping my phone into my pocket and sliding a 10 dollar bill down into the table to pay for both maya and I, she smiles, "next time, I'm paying" I nod, smiling as we walk out to the car.

We get inside and she turns the heat on, the radio soon follows and we're enveloped in a comfortable silence. I hum as my fingers gently tap against my thigh, my eyes trained outside watching as things pass in a slight blur.

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"Good luck, baby" Maya tells Ben before giving him a kiss to the lips, I smile, my eyes scan the room for a few seconds before I find Carter jogging out of the changing rooms. He jogs over to me, a wide grin on his face and gives me a hug.

"Hey" he smiles down at me, helping me up from my seated position.

"Hi" I smile shyly, my cheeks turning a slight crimson colour.

"2 minutes boys!" the coach yells from behind Carter, he groans, throwing his head back dramatically, causing a small giggle to fall from my lips. He looks at me, his eyes shining with amusement, his lip twitching up into a small smile before turning into a grin

"Well, I need to go" he frowns, pouting slightly, he turns to walk away but I grab his wrist gently, pulling him back, I do something I never thought someone like me would have the confidence to do. I kiss him. Slowly and softly our lips work together, I feel him smile against my lips, pulling away he moves some hair from my face before I whisper, "Good luck"

He pecks me on the lips, his smile never fading as he jogs back to the team, both maya and Ben send me a quick wink, causing my cheeks to heat up.

The stadium door slams, I see a faint, lean figure storming out before a girl follows, her bright purple hair catches my attention, Kristen. I go to get up, hesitation when the bell rings indication the start of the game, I sit down, my eyes travelling from Carter to the door before I just relax in my seat. I'm sure it'll be fine, right?

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"I'd like to thank all the co-coaches and everyone who has helped this team become what it is, the parents, without your support these talented boys wouldn't be here, playing for their school, Id like to thank the boys themselves for working hard all year, all those push ups have paid off, boys!" the coach says, laughter erupts in the room before dying down, allowing the coach to say a few more words.

"Id like to call up Mac and Carter our co-captains" he gestures to the boys, a proud smile on his face as they step up to the mic.

"Uh, hi everyone. We'd just like to thank everyone here for supporting us through this year and for attending our games, especially this one, it means a lot. We'd like to thank coach for all the push ups he made us do to get here," Carter looks over at Mac who seems distracted, he gives him a slight nudge to the shoulder and Mac continues with the speech.

I clap when they finish and watch as Ben and Carter jog over to us, trophies in hand.

"You were really good out there" I tell Carter, my smile bright as ever as he engulfs me into his arms.

"So, uh, I was kinda wondering" he begins, scratching the back of his neck, I look into his glistening hazel eyes.

"Would you, maybe, want to be my.. girlfriend?"

I don't say anything. I just smile and nod my head enthusiastically, his smile is the brightest I've ever seen as he picks me up and kisses me, his lips curve into a smile against mine.

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A/N This chapter was hopefully a little better than the last, yes? no? Maybe? anyway, so do you guys ship Carter and Haley, Harter? or are you more with Dylan and Haley, Daley? hmm, let me know in the comments, I hope you enjoyed this chapter and if you did, don't forget to hit that VOTE button! Also I love everyone's COMMENT'S and it means a lot if you SHARE My story :) once again I've been blown away with the amount of reads, just wow.

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