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Chapter 8

We ate in silence. Becca finally said something.

"So, Haley. Umm, I see you all over Vine and Instagram."

"I was told." I quietly said.

"Haley, are you okay?" Becca asked.

"I'm fine. Please excuse me." I stood up and walked upstairs and sat on my bed. I felt the awkwardness in the air. It was strong, thick. I turned on my phone. Matt texted me.

M- I didn't know you and Nash were dating, he's like my best bud.

H- Were not. Never were.

M- Oh.

I put my phone down and sighed. Someone knocked on my door. Becca thank god.

"What's going on?" She sat on my bed and looked at me.

"He just- I am shocked that after all that's happened today, he would show up here and say what he said."

"You heard him?"

"I was in the kitchen."

"Oh." She stood up and walked to the door.

"I'm gonna go finish eating. I wanted the see if you were okay."

"Thank you." She nodded and walked downstairs. I stayed in my room for a couple more minutes then walked back downstairs.

I sat down and continued eating like nothing happened. Silence, again. Am I the one causing this? Last I checked it was Nash that caused this.

I finished eating ad headed back up to my room. I turned on Nightingale by Demi Lovato. I was obsessed with that song.

"Can you be my nightingale?" I sang along with her, like it was a duet. I imagined myself on stage, performing, with Demi. I get so carried away with music, it sometimes can be a problem. Becca tells me I'm a good singer, we both are. I don't think I am. There was another knock on the door.

"Come in." I said. Nash.

"You sing amazingly."

"Thanks.." I wanted to cry. I bit my lip, hard.

"Listen, I'm sorry. I don't know what I was doing. I am a jerk, a loser. When they asked you if you were okay, and you replied with 'fine', I knew it wasn't true. I know that hurt you. I thought we we together. Then I did that. I'm so sorry. I really am." I could hear the sadness, the desperation for forgiveness, in his voice.

"I- I accept your apology." I said quietly. He walked over to my bed and sat down with me.

My room had fairy lights around it that made the room have a autumn feel. It was my favorite time of the year. Perfect weather, colorful leaves, hot cocoa, candles, pumpkin flavored treats. I tried to recreate fall into my room.

"I like your room."

"Thanks." I had soft music playing in the background. He leaned his head against the wall.

"Nash."

"Yeah?"

"I want to be yours." I bit my lip, why did I just say that l? Damn it..

"Then be mine." He smiled.

"I will." I scooted over by him and rested my head on his shoulder. I wish I could freeze this moment right here. Right now. And live in it forever. (I know, Hunger Games quote) It was perfect. Becca walked in and kind if stared. Nash and I didn't notice she and Hayes were standing there. I was happy, actually happy.

"Looks like they made up." He whispered to Becca. Nash and I were both half asleep. Becca took pictures of us on my phone. I layed down on my pillow and Nash laid next to me. Becca and Hayes left the room. Nash fell asleep, cuddling. I didn't want this to end. I remembered it was Spring Break. No school for two and a half weeks. I smiled and fell asleep.

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May or May not be fangirling like crazy right now. This chapter is so sweet. Feels man. ~Haley(: