He's Just A Bad Boy

Chapter 37 - Second thoughts?

Chapter 37 - Second thoughts?

*HALEY'S POV*

"Who's next?" Dylan asks from beside me, his eyes scanning over the shops decorated with various Christmas colours and lights.

"Katie's next" I tell him, and he nods.

"But I've already gotten her something" I add, remembering the cute pair of earrings I bought her

"Okay, well then who else do you need to buy a present for?" he asks.

I'd already bought Carter a basketball poster and Dylan and I had just picked up some presents for our families.

"You're the only one left" I say

"Me? you don't need to get me a present" Dylan shakes his head, smiling

"Yes, I do. We're best friends, Dylan. It's like a must" I tell him

He huffs but smiles, "alright, fine. Where'd you want to go to get me my present?" he asks

"No, you're not coming with me! it's a surprise, you'll ruin it" I push him in the opposite direction and he pouts.

"Haley," he whines "what am I supposed to do?"

"I dont know, buy a Santa outfit or something. You'll think of something. Maybe you can get Jess another present?" i suggest and he shakes his head

"Nah"

"Well, that's not my problem, good luck!" I tell him before scurrying away to find him the perfect present.

I have to admit it was much easier to pick Carter a present compared to Dylan, I truly realised that after half an hour of searching. Nothing seemed good enough for Dylan.

I sigh, collapsing onto a chair at the food court. My mind had gone blank. When I really needed it to work, it always seemed to go blank on me. I have absolutely no clue what to get Dylan and now, as my eyes scan the stores I notice most of them are closing.

"Shit" I curse under my breath as I get up off my chair, deciding that one last quick lap around the mall can't do much more damage to the situation.

As I walk along, my eyes trail around the mall, darting from different pieces of clothing to CD's, but still, nothing seems right.

After another lap around the mall I officially give up. I refuse to just buy Dylan a CD or T-shirt. It just seems like if it's not special, what's the point?

I can't help the guilt that floods through me when I realise, or rather, admit to myself that I haven't put nearly as much effort into Carters present as I have Dylans.

Now, as I lift up my phone to call Dylan so we can meet up again, I realise something. Dylan, although we've had our ups and downs, will always be put before Carter. It sounds awful, but as I repeat the words in my head it seems so clear and the reasons I'm dating Carter seem stupid. Did I even like Carter? He is a great guy, he's nice but he just isn't Dylan. And if he's not Dylan then I don't see why I'm dating him exactly.

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A/N oh god. I have so much to explain. So, as most of you know, I've been gone for a while. Like, a long time and to be completely honest I don't have a good enough excuse. School started up again (obviously) and things have been a bit stressful and I just haven't had the inspiration to write and continue with this story (as I've said before) But, don't worry. I'm not deleting it, just going to make some minor changes. improving grammar, restructuring sentences. That kinda stuff.

Anywayy, Haley's finally admitting to herself that she likes Dylan a little more than a friend. Woo!

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