Falling In Fall (Major Editing)

Hide & peek

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"So, Chase... What's on your mind?" Hailey mishieviously smiled, while she craned her neck closer to us on the front seat.

For some reason, Chase decided to take his black Jeep on this date. Oh, hold on! I guess I know the reason why, I think that's because he knew that Hailey will hop in! And, there's more! He will invite his friends! Yay!

I groaned, deeply annoyed at the moment while I sunk on my seat. Chase, on the contrary, chuckled at my behavior before he decided to place his right hand on top of mine. The butterfly effect he gives me with just a simple touch was overwhelming. I blinked my eyes and glanced down on our hands together, before lifting my head up to see his lips quirked up a smile.

"Aww, you guys are so cute!" Hailey squealed with joy, owning the car with her voice. "You know what, you two can make a beautiful baby!"

My legs instinctually jerked to sit right up as my eyes widened when Hailey dropped a disturbing topic, while Chase glanced multiple times on her in surprise.

I face palmed myself and inwardly grunted before facing her. "Hailey, one more word, and I swear I wouldn't hesitate breaking my promise."

Her face suddenly froze just before she hastily zips her mouth and raised her hand, not giving me a word. Closing my eyes in relief, I reclined back on my seat and breathed. At least for a moment the ride became peaceful, however, it just made my heart shout louder with excitement and nervousness. I peeped a little to cast a glimpse at Chase who looked so good with his hair in a quiff. Sadly, I hadn't even got to scan his attire because of Hailey.

A few minutes later, Chase pulled over in front of a café. The store was filled with people, even occupying the tables and chairs on the outside.

"We're here." Chase said, as he removed his hands from the steering wheel.

"Hailey, you said Stephan will be here to pick you up, but where is he?" I asked her, while scanning the area through my window.

Chase unbuckled his seatbelt and lifted himself closer on my side to take a peek and look for Stephan. "Wait, what does he looks like again?"

"You haven't seen Stephan, and yet there you are searching for him?" I asked while chuckling.

He sat back on his seat and let out a laugh, "I can make a guess."

I playfully shook my head and looked back on the window. I knew I asked Hailey earlier, but I don't recall hearing her answer back.

"Hailey?" I called her attention once again, and looked at her who just raised her eyebrows. "Where is Stephan?"

At the same time, a car pulled over in front of us. My eyes insisted to look at it and after recognizing the color and model, it was then I knew that the person who owns it was Stephan. I mean, it hardly would ever be a mistake because a sticker with his name on it was adhered at the lower back of the car.

Yes! I inwardly jumped for joy.

"I think I found him already... Bye, Hailey!" I chanted, while reaching for her door to push it open.

She groaned as she threw her hands in the air, and lets them fall on their own. "Why do you like it so much, knowing I will be leaving?"

Chase chuckles, and faced Hailey as he shifted on his seat to respond for me. "She wants to spend some time alone with me."