TILLYS POV
My heart raced as the thought of tonight took me over. I was finally introducing Hayes, my best guy friend, to my boyfriend Mason... Hayes and I have known each other for years and we're absolutely the best pair so his thoughts of Mason really matter. I checked myself in the mirror , Smoothed my hair over and took a deep breath.
I stepped out of my room to see Mason laid across the couch playing on his phone. He glanced me up and down real quick and smiled . "Let's head out now babe " he chuckled small and kissed my head.
There was Tiny bit of tension in my toes as I walked out to the car. I dressed up for him... I know I should dress up for myself but I wanted to make a good impression at dinner. All our friends are gonna go out to dinner together... I wore fucking heels... I'm a little country girl...I don't do heels well. I looked at mason carefully as he drove.
Tall, tan , hella muscular with amazing hair and a sharp ass jawline.... The typical Hot LA model type guy that every girl wants and I got him. He's just so different than who I grew up around... Hell I group up around Hayes. He was always a really quite kid who was secretly this huge dork and a complete clown. He was never...ya know... Hot? He was just hayes with a flooffy hair cut who rode dirtbikes... they guys back home just aren't like Mason... I think that's why I like Mason so much. As we pulled up to the restaurant I threw open the door and looked over at mason who smiled wide .
" come here pretty thing" he laughed softly and flashed his bright smile as he wraps his arm around my waist pulling me close while we walk in. Mason presses a small kiss to my forehead before he walks off to go talk to all his friends. I shifted from myfeets slightly as I looked around seeing all my friends but really only looking for Hayes.
" hey Tilly" I jumped and turned around to see see Hayes standing there smiling like a dork " You look great Kid" he laughed pulling me into a hug tightly.
"Thanks Grier, I'm trying some new styles out" I smiles and spun around a little.
"Oh yeah I can tell" Hayes chuckled lightly even though I could tell in his voice he was a tad bit uncomfortable. He opened he mouth a bit like he was gonna stay something but looked away a little " So where's this boyfriend?"
"Oh uh Mason" I turned around to see Mason with all his friends talking. "He over there, we should probably head over now" I smiled bright as I admired Mason.
Hayes nodded a little and furrowed his eyebrows...under his breath I heard him mumble a faint and quiet" I don't know how he can keep his eyes off you".
Throughout dinner Hayes just looked really uncomfortable. His smile rarely ever looked authentic and he just looked...sad I guess.
I set down my wine glass and kissed Mason's cheek whispering a soft " I'll be right back I need to talk to Hayes for a second"
Mason rolled his eyes, playfully I think,as I got up and walked around the table squeezing Hayes shoulder. " come with me please"
Hayes' whole body seemed to sigh as he stood up walking to the back of the restaurant with me.
"What's going on Hayes...what's wrong..." I sighed and sat down on one of the small benches.
"Tilly you really like Mason right? I just don't understand why...Why you're acting like this LA girl. You're not being yourself. Like when the fuck have you ever worn a skirt and heels and not been forced to by your mom? He hasn't even been giving you attention all night... he's talking to his friends and barely looks your way and you're sitting next to him. I just don't understand..." Hayes groaned and ran his fingers through his hair obviously annoyed " It's like he's trying to make you a city girl and you're not... look Tilly... If he really makes you happy and you want this then I'm happy for you it's just been a long day. I want you to be happy T..." Hayes smiles softly and hugged me tightly.
I guess I saw where Hayes was coming from but ...I like mason? I sighed softly and looked back into the restaurant tapping my foot anxiously. "I'm Happy Hayes..."
"That's all I needed to know Kid" Hayes let out a half hearted chuckle "Ill see you tomorrow at the beach" Hayes stood up hugging me " I've gotta go help Nash set something up in the backyard for when mom and Johnnie bring Sky out"
"Of course... Can't wait to see her." I hugged Hayes tightly and looked at his car carefully as we pulled away from the hug " Night grier"
And we both walked our ways Hayes into his car and me back to the restaurant. Thoughts were spinning through my head. Was I really happy with mason? Am I loosing myself? Is Hayes just crazy? As I wrapped my hand around the handle I heard Hayes call my name out.
" I know this is crossing a line but I just want you to know" he sighed his eyes never leaving me " If he's ever stupid enough to not treat you right. He's fucking crazy and as bad as it sounds... I'll be the first one to call you..." and got into his car driving away.
—— After the party ——
I kicked off my heels and threw myself onto my bed face down. I let out aloud exaggerated groan as I let the night play back in my mind. I couldn't stop think about Hayes and it's killing me. I know he cares about me and all but I didn't really realize he cared about me other than a sister. I had such a big thing for him for the longest time but I swear he didn't care like I cared. I remembered the gloss in his eyes as he walked away. It was all tearing me apart.. I don't think Mason and I could've ever last and I never have... I shouldn't even be dating him but I still am. But I could be with Hayes? Maybe it's just because I've known Hayes so long but I do see a hayes and i lasting... as a couple... mason and I have only been together about a month and it's already sounding like a mess.
There was a knock on my bedroom door. I grumbled a low "come in" and I heard the door creak open.
" hey..." I shot up quickly and saw Hayes standing at the edge of my bed "i saw you got home ... I'm really sorry I acted like that tonight it was really stupid. I shouldn't have said the shit I did. I want you to be happy and I was just being selfish" he sighed looking at me "could you forgive me?"
I don't know what was taking me over at this point. My brain wasn't working right at all. There was too many things flooding my mind to the point it all blurred. I nodded softly as I leaned up bringing my lips to his softly. Our lips melting together and his hand holding my hip softly as he pushed me back a little.
"Fuck...Tilly. I didn't mean to do this. I-I'm sorry I should go now." Hayes quickly turned and walked out his hand covering his mouth slightly.
Im a fucking mess.
