Forever and Always-Hayes Grier fanfic

Chapter 6

*GRACE POV*

I stared at the picture that was sent to me. He was with the one person I can't stand. The one person I truly hate, was kissing my boyfriend.

Jennifer.

I didn't go to the party because I was just really tired and I didn't like half the people who were going. Tears fell from my eyes and all I could do was cry. A million questions ran through my head.

What was he doing there? Why is he with her? Is he dating her?

I called Sammy and told her to come over. She arrived about 5 minutes later. She ran up to me and hugged me once she saw me crying.

"W-why?" is all I said.

"I don't know Grace. But you don't need him. He doesn't know what he's doing. He's stupid to do this to you." She said trying to make me feel better. It worked a little bit...

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For the whole day, Sammy and I basically just watched Netflix, ate, and did fun stuff. And it really did help me get my mind off if Michael. But I still am really upset.

"Hey uh, Grace?" Sammy said.

"Yeah what's up?"

"Um, how much did you really like Michael?" she asked.

"Well obviously I really liked him, but not anymore. I'm done with that asshole."

"Oh."

"Why?" I asked curious.

"Well, Natalie kinda told me that Hayes, uh... Never mind."

"What?! What did he say??" I was impatient because she looked worried.

"Hayes likes you." Sammy whispered.

"He does? Why? How? When did she tell you?"

"Last week." she answered.

"But I thought we were just friends? How could he like me?" I asked.

"Well that's for him to answer." she said. "Hey I gotta go. My mom just texted me to come home"

"Okay. Well thanks for telling me."

"No problem. And I'm sorry about Michael."

"It's fine."

She walked out my front door, and I just collapsed on the couch. My mom came in from work. She saw me sitting there staring into space, with my tear stained cheeks.

"Honey what's wrong??" She asked

"Oh, it's nothing don't worry about it."

"No! Tell me." she demanded.

"Ugh. Michael cheated on me." I said looking down.

"Oh sweetie I'm so sorry." she hugged me. I told her I was fine but I wasn't. She got up to go to the kitchen and said to me that I could talk to her whenever I needed to. But I'd rather talk to my sisters. First I thought. Hayes and I have always been best friends. I have never told anyone this, but I recently started having some feelings towards him. It started before I started dating Michael. But I told myself that I liked Michael more so I said yes to him even though I kind of liked Hayes.

I went upstairs into Jillian's room. For once she was actually home. She was getting ready to go somewhere though.

She was wearing high waisted shorts with a floral crop top. She was wearing heavy makeup, like always, but somehow managed to make it look so natural. She was finishing curling her hair when I spoke up.

"Hey Jillian can I talk to you?" I asked.

"Sure what's up Gracie?" I hate it when she calls me that, but now I really don't care.

"Well, I found out that Michael cheated on me. Sammy sent me a picture of him and another girl kissing."

"Oh my gosh Grace I'm so sorry. Listen I gotta go, I'm meeting Cameron somewhere, but just focus on the positive things, and remember. It always gets better." she said as she hugged me and walked out the door.

"Thanks." I whispered. The advice helped, but I decided to talk to Carly about it. I told her what happened and she basically said the same thing that Jillian did, but made me feel better because she was more sympathetic, and humorous.

"Oh, but there's one more thing." I said to her.

"Yeah what is it?" she asked.

"Sammy told me that Hayes likes me."

"Really? Do you believe her?"

"Of course she's my best friend she wouldn't lie to me. And I think I might like him too." I said staring at the ground.

"Aww!! Nash and I have always thought that you two would make a good couple." I felt my face get warm.

"Okay I'm leaving." I said getting up from sitting on her bed.

"At least give him a chance!" she called. I thought about that. I always thought that we would never date, but now I know for sure I like him. But first I have to break up with Michael. I texted him.

Me: Hey. Can we talk?

I got an almost instant reply.

Michael😍❤️: Yeah sure babe! Meet me at the park in 5 min?

Me: Okay.

The park across the street from my house is where I have always gone when I needed to think, or just hang with a friend. I would come here with Hayes all the time, and we still do.

I walked to it and sat on a swing waiting. I saw Michael and he came and sat on the swing next to me.

"Hey beautiful. What did you want to talk about?" he asked like nothing was wrong.

"Why Michael. Why?"

"Why what?"

"WHY WOULD YOU CHEAT ON ME? LIE TO ME!?! YOU SAID YOU WEREN'T GOING TO THAT STUPID PARTY BUT YOU WERE MAKING OUT WITH JENNIFER!!!" I screamed. No none was around, so hopefully no one heard.

"H-how did you know?" He asked scared. I showed him the picture Sammy sent me. His face went blank.

"Who sent you that?!?"

"It doesn't matter. WHY would YOU do that to me?" by now I had tears streaming down my face. "I how could you?"

"Grace, I'm sorry. Let me explain!"

"No. There's nothing to explain Michael. I actually trusted you. We are over." I said quietly and got up and walked away. He didn't even chase after me. I felt many more tears escape my eyes.

I was lost in thought when I bumped into somebody.

Hayes.

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A/N:

So I really like this book now because Hayes is involved more. I hope y'all enjoyed this chapter!! please keep reading !

~Grace❤️