Unexpected // Why Don't We

Chapter 12

Hayden's pov

I woke up the next morning next to Eben. I sat up slowly, trying not to wake him up. Why was he in my bed? I didn't even remember. I took a quick shower and changed into a black halter top with light washed jeans. I blow dried my hair and did my makeup: foundation, concealer, powder, and mascara. Once I was done, I straightened my hair just because it looked a little wavy. I walked back into my room and picked up my phone. I had a text from Seth.

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Seth: Hey, baby.

Me: Hey :)

Seth: Haven't seen you in a few days. Want to hang out?

Me: Sure. Meet me for coffee at Wake Up?

Seth: See you in 10?

Me: Totally.
~

I walked into the living room and saw the guys scattered across the living room asleep. Daniel had leaned the recliner back, and Taylor was cuddled up next to him. They were so cute! I took a picture to show them later. I went back to my room and slipped on my adidas superstars. Eben was still sound asleep. I then grabbed my wallet and keys, then was out the door.

"Hey," I smiled at Seth as I met him at the front door of Wake Up.

"Hey," He leaned down and pecked my lips.

He opened the door for me, and we walked inside. I ordered a medium coffee, and he ordered one as well. We got our drinks and sat down at a table.

"It's been a while," he said.

"Not that long," I shrugged. "Only a few days."

"Gino misses you," he gave a slight smile.

"I miss him, too. I'm going to have to come over soon and see him," I told him.

"Yeah. Both of us would like that," he nodded.

"Sometime this weekend?" I asked.

"Sure. Let me know when," he said.

"I will," I reassured him.

I finished my coffee, and my phone buzzed. I opened it. It was a text from Taylor.

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Taylor: Where'd you go?

Me: I went to get coffee. I'll be back in a few minutes.

Taylor: Bring me back something.

Me: Okay. What do you want?

Taylor: Surprise me.

Me: Good choice.
~

"I have to get back. Taylor is asking where I am," I told Seth.

"Oh, okay," he said.

I threw my coffee away and ordered Taylor one. While I waited, Seth walked up.

"I'll see you this weekend?" he asked.

"Mhmm," I nodded before leaning up and kissing him.

"See you then," he gave a soft smile as he pulled away.

I got Taylor's coffee and headed back to the house. Once I got there, Taylor was up and dressed. She had on a black crop top with high waisted jeans and her black vans high tops.

"I'm back," I announced and handed her the coffee.

"Thanks. You're the best," she smiled.

"Anytime," I laughed.

Daniel was awake, as well as Jack, Eben, and Corbyn. That left Zach and Jonah who were still asleep.

"Oh!" I quickly pulled out my phone. "You two were so cute this morning. I had to take a picture."

I showed Taylor the picture I had taken of her and Daniel. She blushed. Daniel walked up behind her and looked at the picture. He smiled.

"I'll send it to both of you," I said as I did so.

"Where did you disappear to earlier?" Eben walked up to me.

"I went to grab some coffee because we ran out," I explained.

"You left me here?" he pouted and placed his hands on my waist.

"I'm sorry," I stuck out my bottom lip.

He. Was. So. Hot. Then I remembered Seth. Oh god. Wait. Last night I had kissed Eben. Then I went and kissed Seth today like it was no problem. What have I done? I walked away from Eben and casually went to my room. I shut the door behind me. I just needed to think. Seth and I weren't even dating, so would it really matter if I had kissed Eben? There's just something about Eben I couldn't resist...

"You okay in there?" I heard Jonah's voice.

"Yeah," I said through the door. "I'll be out in a second."

It wasn't cheating if we weren't dating. I could do whatever I wanted. I wasn't Seth's girlfriend. He never asked me out. This was okay. At least for now. I walked out of my room and sat down on the couch next to Zach, who had just woken up.

"Finally awake, huh?" I asked him.

"Yeah," he yawned.

"Awww. Little Zachy just woke up," I said in a baby voice and squeezed his cheeks.

"Stoppp," he smiled and pushed my hand away.

"Fine. Just this once," I told him.

"What time are you guys leaving tomorrow?" Taylor asked them.

"Maybe around 9:00 or 9:30," Jonah spoke up.

"You need to be at least out of this house by 8:00 because that's when I leave for work. Taylor leaves shortly after I do," I told them.

"Yes ma'am," Corbyn said.

"Understood?" I asked all of them?

"Understood," they confirmed.

"Good," I laughed.