The Photo Project (#Wattys2014)

23: I Love You

"What do you think we got?" I asked Hayden as we walked into his house.

"Well.. Our papers were very creative looking. And Ms. Casey seems to really like us.. So.. I'd say anywhere from a high b to a high a. It's hard to tell."

I nodded and followed him up stairs, looking at the frames on the wall on the way up. "Hayden?"

"Hm?"

"You've never really talked about your family."

He stopped in his tracks and tensed up for a few seconds before continuing to walk up the stairs.

I bit my lip nervously and slowly followed behind, not sure if he was going to slaughter me now or not.

He pulled me into his room and shut the door behind me, locking it. He pushed me into the door and placed his lips right above mine.

"Okay so if your going to slaughter me, can you do it with your lips? Because I really like your lips. Especially when they're against mine.. And erm, is that even possible though? Is it painful?"

He just chuckled lowly and shook his head as he stared down at me.

Did he find this funny? Did he find teasing me before my death funny?

"Listen, Hayden, buddy. You're going mental. If your gonna kill me, do it now. I'm okay with some teasing, but not in this tense; you know, before my death."

He crashed his lips into mine and pushed me further into the door as he leaned in closer to me.

I blushed brightly and stood still, staring at his closed eyes.

"You've got the weirdest imagination. I'm not gonna kill you, why would I?"

"Er.. Well because I brought up your parents.. And you seemed mad.."

He sighed and shook his head. "Not at you.." He trailed off, backing away from me.

He grabbed my hand and pulled me to his bed, sitting me down then sitting by me.

"They've just never really been around.." He shrugged.

"Oh.."

"Mhm."

"I'm sorry.. I know it's pretty hard. My mom's never really around anymore because of work."

"I don't like you being alone.."

"Well I'm usually with you now anyway."

He nodded and lied back, pulling me with him. I snuggled into his side and smiled, kissing his cheek.

"Thank you for everything you've done for me, Hayden."

"You don't need to thank me."

I snuggled my head into his chest and smiled to myself.

"What happens with Chase?" I ask curiously, biting my lip.

I mean, I knew he was out there, but was he allowed to get close to me? Was he planning something?

"I.." Hayden trailed off, thinking. "I'm not sure, Isobel. But what I do know, is that I'm never letting him hurt you again. Ever."

I smiled lightly and sat up, looking down at him.

I leaned down and pecked at his lips, leaning back up as I stared into his eyes.

"Isobel.." He trailed off, seeming hesitant. "I love you."

My eyes widened as I looked down at him.

He what?.. Wasn't this too soon?

"I.."

"It's alright, I don't expect an answer from you. When you say it, and you will, I want you to full heartily mean in. Just like I do."

I bit my lip and blushed brightly down at him, nodding. "I just need some time to think about it. I know I feel something strong towards you, but I just don't know if its love. Yah know?"

He nodded and pulled me back down, pulling me into his chest. "Nap time"

I giggled and rolled my eyes, but nodded anyway. I was actually tired, and a nap wouldn't hurt anyone.

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Soo.. This is the shortest chapter yet, huh?

I'm so sorry, I just really wanted to get something up. And what better than a cute Hayden/Isobel moment?

Next chapter will be up soon.. I'm gonna be going somewhere in about 3 weeks, so I don't know if I'll get to update while I'm gone. But a chapter WILL be up before I leave.

If anyone even cares x3.. Anywho, THE PICTURE, is to the side, as always.