Unexpected // Why Don't We

Chapter 40

Hayden's pov

Eben patted the seat on the couch next to him. I sat down between him and Zach. Zach wrapped his arm around me.

"Hey, baby," he smirked.

"Illegal," I removed his arm from around me.

"Yeah, Zach. That's illegal. But this isn't," Eben then wrapped his arm around me.

"Zach just got rejected," Corbyn laughed.

"You supported Daniel and Taylor even when Taylor was only seventeen," Zach glared.

"Really, Zach?" Daniel looked at him.

"But she isn't seventeen anymore," I told Zach.

"But she was," he shot back.

"You're. Not. Going. To. Win. Zach," Jonah laughed.

"I supported it because she was going to turn eighteen soon, so it wouldn't be illegal anymore," I explained to Zach.

"I turned seventeen on May 27th," he folded his arms.

"But it'd still be illegal because you aren't eighteen," I laughed because I knew he wasn't going to win.

"Actually," Corbyn butted in. "It's not illegal unless you have sex."

"It's illegal to have sex until your eighteen," Eben said, and I actually wanted to hit him because of how stupid he was.

"No it's not," I laughed.

"It's legal to have sex once you turn sixteen, smart one," Corbyn told him.

"That's an odd age for government to give you their consent to have sex," Zach said. "I wonder why it's sixteen."

"Because then you can drive yourself to go to their house or a hotel," Eben pointed out.

"I'm pretty sure that's not why," I told him.

"How did we even get on this topic?" Daniel asked.

"I believe that would be Zach," Jonah answered.

"Next topic," Corbyn spoke up.

Jack hadn't even tried to say anything. He was so full of himself. He was mad because of me "showing too much" at the beach. All I did was wear a bikini, and he got mad.

"Let's talk about that kiss, Hayden," Daniel smirked at me.

"Y'all are never going to let that go, are y'all?" I asked.

"Nope," Daniel smiled innocently.

"It was just a stupid kiss," I shrugged.

"Stupid?" Corbyn furrowed his eyebrows.

"Yeah. It doesn't really matter. It's not like I knew him or anything," I explained.

"What if it meant something to him, though?" Zach asked.

"I don't know why it would. He didn't even know me," I looked at Zach.

"Okay then..." Corbyn trailed off.

It got awkward. We hadn't had dinner yet either.

"I'm gonna order pizza," I announced as I stood up. "Any suggestions?"

"Pepperoni," Zach said.

"Anything edible," Corbyn added.

"Very specific, Corbyn," I laughed.

I dialed the number as I walked into the kitchen. They said it'd arrive in about 15 minutes, so I got my wallet out and grabbed some money. I had a feeling it was going to be the same cute guy it always was. I heard the guys talking about how Daniel had kissed Taylor at the airport. It was funny how they were still stuck on that. There was a knock at the door, and I opened it.

"Lukas," I smiled as he handed me the pizzas.

"Good to see you again, Hayden," he laughed.

I set the pizzas on the table and then handed him the money.

"Keep the change," I told him.

"You order pizza a lot," he joked.

"What can I say? It's really good," I said.

"I agree," he nodded.

"PIZZA!" I heard Zach yell when the guys finally realized that it was here.

I turned around, and all the guys had piled into the kitchen and around the table. Lukas gave me a confused look.

"Taylor's boyfriend came over with his friends while she is away, so that's why all of the guys are here," I explained.

"Oh. That's makes a lot more sense," he laughed.

"We're gonna eat all the pizza if you don't get in here," Corbyn laughed.

"I guess I better go," I told Lukas.

"Yeah, me too. I have other deliveries to make," he said. "See you next time."

"Thanks again," I smiled.

"Anytime," he smiled back.

He walked back to his car as I shut the door. I walked up to the table and grabbed the last two pieces left.

"Wow. Thanks, guys. Two pieces," I glared at them.

"Do you want mine? I've already had two pieces," Jonah held out a slice.

"It's fine," I laughed.

We finished eating and threw away our trash. I checked the time, and it was 9:30. That means it morning where Taylor is. I walked back to my room and shut the door without telling the guys what I was doing. I called her, and she picked up on the first ring.

"Hey," he answered.

"Hey, Tay," I smiled to myself. "I miss you so much."

"I miss you, too," she said.

"I have to much to tell you, but it's such a long story. I'll have to tell you when I see you again," I told her.

"Okay. I have to go soon because we have rehearsals, but I still have a few more minutes," she explained. "How was your day?"

"I went to the beach with the guys, and we had a lot of fun. Daniel really missed you, though," I said.

"I miss him, too," she sighed.

I heard my door open a little, so I turned around to see Daniel peaking in.

"Daniel is right here if you want to talk to him," I told her.

"Can you give him the phone?" she asked.

"Of course," I said before motioned for Daniel to come in.

He walked up to me and took the phone. He talked for a few minutes before handing me the phone back.

"I have to go, Hayden. I will text you later, okay?" Taylor said.

"Yeah. Love you," I told her.

"Love you, too," she said before hanging up.

I missed her so much, and I thought I could hold it all in. I couldn't. Tears began to fall, and Daniel quickly wrapped his arms around me. I cried into his chest.