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Chapter Fourteen

Carter's POV

I woke up and squinted my eyes . Most of the guys were getting up and eating something out of the Mini fridge . I looked beside me and frowned . Paiton wasn't there . I mean , I know she didn't trust me at all but I already started to miss her company . Being able to kiss her cheek and make her blush 24/7 makes me so happy . But I screwed her over . I sighed to myself and got out of bed , before running a hand through my messy hair . I grabbed a shirt and shorts , as well as my huff socks & my SnapBack before heading into the bathroom . I let the warm water wake me up and relax me , letting me push all of my worries away for a little . Soon , I got out and patted myself dry with my towel . I changed into my clothes and gelled my hair up , before carefully setting my SnapBack ontop of my head - backwards of course . I slipped my socks on and then sprayed myself with cologne . I brushed my teeth and applied deodorant as well . Then , I walked out of the bathroom and plopped onto the bed . I scrolled through my twitter and followed a couple of people , before slipping my phone in my back pocket . I stood up and sat on the kitchen counter . I grabbed an apple and took a bite of it , before looking down and seeing a note . I picked it up and read it . " Don't freak out and call a SWAT team , I'm just going to get breakfast at Starbucks . Be back soon . Love you guys xx - Paiton ." I instantly smiled . She's so cute . A lightbulb set off in my mind . Maybe if I met Paiton down at Starbucks and talked to her , explained everything , then maybe just maybe she'd forgive me & we could start over . I grinned and slid my shoes on . " Where are you going man ? " Matt asked , as he was brushing his hair . " Out to fix things with Paiton . I'll be back soon Bud " I said . And with that , I was off .

Paiton's POV

How ironic it was to be sitting in Starbucks & chatting with Madison Beer . I hated her so much . She's really fake and always wants to stir up drama . But I was trying to be nice , so I just smiled and continued talking to her . I knew she was planning something terrible but I couldn't really tell what it was . After about 10 minutes of talking , I felt a hand rest on my shoulder . I looked up and saw Madison's face brighten . I furrowed my eyebrows and looked behind me . Carter . I smiled in relief . I didn't want to talk to Madison any longer . He smiled down at me , making butterflies fill my stomach . He looked over at Madison and his face went flat . " I'm gonna borrow Paiton for the rest of the day , if you don't mind " He said politely . She shook her head and I stood up with my drink , before following Carter . We sat down in the very back of the Coffee Shop . I sat infront of him and sipped my drink , waiting for him to say something . Instead , he stared at me . " What ? " I finally spoke up . He just smiled shyly and looked down . " Nothing , you're just beautiful . That's all " He mumbled . I blushed and looked down as well . Then , I frowned . " Don't this again , Carter " I sighed . His dark brown eyes met mine , confusion on his face . " Leading me on and then hurting me . I can't keep doing this , especially if I'm the only one getting hurt . It's stupid an- " Carter reached across the table , grabbing my hand gently . Shivers went down my spine as I felt his warm fingers laced themselves between mine . " Paiton , listen . I didn't mean to get mad and storm off like that , when I saw you with Sam I thought you guys were dating . It hurt seeing you with him . I needed someone to keep you off my mind , but I just made it worse . Running off with Deborah was a dumb move and making out with her was even worse . Because the truth is , I can't stop thinking about you . Whether I'm asleep , awake , drunk , or sober you're always running through my mind . I really like you and I never meant to hurt you . I didn't think you liked me back as much as I like you . I'm really sorry . My stomach hurt right when I started kissing Deborah because I knew I was hurting you . Then seeing you bawling threw me over the edge . I cried that night , a lot . I'm so sorry for yelling at you . You didn't deserve it . I think I might be in love with you , Paiton " Carter said . My heart fluttered and my face got hot . He wasn't a jerk or a prick , if I were him I'd probably do the same thing that he did . I smiled widely . " I think I might he in love with you , Paiton " echoed through my head . " Carter .. I forgive you . I know you were hurting badly and just wanted it to be over . We all make mistakes , I should give you another chance " I said . Carter's eyes lit up as if he's just won the lottery ( or knowing him , as if he just saw da booty 😂 ) . " Oh , and I love you too by the way " I smiled . His eyes widened , making me giggle . " You do ? " He asked , in disbelief . I nodded and smiled again . Carter leaned in and pressed his soft lips against mine . I kissed back and smiled . Carter did too and pulled away . " Well , let's go Paiton . The guys will probably be wondering what's taking us so long " He said . I nodded and we both stood up . We walked back to the hotel room , our drinks in one hand , the other locked in eachothers .

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Hey guys (:

This is probably the cutest chapter I've written so far . Carter is so sweet in this , but remember that Madison is brewing up some mischief .

~ k

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