Running away was worth it . It led me to you.

Chapter 3

Hayden woke up that morning and Connor's body was wrapped around his. It was so perfect. This was any young gay boy's dream. Connor smelt so good too. Like Old Spice cologne and the sweet dusty smell of the desert. Hayden had his head on his chest. He listened to Connor's heart beating. How could you not have a crush on Connor Lassiter? He was relentless, passionate, clever, loyal, and a total bad ass. Hayden wanted to be held like this every night. He wanted to be Connor's. Connor woke up and ruffled Hayden's hair.
"Good morning..."
"Hellooooo sleeping beauty." Hayden teased. Connor had major bed head.
"Why don't you go get dressed Hayden. There's a new shipment of Unwinds coming in today."
Hayden felt defeated. That was it. Their night together was now over. Hayden had hoped they'd snuggle a while after they woke.
"Hayden..? Are you ok?"
"Oh totally! Just tired still..."
Hayden got out of the bed and walked to the bathroom where he had set out his clothes. As he changed he reprimanded himself. He scolded himself for falling for a straight boy. Connor felt terrible. Somehow Hayden was upset. It wasn't hard to tell. He was all somber faced and quiet. He wouldn't even look Connor in the eye. Somehow Connor did that. He knew one thing for sure. He hated seeing Hayden like that. He got out of bed and walked to the bathroom. He knocked on the door.
"Hayden, are you covered up?"
"Um..yes?"
Connor gently opened the door. He saw Hayden sitting on the toilet lid and putting on his socks. He had on some khaki shorts and he hadn't put on his shirt yet. He was topless. Connor crouched down by the toilet looking at Hayden, even though Hayden didn't look at him. He looked down at the floor.
"Hey, tell me what's wrong."
Hayden didn't say anything. He couldn't. What was he supposed to say?
"Aw Cmon. Talk to me. We're best friends."
Best friends. That was the knife in Hayden's heart being twisted.
"Hayden, please I hate seeing you so upset. But I don't even know why you're upset. Please tell me so I can fix it. I wanna make you happy again."
"You care too much."
"Well of course I care. I care about you!"
"I'm just a friend. Right?! Just like Risa or Lev or anyone!"
"Hayden? What's wrong? Why are you acting like this. Of course we're friends. You're one of my best friends!"
Then Connor suddenly realized. Hayden didn't want to be just friends. Or even just best friends. He lifted the blonde boy's face to make him look into his eyes.
"Hayden."
"What are you-"
Connor cut Hayden off by planting a big sloppy kiss into his mouth.
"We don't have to be just friends." Connor said once he pulled away.
"I've been falling in love with you,Hayden."
Hayden was breathing hard. His chest rising and falling. A deep blush spread across his cheeks. He was in disbelief.
"I..me too Connor."
"You're good kisser." He smirked before kissing Connor on the cheek.
"So. Hayden, will you be my boyfriend?"
"Does a bear shit in the woods?"
Bother boys laughed and held hands and they finished getting ready for the day.