I Do, Do You? (T.H.)

Chapter 2 • "Harrison is a Pretty Common Name, Okay?"

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"Of all the Harrisons in the world, it had to be Osterfield!" - Haley, 2019
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Haley's POV

"Tom?!"
"Haley?!"

You have got to be fucking kidding me. Why didn't I recognize that voice right away?!

Tom quickly took off his beanie and face mask, looking at me with wide eyes. I couldn't move, I was too shocked to even speak. Of all places, of all people, why does it have to be Tom sitting right next to me?! MY TOM?! Well, used to be.

I didn't even know how to react. Should I hug him? Kiss him? Definitely not, since, well for one, he's not my boyfriend anymore, and he surely hates me.

"You're Jenna's best friend?!" He exclaimed once again.

"Of all Harrisons in the world, it had to be Osterfield! Ugh Jenna!" I groaned to myself, thinking how dumb I was. Seriously though, there are hundreds of Harrisons in the world, in England, why did it have to be that one guy! God, I miss Harrison.

"You knew your best friend's fiancé is named Harrison and you didn't think it was Osterfield?!" Wow, Tom, and I thought I was the dumb one here.

"Harrison is a pretty common name, okay?! How would I know this world is so fucking sma-oh" I felt the plane started moving. It was about to take off. Oh no. I hate this part of flying.

I caught on wherever in my seat and held on to it, hard. I didn't know why and when it started but whenever flying, taking off always gives me anxiety, it's probably because anything can happen while we're up in the air, and it scares me.

I was startled when someone suddenly held on my hand. I didn't turn to look who it was because I didn't care, that calmed me down a bit and when the hand squeezed mine, I felt at ease.

After a few minutes, my breathing came back to normal. That's when I finally realized Tom was the one who held on to my hand, well obviously. I turned to him and looked at our hands. He noticed and pulled away quickly. He cleared his throat, "Uh, I guess that still happens." He would know, he held onto my hand a lot of times because of it. He knew exactly what to do.

I muttered a low 'yeah' and then there was awkward silence.

I don't like awkward silences so I decided to start a conversation. Maybe, just maybe, he'll hold one with me. "So how are yo-" Before I could even finish my statement, he interrupted me. "We don't need to talk the whole ride, so let's just keep to ourselves, okay?" Well, I guess not.

It hurt, but I deserved that. Everything's my fault anyways so I don't know why I ever thought everything's just going back to normal like nothing happened. What I did was unforgivable so I understand him, I wouldn't want to talk to me, either.

Tom then put his airpods in and closed his eyes, completely ignoring my presence. I sighed as I distract myself with my phone.

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26 hours later, we've finally arrived. It was a very awkward and tiring flight and I couldn't even feel my butt anymore. I don't know why Jenna wanted a direct flight so much, it's not like Bali is going anywhere.

Tom really ignored me the whole flight, though we exchanged some words like when I need to go to the bathroom and need to pass by him. Sad, I know. At least, I brought my laptop with me, distracted myself with work.

One by one, the people walk out of the plane until we were the ones left. I woke up a bit late so now I'm struggling with fixing my things. "Shit, where the hell is my phone?"

Suddenly, I felt Tom stand up from his seat, carrying his things with him, on the way to leave me but I called him. "A little help here, please?" He looked at me annoyed and dropped his bag, helping me.

We searched for a few more minutes until he spoke, "Found it." He looked at my phone and frowned before handing it to me. "Oh thank God, thank you, Tom!"

I took the phone from his hand and he quickly left after with me following behind him.

He was really fast so I couldn't catch up with him. I mean, it's kinda obvious that he's  avoiding me. Then I saw Jenna and none other than Harrison. My heart fell upon seeing him talking to Tom.

Harrison hasn't seen me yet and by the look on Tom's face, he's probably already telling him about me.

I heard my best friend's voice and soon, I got engulfed in a tight hug. Jenna grinned at me, I chuckled, "Took you long enough." She pulled me towards the guys exactly at the same time Harrison looked at me.

Tom whispered something to him before leaving the three of us. Harrison's still looking at me with an expression I couldn't decipher.

Jenna eyes were looking at Tom before going back to us. "Is everything okay with him? Is everything okay here?"

I smiled at Harrison, "Hey, Harrison." Unfortunately for me, he didn't give it back. I know I deserve it.

Harrison and I were the best of friends before everything went to shit. Well, I still treat him that still, I just don't know if he does to me, which I doubt.

We met in BRIT school long before Tom came into the picture. He was like the brother I never had and we were practically inseparable.

"I've told you about Haley, right? Harrison, this is my best friend, Haley. I'm glad you two finally met! My two favorite people!" Jenna squealed and I threw a fake smile. I am happy to see Harrison but I know he's not.

Harrison extended his hand to me, "Nice to finally meet you, Haley." Well, ouch. If he's going to act as if he doesn't know me, might as well do the same. I shook his hand and smiled.

I was grateful for that, though. Jenna still doesn't know a thing about my past with Tom and Harrison, and I'd rather keep it that way. She'll definitely think differently of me and I can't lose the one friend who's there for me for the past year.

"Great, now let's go! Our very sweet hotel awaits." Jenna took her fiancé's hand and walked, "Come on, Haley!"

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