Make me a promise (Vic fuentes love story)

I'll never let you freeze

~~~~Hayley's P.O.V~~~~~

I walked into the kitchen, to see mike bent over at the fridge looking for food. I sat down at the counter and watched him as he aimlessly moved food around in the fridge not looking too impressed with what he was or rather what he wasn't finding.

"Hungry?" I asked, my voice seemed to startle him, his head shot up out of the fridge and he looked me dead in the eye, he pulled out a bottle of vodka, from the fridge then made his was over to the counter where I was. I watched his tattooed fingers slowly unscrew the lid of the bottle and watched him drink it straight. I nervously, bit my lip I disliked seeing Mike drink like this. I mean if it was for a good time then I really didn't mind but I could see he was trying to numb something deep within. He pointed the bottle at me offering my some. I sighed and took the bottle from his grasp, putting my lips to the opening and took a sip, god it was strong. I made a face and he took the bottle back and laughed at me.

"Sooo, what's up?" I asked trying to act cool.

"Nothing...you?" He wasn't making this easy.

"Yeah same here....what'd you get up to last night? You didn't come home."

"Oh I went out." He said taking another sip.

"Liar...."

"w-what?" He looked at me, his face looking a little frustrated.

"Liar. Something's up with you mike I know it. I know you; now tell me what's going on?"

"I-I don't want to talk about it."

"Well too bad because I’m not leaving till I get something...”

"Trust me, you don't want to know." He said, looking down at his hands.

"Yes I do, look mike I care about you and I hate seeing you like this. Just tell me, no matter what it is I promise I will help you, just like you helped me. Now please just tell me."

He lifted his head and looked into my eyes; I gave him a pleading look.

"Fine, but you have to promise not to get mad...or tell Vic."

"Mad?? Why would I be mad? And why don't you want me to tell Vic??" I was seriously confused.

"Because....."

"Because what mike?" My voice was soft and I put my hand on his knee reassuringly, he sighed again. His eyes were filled with hurt, it almost broke my heart.

"Because...I - I love you Hayley." I froze...him what?

Mike Fuentes...was in love with me? But he wasn't the kind to fall in love, was he? That's why he's been acting so weird lately because of me...because I was with Vic and that hurt him. Oh no, no. This wasn't happening; I honestly didn't know what to do.

"I- I'm sorry Hayley, believe me I never wanted to put you in this awkward situation but I couldn't help myself. The moment I saw you I knew you were different to all the other girls I get with. There's just something about you that makes me want you. I tried to forget you, I really did but I just can't. Everything I do reminds me of you Hayley....I’ve never felt like this before and honestly...I'm scared. I know I can't have you because you're Vic’s and I don't want to hurt you or him but it just hurts so fucking much to see you with him and the pain I feel scares me to death." Mike had tears in his eyes; I hugged him tightly, tears also building up in my eyes.

"I'm sorry, if there was something I could do I would. I love you mike...but Vic is the one I want to be with...I’m honestly so sorry. I feel terrible." I said beginning to cry.

"Don't be." He pulled me away from the hug and held me in front of him, staring deeply into my eyes.

"Look Hayley, as much as I would love to call you mine, I know deep in my heart you and Vic belong together. Yes, it hurts to admit it but I have to. I don't want you to be sorry for falling in love, no one should ever be sorry for being happy. I want you to know that whatever happens I will always love you and I will always be here for you. In time I'll learn to move on but for now, don't you worry about me...just be happy, that's all I could ever ask of you." He said.