Let Me Go

The Bar

*Hayden's POV*

I can't believe I agreed to being the lead artist for Billie. I tried talking to her the other day, but she wouldn't have any of it. It's fine though, she's moved on and all I can do is be happy for her.

I'm sitting on the floor in my office and Billie barges in looking like she wants to say something.

"Uh, can I help you?" I ask confused.

"I want to redesign this shit the Elle did. Don't get me wrong she's a great artist, she's just not you. You know me so- you knew me so well, and I don't want to put out merch that I don't even like." she says catching herself.

"Sure. I'll get right on it." I say before getting back to my sketchbook.

"Do you want to brainstorm some ideas with me?" she asks.

"Billie, you made it clear the other day that you didn't want to talk to me, and that's fine. I can respect your decision to want that, especially after hurting you. Just, make up your fucking mind..." I say a little harsher than I meant to.

She snatches my sketchbook out of my hands, "What the fuck Billie?"

She holds up her hand and inspects the piece I was working on.

"This. This is what I'm talking about. It's breathtaking and haunting all at the same time." she says in awe of the work.

"Billie it's literally a drawing of a broken watch... it's not that exceptional."

Immediately she changes the subject, "Go on a date with me." she blurts out.

I look at her confused, "I beg your pardon?"

"Please go on a date with m-"

"No. You're seeing someone else, who you claim makes you happy. I'm not getting involved in your relationship!" I end up shouting as I shove her out of my office.

I go to look for my notebook and then I remember Billie had it in her hands. I quickly open my door and Billie smirks at me thinking I've changed my mind. I snatch my notebook out of her hands and close the door again.

I hear my phone ding.

Billie
-I broke up with her by the way-
-go out with meeee-

H
-Billie stop-
-you need to take some time for yourself before you jump into anything-
-I'm not saying that because I don't care about you, I'm saying this because that's what fucked me up-
-I think our relationship needs to be strictly professional from here on out-

Billie
-k-

I let out a frustrated groan. She can be mad at me all she wants. She knows I'm right. It's not healthy to jump from one relationship to the next.

I sit back down and continue drawing. Moments later I hear a knock on my door.

"Billie I swear to god if you ask me out one more fucking time, I'm gonna punch you in your damn titty!" I shout before opening my door.

"I'm definitely not Billie." Claudia gives me a beaming smile and tackles me in a hug.

"Girl I have missed you! Billie and Finn are lowkey annoying as fuck when you're not here." she says with a laugh.

"Yeah yeah I've missed you too," I say giving her a wink. "How are things with you and Finn anyways?"

"Really good actually. So good in fact..." she trails off and shows me her hand.

"No fucking way!! Claudia I'm so happy for you," I congratulate her and wrap her in a hug.

My main bitch getting married.

"Bitch can I help plan your wedding?" I ask excited, hoping she says yes.

"I was wondering when you were gonna ask, I couldn't imagine planning this without your creative genius." she gushed and my cheeks heat up at the compliment.

"Alright I've got people to shoot, but drinks later?" Claudia asks.

"Definitely drinks later!" I reply with a smile on my face.

~~~~

When she said drinks later, I was expecting one or two and then going the fuck home. It's 1am and we're both 6 drinks in, drunk as fuck.

"Last call!" I hear the bartender announce.

"Oof, how long have we been here Claudia?" I ask but she just giggles at me.

Fuck I need to get us home. I call Finneas. After a few rings he picks up.

"Finny boi!!!!" I shout, "Yo, me and your wife fucked!"

"Wait what?" I hear a sleepy Finn say through the phone.

"We had drinks, and she's sleepy and I can't feel my feet." I ramble.

"What bar did you go to?" he asks.

"Claudia where the fuck are we?" I whisper shout to her.

"Flynn's!" she shouts.

"I heard her. Stay there, I'll be there in 10." Finn says before hanging up.

True to his word Finneas shows up followed by Billie. Why is she here?

"Bil I've got Claudia, can you get Hayden home?" Finn says.

She comes up to me and grabs my arm putting it over her shoulders, without saying a word.

"You're pretty and you smell nice."

She just smiles.

"Oooo look I made you dimple."

"How much did you drink?" she asks opening her car door for me.

"You're not getting in my pants, my ex would be mad."

"Who's your ex?" she asks putting the car into drive.

"Her name is Billie. She's cute as fuck, and I messed it up."

"How'd you mess it up?"

"I broke up with her. She deserved better."

"Why do you think that you weren't good enough for her?"

"I hurt her in a lot of ways." I say with a hiccup.

"Alright angel we're here."

I look over at what once was my moms house.

"Why are we here?" I ask.

"This is where you live right?"

"Nooooo. My mom used to live here. But she moved to an apartment. I've been sleeping on the couch in my office. Don't tell my boss though, he'd fire me if he knew."

"Christ..." she mutters under her breath.

"No my name is Hayden. Has anyone told you you're really pretty?" I say poking her cheek.

After awhile the car jolts to a stop and Billie climbs out. I try to follow her by climbing over the center console, "Wait don't leave me in here alone."

I feel someone's hands grip my waist and pull me out of the car. She slings my arm over her shoulders once again and leads me to her place.

She sits me down on her bed and grabs some clothes before kneeling in front of me. She helps me change into a t-shirt and sweats because I'm a stumbling mess.

"Alright Hayden, stay here while I grab some water for you." she says before leaving me.

I like the way she says my name.

I lay back on the bed.

This is comfy.

a/n: drunk Hayden is cute tbh.