HAZE (On Hold)

Part 52

Hailee and Jade walk back into their apartment and drop their bags, before heading over to the fridge to see if Maggie was nice enough to leave them some food for supper. 

Pulling out the plates of pasta waiting for them, they each take their turn using the microwave before sitting on the couch, putting on the TV and devouring the food. 

"I can't believe we had to go to extra-time against Minnesota." 

"Yeah, that was a tough match, have to admit it was kinda funny seeing Alana foul that girl and then trying to act all innocent when the ref dished out the yellow." 

"Yeah, it was. I'm glad we're home now for the next few weeks, flying always does a number on me." 

"As long as I'm around, you will always have a hand to hold on takeoffs and landings." 

"Thanks, Jadey." 

Hailee looks at her friend as she says it and notices the sad look come across her face, "I'm sorry." 

"It's okay, it's still hard to believe that she cheated on me, you know?" 

"I know, she never struck me as the cheating kind, you guys were really good together." 

"Yeah, I guess I should have known we wouldn't last when she told me her family didn't approve of our relationship." 

Hailee reaches over and hugs her friend and roommate, "Ultimately it was Storm's decision though and I know she very much regrets what she said and did." 

Jade looks at her, "How do you know she regrets what she said and did, have you been talking to her behind my back?" 

"No, I wouldn't do that; she messaged me asking that I look after you and saying that she hopes that one day you will forgive her and give her another chance."

"I'm not ready to forgive her, she hurt me bad, Haze." 

"I know and that's why I sent her a message asking her not to contact either of us because you needed to be able to process everything before you could even think of forgiving her." 

Jade stands up, "Thanks, Haze; I'm going to head to bed, I'm exhausted." 

Hailee nods and watches her roommate put her dishes in the dishwasher before collecting her bags and making her way into her bedroom and shutting the door. 

Hailee grabs the remote and changes channels, finding the Red Stars and Royals game is still on in the second half with Katie Stengel having just scored to put Utah up 2 - 1 in the 64th minute. 

She watches as the final minutes wind down and the Red Stars lose but even with the loss they still have enough points to lock down fourth overall in the league and qualify for the postseason. Unfortunately, for them, they have a tough road ahead as the announcers indicate they will now take on the shield winning North Carolina Courage in the semi-finals. 

New Message

Haze: Just caught the end of your game. So, North Carolina, huh? that sucks! I'm exhausted was a long game and the flight was rough. Call me if you want to chat, I'll be up for a bit working on school stuff. Love you.

Hailee makes her way back into her own bedroom and empties out her suitcase, dumping her dirty clothes into the basket and then placing the case back in her closet out of the way before changing into some sleeping clothes. Once that's all done she collects her school stuff and spreads it out around her, double-checking what is due and the requirements before turning her attention to it.