Averse Love || Hayes Grier

Chapter 21

"My dad called your mom." Hayes whispered in my ear, slightly stroking my hair.

"How does he have her number?" I asked, slightly confused.

"Your dad gave it to him for emergencies."

"Oh." I frowned.

Hearing those words come out of his mouth made me realize how bad the situation really was.

My dad was hurt. And I didn't know how long it would be until he was okay.

Hayes must have sense my sadness because he quickly assured me everything would be fine.

But I wasn't so sure.

"What did she say?" I was curious.

"You're going to be staying with us until your dad gets discharged." Hayes grinned.

"What? Why? You live right next door."

"She doesn't want you to be alone." he shrugged.

That made me laugh.

She didn't want me to be alone yet I was alone almost everyday. Wether my dad was in the hospital or not.

"Fine, I guess." I sighed.

Everyone decided there was no point in sitting around waiting, so we went home.

Hayes came with me over to my house so I could get my things.

I still didn't understand why I had to stay there. One of them could easily walk a few yards to check on me every so often. Besides, Hayes came over everyday anyways.

But it is what it is.

I packed a few necessary items such as clothes and toiletries.

I didn't bring much considering I could come back over if I needed anything else.

"Ready." I told Hayes as I walked down ethe stairs to meet him.

"Let me carry that." he almost demanded.

Deciding not to argue, I handed over my bag.

With one hand, Hayes took my belongings and took my own hand in the other.

It was funny how now, just a simple gesture or touch could comfort me.

Back in Florida, I would find contentment in next to nothing.

Resting my head on Hayes's shoulder, we walked to his house.

Hand in hand.

From a by passer's point of view, we probably looked like a couple.

And I liked that.

I wanted us to be a couple... I think.

But for now I would settle for a close friendship.

Who knows what the future holds.

But in that moment, I was happy.

For now.

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This chapter sucks, but I'm in the middle of a long car ride so there could possibly be more up soon.

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