I like this boy.....

Chapter 18

A/N: this is going to be an interesting chapter ;)

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I start to shake, as my stomach drops to the floor.

"Everything okay?" Hayes says, worried.

No, no it's not okay.

"I-I don't feel well" I say, getting up to the bathroom.

"Okay," Elizabeth says.

"Go lay down in Hayes's room. We'll take care of the dishes" she says, with a worried smile.

I thank her, and walk up the stairs.

I run into the bathroom, and I run my hands through my hair.

It's too late, now.

It'll be too much to tell him now.

You can't say goodbye.

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I lay down on the top bunk in Hayes's room.

Ten minutes later, Hayes comes up with water.

"Hey" he says, climbing up to the top bunk with the water.

"Hey" I say, giving him a smile smile.

"You feeling better?"

I drink the water.

"Yeah. Thanks" I say, playing with my hair.

"So, I was thinking" Hayes begins.

"Yes?" I say, studying his eyes.

"Well, we're having awards for football at a dinner tomorrow night, and there is a thing where we have to pick a special person." He says, turning to me

"Will you be that special person?"

I breathe in, and nod.

"Yes"

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I slept over again at Hayes's house, and right now both of us are getting ready for the awards dinner.

I wear a simple white blouse, with a black skater skirt and leggings, finished with combat boots.

Hayes is wearing a tie, and he looks so cute.

"Your adorable" I say, pinching his cheeks.

He pouts and squeezes my cheeks.

"So are you"

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We're at the dinner, and they're about to call the awards out.

- 20 minutes later -

"And the MVP award goes to... Hayes Grier!" The speakers boom, and I smile.

Hayes is flashing a smile at everyone as he walks up to claim his award and read his speech.

"Well, I would like to thank you all so much for supporting our team. As a quarterback, you rely on your teammates to look out for you. And boy, could I trust my team. This year we were stronger than last year. And that's every team's goal. Now, everyone who receives an award needs a special person to thank. Of course, I thank my family, especially my dad, who is the coach. But..."

Hayes looks at me nervously, but I mouth "your doing great" to him.

He nods, and starts again.

"My very special person is someone that I've been with since I can remember. She's always been at the games, and always helps me in difficult situations. And that's why, my best friend, Jamie Hayden, is my special person."

Everyone claps and I hold back happy tears.

I smile and get up to walk over to the stage.

I walk up the stairs and Hayes hands me flowers.

Should I give him a kiss on the cheek?

Ugh, hurry up Jamie!

Instead, I give him a hug and take the flowers.

I'm not ready for that yet.

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A/N: THIS BOOK IS SO FREAKING CORNY I SWEAR TO GOD 😂

But, hey ✌️