Just like Before

Chapter 13

*NASH POV*

I decided I needed to talk to Hayes about what happened, so the next day I headed over to him and my parents' house.

"Hey bud how's everything going?" my dad asked me as I walked into the house.

"Pretty good, except I need to talk to Hayes. Is he here?"

"Yeah I think he's up in his room. Why what's the matter?" he asked me.

"Well, he kissed Sammy, and Grace came by Carly and I's and she was really upset." I sighed.

"Jesus, that boy." he shook his head and I chuckled.

"Tell me about it." I jogged up the stairs and knocked on Hayes' door, even though it was cracked open. "Hey Hayes."

He looked at me and sighed. "Hey." I sat down on his bed and he was at his desk chair. "I know why you're here."

"Yeah and we need to talk about it. Why would you do that Hayes? How could you be so stupid?"

"I didn't-"

"She came to our apartment crushed and she won't even talk to Sammy." I cut him off.

"But she kissed m-"

"I don't give a shit who kissed who first. The point is you still did it Hayes? And now you have to pay! You've hurt Grace too many times in your life and this time makes everything worse." I stated, getting point across.

"I'm sorry." he muttered, looking down at the floor.

"I shouldn't be the one you're apologizing to."

"I know, and I'm an idiot. Why do I always fuck up like this?" He groaned and ran his hands through his hair.

"Beats me." I laughed and he rolled his eyes. "Hayes I'm just trying to help."

"Yeah I know. Thanks I appreciate it." he slightly smiled and I returned the smile. "But what do I do? If I try to talk and explain to her she'll just ignore it." he sighed.

"Well first just like, call her or something. If she doesn't answer- which she probably won't- go to her apartment and try to talk to her, although she's staying with me and Carly for a while. That's what I would do." I told him.

He nodded. "Okay thanks Nash." he stares at the floor once again and let out a shaky breath.

"It'll be okay." I patted his back and walked out of his room.

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*GRACE POV*

For the past two days I've been staying at Carly and Nash's place. I'm not as upset as I was, but I still am sad.

I think I'm going to leave soon and go back to my apartment though. I haven't spoken to Sammy since, and Hayes has left me a few voice mails, but I never reply.

About half an hour ago Nash and Carly went to the grocery store, so I thought I'd clean the place a bit. It's the least I can do for them letting me stay here.

A few minutes into my cleaning, there was a knock on the door. My eyes went wide when I opened it and I felt tears forming.

"Hayes? What are you doing here?" I asked him.

"Grace can I talk to you?"

"Now's not really a good time."

"Grace, please." he pleaded. I let him in and we stood awkwardly in the kitchen. "I'm sorry."

"Are you? Are you actually sorry?" I crossed my arms.

"Yes of course! Grace I made a mistake." he said then gulped.