Adore you (Hayes Grier fan fic)

Chapter 5

Hayes P.OV

I sat outside Jenn's house waiting for her to return. I need to talk to her. I don't want to let her slip my grasp without at least confessing my feelings first. Even if she doesn't feel the same I need to tell her that I love her. I waited for what seemed like hours. I finally saw the same car she left in, pulling up to her house. I could see both of them clear as day. They seemed to be talking. Or at least they were at first. And that's when I saw him lean in. Then I saw Jenn lean in as well. I sat there staring, trying to process what I had just saw. Once it hit me, I got up and stalked off. I'm so angry, and hurt. This is what I get for falling for someone who made it clear we were nothing more than friends. Always talking about best friend this best friend that. I want to be more than that. Maybe I'm the one too blame since I took so long to acknowledge the feelings I've had for Jenn since day one. She must've really enjoyed that kiss too. She didn't even realize I was sitting there waiting for her. And she sure didn't notice when I walked away. Once I had got inside I slammed the door behind me. Fuck it. I'll call somebody that does want me. Even if they only want me for one thing. I needed a distraction anyways. I picked up my phone and dialed her number.

*Ringing*

"Hayes baby, what took you so long? I've been waiting for you to call me." Ashley said flirtatiously after picking up my call.

"Let me make it up to you" I said flirting back with her.

"Whatever it is I'm down" she said giggling. I already knew exactly what she wanted. Luckily I have the house to myself tonight.

"Yeah, well why don't you come over? I'll call you an Uber"

"Ill be there baby, it's about time you invite me to your place"

I chuckled. "Well in that case I'll see you soon"

"See you soon" she said blowing a kiss at me and hanging up the phone.

Jennifer's P.O.V

I stood stood staring after where I had just saw Hayes walking. Contemplating if I should go talk to him.

"Btw, your little boyfriend was waiting for you when we pulled up. By the looks of it I'd say he saw our kiss and didn't like it very much" he said smiling.

"What gabe? Are you serious?! What do you mean waiting for me? Waiting for me where?!" I shouted. Suddenly feeling nervous. Did Hayes really see and if he did was he really upset about it?

"Jenn he was waiting here.. like outside your house."

"So you saw him and didn't even let me know?!" I yelled back at him. "Did you kiss me on purpose?!"

"Well duh. I mean I did want to kiss you." He said sarcastically.

"No Gabe you know what the hell I mean! Did you do it purposely for Hayes to see?!"

"Well yeah that too. What's the problem?" He said smirking. "Don't act like you didn't like the kiss"

"You're a fucking asshole. Lose my number. And get the fuck out of here." I said walking away. I was furious. But still... does this mean Hayes actually feels the same? I asked myself. Now feeling hopeful. I stayed outside even after Gabe pulled off. I wanted to go talk to Hayes but at the same time I was afraid. So I fought with myself to work up the courage to go talk to him. And when I finally did... I got up and headed to his house, but by then I was too late. I stopped in my tracks as I watched him meet Ashley at his door. He took her hand and pulled her inside. Both of them smiling. Ouch.

"Oh" I said to myself barely above a whisper. " Silly me." I chuckled. My throat felt like if it was on fire, and tears streamed down my face. I couldn't even believe I had convinced myself that he had felt the same. I feel so stupid. I finally turned around and walked back home, now sobbing as I reached my door. I need to go lie down. And that's just what I did. Suddenly the all the wine I had drank felt as if it was just now hitting me. My head was spinning and I felt extremely nauseous. I laid in my bed, in the dark, crying, drunk, and alone. Until I cried myself to sleep.

I woke up the next morning, and Hayes was the first thing in my mind. Last night replayed again and again in my head. I couldn't help but dwell on the thought that the fact he invited her over so late could only mean one thing. My head was still spinning. Ugh I shouldn't have drank so much yesterday. How the hell did I even manage. Anyways. I knew one thing. I was not going to school and facing him today. Even though he doesn't know how I feel, nor what I saw. It would be hard to hide my feelings if I had to be around him and Ashley. I told my mom I wasn't feeling well and couldn't make it to school today. I laid in my bed and went right back to sleep. I'd rather sleep then continue to think about any of this. It's better forgotten. Even if it's just for a coupe hours.

Hayes P.O.V

My night with Ashley actually didn't go as expected. I couldn't get Jennifer out my head for one second, and the longer I spent around Ashley, the more I wished it was Jenn here instead. So I ended up sending her home before she tried taking it any further. I'm done with her. I shouldn't have even let it get that far knowing I wasn't truly interested. For now it's time to get ready for school. At least I'll be able to see Jenn, even if we can't be anything more then friends. I'd rather have her in my life, then not in it at all.

I showered and did everything else I needed to get done before school. When I was done I grabbed my book bag and headed straight out the door. When I got there I had expected to see Jenn by our lockers but there was no sign of here. Oh well, maybe she went to class early. As the day went on there was still no sign of her. I skipped lunch in an attempt to avoid Ashley, luckily I did. When school was over I headed straight to Jenn's house. It's not like her to miss school for no reason, so she must not be feeling well. I knocked on her door and to my surprise her mother was the one that opened.

"Hi miss Garcia. Is Jennifer home?" I asked her smiling politely.

"Yes she is, she's actually asleep right now, sorry honey. Something tells me she would prefer to be alone today, but I will be sure to tell her you stopped by." She said smiling back at me.

"Thank you miss Garcia."

"You're welcome." She said and began to close her door as I turned to walk away.

I headed home, got straight in the shower. Something felt so off.