ᴀᴄʀᴏꜱꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ꜰᴀɴᴅᴏᴍꜱ ✰ brynn rumfallo x carson lueders + hannie and jenzie

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ANNIE'S POV

After last night, I don't even want to talk to anyone. I'm really mad at Hayden now. I'm done with defending him to my mom. Maybe it's true, he really didn't care about me. I'd told him before how I didn't feel comfortable with him talking to Kenzie so much, yet he still did it.

Throwing my sheets aside, I climb out of the bed and sigh.

I guess it's not really Kenzie's fault, but...if she didn't exist, this wouldn't have happened...

"Annie," Hayley comes into my room. "Dad wants you to take down the post you put on Instagram..."

I shake my head firmly. "No. I'm keeping it up. I want everyone to know what happened."

"Ok...and mom says to pick out your outfit for the party today."

"Ok." Hayley turns to leave, but I put out my hand to stop her.

"Hayley."

"Yeah?"

"Am I right to be mad at Hayden?"

Thoughtfully, Hayley comes to sit down next to me. "Has he tried to talk to you at all?"

I nod. "Him and Kenzie."

"Then how do you know that he doesn't care about you anymore?"

Shrugging, I look away from Hayley. "I don't. I guess the real thing is, I don't really want to date him anymore. We can just be friends, I guess..."

"It's up to you, Anns," she says, getting up again. "You're the one to make the decision." She smiles, and hugs me tightly.

"I know you'll make the right decision. I trust you."

"Thanks, Hayley," I call after her as she disappears out the door.

But do I trust myself? I pull out my phone and text him quickly.

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Hayden

Hey can you come to the party tonight??
I really need to talk to you

You're not supposed to be talking to me...

HAYDEN
this is important please

I'll think about it

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I hope he comes. I think I've decided what I want to do.

CARSON'S POV

"Hey, Brynn! Hey, Kenz! You guys look good tonight."

They laugh. "Thanks, Carson."

"Are you guys excited or what? This party's going to be LIT."

"That's what Kenzie said earlier," Brynn laughs, and then she lowers her voice. "But I hope it's not too awkward with Annie..."

I nod. "Yeah...this drama is driving my crazy. I'm getting all these comments trying to make me pick a side. Honestly, I'm just trying to figure out my own life."

Turning to Kenzie, I change the subject. "So when can I see meet your puppy? And who's watching her right now?"

"Actually, he's here right now!" She motions to Maddie, who's holding the fluffy, little puppy.

"Aww," I say, "What did you name him?"

"We're still trying to decide," Brynn explains. "Maddie and I want to name him Jenzie, but Kenzie does NOT like that idea."

I raise my eyebrows at her and smirk. "So if I got you a puppy, would you name it Bryson?" I tease.

"Ughhhhh." Brynn laughs anyways.

Suddenly, the door opens, and Hayley bounds in.

"Carsonnnnn!!" She runs across the room into Carson's arms.

I can't help but smile. "Hey, Hayhay!"

"What about me?" Brynn pouts, and Hayley grabs her, and then Kenzie into big hugs.

Kenzie picks Hayley up. "You give the best hugs. Now where's Annie?"

"Umm..." Peering around, Hayley points to the door, where Annie and Mrs. and Mr. LeBlanc just entered. "There."

Then Annie disappears into the bathroom.

"Well, there goes that," Kenzie laughs, but I can tell she's slightly nervous. "Carse, you know me. Do you think I was trying to 'steal' Hayden by hanging out with him?"

I shake my head firmly. "Definitely not. It's just a misunderstanding. Hayden wanted to hang out with me, and I was going bowling with you, so he decided to come along. It wasn't planned."

Nodding, Kenzie looks nervously at Mr. and Mrs. LeBlanc.

"I hope I can just make them understand."

Hayley nudges Kenzie. "Hellooooo, I'm right here!"

"OH!" Kenzie laughs. "I know, sorry. Does your family hate me or what?"

"Well, I don't." Hayley gives Kenzie a kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry about it."

Laughing, Brynn says, "Get yourself a Hayley who encourages you like that, wow."

KENZIE'S POV

My heart is beating fast. I want Annie to understand what happened, and I want her to still be my friend. As soon as she comes out of the bathroom, I'm gonna try explaining this to her.

"Oh my gosh, Hayden, you're here!" Brynn calls, and points to the door.

Putting Hayley down quickly, my mouth drops open and I run over to him.

"Hayden!!" I give him a hug. "Did you make up with Annie?? Why are you here?"

He doesn't even look at me. Confused, I follow his glance.

Standing outside the bathroom, with the most heartbroken look on her face, is Annie.

I gasp. She just saw me hug Hayden.

"Wait, Annie, wait!!!" I let go of Hayden and start running after her.

Annie turns around and runs out of the restaurant.

"Annie!! Wait!!" I call after her frantically.

She doesn't come back.

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A/N: a couple things:
1) I need to finish this book soon wow cuz 50 chapters is too many whoops
2) I promise there will be Bryson with the requested scene by DVLCassyWP_ in the next chapter (or in 2 chapters smth like that)
3) I'm sorry this book has basically all been Hannie ugh
4) shout-out to aestheticfrances and Evie0305 for being active and commenting!
5) I'm coming out with a Jenzie book after this btw
I love y'all so much!! ❤️