Chapter 13: teardrops on my guitar
I got into Braxton's car.
"Where are we going?" I asked.
" a fancy restaurant. " he replied.
I guess I dressed right. Braxton is in a black tux. He looks so cute!
We got to the restaurant and we sat down.
"So, I really need to talk about something important." He said.
"Ok..." I replied.
"Listen, you need to know that I really really like you-"
I nodded my head.
" I really have loved this past month being able to get to know you. I would have asked you to be my girlfriend... And I really want you to be. I wanted to tell you this sooner I just didn't know how. So, I'm just going to say it. I'm moving, to Texas, this weekend. "
I looked down.
"Oh. Um, ok. " I replied.
I don't really know what to say. Today is Wednesday and he's telling me this 3 days before he leaves?!
We had a pretty nice dinner. The food is amazing! He took me back to Taylor's apartment.
"I don't want you to think about me. You need to move on. Ok?"
I nodded my head.
"I really wished I told you sooner. But if I did, I'd be tempted to kiss you. And since I'm leaving, I don't want to be your first kiss. "
How would he know he would be my first?
"How would you know that you would be my first?" I asked.
" don't be silly! You are the most innocent girl I know! And that's very adorable to me. "
I smiled. He kissed me on my cheek.
"Don't think about me. "
He left. I stood there in shock for a minute. Then I walked into the apartment.
"So, how'd it go?" Taylor asked.
"Well, he said he wants me to be his girlfriend. " I replied.
"That's great!"
"But, he didn't officially ask me. Since he's moving... To Texas. This weekend."
" oh Hayden! I'm sorry!"
Tears formed in my eyes. I ran up the spiral staircase into my room. I shut the door.
I threw myself into my bed and cried. How could he do this to me? He should have told me so much sooner!! I pulled out my iPod and played Taylor's song "teardrops on my guitar". This is always my go to sad song.
"Hayden! Please let me in!" Taylor yelled though the door.
"I want to be alone!"
Then the lock clicked and Taylor came in.
"You realize I have a key to every room and this house, right?"
I didn't answer. I don't want Taylor to be here right now. I don't care if she wants to help me feel better. I just want to listen to music and be alone. Why can't allie understand that? She's been through break ups! I know this techniquely isn't a break up, but it feels like it!
"Go away!" I said.
"Hayden, I know what your going through. Just let me help you. " Taylor said.
"No!"
"Hayden, you'll be ok. I promise. "
I heard the door shut. I don't want to go to school tomorrow or Friday. I never want to see Braxton ever again! My phone started ringing. I didn't look at the caller ID before I picked up. Big mistake.
"Hi Hayden? You ok?" Braxton asked.
"Are you just calling me up to break me like a promise?!" I asked quoting Taylor.
"Hayden, I want you to be my girlfriend. I really do. But I don't want to do a long distance relationship. You have to trust me. I love you Hayden, please don't forget that. But don't wait for me. "
"I wasn't planning on it. " I hung up.
Cliffhanger! Sorry guys I had to! What do you think of this?!
