After a long day, Hayes had a lot on her mind. She felt guilty and it was weird because that's not how she normally reacts to what happens around her. Hayes had only kissed Sam because she felt bad that she had the position he had worked hard for and thought that was the only way he wouldn't get fired.
As soon as she saw Conner she sort of regretted it. She thought there was no going back because of the look on his face, but she was determined to talk it out. Hayes cared about him too much not to give it a try.
Conner was confused, so he went to his apartment to clear his mind. Hayes went to her car and sat there for a while, she was frustrated and kept thinking about what she had done. On the brink of crying, she checked her purse and took a decision after a good thirty minutes.
With doubt on her mind, she was standing at Conner's door and after a heavy sight she took her set of keys and went inside, closing the door. Everything was surprisingly silent and dark, which gave Hayes a bad feeling. She put her purse on the couch and took off her coat and shoes. Then, she checked the bathroom and he was not there. She slowly opened the bedroom door and her heart skipped a beat. She was nervous. There he was, laying on the bed with the sheet up to his waist. The bed where she had woken up that morning. Looking at him she started feeling better inside and took one of his shirts so she could get in bed too after a snack in the kitchen.
After that, Hayes got under the sheets and seeing Conner sleep made her feel calmer, warmer. Before she fell asleep, Conner was awake, he turned around and saw her. He mustn't have been relaxed while sleeping.
"What are you doing here?" he asked with his eyes half closed.
Hayes was a bit tense. "I-I came here to talk. We said this time we're in a serious relationship. We both want that, so I realized the right and most honest thing to do is talk it out." She sat up a bit, sighing. He did the same.
"What is it this time Hayes? Please explain yourself, because back there you left me speechless." He waited for her to speak.
"I just wanted you to know that I regretted it since I was doing it. You know how much of a mess I am, and today I confirmed that I come up with the stupidest ideas, but I actually thought he should keep his job and that was the only possible way." Conner softened his look on her, he knew her and could tell she was telling the truth. "I swear I am deeply sorry, and if it counts, I felt nothing at all with Sam, it was only frustrating to see him work so hard to end up like that."
Conner took her hand and with a sigh he said "Ugh, Hayes, Hayes… Thank God I know you, otherwise I wouldn't have believed that. Now please let's rest, I have to let it sink in with a good sleep." He kissed her forehead and they closed their eyes ready to sleep.
"Thank you," Hayes said with her eyes closed. "and I really meant what I said earlier, I love you."
"Me too." said Conner as he turned around and let his hand rest on her hip.