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Chapter 7

Hazel

The day after our date, I tried everything in my power not to think of him. It wasn't even working. I found myself pining for him, anxiously awaiting his call. I couldn't figure out why he wouldn't get out of my head. I had always been a little curious about him, I guess, but never would have thought in a million, billion years that I would be feeling the way I do now. I went downstairs and proceeded to toss a load of my dirty laundry into the washing machine. That's when the telephone rang. I ran ( ran as in, made a mad dash.) to the kitchen where the cordless was ringing on the counter.

"Hello?" "Haze?" It was my best friend's voice. "Paige! Hi! I was just thinking about you." Complete and utter LIE. But I couln't tell her that I was secretly wishing she was Jay calling me.

"So, how's everything going? How is everybody? What's the weather like?" I bombarded her with questions like my usual chatterbox self. "Haze, I really wish you could be here. It's beautiful! And our hotel is like...gigantic." "I wish I could see it Paige." Another lie because I was really wishing I could see Jay right now.

"Wow. What's all that racket?" I asked her. "We're all out here, poolside, partying. Everybody say hi to Hazel!" Paige yelled. "HI HAZEL!" The whole crew yelled to me. "Wish you were here!" I heard Emma's voice call out. I knew we were on speaker. "Hi! I miss all of you and can't wait 'til you come home! Bye!" I said. "BYE HAZEL!" I heard, all of them yell at me. Paige came back on, speakerphone off. "So, what's going on with your vacay?" She asked me. "Well, it was cancelled. My Dad was really needed at the hospital, so he decided to wait until Christmas time to go visit." I explained. "Haze, tell me you are kidding." "Nope." "I feel so bad you aren't here with us." "Yeah. But it's okay, you all will only be gone for two weeks." I told her. "Yeah."

"Paige, I'm gonna let you go okay?" "Okay Haze, I will call you in a couple of days. Love you!"

"'Kay! Love you too!" We hung up.

I almost told her. Almost. I don't know why I didn't. At least over the phone I wouldn't have to see her looking at me like I had lost my mind or something. I allowed my head to fall back against the lazy boy chair I was sitting in when I heard another ringing. I looked at the cordless. Then I realized what it was. "My cellphone!" I screamed bounding up the stairs two by two. I ran into my room and yanked my cell off the charger and tried to calm myself before I answered.

"Hello?" I said sweetly. "Hi Hazey. What's up?" No, I didn't mind him calling me Hazey anymore. In fact, I sorta liked it. "Nothing. Just got off the phone with Paige." "Really? Are they having a good time?" Jay asked me. "Yeah. sounds like it. They were having a pool party." I told him. "Wow. sounds like fun. I guess you really miss your friends?" "I guess. But it could be worse." I said. "Yeah?" "Yeah. I could be home alone. Without...without you." I said unsure if I wanted to put myself out there the way I just did. "Really? Well, That's good to know because I am really enjoying your company too." I grinned then really wanting him to ask me out tonight. "So, uh, you're not doing anything tonight are you?" He asked. I flirted. "Why Jason, are you asking me for a second date?" I giggled. "Actually, this is the second time I've asked you for another date." Hearing him smile. "Well, how can I say no then?" I replied. "Great. I'll pick you up at 7:30?" "I'll be waiting." "And Hazey, wear something comfortable. Not, thuggish, just...cool." He hung up. I caught on to his joke referring to what I'd told him on our first date. I chose everything we did that night. I guess he was in control tonight. And I would certainly let him be.

What was this feeling I was getting? It felt almost the same as the feeling I had when Jimmy and I first made our connection during that Saturday detention (a/n- Take on me). The feeling which eventually led to love. 'Oh my god, am I ready for this?' I thought. And could I actually love Jason Hogart?

Later that day, Hazel dressed in a pair of blue jean capri pants and a fuchsia pink halter top let her hair hang wavy, and applied a second coat of gloss to her lips. She grabbed her cell phone, tossed it into her handbag, and went downstairs.

The orange Integra stopped in the driveway at 7:25. Right on time' Thought Hazel as she went out the front door and climbed into the car.

So? Did ya like it? I think I will have Jay and Hazel's first kiss in their next chapter what do you think? Please review. Thanks!

Kris