A/N: Behold the next chapter! Sorry for the Fanfiction hiatus! Hope you enjoy the new chapter!
Chapter 12
*Hayley's POV*
Craaaaaaap! I was still stuck on what to do. What do I do?
*Taylor's POV*
Erica welcomed me in. I gave her a hug, and said "Thanks Erica. Hello!". I walked in, and saw… Chad. What was he doing here? I said hello to him as well as Hayley, and proceeded into the lounge room where I sat down. Hayley seemed really nervous, although if I was in her position, I wouldn't blame her, and besides I don't think Chad even knows about us yet.
*Chad's POV*
I was still awaiting Hayley's answer. This felt so awkward. Taylor and Hayley seemed both really nervous; I wondered if something was up.
I decided to break the ice, and start a conversation.
"So Taylor, how's things at the moment? How's your family? Justin and Chris? I hope you're all fine."
*Hayley's POV*
I quietly got up, without a single word being said. Taylor and Chad kept chatting away. I went into the kitchen. I pulled Erica in, I felt I needed to ask her for advice on what to do.
"Uh Erica, I really need to tell you something…"
"What is it, Hayley?"
"Well, I'm not sure if you heard, but Chad asked me to marry him—"
"That is great news!"
"No, you don't understand… I've been meaning to tell Chad and you guys, but… but… Taylor and I… we're um… dating."
Erica was truly shocked, as she let out a big gasp as I told her the news.
"And so… Erica, I need you to help me… What do I say to Chad?"
"I don't know Hayles, you need to tell him the truth.
I guess honesty seemed like the best thing right now. I walked back into the lounge room. Silence dominated the room and all eyes turned on me.
I asked Chad if he could come with me, so we could speak privately. Boy, was I nervous. Alas, I told him the truth. He seemed so shocked and disappointed at the same time. It broke my heart to see him like this.
"I'm really sorry Chad, I moved on… I hope we can still be great friends though?"
*Chad's POV*
What Hayley told me hit me by surprise. It was a total slap in the face. I give up everything, and this is what I get? I honestly don't know. Oh well, I guess I'm the one who broke up with her, and also it has been a while… Taylor, of all people though? That was the thing that surprised me the most.
"That's okay. I totally understand. Of course we can!"
*Hayley's POV*
We went back into the lounge room. I sat next to Taylor. Suddenly I heard a whisper. It was from Taylor.
"So, did you tell him?"
"I did."
"How'd he react?"
"He was disappointed and kinda upset but I think he took it well, more than I thought he would. I apologised. Now we tell our families, I guess."
I heard nothing from Taylor in return. He just nodded his head.
Chad spoke. "So, Hayley told me about you guys, I wish you the best of luck. Whatever makes Hayley happy makes me happy."
*Taylor's POV*
I'm so glad Hayley told Chad. I felt relieved. I no longer felt guilty of hiding anything. I just hope this isn't a mistake like Josh and Hayley, but I have faith in this relationship.
Now I just needed to tell my family, and we still needed to tell Hayley's family too.
I wonder what was next to come for us.