The next day Hailey couldn't concentrate. She felt really bad that she ran out when Ahkmenrah said he loved her. How could she do that to him? She knew that she hurt him when she did.

She kept replaying what happened in her mind and every time she did she felt worse. It wasn't right what she did and she wished she could do it over, but she can't. She would have to make it right tonight. The question is: how does she really feel?

Hailey was very confused. She did like Ahkmenrah. She was very happy with him and she felt feelings for him that she had never felt before…but could she live her life like that?

After school Hailey was surprised when she saw Jessica standing out front.

"You weren't kidding when you said she broke her nose." Evan snickered.

Hailey hit him over the head. "Shut up. Alexis, deal with your brother." Then she walked up to her sister.

"Hey, I hope you don't mind me coming here. Do you have any plans? If you don't do you want to hang out?"

"Only if we can get something to eat. I didn't eat lunch so I'm hungry."

"Sure. We can go to Denny's; my treat."

"Thanks."

Hailey still wasn't used to her sister being nice to her. It seemed like Jessica wasn't use to it either. Both siblings were silent as they headed to the restaurant. It wasn't until the two of them were seated down and both had ordered before either spoke.

"So, why didn't you eat lunch?"

"I just have a lot on my mind."

"Boy trouble?"

"How did you know?"

"You have the look."

"There's a look?"

Jessica giggled. "Yes. Want to share? Maybe I can help you."

If only I could tell you. It would make giving advice easier. Hailey thought.

Hailey sighed. "I have a boyfriend who lives in DC so I don't get to see him all the time. We don't get to do what other couples do. We can't go on dates or anything and I do get a little jealous especially now since Alexis has a boyfriend. After last night, though he may not want anything to do with me."

"What happened last night?"

"He told me he loved me." Hailey said in barely a whisper. Jessica almost didn't hear it.

"Did you say it back?"

"No. I ran out."

"You ran out?"

"I know, I know. I'm a horrible person." Hailey hit her head on the table. "I feel awful about it. I was just scared and I didn't know what else to do."

"Do you love him?"

Hailey looked up. "I don't know. I have strong feelings for him, I'm always smiling when I'm around him and I'm very happy. He's always on my mind. I can't imagine my life without him. I think I do love him. No…I know I love him."

"Then you have to tell him. Do you want to lose something great just because you're afraid?"

"No. You're right. I have to tell him."

For the rest of lunch the two sisters spent the time talking about how guys can be annoying and how they don't get women. Hailey was having a good time with her sister. She never thought she would have a relationship with Jessica and she was glad she decided to give her a second chance.

When Hailey got home Rebecca was sitting on the couch, watching TV. Hailey sat next to her and was about to explain what had happened, but Rebecca beat her to it. She said that Larry talked to Ahkmenrah and told her what happened.

For the next few hours the two of them talked about it. The more Hailey talked about it the more she realized she did love him. She knew she had to make things right tonight. She was just hoping that Ahkmenrah would listen. Of course she wouldn't blame him if he didn't.

When it was time to go to the museum Hailey was very nervous. She was sure that Ahkmenrah hated her now and didn't want anything to do with her.

Hailey wasn't surprised when she didn't see Ahkmenrah in the lobby. She knew she had hurt him and he most likely wants to be alone right now. Larry told Hailey that Ahk was close to tears last night and that made her feel even more guilty.

She made her way to Ahkmenrah's, expecting him to tell her to leave him alone. She wouldn't blame him if he did. When someone says they love a person that person shouldn't run out. When Hailey got to the entrance of Ahk's tomb she took a deep breath then went in.

Ahkmenrah was sitting next to his sarcophagus, staring at the ground. He looked so hurt Hailey almost started crying. She never thought she would hurt him.

"Ahk."

He looked up and was surprised to see Hailey. Hailey took another deep breath before she spoke.

"I'm sorry about last night. I know I hurt you. I didn't mean to run out."

"Then why did you?"

"I was afraid. I've never felt this way before and it scares me. It was wrong of me to run away like I did. I can understand if you never want to see me again."

"I was hurt when you ran off. I even regretted telling you because I was afraid you would never come back. After thinking for awhile I decided that I didn't regret it at all. I'm glad I told you. I do love you, Hailey, and I want you to know that."

"I was afraid for another reason. If I'm with you I can't have a normal relationship. I can't go on dates like other couples do. I get jealous of my friend Alexis because she can."

Ahkmenrah just nodded. He knew where this was going. Hailey wanted more then what he can give her and he understood that. He wanted her to be happy even if that meant it wasn't with him.

"Then the more I thought about the more I realized that even though I don't have a normal relationship I have something that no one else has. Even if we can't go on dates like other couples I wouldn't trade what we have for anything. I want to be with you. I love you."

"Are you sure this is what you want?"

Hailey smiled as she walked up to him. "I'm sure." Then she kissed him.

Hailey decided that she didn't need to have a normal relationship. She was happy at the moment and that was all that mattered. She wasn't going to ruin something great just because she wants what everyone else has. The relationship she has is special and no one in the world has what she has.

Sorry this one is so short. I'm debating whether I want to keep going with this or if I am going to write a few more chapters then make a sequal. Input would be nice. :) I hope you are enjoying the story and thanks for reading.