A/N So I know the next couple chapters are short, but I'm coming up on the big conflict of this story so expect more updates soon. Thanks to all of you for reading this story and hopefully you'll enjoy where it goes in the next few chapters...

My mind seemed to be louder than I ever remembered, every time I gave in to Jeff's needs, my mind scolded me, but I couldn't help the small feelings I had for him. I couldn't deny it. I did have feelings for him, as much as I wanted to deny it I couldn't, and my mind punished it for me everyday. My mind reminded me over and over again that Jeff was only going to hurt me in the end, and I let him get to close. It constantly told me that this was not a relationship, only a fling that he started and it would end as soon as the next big thing came along. I shook my thoughts out of my head, as I walked into the gym. Flinging my bag down I smiled as I looked around the empty workout room, I liked this work out room, no one ever used it, so I always had free reign of it. I popped my earbuds into my ears and started my workout as soon as possible, pushing the thoughts out of my mind.

Finishing my set on the leg weights, my attention was diverted when I heard the doors open, and in walked the man that has preoccupied my thoughts and dreams for the last months. Jeff strolled in, a smile on his face as he made his way over to the side of the gym I was at. I watched as he said nothing, walking directly over to me, his body leaning over the machine, as he quickly swooped in and captured my lips with his, our mouths dancing together perfectly. I leaned back in the seat, as Jeff's body slightly pushed me back, our lips never disconnecting. I sighed, as a deep groan came from my chest, as Jeff's hand found his way into my hair, his hand slightly tugging on it, pulling my head back. Our lips separating, as Jeff's lips moved down my neck, his teeth gently scraping against the skin of my neck. I spoke with a shaky voice "What are you doing?" Jeff's lips left my skin, as he stood up straight, leaning on the back of the machine, his eyes staring into mine, a wide smile on his lips. I blushed wildly, as his eyes never left mine.

I stood from the machine, as I made my way across the gym "You're so weird sometimes" I said smiling, as I heard Jeff's footsteps behind me. I climbed up onto the chin-up bar, Jeff leaned against the wall, his eyes blatantly watching my backside as I began my set. I glanced back, noticing Jeff's eyeline when I spoke "Ya know…my eyes are up here?" Jeff smiled wide before simply responding "I can't help it…it's right in my eyeline" before reaching out and lightly swatting me on my butt, as I squealed loudly. I rolled my eyes, before continuing my set of chin-ups.

I was just finishing my set when I heard Jeff speak again "You know, the fact that my girlfriend can do more chin ups than me is kind of hot." The moment I heard the word girlfriend come out of his mouth, my hands let go of the bar, as I dropped to the floor. I luckily caught myself on my feet, but at this moment I was in a panic. His girlfriend? We weren't dating! Jeff Winger doesn't like girls like me, and here he was calling me his girlfriend. Silence filled the room for a moment before I spoke, rubbing my hand through my sweaty hair "What did you say?" Jeff smiled wide, as he never moved from his spot, leaning against the wall "That you were hot?" No, No, No, this can't be happening. We weren't dating. It was a fling, plain and simple. It was right then and there that I knew what had to be done. I had let this go to far. I had let Jeff get to close to me, and I knew my mind was right. I was setting myself up to get hurt, and I would be damned if I was gonna let that happen to me again. I hastily moved across the gym, Jeff's face turning into a shocked expression as he spoke to me "Hope? What's going on?" I turned back slightly, only speaking "I have to go" before grabbing my bag and leaving the room before Jeff even had a chance to stop me.

I got to my car, and as soon as I got onto the road, the tears sprung from my eyes. I wiped them away as I made my way home. I couldn't believe I could be that stupid, and let Jeff get close to me. On the other hand, my heart broke cause I knew I had to end this thing with Jeff. It was the only option I had, and It was the right thing to do. I pulled into my driveway, quickly wiping my eyes again before making my way into the house. Sammy immediately running to me, her small arms wrapping around my legs, as I picked her up into my arms, giving her a hug. My little cousin looking at me with wide eyes when she spoke "Hope ok?" I smiled a fake smile, and nodded my head "Yeah, Hope's ok…I'm just tired" Sammy seemed satisfied as I put her back down on her feet and she skipped back into the kitchen where Marisol was cooking dinner. I tossed my bag onto the couch, as I popped my head into the kitchen. "What are you doing home?" Marisol asked looking up from the stove, I rubbed my face with my hands when I spoke quietly "Just need a day off" I fought to keep my voice steady, as Marisol's eyes poured into mine. I could tell she was trying to figure out what was wrong, as I ran my hand through my hair again and spoke "I'm gonna go take a shower."

That night I laid in my bed, my eyes looking at the ceiling as I simply thought of everything that happened today. My heart wanted me to pick up my phone and call Jeff, and beg for forgiveness, but my mind reminded me over and over again that I was gonna get hurt in the end. I cursed myself, I let Jeff get way to close to me and I was paying for it. I told myself, imagine if I had let him get closer, the hurt would be much worse, and it pushed me towards the decision. I had to cut Jeff Winger off cold turkey. There would be no more Hope & Jeff. Jeff Winger could not get closer to me, I would not let myself get hurt. Not again.

My alarm went off the next morning, as I groggily slapped the snooze button, and pulled myself out of bed. I ran my hand over my face before jumping in the shower and getting ready for the day. After getting dressed, I brushed my hair and for once stared at myself in the mirror, and I couldn't fight the image I saw. I saw the dread on my face I was dreading going to school today. I knew I would see Jeff, I knew the questions that he would ask, I knew he wouldn't just let it go.