My whole body tingled as I looked in to his eyes as he pulled back slightly. Did he just…kiss me? His cheeks were reasonably red, like they had been a lot lately.

'Sorry, uh…' he pulled back more and climbed off me. I sat up and blinked. I really didn't know what to say. He looked down at the floor for a moment before standing up and walking to the kitchen.

'Jack…' I sighed, but he wasn't going to be coming out anytime soon. 'Fine, I'm going for a walk.' I wrote my number down on a piece of paper in case he needed me, and added underneath 'please text me your number?' before grabbing my coat and walking out. It was cold out, and walking past my house wasn't an option. So I went the other way, knowing that at some point I was going to get lost. Luckily, however, I found a bench to sit on in the first 20 minutes of being out. I hadn't actually walked that far, but I had walked pretty slowly despite it being cold. Ten minutes later and I still hadn't moved, but I had been joined by someone.

'So why isn't Jack with you?' Rian asked, and I shrugged.

'It's sort of awkward to explain.' I sighed and twiddled my thumbs.

'I promise I won't tell anyone,' he smiled like a little kid.

'Alright, fine,' I laughed slightly. 'I trust you though okay? You really can't tell anyone.' He nodded. 'Well, Jack and I were playing around after breakfast…and he pinned me down on the sofa. We then sort of carried on mucking around until he kissed me. Then he walked to the kitchen and wouldn't talk to me.' I shrugged again and looked at Rian's expression. If I looked awkward, then he looked 10 times more so.

'Oh…he kissed you?' I nodded, and he bit his lip slightly. He muttered something to himself.

'What was that?'

'Oh, nothing, I was just thinking to myself.' He smiled lopsidedly. I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. It was still damp, since I didn't dry it properly when I came out the shower. 'Well, if you were to go back, do you have a key to get in?' I shook my head.

'I've only been there a day, if that. I don't even know how long he wants me to stay there for, I feel like I've already over-stayed my welcome.'

'What, after one day? I doubt it. Jack isn't like that. I think he really likes you, but I know what it's going to be like if you two get together.' I looked at him and raised an eyebrow.

'What do you mean?' he gulped and I crossed my arms. 'Don't say stuff like that if you won't explain…'

'No, I don't mean it like that. Just…be careful.'

'You're making it sound like Jack's a murderer!' I protested. 'He only kissed me!'

'Yes, but I know how much it'll hurt someone else if they found…' he stopped before continuing.

'Someone else?' I questioned, but he stayed silent. 'Fine, if you're not going to tell me, fine. But seriously, nothing is going to happen, at least not yet. I've only known him for a day.' I got up.

'No, Hailee, I didn't mean to sound rude,' Rian also got up, but I shook my head.

'No, it's not you. It's just…I probably really need to go and sort this out with Jack, don't I?' Rian nodded and I sighed.

'Want me to come with?'

'No, I'm sure he probably hasn't told anyone else yet, so it might not be a good idea.' He nodded then pulled me in to a hug.

'Alright, well, I'll give you my number. Then, if it's still really awkward, or you've been told not to stay there anymore, you can text me yeah?' I smiled and hugged him back.

'Sure.' He pulled away and quickly scribbled his number on a receipt he had in his pocket.

'See you later!' I nodded and we both walked in separate directions. I knocked on the door when I arrived and waited. Ten minutes passed and Jack didn't answer. I knocked louder, but then I heard a voice shouting through the window.

AN- this chapter is a little bit slower than the others. I'm always a chapter ahead than what I post usually, so some chapters may be rambly. Hope you're enjoying it!