This chapter is a majority Haleb drama. Mostly as a build up for the next chapter where some feelings will become a little more exposed. (There's a bit of coarse language in this chapter so be warned).

Chapter 4

Caleb's POV

I stood up when I saw a car pull into the driveway. Damn I thought to myself, I should've guessed she'd be with Emily. I watched Hanna somewhat tentatively get out of Emily's car, never taking her eyes off me.

She was looking so beautiful, I couldn't tear my eyes away. She had on a black leather jacket, underneath she wore a hot pink sleeveless shirt that showed off the tiniest bit of her flat stomach, tight black leggings and flats. It was just so… Hanna. Even her casual clothes left me feeling incredibly under dressed in a simple dark green t-shirt and cargo shorts.

Emily got out of the car after her, wearing flattering skinny jeans with a dark tank top under a red leather jacket with ankle boots. I had to admit that Emily was looking very fine herself.

"What are you doing here?" Hanna asked me, "I thought you were staying in Ravenswood for good."

It was an honest question but I heard the underlying accusation in her tone. I glanced over at Emily who was standing protectively beside her, then back at Hanna.

"Can we talk in private?"

I never meant for Hanna and I to end the way that we did, I just had so much going on. I still love her, and I know that a piece of her still loves me too.

She let out a sigh and nodded, opening the front door and gesturing towards the lounge room for me to sit. Before Hanna could follow me into the room, Emily grabbed a hold of her arm and pulled her into the kitchen. I turned on the T.V but to a low volume so I could still hear what they were saying.

"Hanna, you don't have to do this. I can tell him to leave if you want." I heard Emily's voice float out from the kitchen, she sounded a bit frustrated or annoyed.

"Its fine Em, I won't be long. I just want to hear what he has to say for himself. Please, wait up in our room for me. I'll be up in a bit."

I quickly took a seat and turned the T.V up a little more before Hanna walked in so she didn't think I was eavesdropping. All I could think was the fact she told Emily to go to "our room". Did they share a room now? Live together even? I guess a lot has happened since I've been gone.

I opened my mouth to speak but she shushed me.

"Hold on. First, I want to say this: what you did wasn't fair, you left with no explanation whatsoever. You were gone for over a year Caleb and I was fucking heart broken." She let out a long sigh and sat down on the recliner next to mine before continuing. "But… I'm not mad at you. I got past that a long while ago. I'm just… tired, Caleb."

I reached over and grabbed her hand, when she didn't move it I took it as a sign that I could speak.

"I'm tired too Hanna. I know you probably don't want to hear it but I've been through and seen a lot of things since I've been gone. And after everything, I realized the one thing I wanted more than anything was to just come home to you."

Hanna shook her head, "It's not that simple Caleb-"

"I know, I know." I interrupted. "I can't ask for things to go back to the way they were before; but I can try, right?"

She just looked at me for a very long time. I decided to take a risk.

I leaned forward quickly and firmly pressed my lips to hers. Her lips were still as soft as I remembered. She began to kiss me back, my heart did a few flips; does this mean we can get back together? She tasted like the sweetest cherries.
Suddenly she just… stopped. She still hadn't pulled away however so I started moving my lips, inviting her to kiss me again… But she just sat there and didn't move for a few moments.
Eventually I pulled away in frustration.

"What the hell, Hanna? You kiss me and then just stop?"

I realized I sounded I bit more harsh than I meant to and I prepared to get chewed out, but she just looked at me with sad eyes.

"Caleb, I'm sorry… I don't love you anymore." She shook her head and stood up.

All I could do was look at her, I didn't know what to say.

"W-what?" was the only word I could form as I stood up aswell.

"It's not fair on you Caleb, I just don't have enough love to give you."

"What does that even mean?" I asked incredulously, finally finding my words again.

"It means I can never love you as much as you love me. There was a time when you were the most important thing in the world to me, but now… things have changed. I've changed."

"Sounds like a cop out to me." I said, getting increasingly more frustrated. How could she do this? "I came back for you Hanna!"

"You shouldn't have left in the first place! It's been over a year Caleb, there's other people I care about now!"

"Who is he?" I asked, there was no other explanation, there had to be someone else.

"What?! Is it that unbelievable that I just don't love you anymore?"

"That love doesn't just go away, Hanna!"

"Get out. I don't have to explain myself to you. I tried to be nice Caleb. It's been a long time and I don't feel the same way about you. End of story. Now can you please go?" She said, pointing to the door. If she was tired before she definitely looked like it now.

"Fine. I shouldn't have come here in the first place, this is bullshit." I said as I walked to the front door. "Nobody will ever love you like I did, Hanna." I shot back at her.

She just smirked at me, "I'm counting on it."

And I walked out the door.

I hope you liked this one guys, sorry for taking a little longer than usual to update. I promise more Hannily in the next chapter, feelings will be out in the open, hearts will be on sleeves and MAYBE I'll begin bringing the story to a close? I'll leave it up to you guys. Please Rate & Review and leave your ideas in the review too if it pleases you :)