C26 The Half-Truth

Hailey

I got off him and sat beside him. “Don’t leave now… okay?” he asked.

“I won't,” I smiled. “But to keep this secret… I have to act like I still…”

“Hate me?”

“No! I never hated you! I mean, I have to act like I don’t wanna stay with you”

“It will be hard,” he looked to the other side. “Really hard staying away”

“I know…” I sighed