One More Chance (Chance, Part 2) (6 page)

“Sorry
, I need to take this,” he says, as he answers the phone and heads towards the kitchen.

I grab my phone and see a few missed texts from Quinn asking what happened, so I respond letting her know and also filling her in that things are fine and I now own this house.

“Hey, sorry, Spence is calling me to hang out, though I’m not sure how he knows I’m here,” he says looking confused.

“If he passed
the house, he may have seen your car.”

“Yeah, maybe, who knows?
  I told him I’d come over to hang out.  Are you going to be alright?”

“I’ll be fine.  Have fun and thank you.”

“Take care of yourself Hails.”

“You too,” I say as he heads out the door.

I spend the rest of the day unpacking all of my shit and hanging out at the house that I now own.  As much as I would have loved to live in this house with Liam, I know I need to move on.  He’s made no move to show he wants us to be back together and I can’t keep wishing it.

I think the nail in the coffin for me was when he told Brody that he wasn’t in love with me anymore.  It hurts like hell, but maybe it was what I needed to hear in order to move on with the rest of my life.  Now I have a house, I’m heading to London in five months, and the world is there for my taking.

Chapter Four

Three months later and life is going well.  “What time is Kenzie getting here?” Quinn asks.

“She should be here in about two hours, why?”

“Because there’s something I need to ask you,” she says nervously.

“Okay, what’s up?”

“I kind of have a crush on someone,” she says without looking at me.

“That’s great, who is he?”

“You know him.”

“Even better, who?” I ask intrigued. She looks at me nervously, “Tell me already.”

“If you don’t like it
, I won’t pursue anything,” she says hesitantly.

“Just tell me already,” I push.

“Brody.”

“Seriously?”
I ask surprised, because he doesn’t really seem to be her type.

“Do you hate me?”

“No, why would I hate you?”

“Because he’s your best friend too.”

“I think it would be awesome if you two dated, just know if you two ever fight, you will not pull me into the middle of it.”

“He doesn’t know I like him.”

“Why not?”

“Because I wanted to make sure you were okay with it first before I said anything to him. Plus, there’s a good chance he doesn’t feel the same way about me.”

“Are you kidding?  Why would he not like you?”

“I don’t know.  I know he’s not typically my type, but there’s just something about him.”

“He’s great and I think it would be awesome if you two got together.”

“Good.  I will say something to him then,” she says excitedly.

“Oh, by the way, if you want to stay here during the summer you can.  You don’t have to go home when I’m in London.”

“Are you sure?”

“Hell yes, I’m sure.”

“Thank you
Hails,” she says as she gives me a hug.

“Anytime.
  Remember, we need to head over to the house tonight for a party.”

“I won’t forget, it’s not very often we have a party at our sorority house.”

“Hey,” Brody says as he comes into the house.

“Hey you.”

“Hi,” Quinn says looking a little shy, “Are you coming with us to the sorority house tonight?”

“Umm, yeah that’s what I wanted to talk to you about,” he says looking directly at me.

“What’s up?”

“Liam is up visiting Spence, do you mind if those two tag along?”

“That’s fine.  You know Liam and I talked, everything’s good between us,” I tell him.

“
I know, but I wanted to make sure?” he asks, looking worried.

“Yeah,
it’s fine.”

“
Good,” he says with a smile. “How soon is Kenz getting here?” Brody asks, changing the subject.

“She should be here within the hour.”

“Okay.”

“
Everything alright?” Quinn asks, looking at Brody.

“Oh yeah, everything’s great,” he says quickly.  “The guys are
gonna meet us here and then we can all head over together, if that’s cool?”

“That’s fine,” I say as
I walk to my bedroom, “I’m going to change quickly.”

I grab
a denim skirt and a purple dolman sleeve top before heading into the master bathroom.  Before I can even get changed, I rush to the toilet to let out everything I ate today.

“Hey, are you okay?” Quinn asks from the door.

“Just throwing up again.”

“That’s the third time today.  Do you feel okay?”

“I feel fine except for this throwing up shit,” I say as I stand up and brush my teeth again.

“Are you pregnant?” Quinn asks with a look.

“No, I need to be having sex to get pregnant.”

“Well, when was the last time you had sex?”

“December.”

“
That was only three months ago,” she says.

“I know how long ago it was.  I’m not pregnant,
” I say with a knowing look.

“Then what’s wrong with you?  It’s not normal to throw up like that.”

“I don’t know.  Hopefully tomorrow, I will be back to normal,” I say as I grab my denim skirt.  I slide out of my jeans and put on the skirt and then the purple top.

“What’s wrong?”
Quinn asks.

“Nothing.”

“No something’s wrong, what is it?” she asks worriedly.

“My skirts a little tight at the stomach.
  Maybe I need to try to lose a few pounds.”

“No you don’t.  Are you sure you aren’t pregnant?”

“I’m telling you, I’m not having sex.”

“
But you said you did in December.  Who did you sleep with?” she asks.

“
Liam, SHIT,” I yell.

“What?  Wh
at happened?” she asks, looking shocked.

“
I kept thinking it was a dream, but I know it wasn’t,” I say feeling sick again. “God, what the hell have I done?”  I ask as I sit on the closed toilet.

“Should we run out and get a test now?” Quinn asks quickly.

“No.  I don’t want to know.”

“Sweetie, you’re going to know sooner or later anyway.”

“Not today, I don’t want to think about it right now.”

“We will get a test tomorrow
, that way you’ll know,” she declares.

“I can’t tell him.  He’ll think I tricked him again, I can’t do that, not again,” I say panicking.

“It will be fine.  Let’s get the test first,” Quinn says, trying to calm me down.

“Oh
my gosh, I leave in two months for London.  I can’t breathe right now,” I say as I’m about to hyperventilate.

“Yes you can, calm down, it will be okay.
  We will get you through this,” Quinn says as she comes over to try to calm me down.

“How?”

“We need to find out if you’re pregnant first.  So, no worrying tonight; tonight we are going to have fun.”

“I can’t drink if I’m pregnant.”

“You can have a beer or two or a glass of wine, it will be fine.  You aren’t going to get drunk Hails.”

“I already lost one of his babie
s; I can’t do that to him again.  Promise me you won’t tell him anything,” I say in a complete panic.

“I promise, now let’s finish getting ready for a fun night out.”

“I don’t know how I’m going to have fun, but let’s give it a shot,” I say as I stand up to finish getting ready.

Fifteen minutes later Kenzie shows up and rushes into the bathroom to freshen up before we head out.  “How soon are the guys going to get here?” Quinn asks
, just as there’s a knock on the door.  “Hey guys, I was just asking when you were going to show up,” she says with a smile.

Spence and Liam walk through the door and we grab our things before deciding to walk to the sorority house.

“It’s good to you see you Hails,” Liam says sweetly.

“You too.
  Are you enjoying your break?”

“Yeah, but I’m ready for the season to start,” he says looking sexier than ever.  How is it possible to get hotter day by freaking day?  Liam fucking Masters does it, I just don’t know how.

We head out the door to make the short walk to the sorority house.

“Okay
, so I have a topic for all the guys as we head to the party,” Quinn says surprising us all.

“What’s that?” Spence asks.

“What are your thoughts on kids?  You want them, don’t want them, what?” she asks.

“What the hell kind of question is that?” Spence asks
, sounding appalled.

“Just a topic,” she says
, like it’s nothing.

“I want
kids, but not until I’m finished with school and I have a career where I can take care of one,” Brody says.

“How many kids?”
Quinn asks quickly.

“I don’t know, two maybe,” he says.

“Okay, who’s next…Spence, Liam?” Quinn asks.

“Yeah I want kids,” Liam says quietly.

“How many,” Kenzie asks.

“It depends.”

“On what?” Quinn asks confused.

“That would be something that my wife and I would decide on,” he says sweetly.

“So, you could have an entire football team?” Spence jokes.

“If she wanted that many then sure,” he says not giving in.

“Okay, so no kids for you until marriage,” Quinn says.

“Yeah, I would like to have roots set before I bring a child into this world,” he says surprising us all.
  I feel like I want to cry, please God don’t let me be pregnant.  “Hey.”

“Hmm,” I say as I’m lost in my own thoughts.

“That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t have wanted the baby we would have had.  I would have been there for it, no matter what happened between us,” he says kindly.

“I know you would have.”

“Are you okay?” he asks, concern written all over his face.

“Yeah, I’m just thinking.  Just ignore me, I’m in my own little spaced out world today,” I admit.

“If you want to talk about it you can, I’ll listen,” Liam says making me miss him all over again.  How do I lose the one thing I’ve wanted all my life?

“Hey
, where’s Nina?” Brody asks.

“She’s at home,” Liam says.

“You two live together?” Quinn asks the question I want to know.

“Yeah.”

“So when are you proposing to her?” Spence asks.

“I…
ummm,” he stutters as he’s looking towards me.

“He already did,” Brody says out of nowhere.

“What?” Kenzie and Quinn shout in unison. “You’re engaged?” Kenzie asks.

“Yeah, I asked her last week,” Liam admits.

“Hey Masters, are you sure this time?” Spence laughs, unfortunately, no one else does.

“You’re a dick,” Kenzie says as she pushes him in the chest.  I walk a little faster
, so I have Quinn beside me and Brody’s on my other side.

“Sorry about that, I should have told you when I found out,” Brody whispers.

“Its fine,” I say as we walk up the stairs to the sorority house.  I couldn’t be more thankful to get away from the group I’m with.

“Holy shit bitch, where have you been?” Rebecca comes up to greet me.  Before I know it
, I’m rushing off with her, with Quinn and Kenz right behind me.  “Please tell me you are back with Liam,” she says as she looks behind me where I’m assuming he’s standing.

“No, I’m not with him.  He’s engaged,” I say out loud
, allowing myself to hear it again.

“No fucking way,” she shouts.

“It’s true,” Quinn says.

“Are you okay?” Rebecca asks.

“I’m fine.  We’ve been over for a long time now. I just need to move forward, which is what I’m going to do.  I leave for London soon and then come back for my senior year.  Life is good.”

“Well good, but since you aren’t back with Liam, I have a friend I want you to meet,” Rebecca says looking excited.

“A friend?” I ask with suspicion.

“Yes, one that
I think you would be great with,” she says eagerly.

“Which one?”
I ask looking around.  I know I’m not going to get out of meeting this guy.

“He’s right ov
er by the table, the blonde guy,” she says softly.

I look over to see him talking to Rob, so I know it’s h
im.  He looks to be around 6’0”, got some tattoo’s going down his arms and he has short blonde hair.  He looks hot and definitely my type.  “He’s hot.”

“I know right,” Rebecca giggles.

“Who are we talking about?” Quinn asks.

“The guy talking to Rob.
  I’m going to introduce him to Haley,” Rebecca says excitedly.

“He’s totally your type,” she states, agreeing with my thoughts.

“I’ll be back,” Rebecca says as she walks over towards Rob and the Mystery Blonde.

“I can’t date him,” I tell Quinn.

“Why not?”

“I could be pregnant.”

“You might not be.  I say meet him, talk to him, hang out.  You don’t leave for London for two months, why not have some fun while you can?  You said you wanted to move on,” she says reminding me.

“I guess it couldn’t hurt
to at least meet him, right?”

“No, it won’t hurt at all, and you
never know he could be the one,” she says happily.

“Hey guys, I want you to meet Jason, Jason this is Haley and Quinn,” Rebecca says introducing us.

“Hi,” Quinn and I say in unison.  “I’ll be back,” Quinn says excusing herself.

“Nice to meet you.
  I’ve heard a lot about you,” Jason says kindly.