Down the Rabbit Hole (Stuck On You)

Chapter 15: Simple Lift and Fall

I woke up and sighed, remembering everything from last night. I needed to stop thinking of Hayden romantically if I was ever going to be able to continue living with him. I walked to the kitchen to find a blonde girl in one of Hayden's shirts. She looked back at me curiously.

"Who are you?" she asked. I rolled my eyes and moved to the fridge.

"I'm Jordyn... I live here. Who are you?" I asked. She gave a tight smile.

"I'm Fiona," she introduced herself. I would've said 'nice to meet you', but that would've been a lie. I grabbed a cup of juice and looked away from Fiona. It made my chest hurt looking at her. I heard a door open. Fiona perked to attention as Hayden came in the kitchen. He gave her a sly half-smile. She skipped over and kissed his neck. I took a silent deep breath and looked away from them. I set my drink down and headed back to my room.

"Hey, Jordyn, how was your date with Lewis," Hayden asked. I stopped. A sigh left my lips and I closed my eyes.

"All we did was talk about Thomas," I said softly. I could practically feel his smugness leave him.

"Are you okay, Jo?" he asked. I stayed quiet. I walked into my room and locked the door behind me. I laid on my bed and tried not to listen to Fiona's giggles. It only lasted a second before I heard a door open and close. Moments later there was a knock on my door. Tears ran down my face, making my eyes red and puffy. I wiped the stubborn tears away as Hayden knocked again. "Jo, open the door," he said. I sniffled and wiped my cheeks again.

"I'm not opening the door, Hayden," I said.

"Jordyn," he begged. "I'm sorry," he said.

"Go away," I said defeated. I heard him sigh before he left. I laid down and closed my eyes. I didn't want to cry. I didn't want to cry over Hayden.

A few hours later, there was more knocking on my door. "Luca wants us to come to practice," Hayden said. I sighed and sat up before I went to my bathroom and washed my face. I walked over and opened my door before I turned towards my drawers. Hayden walked in and grabbed my arm.

Nike pros and a crop top. I sighed and turned back to Hayden. "Get out so I can get dressed," I

snapped lowly. I was seething by this point. I made the mistake of looking into his eyes. I wasn't sure why he looked hurt. He was the one who hurt me. I glared at him. "Hayden, out... now," I said through clenched teeth. He gave me one last pleading look before he realized that I wouldn't budge. He left

I got out and slammed the door behind me. Once I entered the warehouse, I plastered a giant phony grin on my face. I stretched and got

me not to flinch away from him. I covered his hands with mine and turned my head. I spun out of him and stopped. I spun back into him and brought my knee to my chest. Hayden held my wait and my thigh before I lifted my leg the rest of the way. I felt Hayden's breath on my neck. The next part was supposed to be a lift.

right now," I said.

time for tea-time dramatics. Line it

Hayden and he glared back. I was

go ahead and call off the rest of practice. A few of you need to cool off," Luca said. I was all too happy to walk out of there. "Jordyn," Hayden yelled from behind me. I only stopped when I reached

thanks for defending me, but I didn't need your help," I said. He

why wouldn't you do the

trust you... and I

this about Fiona?" he asked. I

do you think?" I said sarcastically. I sighed and took a beat. "Look, go ahead. I'll just grab a

going to drive you home and we're going to

Hayden. I don't want to 'talk' to you right now," I seethed. He grabbed my arms and pressed me up against

to hurt you... okay, so I did, but I had no idea what was going on," he said. Stubborn tears fell from my eyes as I

to take me home, go ahead. "I said, getting in the truck. Hayden paced for a moment before he walked

You drive me crazy sometimes, you know that?" he said. My eyes were

I don't want to play this game," I whispered as a tear trickled down my cheek. He wiped it away and left his hand on my