Ok, so it’s going to be really hard to try and write this next chapter from Hailey’s point of view. So, I’m changing POV to the narrator. ENJOY!

 

Chapter 8 – I’ll Just Have to Sit Here With You

 

            Joel wrapped his arms around Maddie as he whispered sweet nothings in her ear on the dance floor; which made her giggle profusely.

            “It seems like they’re really getting along.” Emily said to Benji.

            “Yeah, I’m really happy for Joel. He seems to really like her.”

            Just then Paul walked back into the club with a sour look on his face. He sat down next to Benji and put his head down.

            “Dude, what’s wrong?” Benji asked.

            “It’s Hailey, I made a mistake.”

            “What did you do?”

            “I lied to her.”

            “Tsk tsk Paul. That’s the worst thing you could have done.” Emily said.

            “I know. I just wanted to protect her.”

            “Hey, where is she? And Billy too.” Benji asked.

            Paul raised his head. “She left, Billy took her back to the hotel.”

            “Hmmm…” Benji said.

            “Hey! It’s not like that! It better not be like that…” Paul paused. “Wait a minute, what if it is like that?”

            Emily poked Benji with her elbow. “Benji!” she yelled. “Forget about it Paul. She loves ya, she wont do anything to hurt you.”

            “I hope not.” Paul put his head back down on the table.

            “Hey, have any of you seen Billy?”

            Paul lifted his head up again. “Ayla? What are you doing here?”

            “Looking for Billy. Have you seen him?”

            “He went back to the hotel with Hailey.” Paul replied.

            “With Hailey? I thought she was your girl.”

            “Me too…” Paul put his head in his hands and let out a sigh.

            “Uh, what he meant was, him and her had a fight, so Billy took her back to the hotel.” Benji said.

            “Oh, that sucks. Well, I guess I’ll just sit here with you guys.”

            “Don’t you want to go see Billy?” Emily asked.

            “Not now, not with Hailey, they’re probably…well, you know. Hey Paul, do you want to dance?”

            Paul let out another sigh. “I guess; it will take my mind off of things.”

 

            Joel and Maddie walked back to the table with their arms around one another.

            “Hey, where are Hailey and Billy?” Joel asked.

            “Long story, we’ll explain later.”

            “I hope everything is ok.” Maddie asked.

            “Yeah, Hailey should be ok…if not then I’ll cheer her up tomorrow.” Emily said.

            “Good idea.”