The Only One

Chapter 7

I let him go this morning. It was one of the hardest things I could do. It feels like half of me is missing, and yet, we're not even together. He's just my friend, my best friend. But should I really feel this way about my best friend?

My answer is no, but Bex and TJ do feel that way about each other right?

Ugh, Bex. I know I promised Ryan I'd talk to her, but I don't know if I'm ready. It's been weeks but I'm still hurt about the whole thing.

Maybe I'll just talk to her tomorrow, I told Maggie I'd hang out tonight anyway.

As I reach for my phone, it starts blaring "Downtown Girl", my favorite Hot Chelle Rae song.

"Hello?" I answer without looking at the caller id, assuming it was just Maggie anyway.

"Hey, it's Bex." Oh great.

"Oh. Bex. What's up?" I so don't wanna have this conversation right now.

"I was wondering, uh, do you have time to...talk?"

"Sorry, I can't, I promised Maggie I'd hang out tonight."

"Maggie?" She asks sounding hurt.

"Yeah, Eckford." I say.

"I know who, I just, I just didn't know you two were so close."

"Oh, well, yeah, we are." I defend my friendship with Maggie.

"Alright, I'll talk to you soon then," She replies, still sounding hurt. A part of me feels bad for her, but she still doesn't understand how I feel.

"Okay, bye."

I hang up the phone, feeling a bit guilty. I of course could have asked Bex to come with Maggie and I to dinner, but, well, I didn't.

After a second of contemplation, I text Ryan.

Hanna: Hey Ryan! I miss you! I hope you're having fun! Come Back To California! (;

I send. Does that sound too clingy? I hope not!

I soon receive a reply saying:

Ryan: I miss you too! We're having a good time, but I wish you were here. I have to go, but have a good time with Maggie tonight! :D

Hanna: Thanks, have a good show!

After I text Ryan, I start writing some lyrics down to a possible song called 'Come Back To California' and then I call Maggie.

"Hey, Maggie! What's up?"

"Hey Han! I was just about to call you! What time ya thinkin' for tonight?"

"You know, I was just about to ask you the same thing."

"Do you wanna say 15 minutes?" She asks.

"Definitely!"

"Cool. I'll pick you up at your place?"

"Sounds good!"

"Alright! See ya!"

"Bye." I hang up.

Aaah, I just want it to be Wednesday. Ryan's coming home Wednesday morning, thank god. I really think that I can finally tell him how I feel about him.

Soon enough, Maggie picks me up, and we head to a fancy restaurant on the beach.

"Maggie, what am I going to do about Ryan?" I ask after we place our order.

"What do you mean, 'do about Ryan'?" She asks.

"You know what I mean, Mags, don't play dumb with me."

"I know." She smirks, and I raise my eye brows.

"So...?"

"Tell him. Tell him. Tell him. Tell him."

"But, what if-"

"No what if's, Han. Tell the boy."

"But seriously, what if he doesn't feel the same way about me? What-"

"Hanna, darling, I've known Ryan a hell of a lot longer than you have, and believe me, he feels the same way."

"So,"

"SO TELL HIM!" She practically screams in my face.

"Okay, okay."

Soon enough, our food comes, and we both literally shove the food down our throats. This. Is. Delicious.

"Maggie thanks so much for getting me out tonight." I smile. "I had a great time."

"Me too! Wanna stop by the boutique on our way out?"

I look at her like she's lost her mind.

"How could I pass up an opportunity to shop with Maggie Eckford? You don't know how long I fantasized over your tumblr. Your style is dope."

"You're treating me like you did the first day you met me," She smirks. "Stop it!"

"Okay, okay!" I laugh, as we drive to the nearest boutique.

I let Maggie pick out anything that she thinks is cute. If Maggie Eckford likes something, it's gotta be good!

In the end, she picks out an off white and black striped tank top, and a maroonish colored skirt, with a cheetah print belt for me. It's adorable!

Then for herself, she picks out a black pair of skinny jeans with a zipper at the ankle, and a grey beaded tank top, and a white blazer.

Goodness this girl has the best taste ever!!

"Um, Maggie, I think we need to go shopping more often!" I say, and she just laughs.

"Sure, Hanna, whatever you saaayyyy."

When we get back in the car, we head to my house, and we decide to watch a movie, and I let Maggie stay the night at my house.

We both change into sweats and put on Titanic. Why? Because we're both suckers for Leonardo Dicaprio.

Mid movie - we're both in tears. It's such an emotional movie! And then by the end - sobs. SO SAD!

Still though- I don't understand why Rose and Jack couldn't both fit on the piece of wood... My opinion though.

By 1 o'clock, the movie is over and we're both passed out on the couches.

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When I wake up in the morning, Maggie is long gone, and there's a note taped to my nose of all places.

It says:

So sorry, Han!! I totally forgot! I have a meeting this morning!! I had a blast last night though, well, except for the tears here and there! LOL! I'll text you later.

Oh, and by the way, I saw your brother, he told me to tell you he's going out for breakfast with his friends, but he'll be back home by noon, and he wants to spend the day with you! Have fun! :)

~Maggie

I haven't seen my brother in so long! I'm actually alone a lot, while my mom's on business, my dad's in the army, and my brother is working in Boston.

"JONNY!!!! ARE YOU HOME?!?!?" I yell, and receive a muffled, "Upstairs!"

So I run upstairs, and find my brother reading a book in his room. LAME.

"So Jonny. What are we doing today?" I ask.

"Movie marathon." He states. More movies??

"Okay, as long as I get to choose the movies."

"Okay, deal!" He says, and we shake on it.

"Alrighty! Twilight movies! BAM!" We both hate the series with a passion, but love watching the movies and making fun of them.

"If we have to...."

"Hey, you shook on it, bud." I smirk.

"Whatever." He says and I giggle just a bit.

We quickly pop in the movie, as I curl up in a ball with a blanket rapped around me.

It's unbelievable how awful these movies are, especially Twilight! They actually do start to get better at Eclipse, but still not great.

By the time Breaking Dawn Part 1 starts, Jonny starts complaining.

"Hanna, dear god, these movies are awful!! And I'm cold! Can I share your blanket with you, please? Mines all the way upstairssssss!"

"Whatever. Here," I say, giving him part of the blanket.

When it gets to the middle of the movie, I hear a knock on the door, and then it opens, revealing Ryan. Jonny and I both look up at him, and he has a hurt expression on his face. Oh shoot.

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Aww snap :( Poor RK. He thought Jonny was another guy, didn't he? :/ Shucks. Hope everything works out!!!

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Oh! And go listen to Come Back to California! It's on the side there!