Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

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A wave of sadness hit me, my nose tingling like | was about to cry. "Seriously, Hayden? I didn't think you'd be

this petty. You won't even hearout?"

"I'm not ignoring you," he shot back. "I called you, but you didn't pick up."

| could totally picture him losing it, scrolling through security footage, finding out I'd left with Jace.

Jace had already toldHayden was looking for me. | grabbed Hayden's hand. "I wasn't ignoring you on

purpose. | was in the ICU."

"I know," he said, a small smile tugging at his lips. "That's why I'm not mad. And as for why you couldn't reach

me, you'll see soon."

His eyes flicked to the apartment building. "I haven't slept or even had water since you left last night. I'm

exhausted and thirsty."

His words made my heart ache. | walked ahead, scolding him. "You knew | had to leave for something serious.

Why didn't you rest? And what's this about not drinking water?" He didn't answer, so | dropped it and hurried us

inside,

As soon as we got through the door, Hayden set his suitcase and a bag of fruit down, then suddenly had me

pinned against the shoe cabinet, his eyes locked on mine.

The way he was looking at me? My breath hitched. | swallowed. "I'll get you swater."

"I was jealous," he admitted, freezingin place.

| thought we'd cleared this up already. He'd sounded so understanding outside. Guess not.

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"I didn't have a choice, I-"

Before | could finish, he shutup with a kiss, pullingin, his lips pressing hard against mine.

He wasn't kidding when he said he was thirsty-his lips were dry, rough, and yet somehow, it only made my pulse

race harder.

"| get it," he whispered against my lips when he finally pulled away, breathless. "But | was still jealous." That hit

When Jace hurt me, he always had his reasons. | understood them, but it didn't make it hurt any less. "It won't

happen again," | whispered, wrapping my arms around his neck, trying to calm him down. He nuzzled my nose in

that soft, sweet way that madesmile. "So, where's the water? | really am thirsty."

| led him to the living room and handed him a glass of water. "Here. I'll wash the fruit."

But instead, he grabbed my hand, pulling out his phone and mine-and handed them to me. "Hmm?" | asked,

confused.

"The explanation for why you couldn't reach me," he said, motioning forto unlock his phone.

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"Did your phone break?" | teased, unlocking it. A video popped up.

| glanced between the screen and Hayden.

"I went to watch your friend's competition," he explained. "This is the full video. He crushed it-got first place."

My throat tightened, and tears pricked at my eyes as | watched the footage.

He got me.

He knew how much | wanted to be there, and he knew I'd regret missing it. So, he went for me, sure | didn't miss

out. And to avoid distractions, he put his phone on Do Not Disturb. That's why | couldn't reach him.

"Hayden," | whispered, dropping the phone and wrapping my arms around him.

making

He understood the hug. He rubbed his chin against the top of my head. "Were you overthinking everything?

"Yeah," | admitted, sniffling

"Kiki," he said softly, his voice warm. "No matter what happens, I'm not leaving you behind."

"Yeah, | echoed, pressing a kiss to the side of his neck, leaving a playful mark as a little thank-you.

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had just moved in. Takeout seemed

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