Sawyer (Torey Hope: The Later Years #2) by A. D. Ellis

Author:A. D. Ellis [Ellis, A. D.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B011CTUJLM
Publisher: A.D. Ellis
Published: 2015-08-05T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

After a fitful night’s sleep and an uneventful day at work, Sawyer stood apprehensively on Hayden’s front step. He knew what he had to do, but he feared losing a friend.

“Sawyer, what a nice surprise, come in.” Hayden was still in his business shirt and dress pants, his tie loosened around his neck.

“Sorry to just show up like this. I didn’t even give you time to relax after work.” Sawyer stood nervously at the doorway, not sure if he should stay standing or sit down.

“Nonsense, I’m always happy to see you. Go have a seat, I’ll get us drinks. I actually wanted to talk to you about something.” Hayden’s face flashed a hint of regret before he disappeared into the kitchen.

Taking a seat on the chair closest to the couch, Sawyer wiped his palms on his jeans.

Hayden appeared with iced teas and sat on the couch, close enough so their knees bumped.

“Hayden, I need to talk to you…” Sawyer began, but he was interrupted by his friend.

“No, wait, Sawyer, let me talk first.” Hayden took a deep swallow of his tea as if to calm his nerves and build his strength.

“I need to apologize for the scene I made in the restroom.” Hayden reached for Sawyer’s hand and held it as he continued. “I found myself in the awkward position of being extremely jealous of Luke and not knowing exactly how to handle it. I acted rude, possessive, and condescending towards your relationship with him, and for that I’m truly sorry. I’m not that type of person. I think I saw my hopes of something deeper happening with you being dashed as soon as I saw the way you and Luke looked at each other, and I was desperately grasping at straws to salvage what may have been left of us.”

“Hayden…” Sawyer started, but he was stopped.

“Wait, let me finish. I’ve known from the first day we met that there wasn’t really a chemistry between us. You’re extremely attractive and a great guy, but we don’t have that spark. I’m willing to forgo the spark for a comfortable friendship and solid future.” Hayden paused and Sawyer tried quickly to think of a response to let him down gently.

“But, then I saw the fire in your eyes when Luke walked into the room and took his seat beside you. I could never compete with that fire, and I’d never want to hold you back from experiencing a relationship like that.” Hayden took a deep breath, “So, basically what I’m saying is I think we should just be friends. And as your friend, I think you should not let go of whatever you have with Luke.”

Sawyer’s eyes stung with unshed tears. He dropped his head. Looking back up at Hayden, Sawyer took their joined hands and brought them to his lips. Kissing Hayden’s skin lightly, he spoke, “Hayden, that’s possibly the sweetest, most selfless thing anyone has ever done for me. Thank you.”

Leaning in to kiss Hayden’s cheek, Sawyer sat back and smiled, “You deserve that fire in a relationship too.

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