Playing for Keeps, Not Cheats.

[haileyjordan]

"Leave? But why? You can't go," I said, walking over to him as I wrapped
my arms around his leg. "I don't want you to go." I felt some tears forming on
my eyelids as I looked up at him.

[lauren.]

I groaned quietly as I looked down at her, picking her up in my arm,"I'm sorry sweetheart. But I have to leave. You can call me whenever you want,"I told her as I kissed her forehead, feeling tears fill my eyes.

[haileyjordan]

I wrapped my arms around his neck, "I'll miss you so much,"
I said quietly as tears fell down my face. "Come back as soon as
you can." I didn't want him to leave. Just the thought of it made
me miss him.

[lauren.]

I smiled as I let out a small sob,"I will princess, I will,"I whispered as I hugged her tightly to me before setting her back on the ground, wiping her tears away from her cheek.

[haileyjordan]

"I love you very much," I told him as I wiped away the rest of
my tears, watching him pack. I was so confused as to why he was
leaving, but I had already asked a ton of questions.

[lauren.]

I finished packing things I needed and breathed in, squatting down in front of Taylor,"I love you so much, and you never forget that,"I told her as I clenched my jaw as tears started to fall.

[haileyjordan]

"Don't cry daddy. It'll be okay," I smiled lightly before I hugged him
quickly again. I wiped away his tears with my hand. "Please don't cry."

[lauren.]

I smiled softly at her,"You be good for mommy. Do what she says,"I said as I wiped the tears away. I kissed her cheek gently before standing up and grabbing my suitcase, walking out to the living room with Taylor.

[haileyjordan]

(Hannah POV)
I saw the two come out, both of them looked like they had been
crying. I was a little bit, but I quickly wiped the tears away. Taylor
looked over at me, "Does daddy have to leave?" she asked. I looked
down at her and nodded, "Yes, I'm afraid so. Just for a while sweetie,"
I said quietly.

[lauren.]

I breathed in as I looked at Hannah,"Keep protecting her,"I told Hannah as I leaned over and kissed her cheek,"You're a great mother,"I said then pulled away. "Bye sweetheart. I love you,"I told her with a smile as I left the house, my jaw clenched the whole time.

[haileyjordan]

I watched him leave, my heart twisted the whole time. I sighed and looked
over at Taylor who came over and hugged me. I felt horrible for making Taylor
cry once again, but we just needed a break for a while.

[lauren.]

As I stepped out of the house, of course there were reporters. They started taking pictures and asking questions but I ignored them. Climbing into my SUV, I sped away leaving the two girls I love with my whole heart. I didn't have anywhere to go so I guess I'll just check into a hotel.

[haileyjordan]

I was at the wedding reception, having a conversation with a couple
of the bridesmaids whom I've known for a while. I knew Sam was at
this wedding and it was ironic that I was actually looking for him, but
I was also scared. He would never forgive me for acting so stupid. Plus
I had some news I knew he needed to hear.

[lauren.]

For some reason, all my friends like to plan their with Hannah. It's not a bad thing, she's a great wedding planner. It was just hard seeing her here and knowing I can't be by her side. I've kind of been avoiding her tonight, staying out of her sight. I just don't want the pain to come back. It's still there but I don't want it full force again.

[haileyjordan]

I saw Sam out of the corner of my eye and sighed quietly.
I had to bury my fear and grow a pair. I excused myself from
the group and made my way over to where Sam was. "Hello Sam,"
I said quietly.