Some may not like it because it show how cold Hayden and Brett relationship really are, but for me. I love some slowburn romance. And their distance in this chapter feel realistic since their just get to know eachother.
I think Brett stop contact Hayden for month not only for his football season but also to give him and Hayden time to rethink this relationship.
Do their want to be that serious or better just meet each when Hayden’s rut come for their own need?
Brett clearly drawing the line here to see Hayden’s opinion. Since Hayden is shy awkward insecure boy, he just backoff immediately when he see Brett’s cold behavior.
Their have long way to make this relationship work.