Our Deep End | ✔️

CHAPTER 19

AUTHOR'S NOTE.

I'm just giving a quick warning...this chapter gets steamy. That's all I'm going to say. Happy reading!

Elle's POV
Only after just a few hours of roaming the town, I fell in love with Lake George. As most know, I've been obsessed with the idea of living in the city. Busyness and crowds excite me, so the feeling of comfort shocks me as Cami and I roam the calm strip of stores. The landscape was beautiful, and the people were nice. We didn't do any heavy shopping. I settled for a sweatshirt and a few other little gifts to bring home for my family. When the time came, we ended up getting dinner at a cozy seafood restaurant. It wasn't too crowded, as most people don't really visit during this time. I liked the quiet though. Today was a day well spent.

It was currently a quarter past midnight, and as promised, Camila ventured off to her boyfriend's hotel room. I was simply snuggled up under the sheets, looking at new recipes on Pinterest. As pretty as this one was, I hate hotels. I don't like the unfamiliarity, it makes it hard to sleep. Didn't help that I was alone. Being wide awake in a dark hotel room started to make my mind race. I need to get out of here, even if it's just for a minute.

I quickly hop out of bed, and throw on my warm bunny slippers. I had on a pair of black nike pros, and sweatshirt. My favorite pajama combo.

Taking my room key, I silently close the door behind me and begin to roam the halls. A little exploring never hurt.

This hotel was way bigger than I imagined. They were able to fit my entire class of two hundred on one floor.

Turning to the hall adjacent from mine, a vibrant array of flowers catches my eye. I don't hesitate to move towards it.

Plastered in a hidden nook of this hotel's floor was a beautiful indoor garden. I couldn't physically enter, it was closed but I had a pretty good view from the glass. It was beautiful. Flowers of all colors were on display, and it was truly a gorgeous scenery. It was peaceful to look at.

I run a finger on the glass's smooth surface, mesmerized by the colorful view.

"You've still got a thing for flowers I see," Says a voice behind me. My blood runs cold as my mind processes who's behind the voice.  It's Hunter.

I immediately turn around and verify that with my eyes. What did he want now?

"Yeah." I reply quietly, before turning around to leave. I was better off an anxious mess in my hotel room than here face to face with someone who's done nothing but hurt me.

"Wait," He steps in front of me. "Can we talk?"

Is he serious? He can't possibly be. I want to say no, but I know curiosity would eat me alive and I'd end up regretting it.

"I have nothing to say to you," I respond aggressively, before crossing my arms. "But you can talk."

He takes a deep breath before he proceeds. I notice him fiddling his thumbs, a habit drawn from nervousness.

"Okay uh, I don't know how else to put this but I fucking miss you, Elle. I miss you so much,"

Huh?

Am I hearing this correctly? I immediately bite my lip to stop my jaw from dropping to the floor.

"I wake up in the morning, and it's always you who's on my mind. I know what you might be thinking, and I realize how fucking stupid I am.  I let you go knowing full well that I'm still in love with you."

I don't know how to feel after hearing all of this. The only thing that registers is anger. He fucking cheated on me, and has the nerve to sit here and act like the victim.