scars // johnnie guilbert

chapter 24

johnnie's pov:

*9:00 pm*

i must've fallen asleep, when i heard some noises from a room. storm wasn't next to me and my heart started beating fast. i followed the sound and it came from inside the bathroom.

i heard crying and i know she's having a mental breakdown. she has those once in a while. it's the first one for this week. this month was total 10 breakdowns.

"storm? are you alright in there?" my shaky hand turned the door knob, but it's locked.

"i-i'm o-okay. j-just give me five minutes." her voice is trembling.

"please open the door. you know you need me." my back touched the wooden door, slowly falling down on my knees.

after a minute, the door finally opens and i run up to her. she was crawled in the corner, hugging her knees.

"you're okay, let it all out. i'm here for you." i spoke into her hair.

she let her soul cry and i gave her a couple minutes, trying to comfort her. i don't know the reason behind all this, but it's better not to ask. it'll only make it worse.

"you're probably thinking why i cried this time, right?" she played with her long sleeves, now calm.

"i am, it's true. but i want you to tell me when you're ready." i kissed the back of her head.

we're in the bathtub now and she's laying in my arms.

"i was thinking about the kiss. did you only kissed me because of this, or did you felt something too?" she turns around to face me.

"storm.. i- i'm sorry, but i can't tell you." i bite my lips, facing the floor.

she lower her head in attempt to make me look at her chocolate brown eyes and it worked. she lets out a sigh and suddenly grab my face and pulls me into a kiss. i was surprised by her movement, but immediately kiss her back. her lips taste like strawberry and i can't get enough of it. she pulls away and i stand there with jaw dropped, as i'm left speechless.

"did you felt something this time?" she touches my hand.

just say it. it's not like the planet's gonna ruin. more like our friendship. nothing else, yay!

i closed my eyes and sigh out loud.

"yes..." i admit.

she smiles and wrap her small hands around my waist. we stayed there, cuddling and enjoy each others company.

things definitely won't be the same, after i expressed my feelings. and i'm kind of scared for what's next, but hopeful, for once.

hopefully, everything's gonna be okay.

storm's pov:

he likes me. i've never felt happier than right now, at this moment. i wrap my arms around him and rest my head on his chest. i'm smiling like an idiot, while he strokes my hair and twirling it around his fingers.

couple of minutes later, my eyes were closed, as i felt him pick me up in bridal style. he held me close to him and i wrap my hand behind his neck. he carefully lays me down and brought the covers up to my body.

i felt him take my hand in his. he placed a kiss and let out a long breath.

"i'm not that good with words. i actually suck expressing my feelings, but.. i can try... just for you. you found me in a really bad state and taught me to not give up. a month ago, i tried to kill myself. that's why i was so off the next day at school. well.. they were many, but one of them had a reason behind it. i'm so glad i didn't do it and i'm here with you. i don't know why i'm saying all of this right now, while you're sleeping, but... i like you storm. i like your personality, how you talk about your favorite song. how you smile and i automatically smile too. i like everything about you. you're the only one who gets me and never gets tired of my annoying ass." he chuckled at the last part.

i'm not really sleeping, so i can hear everything he's saying. i slowly open my eyes and see him kneeling down, besides my bed. i couldn't help but smile. his eyes were wide open, as he was trying to find the words to say.

"y-you heard all of this?" he plays with his lip rings, facing the ground.

"that was so beautiful." i smile, showing off my teeth.

he raised his head and shyly smiles.

i opened my arms for him to give me a hug and he rushed up to me. i laugh and hold him tight against me.

"i like you too." i peck his lips.

he's sitting on top of me and i have my hands on his butt. he laughs and takes off my hands, placing them on each side of my head.

"what? i like your butt too." i laugh.

"shut up." he chuckle.

"make me."

he suddenly turns us around, so i'm on top of him. he crashes his lips on mine and i have my hands on his chest and hair. his hands are on my butt, as he squeezes tight. i accidentally let out a moan into the kiss, not being able to hold it back. he seems to like it, as he smirks. the make out season went on for a while, until i pulled back, breathless. he licks his lips and i lay next to him.

"do you uh, want to order some pizza?" he asked.

"yeah, why not? can you order?"

we always argue for which one to order, because social anxiety...

"next time, please?" he begged, having a grip on my arm.

ughhhh, why is he doing this to me?

"goddammit..fine."i rolled my eyes.

we ate the pizza and johnnie's phone starts ringing inside of his jean pocket. he picks it up, as i ate my last bite.

"yes? oh, hi mom.. i'll stay at storm's house... yeah.. okay, see you.. bye." he hang up.

"she's fine with it. we're still pretending, aren't we?" he shake his head.

"i mean.. we told her we're together, so...." i trail.

"you're right. that means i can kiss you, now?" his eyes are shining.

"if only... i can grab your butt!" i said with excitement.

"ugh.. alright, deal. if i get to kiss your pretty, pink lips." he smirks.

i smacked his butt once he lays on his stomach. he let's out a loud 'hey!' and does the same. i rolled my eyes and poke on his shoulder.

we ended up telling horrible jokes and laugh our asses off.

hey emos!
i've been stressed out everyday for the smallest things to ever exist and sometimes, for no reason at ALL. these are the weirdest times for me and it seems like everyday is exactly the same 👀🤷🏻‍♀️

hope you're all okay and sorry for this long ass chapter 💀

cya next chapter!