𝔽𝕚𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕀𝕔𝕖 ~ ℕ𝕠𝕣𝕣𝕒𝕪

Chapter 4) Thunder in the Rain

Ray's POV~
    It was a normal day like any other. Or at least that was how it seemed. The night beforehand I sent Emma and Norman to the gate. When they came back I knew that they would never be the same, and that they knew the truth. Hearing Emma's cry... I can't forget that sound. But they now know, and now they can escape. I've been planning this for years now, the plan is now set into motion. Until then- I should stop being all depressing and actually go try to laugh with the others. Mom had warned us all this morning there would be a storm tonight. God I hated storms- They're so loud, something about super loud sudden noises doesn't sit well with me. I sound so childish being scared of noises but it's scary alright?!

    I walked past the window, holding a freshly cleaned blanket. I saw the rain as it poured against the glass. With a sigh I walked with my book to the library, sitting under the steps in a corner. I wrapped the blanket around my torso and got comfortable, looking off into the distance waiting for the obnoxious noise. Then I heard it. With a whine I lean against the wall. No one was there with me, I was alone... Just the thunder and me. It was so quiet until it wasn't. I could feel my chest start to burn almost. A flame was igniting inside me and I couldn't put it out. Then I heard him...

"Ray? Are you in here?" It was Norman... I peaked my head out from under the stairs, he seemed.. Worried? As soon as his gaze met mine he rushed over, sitting beside me.

"Are you alright? I apologize I didn't know what room you were in this time"I nod as I look at him, I wasn't expecting him to come at all... But damn I'm lucky. Norman held up a book and smiled softly. The flame inside me was only a spark now, for he had cooled it.

    "I thought we could read this one? If that's alright with you of course." I loved him so much... I didn't even know what to say, he always was there... I nod my head again as a small smile formed on my face, which seemed to make his smile grow bigger. He opened the book, scooting closer which I'm guessing was to help me see the book clearer. As he started to read I laid my head on his shoulder, he seemed to stutter a bit but he kept reading. This was perfect... His voice was so soothing and calming that I couldn't even hear the thunder anymore. I soon felt a weight on my head, I moved my eyes to the corner to see him resting his own head on top of mine. He didn't stop reading, but he had more of a smile as he read now. I know what love feels like now, I was truly in love with this guy... I wanna tell him, It hurts. It hurts because the feeling would never be mutual, for he was in love with Emma. Or I think he is- It's pretty obvious. I closed my eyes and listened to the boy's voice, moving closer to him. I could feel myself drifting off, I didn't want this to end but I was awfully tired.

    Norman was the ice to my fire. He was always there to cool down the flame that ignites in me. Without him... I'd be burnt to a crisp.

    Then I heard it, the words I've been desperately wanting to hear for so long now...

    "Ray... I love you.."

Author's Note~ AHAHAHAH THIS IS THE ONE WEVE BEEN WAITING FOR BITCHES AND BROS AND NON BINARY HOES😩 SORRY TO LEAVE YOU ON A CLIFF HANGER MY GUYS BUT I HAD TOO ADD A LITTLE SUSPENSE LIKE CMON- ANYWAY THANK YOU FOR 300+ VIEWS!! SORRY THIS CHAPTER WAS SHORT

Word count~ 655