Forever

~29~

A week later:

I lean back against Jason as the police take Gorban into another custody. He glares at me and I wave at him as he's lead into the jail. I smile and bend down as Annabelle runs over to me and pulls me into a big hug.

"I'm glad your ok. But I knew, that as long as I took good care of this necklace, you'd be ok." She says and I smile at her.

"You must've taken really good care of it then." I say and she nods giving me another hug.

"Thank you." Rosaline mouths and I nod then look back at Annabelle, and smile as she turns around and runs back over to her mommy. I stand up and Jason throws his arm over my shoulder.

"So, now what?" He asks and I sigh.

"I'm not sure." I say then Ryan steps into view a few feet away and I gently move away from Jason and walk over to him.

"Hey." I say and he throws me a smile that, I feel is fake.

"Thank you." I say and he nods

"I'm sorry I ever even sided with them. I know you had trusted me with everything when we were younger, then when your parents were killed, I went on the side that killed them. I know how much you hated me for it." He says and I shake my head.

"I did hate you, but now I understand. We all make mistakes Ryan. I've learned now, that it's nothing to be ashamed of." I say and he nods.

"So you and Jason then?" He asks and I look over at Jason as he plays around with Annabelle.

"Yeah." I say with a smile and he nods looking down.

"Hey, it doesn't mean we can't still be friends, does it?" I ask turning back to look at him.

"Of course not, you will always be my best friend." He says and I smile.

"One day, you'll find a girl who makes your world."

"I already have, but she's not mine for grabs." He says looking at me and I sigh walking towards him and placing my head on his chest, as I wrap my arms around his waist.

"You had me for that incredible 3 years Ryan. I'll always be yours, just not in the way of romance." I whisper and he nods against me.

"I know." He says and I pull back shutting my eyes. He gently presses his lips to my forehead and I smile reopening my eyes.

"I will always love you Ryan." I say and he nods as I release his hand and turn away. I walk away and head over to Jason who smiles as I walk over.

"He alright?"

"Yeah." I say looking over my shoulder at Ryan. He smiles at me then turns around and climbs into his car.

"He just lost someone he really loved." I say and Jason nods. I look away from his car and look up at Jason.

"Thank you." I whisper then push up onto my tip toes and press my lips to his.

"Even if you're not always with me, I'm glad I have you for now." I say against his lips and he smiles.

"I'm glad to have you too." He says and I nod pulling back.

"Thank you, for letting me love you." I say and he smiles pulling me against his chest into a warm embrace.

"Touche."

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THE END!!!!!