The Summer Of Love

Chapter 14

I'm not being rude by any means necessary I'm just being open minded.

"I'm in the comfort of my own home mother, why should I have to dress up to have dinner" I questioned her. She raised her eyebrow.

Of course she would. I've been quiet for years. My father didn't say anything.

"It's a boy isn't it" oh good God. I tried to hide my flushed cheeks. This is not how I wanted this conversation to go. I could feel my father staring at me.

"It's nothing" I stuffed my mouth with pizza so they wouldn't ask me anything again.

After dinner, we all excused ourselves, heading to our respective rooms.

I was so full like so beyond full. My mind brought me back to what Mr. Kingsley said.

Now that I think about it, Reed sneaking out of my window isn't really safe nor is it smart.

We have guards, tons of guards and not one has seen him?

I have a feeling his dad has something to do with that.

I wanted to call him or text him but I didn't want to seem needy. We're not together we're just. Horny teenagers. I groaned as I heard my phone go off.

Reed
You up?

Aurora
I'm thinking about life so yes I'm up

Reed
Put on something that'll keep you warm and meet me outside in 10

A smile crept up onto my face as I immediately got up from my bed, heading to my closet.

I found a pair of joggers and a hoodie, thankfully it was matching and is black.

My hair was dried by now so I tied it up with a hair clip. A very effective hairstyle I must say.

I locked the door to my room as I picked up my phone. I needed to make it seem like I was here.

I already texted Lilah about what I was doing.

Reed
Climb through the window.

Is he insane? Why would I do that? Climb through the window?

He is out of his mind and he's said a lot of crazy shit but this has to be the craziest.

Reed
Please.

Oh he's serious. I sighed, opening my window. I slowly climbed onto the roof, seeing Reed standing down below.

You would've thought that years of gymnastics would help me but no. It doesn't help my fear of heights.

"Just jump" he whisper shouted to me. God, I don't know if you're listening but I'm almost turning 18 and I'd love to survive this jump so if by chance you could, I don't know, help me to survive. I'd love it.

I jumped, closing my eyes. My heart was still beating fast.

"You can open your eyes now" I peeked, seeing I perfectly landed next to him and didn't fall face first.

Yes. This is proof that God comes through when you need it.

"Where are we going?" I asked curiously

"My jeep is parked two blocks from here and you'll see when we get there" it didn't take long for us to reach inside his car.

He was speeding, not that I mind. There's barely anyone on the road tonight for some reason.

He finally parked at what seemed like the most peaceful place on the universe.

"Stargazing at the High Line" the place was surely cold, thank heavens I wore this. We were standing by the railings. This scenery was like no other.

There were so many stars surrounding us, so many of them sparkling and twinkling.

I expected it to have more people here, knowing that this is a tourist attraction.

It gives me an idea for a design. Just imagine having a black dress with a slit on the right side, with stars on it.

When I say stars I don't mean like a few sparkles here and there. A whole scenery of stars in the night sky but placed on a dress.

"You do that a lot" he said , breaking me out of my thoughts

"Do what?" I turned to look at him

"Day dream. Its as if you'll be here one minute but the next you'll be thinking about some bizarre scenery" I wouldn't say its bizarre.

"It's not bizarre it's just stuff I wish I'd have the courage to say one day" I admitted.

I'm not as direct as I'd like to be and it kills me.

"I read the book by the way" I smiled.

"You read the book?" I questioned, making sure my ears weren't deceiving me.

He nodded. I expected him to be looking like death after reading it hell I didn't even think he would.

"What's your take on it?"

"That guy has some serious issues with naked truths" I laughed, he really does but that's the beauty in it.

"I wish I had that part of him, the strength to say what I feel without feeling guilty for saying it" I swallowed, he came closer to me, wrapping his arms around me.

He felt warm but it wasn't just in temperature it was a homey warm it, felt like home.

"You wanna know a naked truth?" he asked me, I could hear the amusement in his voice.

I blushed, I'm having such a lily moment right now. I nodded.

"There's a million things I wanna tell you right now but I don't know how to" he released a weary breath

"My turn?" I asked, quoting the book. I took in a deep breath contemplating on what I should say.

"I keep finding myself looking for a happy ending, looking for it to be just like in the movies but lately I've been thinking. What if it isn't about how it ends but it's about how it starts"

"You really are perfect, you know that?" he kissed my forehead, I didn't realise I was crying until I felt the wetness on my cheeks.

I liked the fact that I could talk for what seemed like hours and he'd listen.

He wouldn't cut me off until I'm done and I felt like I was being heard. Like I was finally being heard by someone and they understood me.

I can sense something with Reed though I don't know what it is but theres definitely something he isn't telling me.