You've Given Me A Reason (Emblem3/Wesley Stromberg Fan-fic)

Chapter 21: Mature

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Chapter 21: Mature

Wesley’s POV

                It has been two weeks since I last saw and talked to Caroline. I try to call, text, and e-mail her every day, but I never get a reply, she never picks up.

                She gave up on us, and now I guess I’ll forget about her. I went out to surf, and maybe get my mind of things…but the only think in my mind is Caroline.

                “Wes!” I heard an annoying voice say when I was out of the water. I turned around and saw a girl from school. She was popular, and she was a slut.

                I nodded at her and she made her way over to me, “Are you enjoying being out of school? Nobody has seen you around; you must be very busy…” She said.

                “I have been very busy…” I told her. This just felt awkward…I used to talk to any girl so normally and now it just feels awkward…I need to change. Caroline gave up on us; I’m going back to how I was then…

                “So, Wes…I thought maybe we could hang out sometime…” She said smiling.

                “We definitely should.” I said smiling at her.

                “Tomorrow?” She said.

                I nodded and winked at her. I knew she was going to be texting me later, so no need to stand here talking about timing. She went her way, I went mine.

Caroline’s POV

                These past two weeks I have ignored Wesley’s calls and texts…I have been busy…In a good way. Having Lucas as my boss is awesome! He’s so sweet, and sometimes when I look upset he comforts me, and I think I might even have a thing for me.

                Tonight me and Lucas are going out for dinner, and I made sure to dress how I well. I actually wore jeans that aren’t ripped, I wore flats and make-up, and I brushed my hair. I just put on a regular shirt. I was checking myself in the mirror when I got a text from Lucas saying he was here to pick me up.

                I went outside and he was there leaning on his white Porsche. I made my way towards him with a smile and he opened the door for me. He is such a gentleman…

                “Hello Lucas.” I said.

                “Hello there, Caroline.” He said and we smiled.

                The car ride was silent, but not awkward silence, a comfortable silence. When we got to the restaurant it was fancy, and I looked at my outfit…no…

                “Umm, Lucas? I think that I’m not dressed well enough for this place…” I told him honestly.

                “You look beautiful.” He said with a smile, but his eyes were serious, so I smiled and walked with him.

                We got a table for two and ordered what we wanted when Lucas broke the silence between us, “So, I have a very important reason to why I brought you here tonight.” He said.

                “And what is that?” I asked raising an eyebrow.

                He got all serious now, “Look Caroline, I know that it isn’t the right moment, but I just wanted to tell you that I will always be here for you, even if you go back to Wesley; but what I need to say is that I really like you, and I want you to give me a chance.” He didn’t take his eyes off of me.

                “I-I like you to, Lucas.” I told him truthfully and he smiled. I smiled back, I was actually happy; at least I think I’m happy. I know I won’t love him the way I loved Wes, but the more I say I will, the more chances I’ll have of believing it.

                “So…does that mean that we’re dating?” He asked.

                We laughed and I nodded, “Good…” He said smiling. The night just went on like that, we laughed and talked, and it was good.

                He dropped me off at my house and walked me to the door, “Thanks, Lucas. I want to thank you for everything. You have been here for me, and I will always be thankful.” I told him.

                “It’s my pleasure to be here for you.” He said.

                We stopped for a moment and his eyes dropped from my eyes to my lips and back to my eyes again. We both started leaning in and we kissed. It was soft, and caring. It was good, but can’t ever compare it to any of the kisses Wes and I shared.

                I have to stop thinking about Wes. I’m with Lucas now, and I’m happy. Wes is a memory; he will always mean something to me, but he was a teenage love, and now I grew up, and with Lucas I can feel and live something real…with Wes it was always trying to work something out after he messed up, and I can’t live like that. I’m done with Wes, I’m done with that old me. I grew up, and I’m mature now. I know what’s good for me, Lucas is good for me.  

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