The Summer Of Love

Chapter 23

I entered my house, hoping that my dad wasn't home yet. I had the best day today, then again my days are always good with Reed. I headed up to my room, sitting on my bed.

"Aurora" I slightly jumped, seeing my dad standing with his arms akimbo. Was he in my closet? I'm in some deep shit.

"I thought we had this conversation already" he seemed frustrated. I sucked in a breath.

"We did"

"And you disobeyed me. Did you even think to call?? You've been gone for 3 days Aurora and no one knew where you were!" He raised his voice. Heading over to my bedroom door.

"I told Lilah and I'm 17 dad I'd say that's a pretty reasonable dating age" I spoke up. If he thinks he's gonna keep me from Reed then he's wrong.

"Aurora, I'm doing this for your own good. Don't come running to me when he breaks your heart" he left my room, not uttering another word. Why can't he see that we love each other.

I don't even know why I'm crying, I shouldn't be. I haven't even been back for 20 minutes and I already wanna leave.

1 week and a half later

Things have been good. Great even, Reed and I are better than ever. I was currently in my room, fixing my hair.

"Rory" I heard a soft knock on my door. It was Alex, he came into my bedroom.

"What's up?" I asked, adjusting my hair. I decided to wear a sun dress, outside was hot and knowing my dad and his co workers they'll be to many teens to count here.

"Nothing, I just came to check up on you" I turned to look at him, grabbing my pink ribbon and phone. I latched my hand into his.

"Well, I'm fine just a bit nervous. My dad didn't say he was okay with Reed and I dating but he didn't say he wasn't okay with it" I smiled

"Where's Lilah?"

"Where the food is" we both sighed, walking out to my backyard. Sebastian was indeed right. Reed was supposed to be here any minute now. I've seen some familiar faces but I was currently talking to Monique. Steve's daughter.

"I envy your hair Ry, it's so flawless even when it's wet" she exaggerated. Monique was 18, we would always have picnics when we were younger but as time goes by, things change.

"Please, your curls are flawless. Could you help with -"

"Aurora" Rain was standing Infront of me. I greeted him with a small hug, seeing the smile on his face. I bidded Monique a farewell, handing the ribbon over to Rain. The tulips in my garden had never looked more beautiful.

Lately I've been planting something about seeing a garden full of a variety of breathtaking flowers just warms my heart.

"You look amazing" he commented. Don't I always?

I turned around, allowing him to tie the ribbon in my hair. I couldn't stop thinking about Reed though. I wonder what he's wearing. Feeling him finish, I pulled out my phone to see how it was looking.

"Good. Hell that's better than mines, thanks" he's like a professional. The side of my eyes caught Reed staring at us from the door. I excused myself heading over to him.

"Aurora" Mr. Kingsley called out to me. I huffed.

"Yes, it's nice to see you" I smiled at him, my eyes still scanning for Reed.

"Likewise, I never got to really thank you for what you said to Angelina" right.

"Don't mention it, now if you'll excuse me I really have somewhere to be" I excused myself once again, heading inside. Where is he? I searched outside, he wasn't there, nor the kitchen.

"Hey, Martha have you seen Reed?" I asked

"He went upstairs" I swiftly thanked her, heading upstairs. What is he doing all the way up there? I opened my bedroom door, seeing Reed standing by my window with what seemed like alcohol in his hand.

"I've been looking for you" I smiled as I approched him, his back still facing me.

"You seemed busy with Rain" he can't possibly be jealous. He sipped on his drink. I spotted a bouquet of roses on my bed.

"Are these for me?" I looked at them, smiling

"They were."

"I asked him to tie my ribbon for me Reed it isn't a big deal" I chuckled, trying to lighten up the mood.

"It's a pretty big fucking deal Aurora why would you even think to let him touch you, hm?" He turned around to look at me, his eyes were dark. I swallowed, who does he think he is.

"It wasn't anything. I don't feel anything for him and -"

"And what?"

"And you're acting totally bizarre" he was.

"Am I though? Tell me you wouldn't be upset if I let a girl touch me or so much as look at me - No wait, imagine that she was playing in my hair and I told you it was nothing."

"Tell me you wouldn't fucking be upset Aurora. Tell me!" He yelled at me, I could feel a tears running down my eyes. I was speechless trying to hold myself together. The room was quiet but the silence was loud

"I'm sorry " I said as I wiped my eyes, drying the tears. I felt for the ribbon in my hair, untying it. He never spoke to me like this before. It's the wine, it has to be.

I sighed, wiping my tears, I wasn't gonna ruin my mascara. I turned around, leaning against my dresser as I looked at Reed who was sitting on the edge of my bed.

I swallowed, moving closer to him. He wrapped an arm around waist, bringing me down onto his lap.

"I just - I'm sorry" I wrapped my arms around his neck. I know he didn't mean it. I placed a kiss on his head, I didn't know what he was going through but I was going to be there for him.

I still had my graduation to figure out. This was the week for me to decide and I still wasn't sure.

A few hours later

I was currently laying in bed with no one beside me. My head was clouded. I sighed, slowly getting up. I needed a swim. I grabbed a bathing suit and a jacket, heading downstairs.

I assumed Reed was somewhere about in the house and honestly I didn't care.

I figured everyone else was asleep already. A peaceful swim at 3am wouldn't hurt anyone. I just needed to clear my head