Alone

Chapter Sixty: I Love You

A month later. School is out, the seniors have graduated, and summer has started. Peter and MJ are dating. After the Liz situation, Peter found comfort in MJ. She made him feel alive. He even started to use less drugs. MJ on the other hand was still over using drugs. Her and Peter have been attached at the hip. Ignoring everyone.

One night Peter and MJ are hanging out at his home. May isn't home yet, she is working late and then is meeting friends out. They are in his room and things escalate between them. They start taking off their clothes while kissing each other. And just like that MJ was just in her bra and underwear and Peter was just in his underwear and a shirt. He pulls away from MJ to take off his shirt. He looks at her. She is beautiful.

Peter: I think I love you...

MJ doesn't say anything back. That caught her off guard. Peter said it in the moment. Peter and MJ just went on and pretended that Peter didn't say that. They continue to kiss on Peter's bed which leads to other things.

The next night they are on a date together. They went out to dinner and are now going on a walk.

Peter: MJ.

MJ: yeah?

Peter: We never talked about what I said last night to you. I kind of put myself out there and you looked at me like I was crazy.

MJ: I thought you were just saying that because of the drugs and because I was basically naked.

Peter: no.

MJ: oh. It kind of seemed like that. I thought it was better to ignore it and carry on. I mean we were a little busy. Can you blame me for thinking that?

Peter: no, I guess not. I just got a little worried. I put myself out there. I felt rejected. I normally don't really know how to express how I feel. I just wanted to let you know how much you mean to me.

MJ just looks at Peter.

Peter: Do you not feel the same way? Was this too soon? I'm sorry. I should have kept it to myself and my mouth shut.

MJ: Of course I feel the same. I just didn't expect to hear it. No guy has ever said that to me.

Peter: happy to be the first.