Bad Boy Good Heart

Chapter 25

Alice's POV
"It's not like I want to... but after my run ins with Doug," the tears prickle in my eyes. "the guy I sold for, I want to quit and start a life for myself. A good one." He explains. I know I shouldn't be selfish...but I've never been happier. More alive...This means that he will be leaving in about 2 and half weeks. It's seems all to soon...

Nodding "You need a good life for yourself."

There's nothing that I want more than to guarantee his safety. With or without me. And It's true. He can do whatever he sets his mind to.

"What time were we leaving to go to the movies!" My mom calls excitedly up the stairs. I dash away the tears quickly and pull myself together. Conner is staring at me intently. "Umm, we have to check." I call back down to her.

"Okay..." the silence is 4 seconds too long. Long enough to be almost awkward given Conners current situation. "I'll just invite Edward over now then." Though I always appreciate her consideration, as if she actually has to ask. "Sure." Conner and I both answer at the same time.

He gently grabs my chin, more gentle than a feather, "Alice." and guides my face to meet his. "look at me."
My eyes are searching for the answers to all my feelings. "It's okay... we can make it work. " a peck to my lips, my heart is hammering violently in my chest. Butterflies in my belly so fierce i feel almost nauseous. "I have to get ready for the movies." I say forcing a small smile.

How does one go from being blessed with a summer love romance to nothing at all. Yes, I'll have my mother for another year before I can go to college and ...maybe even join him. But I don't want to lose him...

I break out little moment. I don't care anymore.
Conner's gaze is still on me. I can feel it. "Are you staring at my butt?" I ask "I sure am." But I do care. He says clearly. I can tell he's grinning. How can I not when is this cheeky of a boy.

Unable to stop the butterflies in my chest, I reach into the closet, grabbing the closest shirt as my weapon of choice. I ball it up and quickly turn around and throw it at him. Of course, to his avail, for him to catch it with ease. "Don't stare at my butt." I stick my tongue out.

He slides from the bed and walks slowly towards me.

"It's just so nice." He closes the space and wraps his arms around my waist. "I can't help it." Then he grabs a handful.

I swat at his hands in vain, "just let me touch the butt." My point exactly, how can I not love him.
He pecks my lips.

"Get dressed. I'll meet you back over here after I clean up a bit." He tells me before letting go "ooo la la, for me." I play coy, leaning up for another peck. "Always." and with that, he walks out the door, taking my heart right along with him.

I can hear him telling my mom that he'll be right back, followed by the light close of the front door.

Back to dressing, I need to get out of my thoughts, I pull out a blue spaghetti strap knee length dress. This should be appropriate for movies and a dinner. This should make him double take. I smirk to myself. I thought I didn't care what I wore, but for Conner, I guess I do. After my shower I sit on the living couch quietly, waiting for Conner to walk through. Mom and Edward are in the kitchen, he's making her giggle about something when the door handle jiggles, making my heart beat speeds up. Conner walks in wearing dark pants, black button down shirt and his black converse. He looks good, really good. But then again, he always does.

By time my eyes scan up his body he's in front of me, hand out, eyes glued to my face. I place my hand in his and stand, "you look absolutely stunning." Hand in his, he gives me a twirl and pulls me into his arms. "The most beautiful girl in the world," he kisses the top of my head. " My heart. I don't want this to ever end. "Are you ready? I checked the times, the movie starts at 4:15 so I thought I'd take you out for a walk." He says releasing me, eyes locking again, and infinitely.