Petals In The Storm #WATTYS2015

Chapter 19: I'm Only Human

Later that day...

I woke up to the after sunlight streaming in from my windows, I looked to my right and didn't see Jonathan anywhere. I sat up, and rubbed the sleep from my eyes.

I must've of fell asleep during the movie...

I changed into a loose top, a pair of shorts, and a pair of combat boots.

I left my room to search the house to see if he was still here. I went down stairs, to the living room and didn't see him there either. Then, I went to the kitchen and still no sight of him.

Why did he leave? Did I upset him?

I left my house and walked over to Jonathan's house. I was about to ring the doorbell, until I heard very faint strumming and I stopped to listen.

I lowered my head as I slowly walked near the side of the house. As I walked closer to his backyard, the faint strumming became more audible and more melodic. I slowly crept closer to a tree near the house, to make myself less noticeable and I head behind the tree. I furrowed my eyebrows, trying to figure out who was creating this beautiful melody and exactly where it was coming from.

I quietly crept around the tree, to see Jonathan sitting up against a tree and strumming an acoustic guitar. I stood there silently watching him, and taking in the beautiful sound.

I softly bit my lip and closed my eyes. As I took in the music, I found myself relaxing for the first time in a long time, and I couldn't help but smile.

I was so wrapped up in my thoughts that I didn't hear the music stop. I opened my eyes, to see Jonathan shaking his head, and smiling at me; making that dimple in his chin more prominent.

"Sorry..." I apologized.

"It's fine," Jonathan chuckled.

I slowly walked from behind the tree, and walked towards him, "Nice, playing..." I complimented him.

He looked up at me, "Thanks," he said with a small smile.

I sat down next to him, and fiddled with me thumbs, "I didn't know you could play," I said surprised.

Jonathan sat his guitar aside, "Well, you learn a lot when you get to know someone."

I shifted on the grass, "Well, there's a lot you don't know about me either," I shot back.

"True, but, we could get to know each other better." he countered with a smirk on his face.

"Well, I think these past couple of days, we've gone beyond getting to know each other..." I slightly blushed.

"You know what I mean."

I nodded my head and said, "Yea..."

"Do you play?" he asked.

I looked at him with a smirk, "Actually... I do," I replied.

Jonathan grab his guitar, and handed it to me, "Let's see what you got."

I cocked an eyebrow at him, "I don't think you could handle it," I replied playfully.

Jonathan shifted so he was facing me, "Only one way to find out..."

I put the guitar strap around my neck, placed the guitar in my lap, and placed my fingers on the frets. I started to strum the guitar gently, and started humming.

"I can hold my breath

I can bite my tongue

I can stay awake for days

If that's what you want..." I started to sing, and I saw Jonathan's face grow in surprise.

I closed my eyes, and lost my self in the music, "But I'm only human, and I bleed when I fall down. I'm only human and I crash and I break down..." I continued to sing, "Your words in my head, knives in my heart, you build me up and then I fall apart. 'Cause I'm only human, yeah..."

My eyes slowly opened at the touch of Jonathan's fingers against my skin, and he tucked a piece of hair behind my ear, "I can take so much. Until I've had enough..." I sang with passion, "Cause I'm only human, and I bleed when I fall down. I'm only human..."

I saw a smile spread across Jonathan's face, and it cause me to smile too.

"You build me up and then I fall apart. 'Cause I'm only human, yeah..." I finished singing.

I let the strumming fade, I looked up at Jonathan and couldn't help but to blush.

"Wow..." Jonathan said speechless, "I didn't know you could..."

"Well, you could learn a lot when you spend time with someone," I smiled.

Jonathan chuckled at my response, "Exactly."

I started to giggle, causing Jonathan to look at me deeply and I looked away blushing, "So, do you ever write any poetry?" I asked curiously.

"Sure I do," Jonathan replied cockily.

I leaned my arm on his guitar, and narrowed my eyes at him in a playful manner, "Fine, let me here something."

"Okay," he said ready to take the challenge, "Roses are red, violets are blue. Damn. Let me kiss you." Jonathan recited and was looking at me longingly.

My heart stopped, and I didn't know what to do. My thoughts were interrupted by Jonathan's lips crashing into mine, and I felt his fingers softly brushing against my cheek. I kissed him back, and felt something I've never felt before...

Love...?

I pulled away, breaking the kiss off and Jonathan looked at me confused, "Are you afraid of me...?" he asked gently.

"No," I said truthfully, "I'm only afraid of what might happen," I replied still breathless from the kiss.

"And what's that?"

"I'm afraid to find out..." I said worried.

"It's not as scary if you have someone with you."

"Lie to me," I whispered.

"I don't love you," Jonathan replied.

I felt a tingle go up my spine, and I couldn't take my eyes off of Jonathan, "That's what I was afraid of," I chuckled nervously.

Jonathan smiled, and he pulled me into soft kiss.

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