Say It

Chapter 22 (Kacey's POV)

​ Christy did drop me off at Trent's. His truck wasn't there but I know he is at work. So I will have plenty of time to collect my thoughts on his porch. I thought he was upset because, I didn't make a scene. That I didn't yell at her for talking down to me. But after talking to Christy, I realize he is more upset that I didn't stand up for us. I didn't defend our relationship; he probably thinks I didn't say anything because I didn't think we would last.

​Maybe I should have said she was delusional, that he want's nothing to do with her. That she was just jealous, that me and Trent were together and she needed to get over it. That's not who I am though, I not going to talk down to someone. I'm nothing like Brittany and I'm not going to act like I am. I need to make it clear that I'm not going to change that about myself.

​It wasn't long before Trent pulled up. I watched has he exited his truck. He had dark circles and his tan skin looking paler than usual, his dark chocolate eye looking dull. Honestly he looks like he got as much sleep as I have the last few days. Not even the shower I took early helped.

​Unfolding my legs from the swing on his porch, I watched as he slowly made his way to me. Our eyes locked, not saying a word. He stopped at the end of his side walk, not stepping any closer.

​"Hey" his voice sounds a little gruffer, then normal. Almost like he is nervous. I didn't realize how much I messed him until he said that one word. "Hey" I whispered, I already feel like I'm going to cry.

​"Where is your car? Is everything okay? Did it break down; why didn't you call me?" His voice clearing more as he talked. Deciding that he wasn't going to keep his distance any longer, he didn't use the first two steps to get on the porch.
Once he was close enough he pulled me on to my feet, running his hands over my arms. Making his way to my face, and brushing my hair back to get a good look at me. I couldn't stop the tears that have been building from falling down my red cheeks. "Christy dropped me off."

His shoulders dropped, but the worry never left his face. "Please don't cry, I can't handle it." Brushing the tears away before they fall. A sob broke from my lips, but I pushed him away lightly need space to calm myself. The worry in his face turned to pain as he stepped back. I missed his touch but we need to talk.

After a couple deep breathes. I wiped the remaining tears; then looked into Trent's eyes again. The pain and worry still written on his face."Can we talk?" he nodded then went to unlock the door. Like always he held the door open for me, I love when he does that.

"I didn't think you were going to be here so early, I was just going to wait for you." I said I make my way to the far end on the couch, not wanting to sit in the corner. That's where we sit together.

"Well Mom and Dad sent me away. I haven't been in a good mood lately. I was actually going to come see you. I drove by your office and you weren't there. So I decided to come clean up then go to your place." He sat on the other end, with his elbow resting on his knees.

"Sorry I should have called you." I guess he was ready to talk too.

"No, it's fine. I'm just glad you are here now. I missed you so much Kacey." He never calls me Kacey. Even before we started dating he didn't really say my name.
"I missed you too." I really did, it was only three days, but we talked all the time. When we weren't together we were texting or calling. He would send me voice memos when he had a lot to say and didn't want to type it out. Those are my favorite.

"I'm so sorry, for the other day. You did nothing wrong, you did want you thought was best. I shouldn't have questioned you like that. I should have reassured you that I didn't want her. I would never cheat on you, I know what that is like and I couldn't do that to someone else." There is so much truth in his voice, it makes my heart ache.