I Never Thought I Could Fall In Love With You (Completed)

Chapter 12

Chelsea’s Pov:

A week has gone by and I’ve just been cooped up at home. I’ve been avoiding Joseph’s call even though I know I shouldn’t be. He knows something is wrong and he’s only been trying to be there for me, but I’ve just been pushing him away. I’ve been pushing everyone away. I can’t help the way that I feel. I don’t even know what to feel anymore.

My mom has been trying to have a conversation with me, but even with her I just keep it short and simple. I spend most of my time in my room and if not I’ll walk downtown by myself and sit in the little café shop and read by myself.

I’ve been doing really well at hiding the mark from Troy. I avoid wearing tank tops and the only time I will let my shoulders to bare is when I shower. My summer was going so well then this happens. And on top of that we lost Hazel. This is by far the shitiest summer ever.

I got up this morning feeling the same as usual, trying my best to avoid the world. Since I was at home all day yesterday, I decided to go downtown for a bit and do a little shopping. Shopping keeps my mind off of things and of course I will stop by at the little café shop and be by myself. Like I’m not usually alone anyways!

I was about to hop in the shower when I heard my mom call out my name. With nothing but a towel on, I headed downstairs to see what she wanted. My dad isn’t home so I’m safe for now.

“Mom what is it?”

“Come sit next to me sweetheart”

“Mom I’m about to go shower, can’t this wait?”

“It will only take a second”

I dragged myself over to the couch and sat down beside her. She gave me a little smile and hugged me leaving me confused.

“Are you okay?” I asked

“I should be the one asking you that. Are you okay?”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, I’ve noticed that you’ve been distancing yourself. Listen, I know losing Hazel was hard, but she wouldn’t want you to mope around”

“Mom, it’s not about Haze” I sigh heavily. I’m really not in the mood for this right now.

“Then what is it?”

“I don’t want to talk about it. Can I go shower now?”

“You used to tell me everything” my mom said with a sad look on her face… “You can talk to me honey” she said playing with my hair. I feel bad that I can’t even talk to my own mom, but how do you come out and just say it… “What is this?”

“What?” I looked at her staring at my shoulder. Oh shit, I forgot to put a shirt on!!!... “It’s nothing” I said standing up trying to get away, but she grabbed my hand to stop me

“You’ve been marked Chelsea. Oh my goodness, you’ve been marked. You and Troy finally”

“What? How did you know it was Troy?” I asked confused. What the hell, how did she know? I know for sure Troy wouldn’t be the one to tell her.

“I’ve always known you and Troy are mates. Since you two were little kids. That’s why me and your dad kept questioning you if you found out who your mate is because we got a phone call one day from Troy’s mom telling us that he found out. Oh Chelsea you finally found your prince charming, your mate, the one you have been longing for”

“Wait wait wait, you’ve always known that Troy is my mate? Why didn’t you ever tell me?”

“I couldn’t tell you. You have to find out on your own and now you did. I’m so happy for you” She said giving me a hug and I threw her off of me… “What’s wrong?”