When Two Hearts Collide

Chapter 29 - Fitting The Pieces

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Song: "Fight Song" by Rachel Platten
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-Ruth-

It was one week. One week since Austin walked out of my room. One week since I had seen him. And I missed him more then I had when I was in New York, because now I didn't know if he was okay, for I wasn't.

I was lying in my room, like I had for the last week, staring at Austin's room. His curtains were in place and his windows were shut.

I had tried to go to his house but Lizette had apologetically told me he didn't want to see me right now.

I wanted to tell him I loved him. I wanted to tell him I had never kissed Jake back. I wanted to tell him everything. But I couldn't. I had to wait for him to come to me.

The salty tears slid down my cheeks again and I didn't notice Mom coming into the room until she was rubbing my back, her other arm around me.

"I'm sorry honey." She murmured, wiping a tear away from my face.

"I just want him back Mom."

"What exactly happened?" She asked, and I sat up, explaining it all to her. She had asked before but I hadn't been able to tell her until now.

When I finished, she nodded thoughtfully and stood up. "Now try to eat something." She coaxed, handing me a bowl of icecream she had set on the desk when she came in.

With that she walked out, and I picked up the bowl, starting to eat.

I wasn't surprised when Abigail slipped in right after Mom went out and shut the door securely behind her. She had been in my room a lot already and being caring.

"Here, I sneaked this from the kitchen." She smirked and handed me one of Mom's favorite pack of Oreo cookies.

"Good job." I complimented her and she shrugged opening the pack.

I sighed as I ate an Oreo, trying to block the memories of Austin out of my mind for awhile. I just hoped he would talk to me soon.

-Austin-

It was a week now, since I talked to Ruth. Saying I hadn't seen her would be a lie, considering I was sitting on the floor in my room right now, looking through a corner by the curtains. I just wanted to know how she was doing, and from what I could see, she wasn't okay. She was lying on the couch, her cheeks tear stained. I felt a pang go through my heart as I realized that I had done this.

"You know you could just go talk to her right?" A voice interrupted my thoughts and I looked up at Emily, who was standing by the doorway.

"I hurt her enough." I answered dryly and turned my head away from the window, leaning against the wall.

"Can I explain?" Emily asked and I sighed, running my hand over my face.

"Sure whatever."

"Austin, Ruth would never kiss Jake. She told me everything. This is how it happened. She had gone to his party with her friends and they had left her, so Jake came to her. He had started telling her how beautiful she was and she had cut him off, telling him to shut up. Therefore, well she was rambling on, he kissed her, and she pushed him away, calling him a son of a bitch. He had ran after her later when she wanted to leave and she had told him again what she thought of him. Also, Ruth had made it very clear that she had a boyfriend." Emily finished the long explanation and I hit my forehead in frustration.

"What have I done?" I murmured.

Emily gave me a sympathetic look and laid her hand on my shoulder.

"I'm sure you'll figure something out."
She turned on her heel and left.

"I hope I will." I muttered to myself and stood up.

-Ruth-

I stood at the kitchen window, staring out at the dark. It had been a dreary day.

Looking around to make sure no one was watching me, I grabbed my black hoodie and my skateboard, closing the door softly behind me.

10 minutes later, I was driving around by the park. When I couldn't drive around anymore, I sat down on the swings and brushed another tear that fell down. It pissed me off that I was so damn emotional.

A drop on my nose made me look up at the dark cloudy sky. The raindrops started falling faster and I looked up, letting the drops fall unto my face, mingling with my tears.

-Austin-

"Looks like rain is coming." I mused to myself as I stared out the window.

And that's when I saw Ruth leave her house and I couldn't help but follow. I wasn't surprised when she headed straight to the park.

For awhile, she drove around and then she stopped, making her way slowly to the swing, exactly when the rain started to fall. At first I wasn't sure if it was just the rain but a slight whimper from her confirmed my thoughts. She was crying again, and it hurt me to see her like this.

-Ruth-

"Ruth?" A voice called and I stood up quickly, facing the love of my life standing there, his clothes soaked, the raindrops dripping from his hair.

Austin came closer and his face fell. "You're crying." He mumbled.

"Its just the rain." I tried to convince him but he shook his head, now standing a few inches away from me.

"Austin, I just want you to know, I never kissed Jake back." I answered and he ran his hands through his dripping hair.

"Ruth, I'm so sorry. Emily told me everything and I feel terrible." He started and I cut him off by wrapping my arms around his neck, my head resting on his shoulder.

His hands wrapped around my back as he held me. I felt whole again, like everything would be okay.

His fingers lifted my chin, making my eyes meet his. Finally he brought his lips down to mine and kissed me deeply, his hands cupped my cheeks as I ran my fingers through his hair.

"I've missed you." I whispered and he held me close to him, the rain still pouring around us.

"I had something for you." He admitted and I looked at him in confusion.

"It's kinda ruined but here." He reached behind his leather jacket and drew out a red rose.

I smiled and accepted it, reading the tattered note that was attached to it.

There are 3 words, that I need to say to you, Princess. And those 3 words are....

"I love you." Austin finished and I felt like a huge load had lifted off my shoulders.

"I love you too." I murmured and this time I was the one to softly kiss him, our lips moving in sync.

"We are one weird couple. Getting sick in this rain." Austin chuckled and I laughed, snuggling into his side.

He led me to his car he had parked by the curve. "Let's get you home Princess." He answered and gave me a kiss before getting into the driver side.

Author's Note:
Yes, I know, this chapter is extremely short but I'm a little busy. I managed to squeeze this chapter in though, you're welcome. :-P

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