Fix Our Love [Sequel to Pretty Love]

Chapter 11- You'll Be Okay, I Know You Will

[Pete's POV]

I ran inside her dad's house and slammed the door behind me. I was starting to feel tears form in my eyes. I looked around the house and no one was in there. Good. I didn't want anyone to know why I was upset. I ran by the bathroom and ran in there. I shut the door and locked it. I was panting as I looked at myself in the mirror. Julia's words and Patrick's words were a whisper now, and my doubts were screams. It felt like they were telling me that I needed to stop thinking people are going to love me. They are saying "they hate you, you disgusting emo." I just can't believe these words. I slammed my hand on the counter and heard a light knock on the bathroom door.

"P-Pete?"I heard a sweet voice behind the door.

Julia's voice called my name, it soothed me. I unlocked the door and she opened it. I heard her footsteps enter the small bathroom and the door being shut. I looked through the mirror and saw Julia appear. Her head rested on my left shoulder.

"Why did you run off?"She asked softly.

I put my head down. "Their looks..."I said. "They looked like they hated me or...or disgust me."

I felt Julia shake her head as she didn't lift her head off my shoulder. I felt her arms wrap around my body.

"They don't hate you!"

"How? How do you know that?"I asked. "Didn't you see their faces? It's like they scream the word "hate" at me with their faces!"

"Pete, don't yell at me!"Julia said sadly.

I turned and faced her. "I know, I'm sorry."

Julia hated when I yelled at her. To her, she thought that I'll end up hurting her, like abuse. I would make mistakes every now and then with me yelling. Of course being the sweet young woman Julia is, she forgives me. I looked into her forgiving eyes. They passionately looked at me like they were telling me everything was going to be okay between me and her family.

"How do you know they don't hate me?"I asked softly this time.

"I just know, Pete. You're a good father and a wonderful husband and I'm not just saying that. You love Melody. You protect her like my father protected me. And know, my dad was a great father. Plus you are the most wonderful husband. You gave me a kid, two memorable nights, songs that we both wrote about each other. You take care of me when I'm sick. When I'm over my head and mad as can be at you, you just say the sweetest things, give me passionate kisses, and I forgive you. I wouldn't want anyone else."she explained.

"Really?"I smiled.

"I've been trying to tell you for the past seven years!"she said. "But I keep getting butterflies and those feelings won't come out. But now, they did!"she kissed cheek. "Because of all those things you do, I'm sure they'll love you, Pete. Don't let your doubts destroy you. Don't let them get to your head. Believe the words I told you. Cause, Pete, those are the words that will give you positive thoughts." She kissed my lips.

I felt love, like I always did with her. I moved my hand around to find hers. When I did, I intertwined our hands. She held tight to mine and I held tight to hers. Torrid was the word for our kisses, burning with passion. I felt her try to pull away but I pushed her into keep kissing me. I felt her smile as our lips touched. It was awkward because we were kissing in the small bathroom and someone knocked on the door.

"You done?"I heard.

I heard Julia groan but she still didn't pull away.

"Julia, come on. I hear you. Now get out!"A voice said.

Julia pulled away and groaned. She opened the door and someone appeared.

"Come on, couldn't you..."she paused. "Kaitlyn!"

She hugged her. "Pete, this is my twelve year old cousin, Kaitlyn! And Kaitlyn, this is my husband Pete."

I saw her cousin whisper in her ear. "He's cute. You did good!"Kaitlyn whispered.

Julia began to turn red. "I know!"

"You know I heard that,"I said.

Her cousin looked at me. "Can y'all leave now. It just got awkward...?"

Julia laughed and grabbed my hand. We left the bathroom and Kaitlyn closed the door.

"See..."Julia said. "Someone already likes you!" I smiled at her as she made me happy. "Let's see my brother!" I groaned as she pulled me outside. "Pete, stop being a cute whiney emo baby!"

She turned and faced me. She pinched my cheeks which made me laugh.

"What are you doing?"I asked while laughing.

"Messing with my cutie,"she leaned towards me and rubbed her nose on mine.

Julia wrapped her arms around my neck and kissed me.

"JULIA!"I heard, causing me to jump.

Julia let go and looked around to see who said her name. Once she did, she screamed.

"Hey!"she ran towards a guy, probably in his 30's.

Not knowing who he was, I stood and watched.

"Pete, this is my brother, Chris! Chris, this is my husband Pete."she told me and her brother.

"So you're the lucky guy who's stole my sister's heart?"her brother shook my hand.

I nodded to his response. "Yeah. She sure is a sweet, loving girl."

"She did love everything, animals, people she knows, she was the sweet one in the family."her brother told me. I nodded. "So, is he being a good husband to you, Julia?"

Julia took my hand and hugged me. "Like always, he is. He's a wonderful father to Melody!"

"Is that the little girl in the black dress?"her brother pointed outside. Julia nodded. "Her hair is so long!"

"I know..."Julia said.

"Mommy..."I heard Melody's voice.

Julia let go of me. "I'll be back. Melody needs me."

She walked away leaving me with her brother, Chris. He stared at me.

"You got to know something..."he started to say. "Take care of her. Don't abandon Julia. She truly loves you, I see it in her eyes. They scream "I love Pete" to everyone here, even when she looks at you. Keep her forever. Be there next to her through the hard times and good times, Pete. She needs you-"I cut him off.

"And I need her."I responded.

He nodded. "Good. I believe your relationship will last forever. You just have to believe it will. Okay?"

I smiled. "Okay. Thanks!"

"Anything for your marriage, Pete!"he patted my shoulder.

I smiled. I felt part of the family already, getting to talk to her brother. He excepted me. He didn't seem like he hated me for any reason. Julia was right, I was going to be okay!
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