Stronger (Sequel to Fix You)

I Am Here

Trish's POV:

Dez opens his front door, greeting me with the world's biggest smile.
"You're here!" He exclaims, grinning like an idiot.
"No kidding." I say sarcastically, pushing my way past him. I hear the front door close and although I walk faster I feel two strong arms snake around me from behind, pulling me backwards.
"Where do you think you're going?" He whispers, his lips brushing my ear as he does so. A shiver runs down my spine and goosebumps prickle my skin. Seeing this, my boyfriend traces his fingers down my side, causing me to tilt my head backwards. He takes advantage of my exposed neck, planting small kisses from my chin to my ear, making his way to my sweet spot. He then sucks harder on my neck, causing me to moan loudly, tugging on his red hair. He pulls away, spinning me around to face him. He kisses my nose gently, then each corner of my mouth. I've had enough teasing. I forcefully grab his face and pull him towards me, our lips crashing together. He smiles into the kiss, placing his hands on my hips. When they begin to wander towards my inner thigh, I pull away and smack his nose playfully.
"Naughty boy!" I say, standing up and walking into the kitchen.

I have hardly finished putting a bag of popcorn in the microwave, when  I hear  Dez whine and follow me into the kitchen. "What do you wan.." I'm cut off my him pushing me up against the fridge. He presses his lips to mine, almost immediately deepening the kiss. He slides his tongue into my mouth and I wrap my legs firmly around his waist. Before we can take things to far, our make out session is cut short by the microwave beeping. I jump down and take out the popcorn, tipping it into a large bowl as the smell of butter fills the room. I pick up the bowl in one hand and hold out the other for Dez to grab. He takes a hold of it and I lead him to his basement, so we can play some video games.

--------------- 3 hours later---------------

"Haha I beat you again sucker!!" I shout across the room to my boyfriend as he sulks on the single seater sofa.
"No fair.." He mumbles as I dance over to him in victory.
"It's ok Freckles. Even though you suck at video games, I still love you!" I say ruffling his hair.
"Thanks Trish. HEY!!! I do not suck at video games!"
I giggle and take a seat on top of him, wrapping my legs around his waist as I face him.
"You're a loser Dez." I sigh.
"Yeah? But I'm YOUR loser!" He pokes out his tongue childishly.
"Yes Dez. Yes you are." I say as I smile up at him.
"Awww look at that, Trishy is bein' all cute!" He says imitating his long term enemy, Chuck.
I blush and bury my face in his chest.
"Don't be embarrassed Curly, I love your soft side!"
I grunt, " I do NOT have a soft side! Don't you go telling people I do, or they'll think that I've gone all mushy from dating you!"
In all seriousness he says, "But you can be really sweet at times."
"No I'm not a sweet person, I just have a soft spot for you." I say, regretting the words as they leave my mouth.
" I love you too Trish." Dez says

After an hour or so of talking, I yawn loudly and Dez picks me up. He carries me up the basement stairs and then to his bedroom, where he finally sets me down on the bed. He walks into his bathroom and I hear him turn on the shower. I open his closet and pull out one of his larger t-shirts, removing mine and slipping his on. I strip off my shorts as Dez's shirt comes to my mid thigh. Just as I am changed, he comes out of the bathroom in only his boxers. My heart beats rapidly in my chest as he nears me, bending down to plant a kiss on my lips.
"You take the bed Trish." He says, walking over to the couch.
"I was planning on it." I tease, turning off the light and sliding under the covers on Dez's bed.
"Goodnight Trish. I love you." He says
"Night Freckles. Love you too." I smile, snuggling into the blankets.

I wake with a jump, upon hearing Dez's cries. I turn on the lamp beside his bed, seeing that he is sleeping restlessly on the couch. Tossing and turning he screams. I walk over to him, noticing the tears rolling down his cheeks.
"Dez?" I whisper.
He continues to scream, becoming tangled in the sheets as he wriggles around frantically.
"DEZ!" I half shout, half cry.
His eyes fly open and he stares up at the ceiling, panting heavily.
"Dez baby are you ok?" I coo, smoothing his sweaty hair back off of his forehead.
"Trish? You're here? You remember me?" He lets out a choked sob.
I take a seat on the edge of the couch, holding his shaking hand in my own.
"Of course I remember you Dez."
He looks relieved and once he is calm I ask, " What was wrong? Why would I forget you?"
He sighs. " I still get nightmares Trish. You.. You're gone and I.. I can't find you. Sometimes I do. But whenever that happens, you've lost your memory again and.. and you don't know who I am.."
My heart aches at how much these nightmares must hurt him. Especially on those nights where he wakes up alone, and I'm not there. It must be horrible.

I pull him so that he is sitting up, and I give him a drink of water. When he finishes, I lead him over to his bed, forcing him to lay down. I turn the lamp off and wriggle in next to him. He turns to face me and I wrap my hands around his neck.
"It's alright. I'm right here. I'm never going to leave. I'm never going to forget." I whisper.
He pulls me closer towards him and I snuggle into his bare chest. We both fall asleep, knowing that we have one another.

I FINALLY UPDATED THIS STORY!! I don't think this chapter is the best or the biggest, but it's something I guess.. I just felt like you guys deserved something after being so patient and understanding! Most of my focus has been on my new Rydellington story, which I'm happy with so far (please go check it out it's called The Truth Behind Rydellington), but I will continue with this story also. Thankyou for all the support and sorry for the long wait! Love you all Xx