I Won't Be Invisible Forever.

Chapter Nine.

After long, lonely, cold nights, I decided to go back. It had been about a week since I ran away.

I picked raspberries and blueberries from people's berry plants and they didn't even realize. I also used the people's hoses to get water. Again, I wasn't noticed. I was back to being invisible. I guess in this case it was a benefit.

I wandered back into town feeling tired and shitty. My eyes scanned everyone's faces as I entered and I noticed Reid's face. He noticed me as well, unfortunately for me. I didn't want to talk to him.

He raced over to me, attempting to look concerned. I could see through his act.

"Desiree, are you alright?! I was so worried about you," he said.

"Ha, right," I said rolling my eyes and walking past him.

"I'm serious. Can you at least let me explain, please?" He asked.

"Fine, explain," I said, stopping and crossing my arms, waiting impatiently for his explanation.

"It's not what it looked like," he said.

"Okay, then what was it?" I snapped.

"She kissed me first. She came by to discuss the divorce and she kissed me. I don't even understand why, considering she's the one who wants to get a divorce, but it was most likely as a goodbye. I didn't kiss her back and I still love you. Please understand, Desiree. I know you're a sweet girl, you have to understand," he begged.

"I don't have to understand," I began, "but I do. Let's just forget this ever happened."

"Okay," he said, sighing with relief, "let's forget it ever happened. Do you wanna come back to my place to get yourself cleaned up?"

"Sure, I would appreciate that. Thank you," I said, smiling at him.

"You're welcome," he said, returning the smile.

"So, I'm just curious. Did you actually mean it when you said you loved me?" I asked him.

"Of course," he said, sounding a little shocked that I would ask that.

I giggled and said, "I love you, Reid."

"I love you too, Desiree," he said.

We walked back to his place hand in hand. We never split up again after that. I was the happiest girl alive and I am extremely proud to say that I never relapsed into my old ways.