Rejected.

The moment of perfection didn't last for long though because after a minute or two Will seemed to realise what he was doing and immediately dropped my hand as though it was poision

"Um yeah so I'll jump in first and then you jump in afterwards, okay?" I nodded reluctantly and watched as Will jumped into the water, now that Will wasn't by my side I could feel my nerves starting to kick in. I looked at the icy blue water that could either lead to triump or defeat but the bottom line was that I would be with Will and if I was being honest with myself than, right now, in this moment all that really mattered was being with Will and having him by my side. My fears didn't matter, my worries didn't matter, not even confronting my Dad mattered. In this moment. just for tonight, I would be the girl I used to be before my world came crumbling down; I would be carefree and uninhibited and so blinded by love that I would jump into the lake without hesitation and I would have no doubt that my mate would catch me in his awaiting arms and protect me just as mates did. I would pretend that I hadn't been rejected. I would pretend that I hadn't accepted rejection. And then I jumped.

Instead of falling in Will's arms I fell into the cold water and whilst underwater, instead of fighting for my life, I thought of how a few days with Will made me want to move on from my past and be the girl who loved life and faced all it's challenges with a bravery that aspired to others. It made me realise that I wanted to just enjoy life instead of teetering around because I was afraid of being broken.

It made me realise that even though I was in danger of drowning, I wasn't fighting for my life because I trusted that Will would save me.

It made me realise that you couldn't brake what was already broken.

It made me realise that a thought is nothing unless put into action.

It made me realise that I wasn't, yet, ready to put my thoughts into action.

It made me realise that maybe, just maybe, one day I might be able to put my thoughts into action even if it was a long time from today.

And then I felt strong arms envelope me against their broad chest.

"Told you I would protect you" Will said with a smirk and true to his word Will had indeed protected me.

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A note from me to you:

So I just realised that I don't have a cast for this story, any recommendations as to who I should choose????

- princesswho.