Be My Forever [COMPLETE]

Chapter 122

*Between Chapters 5 and 6 flashback*

I felt extremely awkward getting into bed with Toby. I don't even know if I want to get into bed with him. He's a great guy, and he sure is a great friend, but I don't know if I want a serious relationship with him. His father was uncomfortable with it, too, but there was no other choice. Our apartment wasn't going to be ready until tomorrow evening, and Melissa didn't have enough money saved for another night at the motel.

When Toby offered again for me to stay at his house, I accepted. Melissa insisted she didn't need to stay at the Cavanaugh residence. She explained that her friend, Jennifer, offered her a place to sleep.

I crawled into bed. The warmth of the blankets helped me become oblivious to the cold January air outside. I was warm and cozy. Toby crawled into bed, with a t-shirt and pajama pants on. I tried to ignore the fact that I was sharing a bed with a boy, and I tried to get some sleep.

There was a comforting feeling about sharing a bed with someone. I felt safe. I was wide awake long after Toby fell asleep, so I admired him as his eyes were shut, and he took long, deep breaths.

Toby's arms suddenly wrapped around me, and he held me in his sleep. I was shocked at first, but then relieved. Our faces were inches apart, and his warm skin was touching mine. I leaned over and kissed his cheek, trying my best not to wake him. He looked so beautiful as he slept. If he had been awake, I would've kissed him right then and there.

He was such a saint, letting me stay at his house, and letting me sleep in his bed when I had nowhere else to go. He was so kind, accepting me for who I am and not who I pretended to be.

Sure, I barely know him. But he knew me. And I have a feeling we'll be close for a very long time.