This Summer (Jake Paul and friends)

Chapter 24

Everything was kind of a blur. Somehow I'm sitting in a chair next to Twan in the hospital while he sleeps. I watch him, he looks so peaceful laying there. Lele left a couple of hours ago, but I can't seem to get myself to leave. I feel regret and blame myself for this. If he would have been home, he would have never been hurt. I take his hand into mine and lay my head down onto the bed.

I wake up to someone moving my head, then I feel a pillow being placed under. However, I lift my head up to be face to face with a tired Twan. "You're awake?" I ask. He nods, but doesn't say anything. I don't know what makes me finally do it, but tears begin to fall down my face. Twan frowns and reaches out to me. I climb into the bed and lean next to him, he winces a little from moving, causing me to watch him carefully. "Go ahead and ask anything", he finally says something. The tears stop falling, but I can't find my voice. Silence fills the space, I can hear our breaths along with the beeping from the machine. "Where have you been?" I ask first. I can't get myself to face him, so I lean my head on his shoulder. "I've been staying with Lele these past days. I'm sorry for not saying anything to you", he replies. I frown at his words. Why is he the one apologizing? "You don't have to apologize. That's my responsibility. You didn't do anything wrong, it was all me Twan", I tell him. But he quickly reassures me, "If it's really the case that I didn't do anything wrong, than neither did you. I've had time to think and I definitely did not handle the situation well at all. I know you don't love me like that and I'm ok with it, because I'd rather have you as just my best friend than not have you at all. You've been beating yourself up about it, haven't you? Ab look at me." Twan always knows what to say and those words were everything I've been feeling. I look at him and finally take in his facial expression, there's sadness but also longing. I've missed him so much.

"What happened Twan? How did you end up here?" I ask. He bites his lip and looks away from me. "I got hit by someone on a bike then fell down some stairs", he answers while still facing away. My eyes bulge, but I don't know how to reply to this. Twan turns back and there's a slight smile on his face. "I know what you're thinking. It's quite embarrassing. It was entirely my fault too, I was snapchatting and didn't see the guy. Luckily he didn't get hurt, just some scrapes", he says while leaning back completely. We both look at each other and a laugh escapes our mouths. "I need to tell you something", his tone all of a sudden gets serious. I nod encouraging him to continue. "Life's short Abbi and you're going to get hurt multiple times. Don't let your first broken heart hold you back from anything. I know you've gained feelings for someone, so tell him. Don't regret not telling him how you feel, even if he rejects you, at least you tried. Even I don't regret telling you, I feel so much better now. Abbi don't be afraid to take the risks", Twan tells me with so much emotion. "Twan..." I begin to say, but he interrupts with, "It's ok. We're ok, don't worry. I actually think this whole situation will bring us closer. But Abbi I'm serious tell the guy. You don't even have to tell me who it is, just go to him." I sit up and eye him. "Right now?" I ask. He smiles while replying, "Why not? Call him up and ask to meet up somewhere." I smile at him and place a kiss on his forehead, before getting off the bed and grab my purse. Before I reach the door I look at him and ask, "I'll see you at home?" Twan doesn't take but only seconds to reply, "See you at home."

I'm waiting at a local café for the one person that matters now to walk through the door. My heart's beating so fast, I can't imagine this being healthy for my body. Maybe I shouldn't be here? I mean what am I doing? But I can't back out now, because the person that's walking through the door is him. I see him looking around the shop and once his eyes land on me a smile appears on his face. I wave at him and smile back. He sits across from me and says, "I'm going to be honest, I was surprised to hear from you." I raise my eyebrow at him and ask, "Why's that?" He smiles at me and replies, "I thought you would've gotten tired of seeing me." I laugh and reassure him, "Actually the opposite." This time he's the one to question my words, "Meaning what? Don't play with me now Abbi." I reach over and take his hand into mine while nonchalantly saying, "I'm not. I visited Twan in the hospital and he told me to be happy and finally admit my feelings." His breath hitches and leans a little closer to me while keeping his gaze on me. "Oh yeah I heard. Is he ok?" he asks. I nod, but before I can fully reply he asks me, "What is the reason I'm here today Abbi?" I smile slightly at him and take a big breath to embrace what I'm about to say.

"After all this time spent with you, I've come to realize my feelings for you can't be avoided anymore. Honestly I just don't want to have this feeling of missing your touch, instead I want to take it whenever I want", I lay everything out. He doesn't say anything at first, but instead closely looks at me. I suppose to see if I'm telling the truth. "Are you saying what I think you're saying?" he asks me finally. I smile really big when I say, "I want to finally be with you. I want to call you mine. I want to hear you introduce me as your girlfriend. I want you." All within seconds he's in the booth next to me and his lips are on mine. Everything I've wanted this past week is in this kiss. I wrap my arms around his neck, making the moment last longer. Reluctantly he pulls away and places his forehead against mine, then leans away. "Abbi will you be my girlfriend?" he asks. "Hmmm. I don't know, maybe we should wait", I reply. I frown appears on his mouth and asks me, "Wait, what? Why?" I smile and squash his cheek while whispering in his ear, "Only teasing. I'd love to be your girlfriend." I place a kiss on his cheek and sit back. "On one condition", I add. He looks at me and asks, "And what would that be?" I grab his hand and give it a small squeeze while saying, "That you won't treat me like Chance did. Tell me the truth and don't EVER hide anything from me. In which, I promise to always be honest with you too." A smile appears on his face and he tells me with care, "I'm not Chance. I promise to be honest Ab." I nod and lean my head against his shoulder. "I know you're not Chance", I say out loud. Then the waiter comes by and asks what we want.

His hand is in mine as we walk back to my apartment. "We have to tell everyone you know", he says after minutes of silence. "I know, but it doesn't have to be today", I tell him. We're in front of the apartment complex when I ask, "Do you want to come up?" He flashes a smile, but shakes his head no and replies, "As much as that sounds nice, I'm going to decline. I have something to go do, but don't worry Ab. I'll see you tomorrow. Go get some rest, since you didn't sleep much last night." I step towards him and allow his arms to snake around me. I lean up and brush my lips against his, he's smiling again and smashes our lips together. There's so much passion, I never want to leave his embrace. He traces kisses down my jaw and neck. I feel him bite softly and know there'll be a bruise tomorrow. I bring his lips back to mine one more time before I step back. I look at him and a smile automatically makes its way on my face. "Goodbye Hayes", I say.

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So today I logged on and found over 2k reads for This Summer! It truly made my day and I can't express how much I love all of you for reading!!! So thank you, thank you!

It's Hayes!!!!!!!!!!!!! Who thought it was Hayes, be honest here? I know some people wanted Abbi to be with someone else, like Johnson, so I'm sorry to break your hearts. But........these next eight chapters are packed full with drama and nothing seems as it is right now. I won't give anything away, but hang on until the end. It'll be worth it, trust me.

So this chapter goes to Twan. I hope the people who loved Twan are happy to see him again! Don't worry their friendship is intact again and he's not going anywhere.

Well until next week :)