Stay With Me. [[Sequel to The Last Year (Once-ler x OC)]]

The Truth has Consequences.

I sat on the bed in a daze. The mere thought of that kiss made me blush. Then I thought of Once-ler. Any good feeling immediately seeped out of my body. Just what had I done? But this wasn't my fault. I didn't kiss him. But I didn't stop him either. Maybe I was at fault for this. Do I tell Once-ler? No, I couldn't. I would just have to wait until I saw him again. I was by myself until late in the evening. I just sat on the bed pondering how to handle this situation. The door opened and there stood an exhausted looking Once-ler. He looked at me with a worn smile.

"Hey," he sighed.

"Nothing!" I blurted.

"Everything okay?"

"Yeah, sorry. Brain's a little funky."

"At least you got home safely."

"Y-yeah."

"Are you alright?"

"Yup. Just feels weird being here. Like I know this place, and you, but at the same time I don't."

"Oh Fleur," he sighed taking a seat next to me, "I miss you. And it really hurts that you've forgotten about us and everything. I guess that's why I've been afraid to see you."

"Afraid?"

"No. Maybe that's not the right word. It just really hurt. I knew something was wrong by the way you looked at us when you woke up. And everything we've been through is gone. I guess I was afraid of losing you. I shouldn't have put work ahead of you. I'm so sorry."

Guilt panged through my chest. Here I was letting another man kiss me when he was afraid of so much. This situation was unfair. I felt like Aaron may have taken advantage of me, but I still let it happen. Once-ler took my hand in his and smiled at me. I sighed wanting so badly to tell him, but I couldn't.

"I'll make something for dinner. You just relax," he said.

"Maybe I might take a stroll. I need to clear my head."

"Okay. Just don't get lost."

"I won't."

He started chopping some vegetables as I hurried out the door. My body leaned against the door as I sighed. I felt so horrible. My phone was in my pocket and started buzzing. The name Aaron flashed across the screen. I quickly answered it and hurried away from the house.

"Fleur..." he started.

"Why are you calling?" I asked.

"To apologize."

I made sure I was far enough away before speaking up.

"You. I'm so confused and Once-ler apologized and explained everything and I feel horrible now! You know I don't remember everything. Why would you kiss me?"

"I'm sorry that's why I'm calling. Jeez."

"Whatever. I... I need some time to think."

I hung up the phone on him and settled against a tree by the river. My head was spinning. Maybe I should tell Once-ler so I would stop feeling so bad.

"Hey," a voice said.

I looked over to see a lanky looking guy behind me. But I couldn't place who he was. He stood near me and gave me an uncomfortable feeling.

"Who are you?" I asked.

"So you really don't remember anything?"

"Do I know you, or...?"