Priceless (for KING & COUNTRY fanfic)

Chapter 20: {The talk}

Brooklyn's POV

It was awkward for a little after everyone left. Just me and Joel and he probably knew about last night. Then, he moved to the side of the bed and pat the other.

"Brooklyn, can you please come here?" I nodded and sat down next to him and he put his arm around my shoulder as he always does.

"Can you please know that last night was not your fault?"

"How is it not my fault? If I wouldn't have come-"

"No, Brooklyn, no. Stop blaming yourself. Calm down and forget it okay? I am okay and so are you." I don't know how he was so calm and okay with it.

"How do you stay calm? How do you not get mad at me after what I did?"

"I've forgiven you. That, and I love you. Just so you know, there are a lot of people who love you, including God." Joel said. I couldn't believe it.

"How could God love me? I did so much to make him hate me and he proved that he does hate me through letting my parents abuse me for my whole life! How?"

"He died for you. Did you know that?" I shook my head 'no'.

"Well, he did. You know Easter? That's when he rose again. He died the Friday before Easter and came back to life on Sunday. The-"

"How is that even possible?"

"God has the ability to do anything. He created the universe. If he can do that, I would think he could bring someone back from being dead. He died so that everyone who sins won't go to hell if you believe in him. If you believe, you can live eternity with him in heaven."

"That doesn't sound possible."

"It is, trust me." We continued to talk when Moriah came in.

"Brooklyn, you ran away last night?!" She said, sounding like she could cry. I looked down. I knew they were probably disappointed with me.

"Brooklyn, why? Why are you doing these things?"

"Because it's impossible that you guys actually care! I could've killed Joel! I hurt Luke! I shouldn't be here. I am messing up all of your lives. It would be better if I left."

"No. None of this is your fault!" Then Joel spoke.

"Brooklyn, what did I just say to you? You need to let it go and accept how loved you are! Trust me, you are not messing up our lives, you are making them better." I just shook my head. I don't understand. Then Joel got a call and answered it. After him talking for a short amount of time.

"They want to do court tomorrow. I said that sounds good."

"Are you sure you want me?"

"Brooklyn, we love and want you! God brought you here for a reason." Moriah said.

"I don't want you changing your mind eventually though."

"I promise you we won't. If you truly love someone, you won't let them down." Joel said with a smile.

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Hey craver beauties!

I just made a new book and I decided that I will update that every Wednesday and I will update this on Monday's, Tuesday's, Thursday's, and Friday's unless I am not able to, of course.

I hope you liked this chapter! Thanks for reading! Love you all! {Avery}