Keep Holding On

Chapter 42

Chapter 42

*Jack's POV*

I pulled the gear and drove away. I took a quick glimpse of Erika. She had her eyes closed and tucked herself in.

I drove to the beach, which wasn't very far away from the school. I think its better for her to take a fresh air before going back home.

Turning off the engine, I walked over to the passenger seat "Erika.." I shook her arm lightly.

Her eyes blinked a couple of times before she realized where we were "why are we here? I want to go home"

"You need some fresh air to calm you down..c'mon let's go" I grabbed her arm and close the door behind me.

We sat down on the dry sand, looking at the ocean waves. It was quite relaxing and peaceful to be here.

I looked over to her. She had her leg tucked in and her arm wrapping around them.

"Thank you" she mumbled under her breath.

"No problem" I replied, lying down on the sand with arms under my head.

"You shouldn't have protected me"

I stuttered on what to say, instead I looked up at her. She slowly lies down beside me and we both stare up at the beautiful sky.

"I couldn't let him hurt you" I finally blurt out.

She let out a forced sigh and closed her eyes "stupid Zach, stupid me, stupid--" she whispered under her breath but I stopped her.

"Erika..."

She hummed and slowly open her eyes to look at me.

"I-i" I stuttered.

Just tell her you like her! What the hell is wrong with me today?! Just tell her!

"Erika I..." Her phone rang, interrupted my talk.

She took a quick look at me before she turn to her phone. Her eyes furrowed and she decline the phone call.

I wonder who it was. Probably Zach or Tristian.

Before I could ask her who it was, she shook her head, which I'm guessing that she doesn't want to talk about it "what were you saying?" She asked, looking directly into my eyes.

Oh god..her eyes sparkle under the beautiful sky. Her face brights up brighter than the moon. Every time I blink, she gets even more beautiful. I just want to kiss her.

I shook my head and went back to reality when she looked at me with one eyebrows raised, waiting for my question.

"Erika, I love you" I finally said it.

Her beautiful smile suddenly appears "I know Jack" she sat up and so did I.

We starred at each other, not knowing what to do or say but as a gentleman I made the first move and pulled her in for a kiss.

Our lips moved in synchronized with my hand on both her cheeks and her arm around my neck.

She pulled off and looked at me "let's go back"

She quickly stood up and ran towards the car.

She wants to go back? After what happened? Is she serious?

This could end up being either really bad or really good. There's no in between..well I hope.

Let's hope...

I rushed over to the driver seat and got myself in "are you sure you want to go back?" I asked for her last conformation before I pulled the gear.

She nodded as she buckled up.