ONE SUMMER [A Before You Exit Fanfiction] | ✓

Chapter 24

Chapter 24

Sam's POV

It's good to be able to join the challenges again, I was glad Alex made me realize. She was right about everything. From mom being not in peace when continued to mom being worried and unhappy for me. I don't want that to happen to my mom. So in order for those not to happen, I have to snap out of that little act I was doing. I won't let the pain and sorrow rule my whole life. My mom means so much to me and knowing that she might not be in peace because of me, I would be totally broke. I might even blame myself for her death.

I was again back to myself after 3 days of being in that little act. I was happy to be able to feel the sun on my skin and I was happy that I'm gonna see my dad and we'd be able to talk about my mom's killer. It would be a really sensitive topic but I need to give mom's death some justice.

"Sam." I heard my name being called. I spun around and saw Connor standing by the door of mine and Alex's cabin.

"Yeah?"

"Could we talk?" he asked.

"Sure. What is it?" I said and sat on my bed. I patted the spot right next to me on the bed.

"Well..." He trailed off as he sat beside me.

"Wait before that, I'd like to thank you for everything. For being at my side when I found about it, when I was planning to go home, which didn't happened, and when I was all messed up that I wasn't thinking straight. Thank you for being there for me. It wasn't your job to do such." I said to him.

"It's the least I could do." He said and grabs my hand. He held it tight and brought it up to his lips and kissed it. With that little gesture, I felt butterflies erupted inside me. "I did it because I really like you, Sam."

He likes me? Are you kidding me?

I stare at him the whole time as I tried to find the right words to say. I wasn't able to voice out, so I just stared at his blue orbs and he did the same. Was this really happening? He likes me? He's not fooling around, right?

"Sam, I'm not expecting you to like me here and then, I just wanted to let you know that I really like you."

"No, Connor. You thought it wrong." I uttered. "I like you Connor and it grew as we spent more time together, as you took care of me and as you were beside me as I cry my heart out. And I am so thankful, Connor."

"Sam, you don't have to thank me. I did it not because I like you but I LOVE YOU!" he said as he placed his hand on my cheeks.

"Connor." I said before he crushed his lips into mine. I didn't hesitate to kiss him back because I know I somehow felt the same towards him.

We pulled away and I rested my forehead against his. I look at his blue orbs and I saw it sparkle.

"I love you, Sam. I love you. I really do." He mumbled.

He really loves me? But do I love him? All I know is I like him, I like him a lot. But is love and like the same? Or are they two completely different things? Do I like him or do I love him? HELP!

I can't leave him hanging. I must tell him if I love him or not.

"Sam, I'm not expecting you to love me now." He said. "Like I said, I wanted to let you know. I want you to know how much I love you and how much you mean to me."

"I like you, Connor. But I'm not quite sure if its love I'm feeling." I said. "But don't mistake me; I really, really do like you. Creepy it may sound, but you have been on my head the moment I first saw you at the start of camp. Seeing those blue eyes of yours really made me like you. And as I become friends with you, I can't help but like you more."