Pictures Last Forever

Chapter 9

--Ella'sP.O.V-

Saying the funeral was a disaster would be an understatement. It was a complete train wreck. Riley couldn't hold himself together during the mass...which I fully expected, but what happened at the reception was absolutely 100% uncalled for. I knew Riley had never really been close with his family, and I knew that he didn't particularly get along with them, but I didn't think for a single second that there would be a full argument at his mothers funeral! This time it wasn't even Riley's fault. It was his cousin who started it, with his stupid comments. Never in my life did I think that your own cousin would say that you didn't deserve parents and that it was a good thing they were gone. Once he said that to Riley I almost punched him. Riley and I ended up leaving early and letting his uncle clean up and pay because of what happened, and now since we got home Riley has been locked up in his room again.

-Riley'sP.O.V-

I couldn't do it. I just couldn't put her through my crap anymore. Ella and I just confessed our love for each other and now after not even two weeks, I have almost completely shut her out. As much as I wanted to stay here, in my room and sulk about what I thought was a crappy excuse for a life, I just realized that I have a beautiful girl that I love waiting for me. I'm booking us a trip away right now, we are going to Ottawa for the weekend. Ella has always wanted to go, so that's what we're going to do. 

I finally walked out of my room realizing that it was past midnight. I figured Ella was probably sleeping, so I made my way to her room, the light was on but I didn't hear any noise. I opened the door slowly and saw Ella with her back to the door. She was looking out the window, and was completely in her own world. I slowly made my way over to her, wrapping my arms around her small body from behind. Ella relaxed in my arms and leaned back into my chest.

"Riley" she whispered

"What is it baby" I questioned

"Stay with me tonight...I miss you" Ella said quietly 

"Of course I will baby. I'm so sorry I've been a crappy boyfriend. I'm going to make it up to you though babe, I promise" I said lifting her up and carrying her to her bed. "I love you so much Ella, I don't even know if there's any way to show you how much that really is." I told her connecting our lips.

I kissed her with so much love and meaning, I really have missed her. I missed seeing her happy, I missed her smile, I missed the taste of her lips, being with her, holding her in my arms, her amazing scent, her eyes, her hair, hearing her laugh, holding her small hands, hugging her small fragile body, I missed every single thing about Ella, and shutting her out for the past two weeks was the stupidest thing I have ever done. She is so beautiful, how did I get so lucky? Ella is the only person I've got left, and I am definitely not going to let her go. 

"Ella..." I said 

"Yeah?" she asked

"How do you feel about us going to Ottawa for the weekend?" I asked her "I think it would be a great way to make the most of summer" 

"Riley, I would absolutely love that!" she said with excitement in her voice.

"Good....because its already booked" I told her smiling "We are leaving on Friday morning"

"Oh Riley! That's so amazing! I love you so much! Thank you baby!" she hugged me so tight

"Ella...can't...breath...babe" I joked

"Oh sorry Ry, I'm just excited!" she smiled

I took in the look on her face. Ella is genuinely happy right now and that makes me so happy. She is so beautiful. The sparkle in her bright blue eyes and the happiness in her face makes me fall more in love with her - if that is even possible- and the way she hugs me so tight when she is excited it just makes me so weak.