Healing the Heart

Chapter 20

After all I've went through trying to get Jake to like me and not just have me when he wanted I've just gone off him. It was so weird, I'm usually the kind of girl that once I fall for someone I last ages with them. I've been in relationships that last up to a year, which is a long time when you're 17.

I haven't thought about Luke too much lately but I defiantly miss him. With Luke, things were so easy between us. We got along from the very start and right through the relationship. Sometimes I wish that's how things went with Jake. That's not how it was at all, things with Jake were very difficult.

There was a knock on my bedroom door then Jake strolled in. He looked a little nervous but he looked amazing in a fitted white polo t and dark fitted jeans. His hair was perfectly messy and he smiled nervously which , this time last week would have melted my heart.

''Hi'' He said nervously as he came over and took a seat on the edge of my bed.

I felt way too under dressed in my short pink mesh shorts and white tank top and sports sock. I sat up straight on my bed and looked at him. I felt weird with Jake being here, I wondered if what I was doing was a good idea.

''Hi Jake'' I said softly

We were both silent for a couple of seconds, I think we both knew how this was going to go.

''You look great'' He said awkwardly

''Thanks'' I managed to smile a little

Again there was a silence as I fiddled with the hem of my top.

''So... guess our time is over?'' He stated in a question form

I kept my head down for a few seconds before I could look at him. This moment was so difficult. I had changed Jake, changed him into well of a 'bad boy' and now I was letting him go. It was so selfish but it was better then stringing him along.

''I think so..Jake I'm so sorry. I don't know what happened I guess it was just bad timing'' I said before I burst into tears.

He came over to my side of the bed and grasped me in a bear hug and held me tight for a couple of seconds.

''Its okay Lauren its not your fault'' He whispered

''It is my fault Jake. You finally liked me after me wanting you for ages then I just dump you off''

''Its not like that Lauren, I know I didn't show it but I liked you since that night we kissed while you were with Corey. You stood out from all the other girls to me and I still like you. Its okay we don't choose who we like. I stayed up half the night trying to figure out where I went wrong until I realised, its Stephen...isn't it?''

I didn't even know what it was. Could it be Stephen? Was that what was tearing me and Jake apart?

''I don't know Jake..I mean its possible'' I mumbled

''Well, if it is, go for it. Stephens a good bloke. You deserve each other'' Jake said leaning back from me

''Thanks Jake'' I said as he stood up to leave

I climbed up off the bed and hugged him tightly

''I'll miss you'' I said

''Ill Miss you too'' He replied before letting me go and leaving my room.

I didn't feel like sitting home and feeling sorry for myself after he left. I pulled on my denim short shorts with a baggy T-shirt and sandals and made my way to the beach. I sat on the grey stone wall. It had the most beautiful view of the small beach. The water was a gorgeous shade of dark blue and the sand was tinted dark orange from the glow of the sunset.

It was such a beautiful time of evening and such a beautiful place to be. I sat on the wall for a good while thinking about everything. I heard a familiar voice from behind me.

''You don't seem like a romantic sunset person''

I turned around to see Stephen standing tall behind me. He looked so fresh and clean. He walked around and climbed onto the wall beside me.

''I'm not usually'' I said looking out to the stunning sunset

I noticed him smile at me from the corner of my eye.

''I heard about you and Jake'' Stephen said not looking at me, he was also staring at the sunset

''News spreads fast here''

''Na, I ran into Jake'' He said still staring away

I didn't respond. I wondered what Jake had said about the situation.

''He said I should 'go for it' with you'' Stephen said

I shot my head in his direction and he grinned at me.

''I eh'' My face burned red

''Its okay'' Stephen laughed ''I always knew you wanted me'' He joked

I punched him playfully and slyly moved closer to him

''But really, you okay after breaking it off with him?''

''I'm good'' I said and I leaned my head on his shoulder

I smiled to myself, I felt safe with Stephen. I knew he cared about me and I definitely cared about him.

''Well, me and Tiff found out were way too different to work out'' He added

I felt giddy know that. My hand was placed by my side on the wall then Stephen placed his on top and linked our fingers.

My heart started thumping, Tingles went up my spine. I had butterflies.

''Thats good'' I said cheekily

Stephen laughed a little. I turned my face to look up and him as he smiled lovingly at me. I smiled back not knowing where this was going, until he leaned in and kissed me.

It was right, I knew it. Time stopped , I never wanted it to end...but it did.

''I've finally come to my sences'' I said while giggling flirtatiously at Stephen

He smiled at me then rose to his feet and grabbed me. He lifted me up and carried me down to the sea under the sunset. It was like something from a movie. Every time he touched me it felt like our first.

We stood with our feet in the water. He took my my hands and linked them with his by our sides.

''I'm glad you came to your senses...finally'' He mocked then leaned in and kissed me again. My heart almost stopped as I found feel him smiling. I wrapped my arms around his neck and stood on my tip toes to reach him.

''All along I knew it was you Stephen, it was always you. I was just distracted by messy jocks along the way'' I giggled

''Well from now on its just me and you babe'' He said cheesily before lifting me up and kissing me lustfully again. I was in ecstasy.

HI EVERYONE, THANKS FOR READING! HOPE YOU ENJOYED AND SORRY ABOUT THE BAD GRAMMER MISTAKES! if you enjoyed this please read the continuation of this short story called ''cutting the strings'' It should be in eith my other novels. Thanks again xxx