Criminal ~ Shoey

Chapter 13 - The Art of Forgiveness.

Chapter 13 - The Art of Forgiveness.

* Joey's POV *

I woke up from a slight breeze tickling my chin. My eyes flicked open. I felt slightly disoriented. What happened last?

I almost slapped myself. The kiss, Joey! Duh! You idiot, How could you?!

Back at the store, After Shane passed out, Sawyer kept asking me questions. I ignored him the entire time; just thinking of ways to get Shane out of there. I ended up just gathering him up in my arms and going back to the car. Sawyer promised to hurry so I lied Shane down in the backseat with his head in my lap. I remember just playing with his hair, saying how sorry I was. Promising to make it up to him if he would just forgive me. We brought him back here and I tried to stay awake so I could greet him.... and apologize. But I, obviously, ended up dozing off. Speaking --or thinking-- of Shane...

My eyes scanned the room for him.

I almost screamed. Had he gone insane?!  

He was hanging out the window; I couldn't see his face so I couldn't gauge his thoughts. But I'm sure he knew, GOOD AND WELL, that we were on the SIXTH floor! I thought about the breeze that woke me up and how it came from that window but didn't have time to dwell much on it because Shane started climbing out the window. I repeat: CLIMBING out the WINDOW! "Shane! The hell?!" I screeched, scrambling out of bed. He lost his footing and fell.

Back inside the room.

I sighed in relief. I crouched beside him and gathered him up in my arms, stroking his hair. It didn't even matter that he wasn't holding me back. It didn't even matter that we were both crying like a bunch of babies. The only thing that mattered was that Shane was here; He was okay and alive and in my arms. I never wanted to let him go. I would hold him for as long as I could.

His tears were staining my Tee shirt but I didn't mind. I sniffed before kissing his head. "I'm so sorry, Shane. I'm so, so sorry. I love you so much, I love you."

Finally, his arms circled around my waist. "I don't know what I was thinking," I mumbled. My words kept coming out muffled since I was continually pressing kisses to Shane's forehead and cheeks, but I knew he heard me either way. "Something just came over me. I can't believe I tempted you to jump out a six-story window straight onto the concrete. I don't know what I would've done if you had jumped... Probably have chased you out the window and to the ground. I'm an awful person, I'm so sorry. Please try and forgive me. I love you, I love you, I love you. Only you, forever you." Once I stopped my psychobabble, it was quiet for a bit. I didn't find it an awkward silence, or a hurtful silence. It was the thoughtful kind of silence that you always took advantage of because you had no idea if it would ever come around again. And all the while, Shane was in my arms and I was in his. It felt like it was a meant-to-be.

I had stopped crying and when Shane finally spoke up, it sounded like he had too, "It's okay.. I forgive you." I sighed in relief; for the second time today. "I love you, too, Joey." A small smile twitched at the corners of my lips as Shane tilted his head up and our lips met. The kiss only lasted for about six seconds but it felt like forever. As we pulled out of the kiss in unison and our smiles mirrored each other, I knew I was forgiven.

I was shocked that he forgave me so easily, though. He almost ended his life over this and he got over it so quickly. I mean, I was relieved but... I almost couldn't believe it.

Shane rested his head on my shoulder, letting out a meek sigh. "Joey, I'm tired." I chucked softly and picked him up bridal style. "Well, it is like five thirty in the morning. Come on, baby." I moved to my knees then slowly stood. It was hard since I couldn't use my hands to support myself but I made it. Heading back over to the bed, I gently laid him down and pulled the blanket up to his chin. Leaning closer, I planted a soft kiss on his forehead. "I love you." He murmured, shutting his eyes. I smiled. "I love you, too."

I trudged back over to that blasted window and quickly but quietly, shut it and locked it. I hoped it stayed that way. I yanked the curtains back over and turned back to look at Shane. He was already out. He looked so peaceful...it made me happy. I went around to my side of the bed, and climbed in next to Shane. Switching off the lamp, I pulled the blanket over me before snaking my arm around Shane's waist and pulling him closer to me until his back touched my front. Pecking his shoulder, I snuggled into him.

Soon, I felt at peace too.

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Sorry for not updating last night. ;-; And sorry for this shorty ^^ Oh, and Sorry for having Shane forgive Joey so easily. I didn't want them to hate each other for chapters at a time. Plus I've got a plan :P Yeah, and Sorry if there's any mistakes; I'm writing this on my phone. If there is, let me know? I'll fix 'em, asap. Oh, yeah, and Sorry for saying Sorry so many times ;)

Are you guys playing with me?! 1.1k READS?! Now I feel bad for not updating yesterday! God damn, THANK YOU GUYS <3 You're all amazing, I love you as much as Shoey loves each other! :) <3

Lol, anyway, Ignore my level of creepiness ._. Thanks for Reading & Voting; May the odds be ever in your favor, goooodbyee cx 

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