Facing The Light [EDITING ON HOLD]

Chapter 19 ~ An Idea, the "I love you", and a Mended Friendship

Chapter 19 ~ An Idea, the "I love you", and a Mended Friendship

I watched as my dad stared at me with narrowed eyes. His arms were folded across his chest. "You two have an idea?" He said, raising an eyebrow.

Both Layla and I nodded. Luke stepped forward and spoke. "But what if it doesn't work like the last few plans we've had. I made a promise Skye, and I'm willing to keep it for a long time."

"I know you promised to never leave my side, but I need to do this, for my family's sake."

Luke's eyes showed a glimpse of something I couldn't put my finger on before he gave me a short nod.

"Skye, honey, if you go to Noah and somehow manage to get Nate back, how is Layla going to bring his memories back?" Dad asked pointing to my best friend.

"Sir, I think you're forgetting that I can restore memories." Roady interrupted.

"Roady, I thank you for your help, but I can't put another life in danger." Dad said and turned to Layla. "And I can't let you do this either Layla, you've only just been told that there are people with special abilities. I cannot let you near Nate and his abilities, they are too strong for you."

"Mr. Marsden, you think I can't do this, but you're wrong. I love Nate with all my heart, and I won't let him go now. I'm sorry but I'm going to do this." Layla folded her arms over her chest after she said those words.

I was both shocked and proud of my best friend. She stood up to my father, she eats to be a part of a dangerous mission, and she just confessed her feelings for my brother in front of all of us.

My Dad sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose before speaking. "Alright, fine, but we have to do it tomorrow understand?" He asked and I nodded. "What's the plan girls?"

Layla and I looked at each other and we both smiled, before explaining the whole plan to Dad.

***

My legs were dangling in the air as I lifted myself up onto the counter in the kitchen. Luke was with me and I watched him drink the glass of water in his hand. A blue, almost purple spot caught my eye on the edge of Luke's jaw. My eyes widened and I jumped off the counter and walked towards him. His blue eyes darted to me and he put the glass down and tilted his head slightly, confused at what I was doing.

I stopped a mere few inches away from him and held my hands up to his face. I cupped his cheeks, one hand gently stroking the dark bruise that formed underneath my fingers. "Did I do this to you?" I whispered looking straight into his mesmerising eyes.

He closed his eyes tightly and nodded, a long warm breath escaped his mouth and fanned over my cheeks. "I'm okay, it wasn't your fault."

"It is my fault, Luke. I was the one who foolishly got trapped by Noah and had my memories wiped clean. I was the one who couldn't remember who you were. I don't even remember doing this to you..." My voice trailed off and a few sobs were stuck in my throat.

Luke placed his hands on my waist and pulled me into him. I rested my head on his hard chest, carefully listening to his heartbeat and breathing in his scent. "I know what happened, Skye, and it wasn't your fault." His hand made its way to my chin and he tilted my head up to meet his eyes. "It wasn't your fault, okay?"

"I love you." I blurted out and I was surprised I said those three words. I don't think I've ever said them to Luke, even though I really did love him. He's always said them to me.

Luke's eyes began to glisten as water filled them. He leaned down and gently kissed my lips before saying, "I love you so much, Skye."

***

I walked over to Layla and sat beside her on the couch. She was staring at the coffee table in front of her while fiddling with the edge of her black hoodie. "Are you nervous?" I asked.

"A little bit." She looked up at me. "When I first heard that Nate was no longer in the hospital, I was excited because he had finally awakened. But when they told me that he escaped through the window, I was so scared. I never get scared, Skye."

I placed my hands on top of her cold ones for comfort and gave her a smile. "I know, I'm scared too, but I know that I still have my Dad, I still have Luke, and I still have you."

Layla squeezed my hands. "I'm so sorry about not listening to you at first. I was just so angry that you didn't give me any explanation as to why you were avoiding me or not going to school. I thought I'd done something wrong, but when I kept seeing you with Luke, I thought you had replaced me."

"I would never replace you Layla, you've been my best friend since we could barely talk."

She chuckled and wrapped her arms around me, embracing me in a long hug. "I know, and whatever happens tomorrow, I will always be on your side."

My stomach did a small flip and a wide smile spread across my lips. Hearing Layla say all of that made me feel so lucky. I was lucky to have such a beautiful friendship with her, and even though we've gone over a few bumps in the road, we still stick together.

I just hope the plan for getting Nate back will work.

A/N: (unedited)

Short chapter, I know, but I will be updating the next chapter sometime tomorrow as a sorry for not updating last week. Things were just getting a little hectic and I didn't have any time to write. Again, I'm sorry.

Okay now, here's the chapter you've all been waiting for, finally! Well, it's not really the 'great chapter that ends all chapters' but you know, we're pretty close ;) What do you guys think? Will the plan work? How did you like Layla and Skye's conversation? Do you think that Luke and Skye are a cute couple? TELL ME YOUR THOUGHTS IN THE COMMENTS PLEASE! I'd really love to know your opinion on this story! Some helpful advice would be nice too.

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