She Rises

Chapter 43

Haseya P.O.V.

I don't know what time it was, but as I was waking up, I saw that it was dark and the stars are out.

"Hey love." I see Jace, still playing with my hair.

"How long was I asleep?" I ask him, a little worried.

"About 5 hours or so." He gives me a smile.

"5 hours! Why did you let me sleep that long?" I exclaim. He looks down at me, a smile on his face.

"Because, you needed it. You needed to relax somewhere that isn't home. Somewhere quiet and away from everyone. How did you sleep" He leans down and gives me a quick kiss.

"Honestly, it's the best sleep I've had in quite a while. I don't remember having any dreams, it was just peaceful. Thank you." I look up at him, they say eyes show everything. In his eyes, all I see is love and adoration.

"I love you babe, so much you have no idea." It's not just words to me. Every time he does something, even the littlest things, like sit there and listen, I can't help but wonder, how did I get him?

"He can do so much better than me. So why me?" I mumble to myself. Evidently Jace heard me, because his next words, made me fall in love with him even more.

"Haseya, no one can compare to you. You are so different and I need that, need you. I wanted someone that can put up with anything I do, or don't do. Someone patient. But to me, you are so much more than that. You are beautiful inside and out. When I first met you, I knew there was something different about you. I wanted to know more. That's why I gave you a hard time in detention that first day. What I wasn't expecting, is you turning the tables on me. That, that is what made me want you. I knew right then and there, I was going to get you, one way or another, because you, you were, are different. You aren't weak and needy like some girls, example Amber. No, you are independent and strong. Before you say anything, we all have moments of weakness, you came out strong. Yes, you had a setback today, it happens. I know you were trying to hold your temper because you don't hold anything back and take all your rage, and all your anger out on someone. Did Amber have the right to say what she did? No, you were the better person today. I honestly, I look up to you for that. Me, I would have let it all at her. More than what I did today. That's what I love about you. You know when, and when not to say something. Today was not the day to lash back out at her. I'm proud of you for that. We all are, those are some of the reasons I love you. You make me fall in love with you more, every single day. There are so many things about you that I can't count, it would take me days. Baby, I love you so much." He looks at me. I can tell he is completely serious.

I look up at him again, and I kiss him. I kiss him like I never have before. After I don't know how long, we need to catch our breath. After a few minutes, I start to really register some of the things he said, and I can't help but start laughing about the first day of detention. I remember that day and I can't help but laugh.

"What are you laughing about?" He asks while he sits us up.

"I remember that day of detention. The look on your face was hilarious." I start chuckling.

"You have no idea how shocked I was. I mean, the jacket comment, what the hell was that? The guys were all laughing at me because of the look on my face." He gives me a small playful glare.

"It was pretty good, wasn't it? I just couldn't pass up that opportunity." I start giggling.

"You want to know something though?" I ask.

"What?" He asks.

"That jacket comment, I was semi joking then, but in all actuality, now, it would look good." I give him a playful wink and run off.