In all honestly it was nice to see my family again. Yes, there were some rows over why I just got up and left, but I explained everything to my mum and she understood. She seemed to be interested in all the little details, some of it I left out. As soon as I mentioned Steven, her whole face lit up. She loved him; most of my family did to be honest.
"Oh, how is that sweet boy?" She questioned, bringing up all the feelings of missing him. I hadn't spoken much to the boys and it had been a week since I left. Eddie and Aleks kept skyping but the time difference meant I was always asleep when they did. I'd text Steven a few times because I knew it would kill me if we lost touch. I felt bad I did, but I didn't want to have to explain why I wasn't coming back.
"He's fine mum." I really didn't want her to go in to it all again. She always did and this time, unfortunately, was no exception.
"That's good to hear! That boy was always so lovely to you Jess. He treated you like a princess and he had so much respect for you, not like those other guys you've dated. I could tell that he made you happy; you would always come out from your room with a massive smile on your face after you'd skyped him. It's such a shame that it didn't work out. You two seemed so perfect..."
"I KNOW MUM OKAY! I SCREWED UP BY LETTING HIM GO. YOU DON'T REALIZE THAT I KICK MYSELF EVERY DAY BECAUSE OF IT, SO I DON'T NEED YOU TO TELL ME HOW PERFECT HE IS. I ALREADY KNOW." I couldn't hold it in. She always had to make me upset about him. I had tears brimming in the corners of my eyes as I stormed out of the house. I found my way to the local park and sat on the swing. The park was empty, it being 9 at night, so I was all alone. I pulled my phone out and my finger hovered over his contact. I gave in. I needed to hear his voice. It only took one ring for him to pick up, so I didn't really have any time to prepare myself.
"St-St-Steven..." My voice was shaking and emotional.
"Oh, hey Jess. Are you alright?" He seemed calmer than me, but his voice was full of concern which comforted me a little.
"No I'm not alright, Steven. I miss you so fucking much and my mum was ranting to me how I messed it all up with you," I had begun to cry, "She's right you know. I screwed up the best thing in my life." He took a few seconds to reply, he sounded like he was walking or something, and I could hear his footsteps in leaves.
"You screwed up? I screwed up! I lost the love of my life because I didn't want to move away from school and my friends. It's not the same without you Jess," He paused for a second, "I'm not the same." He could probably hear me crying because he 'shhh'ed me down the phone.
"Listen to me Jess," His voice was firm, "Go to the wood where we carved out names." I wasn't that far away to be honest, I'd been thinking about going there for a few days but hadn't got round to doing it.
"Now?" I sniffed, wiping my tears from my cheeks.
"Yeah, now. Find our names. It'll make you feel better, like I'm there with you." I was a little confused, but I got off the swing and headed in the direction of the woods. I told him to stay on the phone to me until I got there, because I wasn't completely happy about going into the dark woods alone at night surprisingly. However when I got the woods, there was a string of fairy light tied to the trees which lit up the path way.
"That's weird..." I muttered, forgetting I was on the phone to Steven.
"What?" My mind was still trying to understand how they got there. They were beautiful and everything, just kind of mysterious.
"Oh there's just so lights in the woods," I replied, "Probably kids." I followed the lights, or more like the lights followed me on my way to finding the tree. Even when I went off the path the lights were still next to me. After a few minutes of searching, I found our tree. It wasn't hard to spot. The pathway of lights had led to it and were all tangled in the branches and wrapped around the trunk. It looked magical and I was starting to think it was all in my mind. Something my emotions conjured up.
"I'm here." I traced the carved out words with my fingers as I sighed down the phone.
"I know." His voice didn't come from the phone held up again my ear which startled me. It was only when I heard footsteps behind me that I began to freak out. I instantly turned around and there he stood. I dropped my phone, not even giving it a glance, and ran towards him. I didn't care anymore; I needed to tell him how I felt. But as soon as I got close enough, he pulled me into a kiss. A kiss that oozed passion. A kiss that made my body want him. A kiss that told me he loved me back. I pulled away to breathe and muttered the fateful words.
"I love you." As soon as he heard that he stepped away a little. At first I felt like he wasn't going to say it back but he was smiling, which reassured me he felt the same.
"I love you two Jess. That's the reason I'm here," His hand reached for his trouser pocket and he placed one knee on the floor, causing my heart to practically stop. I couldn't believe what he was doing. I mean he hadn't done or asked anything yet, but it was a dream of mine and it all made sense. The woods, the fairy lights, him and then he pulled the final piece, the beautiful ring I'd found under his bed, "I want to be with you for the rest of my life. You are the Zelda to my Link, the Peach to my Mario. I love you more than life itself and I was stupid enough for not doing this before, so now I'm doing it. Jess, be mine and marry me?" He looked up at me desperate for an answer. It was so so perfect. He'd taken my breath away but I nodded, tears of happiness already falling. He leapt of the ground and took my left hand and gently placed the perfect ring on my finger. We had gone from being exs and best friends to fiancés in seconds, and that made my heart fill with happiness. He laughed as he wiped the tears away.
"I knew you'd cry." He then placed his lips on mine once again. I was on cloud nine because he was mine and I was his.
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I think I got far too emotional writing this omfg.
Sorry for taking so long but I spent a while deciding on how I wanted to do this but I think this turned out perfect, not to sound cocky, but it just fitted so well with what Ze said before.
I would really appreciate your opinions and thoughts on this one! I know not everyone shipped Jess with Steven but I just couldn't resist the cuteness.
There will be a follow up chapter, and I'm considering writing a sequel? Yes? No?
Anyway peace out, it's been rad having so many people reading and voting!
Sopaz xoxox
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Creature Talk (A Creatures fanfic)
FanfictionJess has known Sly for years and when he asked her to stay in his apartment for a few months, she was quick to escape her problems in England and hop on a plane. She finds something she didn't expect. Love. But with whom?
