Loved?

3. Cuddles

Mitch's Pov

Scott and I went home after that. I wanted to stay and not skip class but he insisted I got some rest. He drove me to my house and helped me upstairs. Thankfully my parents weren't home. He helped my into my bed and made sure I was cozy before getting up.

"Where are you going?" I asked worriedly.

"I'm going to get you some water and painkillers sweetheart, do you need anything else?"

Sweetheart. He called me sweetheart. My heart almost burst at the cute pet name. But I managed to contain my excitement.

"No thank you"

"Okay I'll be back in a sec", he said before leaning down to kiss my forehead and dissapearing downstairs.

I couldnt believe it! I had someone that cared for me. I'd never had this feeling before. It was warm and tingly and I never wanted it to stop. I was so happy. Not only was Scott my friend, he was my boyfriend. But part of me was insecure about that. If we dated and had a horrible break up, he wouldn't be my friend. I would prefer to have him as a friend than not at all. He was my little ray of sunshine in my depressing cloudy life. I was determined to make sure I didn't lose him. I would do whatever Scott wanted as long as he was still with me. I wouldn't talk to much or suggest anything to him. If he was happy, so was I.

"Heya, I'm back baby!" Scott said as he entered my room.

"Hey"

"You okay?"

I nodded my head, not wanting to talk to much and drive him away.

"Okay. I got you some water and some ibuprofen. Make sure you take some before you go to bed okay?"

"Okay"

"I'm gonna head back now"

"Wait! Why?"

"Cause I can still get back for choir. Do you want me to stay?"

I really wanted him to stay but I understood he probably didn't want to be with me any longer than he needed to.

"No its okay. You should do back."

"You sure? I'm more than happy to stay?"

"No, you should go and do your choir lesson. I'm sorry I made you skip class."

"Hey", he said, grabbing my hand, "You shouldn't be sorry, I wanted to take you home. And choir can wait. I'll stay with you, okay?"

"But-"

"But nothing, now scoot up"

"Why?"

"So I can cuddle you. You need cuddles about now"

"You dont have to. I'm sure you dont wanna be that close to me anyways. You can sit downstairs or at my desk or something."

"No. I wanna cuddle you. You said you liked my hugs and I promised you could always hug me. Now scoot up"

"O-okay" I said, not wanting to make him angry. I scooted over a bit, trying to conceal my pain.

"Does it still hurt?"

"A bit, but dont worry, I'm fine"

"Aww Mitchie. Its okay, dont move", he said.

Then two strong arms went under my legs and around my back. Scott sat down, leaning against the headboard and carefully placed me in his lap.

"Scott you didn't have to do that, I'm probabaly crushing you right know. I'll move", I said as I attempted to free myself from Scott.

"No, you weight like a pound. Don't worry, I wanted to sit like this. Just try relax"

"I'm sorry"

"About what?"

"Not weighing enough and not relaxing", I said, looking down, ashamed.

"Hey", he said, tilting my chin up so my eyes met his. Now I'd fucked up. Less than a day and he already hated me.

"Dont worry about your weight. You're absolutely beautiful the way you are sweetie. And I dont have to cuddle you if its not helping you relax. I just wanna help you baby."

"You are helping just by being here. And I do really like your cuddles"

"Okay, how about we lie down and have cuddles. That way, you wont be "crushing" me and you still get my cuddles?"

"Okay"

I wriggled off Scotts lap and layed down next to him. I didnt wanna get too close to him just in case he didn't want to, so I left a small space between us.

"Come here", Scott said as he pulled me into his chest. "You dont have to be miles away. I wanna properly cuddle you."

My hands were held against my chest, not knowing what to do with my arms. I'd never cuddled someone like this before. What do I do?

"Here," Scott said, taking my arm and putting my arm across his chest.

This was all so new but it was amazing. Being in someones arms was magical. I felt safe. I felt like nothing could hurt me when I was in Scott's arms. They were wrapped around me. Not too loose, not too tight. They made me feel loved without suffocating me.

"Thank you Scottie"

"For what?"

"For being here, for not leaving, for cuddling me."

"I promise I'll never leave you if you need me. And as for the cuddles, you're gonna have a lot more from now on." He said with a chuckle. His laugh echoed through me and his words vibrated through his chest. I started tearing up and before I knew it, tears were running down my cheeks.

"Baby? Are you crying?"

"I'm sorry. Its just being this close to someone. I've never had that before. But it makes me so happy. I really like it." I said between sobs.

"Oh baby, you can be as close to me as you want. I'm never gonna push you away."

"Thank you so much"

"You more than welcome, princess"

I giggled slightly at the name and nuzzled myself into Scotts chest

"You're adorable, you know that"

"Shut up!" I said, trying to hide my blush in Scott's chest.

"Okay",  he said with a chuckle, "let's get some sleep now"

"Okay", I said as Scott turned off the light and cuddled me closer.

A/N Hope you liked this chapter. Gonna try update this more frequently than Promise? But not sure yet. :) Also thankyou to Ava (wheresallthemilk) for helping me write this book! 💕 #Avannah4life 😂😂