A Long Time Coming

Chapter Forty

JUSITN'S POV

I got home and just sat in my driveway with no desire to talk with my mom about tonight's events, but decided to just get it over with now and have all week to sleep on it than delaying the message.

I walked in the front door and sat in the living room next to my mom where I fell onto her shoulder. She embraced me and sat me back up. "I know you don't want to talk, but I need to."

I nodded in understanding and took a deep breath. "Basically, I won't be seeing her for the next year until she is freed by graduating. That is, unless her parents soften up over the next eleven months, but I highly doubt that will happen." I said in a monotone voice, just tired with everyting.

"Well, I talked with Addison while we were in the kitchen and she made it sound like she was going to try to talk to Jordan about the situation. It wouldn't get better right away, but in time. She isn't super thrilled about all of this, but she loves her daughter and Liv loves you." She rubbed my cheek empathetically.

I pulled away, choking up. "Mom, he told me I wasn't good for her." A tear slipped out of my eye and I quickly wiped it away.

"Oh, sweetheart." She pulled me in again.

"He said that he hopes by the time Liv is out of the house I'll have moved on. How could he wish for something like that? How could he want Liv to get hurt?" Tears started falling rapidly and I didn't stop them.

I felt and heard my mom sigh and she ran her hand through my hair. "Justin, he just wants what he thinks is best for her whether it really is or isn't. He will figure it out, but we need to give them time, okay? Everything will end up alright." She pulled me away and planted a kiss on my forehead. "Now go get some rest, it's been an emotional day. I love you."

I gave her one last hug before heading up to my room. "I love you too."

I laid in my bed for several minutes trying to pull myself together. Never has anything or anyone made me cry as much as Liv has these past few months. I have turned into an emotional wreck. I took a deep breath and figured I should let the world know what's up before things get out of control. "@justinbieber: over the next few weeks to months, you will be hearing a lot of things, but I still love her and always will." 

I saw many replies, asking what was going on and if we were still together. "@whackybieber @justinbieber did you two break up?" "@justinbieber @whackybieber the distance is making things a little tough, but we will work it out. :)"

I'm trying to stay positive without telling them everything, but they deserve to know. "@jeliebers: @justinbieber what's stopping you? you obviously love each other a lot. i don't get it."

"@justinbieber: @jeliebers yeah, we do. she's still in high school and i have work and we'll be fine, but right now we are forced into taking a break. all is well tho."

I decided that was enough and went to bed. Without thinking, I started to text Liv, but I was told not to contact her even though I'm sure her phone was taken away. 

I laid in bed for at least an hour before finally drifting asleep.

LIV'S POV

I woke up early the next morning, slinking out of bed. I walked into the bathroom and slammed the door, angry with the world. 

I slid to the floor and just sat there with my head in my hands, but I wasn't crying. I was just reflecting. I finally got up and showered before heading to the closet where I carelessly slipped on some leggings and Justin's sweatshirt. I smelled it for a moment, not caring if I was weird for it.