I Need You

Chapter 23 - No No

Lauren

I had gotten an ice pack for the bruise that was now on my back. George wrapped his arms around my waist from behind and nuzzled his head into my hair.

"I'm s-so sorry Lau." He said, tripping over his words.

"It's alright Georgie. I forgive ye. Yer were drunk." I said.

He whimpered.

"I shouldn't be."

I held his hand tightly, making sure he knew that I was being honest.

I loved George. I truly did. More than I liked Paul. Paul was only my friend- but he can't be anything to me now. George is my everything.

George kissed my neck, and the sides of my jaw and I giggled as I protested.

"Noooo Georgie!" I smiled.

I don't want him to stop.

He shook his head and his lips met mine. There that was. Those bolts of electricity. It was really intense now- and it made my heart flutter with happiness.

The phone rang and I got up to get it, much to George and I's dismay.

I picked the phone up and spoke.

" 'Ello?"

"Lauren! It's Paul."

My heart picked up and started to hammer.

"Oh, Paul! Nice to 'ear from ya." I said.

George came up from behind me and grabbed the phone out of my hands.

" 'Ello Paul it's George, I think it's best if Lauren and ye don't continue this relationship. We both agree." George said.

Sadly enough, I didn't really feel, sad. Paul is a great friend to have but- I had a feeling that he was too friendly with me. But I wished I could've told him myself.

I heard Paul's voice over the phone.

"What the 'ell George?! Ya can't just control 'er!" He yelled.

George raised his eyebrows in astonishment.

My emotions went from unsure to scared.

I've never heard Paul yell.

"I'm not! I don't like this too friendly relationship." George said.

"What the 'ell are ye talkin' 'bout George! She's me mate! I wouldn't ever do that!" He yelled defensively.

Maybe... George was overreacting.

"George- maybe yer overreactin' a little." I said, softly.

George looked at me with wavering eyes.

He was scared of losing me to Paul- he's really scared of Paul.

"Please- just give me another chance at bein' friends with Lauren." I heard Paul beg George.

I'm not a prize to be won over Paul!

"Y'know what George. Tell 'im whatever ya feel like. I'm not a prize to be won." I whispered into his ear.

"Ye know what's best." I kissed the corner of his mouth.

George flushed a red color and I giggled.

George has always been the one for me.

"Sorry Paul. I know what yer tryin' to do. I can't lose Lauren to ye." George said, as he slammed the phone down on the receiver.

I threw my arms around him, nuzzling into his chest.

"Ye wouldn't ever lose me to Paul." I whispered.

"I know, I love ye too much to ever let ye go." George murmured.