Fire With Fire

Chapter 27

Chapter Twenty Seven
Lexie's P.O.V.
"I love you Lexie" Justin kept whispering in my ear as he held me.
I don't know why but as soon as he said those words I started crying. It made no sense as to why I burst into tears but I did. Now he just kept his arms around me whispering those words over and over again.
I honestly couldn't ask for a man as wonderful as him. Instead of expecting me to say it back he quickly pulled me into him. I hadn't heard that phrase in so long it caught me off guard. I knew I wasn't ready to say it back and Justin respected that, he understood why.
To think he fell for me was unreal, I didn't think anyone would ever love me like that. Yet there here he was, rocking me back and forth in an attempt to comfort me. Someone I thought I'd never see again, the prospect of it was impossible but again life completely changes when you least expect it.
My phone was buzzing repeatedly in my dress pocket, it was probably Noah. He couldn't seem to do anything without me. I was just enjoying this moment here with Justin, he gave me a sense of security when he was with me. I trusted him knowing he would protect me from getting hurt ever again.
Part of me was scared when summer was over. What happens when he goes home? Was this just a summer fling or were we in this for the long run? I sighed not wanting to let him go right now and after next month. That was going to be one of the most difficult things I'd have to do.
I pulled away knowing I needed to get back to the booth. "Thank you" I said as he smiled wiping away the water from under my eyes. "I should get back to the booth now"
"Are you okay my love?"
Smiling up at him I nodded, I was more than okay. I was feeling something I hadn't felt in a very long time. "I'm happy" I gently pressed my lips against his feeling him smile.
"Come on I'll walk you there" he interlocked our fingers as he lightly tugged me out of the rv. This place was packed, the races started tomorrow so everyone was out setting up. "Love, can I ask you something?" I nodded waiting for him to continue, I really hated that tone of voice he was using. "Garrett and I were talking earlier and he mentioned you weren't opening up to them anymore, is anything going on?"
"No" I shook my head knowing the exact reason I wasn't saying much anymore, all I ever did was complain.
"Love please if there is something going on, I want to help"
"There's nothing to help with Justin, I'm genuinely happy which is exactly why they think I'm shutting down. I'm not I promise, I'm just happy" I smiled leaning up to kiss his cheek as he eventually chuckled. He should know I'd never keep anything from him. "So what exactly is your brother looking for?"
He sighed tightening his grip on my hand. "I don't know honestly"
"If he wants a girl just to mess around with I'm sure I could set him up with one of the models here"
"You would do that for him?"
"Well yeah it's not much b-" I got cut off by Justin crashing his lips on mine. He pulled me into him as I looped my arms around his neck.
"Thank you love, you don't know how wonderful that is"
I chuckled, he was making this a way bigger deal then it needed to be. "I'm not guaranteeing anything babe, I'll talk to a couple of the girls-" he did it again! This really must have meant a lot to him. "Geez Justin I just said I'd try to get him a girlfriend I'm not giving him a million dollars"
"No" he laughed resting his forehead against mine. "I don't think you know how much this actually means to me. The fact that you are willing to do this for someone you barely know just because you want to see them happy amazes me"
"Everyone deserves to be happy"
"Even you my love, I'm going to make sure that happens"
I laughed feeling my phone go off again. We walked towards the booth as I noticed a group of girls around Noah. The other models were here. I smiled pushing through them recognizing a few of the girls from last year. There was usually three of us that showed up every year. Me, Jasmine, and Riley.
We hugged as a greeting, we only saw each other once a year at this race. Even though we all lived in California, I was eight hours away from this town and they lived here so we didn't hang out much. I honestly didn't mind only having a couple of friends. Less people, less drama.
Noah's stylist came out handing all the girls the outfits for the day and night. Noah and I had decided to go with the steampunk look since it was a little more edgy. During the day we would wear the hot pink dresses with the tights. At night we'd wear the steampunk goth dress with hot pink in our hair.
This summer we were going to be a little more edgy since Noah's style was changing. Now he was into the rock, punk look instead of the girls in bikinis. I wasn't complaining though, I was fine with the swim suits but I felt like every guy was drooling over us.
I glanced at all the girls seeing Justin keep his eyes on me. He wasn't even looking at the other girls which made me feel special. Every day he told me I was beautiful and now his actions just proved that. I looked over at Jasmine and then him giving him a nod.
Jasmine would be perfect for his brother. She would go for just a night of romance or a long term depending on if she liked the guy enough. Justin confirmed my thoughts nodding back as I made my way over to her. "Hey Jasmine, long time no see" I chuckled giving her a hug.
"I know, I wish we lived closer" she returned my hug as she smiled. "So who's the guy standing right there?" she pointed towards Justin and I knew this was the perfect opportunity.
"That's actually my boyfriend, Justin. You know he has an older brother that's single. I think you two would make a cute couple"
She laughed playfully rolling her eyes. Jasmine always acted like she didn't care but truthfully she was boy crazy. "Sounds like you are trying to set us up"
"I'm not trying I am" I chuckled grabbing a piece of paper and pen. "Here write your number on this, I will give it to him" At first she seemed shocked but went ahead and wrote it down. "He's great, you're going to love him" I laughed as she was called to have her hair done.
I walked over to Justin handing him the piece of paper with her number on it. He already knew what to do with it, give it to his brother so whatever was going on between them would stop. "Thank you love, I owe you one" he chuckled pressing his lips against mine. I heard Noah call me and knew it was time to get this fan day started.
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Justin's P.O.V.
Today was eventful for sure. It seemed like everything that could have happened, did happen. Garrett and I actually started to get along. I told Lexie about Troy trying to steal her. I told her I loved her, and then she sets Troy up with one of the models here. I honestly couldn't believe it.

Troy was going to flip when he saw this girl. She was very attractive I'll admit. I knew Troy preferred red heads but Jasmine was blonde and I honestly don't think he'd have an issue with that.

Now everyone had gone to bed except for me, I was up waiting for Lexie. It was past one which worried me but I knew she could take care of herself. I was texting Troy telling him all about this girl Jasmine. So far it was working, he was so crazy about this girl he hadn't even mentioned Lexie at all.

That's exactly what I was hoping for and Lexie was the one to make it happen. It still amazed me that she would do that for someone she barely knew. She didn't think it was that big of a deal but to me, knowing I wouldn't have to worry about Troy trying to take her from me, was beyond relief.

I heard the door slowly open and knew it was Lexie coming in. She quietly tip toed into the rv being as quiet as possible. It honestly puzzled me why her dad wasn't staying up with me to wait for her. If she would have needed something he wouldn't have helped her.

It seriously made me very angry at the thought of her having no one to rely on. Garrett would do anything for her in a heart beat, I knew that for sure. Unfortunately neither he nor I would be with her all the time, she would have to deal with things on her own. "Lexie" I quietly whispered letting her know I was still awake.

She jumped looking in my direction. "Oh hey you're still up"

"Yeah I was waiting for you"

I saw her smile as she made her way in front of me. "You didn't have to you know"

I chuckled, she was really independent. Even from when we first met she was alright with doing things on her own. I grabbed her small hands in mine still seeing her smile. "I know love"

She quickly changed climbing into bed as she snuggled up against me. I laughed wrapping my arm around her as we laid there. She always smelled so good, kind of like apples. Every time I saw an apple I thought of her, I had no idea what lotion or perfume she wore but she always smelled so good.

"Justin" Lexie whispered, "I can't sleep" she chuckled turning to face me.

I laughed watching her face light up from the moon through the window. I didn't think she'd be able to settle down after working until this late. "Well what do you want to do my love?"

She sighed closing her eyes as she wrapped her arms around me. "What's going to happen when you go back home?"

"Nothing Lexie, we will be fine"

"We'll be separated thousands of miles, I don't want to do long distance"

"Listen honey, we will work something out I promise" I brought my hand up to her cheek feeling her smooth skin.

"But Justin I just can't-"

"I'm not leaving you"

"You say that now but wait until summer goes away and you have to go home. My parents would kill me if I left to go with you and I am not letting you leave your family for me"

"We will be okay Lexie"

"If this isn't going to work maybe we should just separate-"

I couldn't believe what I was hearing, after all this she was wanting to break it off. There was no way I was letting her go. I rolled myself on her pinning her between the mattress and me. "Do you hear yourself?" She sighed again and I could tell she was holding back tears. I knew what it was, she was scared. "I know you are scared but I will never leave you, do you understand?"

"Yes I'm scared Justin, I'm scared of getting too attached to you when you are just going to leave anyways. I'm falling in love with you and it's freaking the hell out of me. I am happy with you I just-"

"Promise me something Lexie"

"What?" she stared up at me while her dark brown eyes sparkled from the unshed tears.

"Promise me you'll never leave me" I rested my forehead against hers feeling her take a deep breath. "Please love, I need you"

She nodded bringing her hands up to my face. "Okay I promise"