Restoration

CHAPTER 33 Avery

This is what I need, right? To get away from it all. To escape the craziness and focus on a few things. Like surfing, and my car. It's spring break, much needed vacation time. However, it feels like just an ordinary day. I regret not telling Owen and Logan. Mostly Logan.

My drifts to Logan, and the kiss, the lunch issue a few days ago, what he said to me. I wish I wasn't so chicken. I should have just talked to him. What the hell is wrong with me? Why do I always take the losers way out?

Maybe it's time I take a chance. Do something risky. He challenges me and pushes me a step further. He makes me want to go outside my comfort zone. I just can't believe it took me this long to realize it.

I flip a U and start going back the way I came. Thank God I chose back roads. I need to talk to Logan before this competition. I need to hear his voice. I need him to encourage me, and help me with this competition. Because believe it or not, I'm terrified of doing this. I don't want to screw up, and going into this competition with a lot on my mind, definitely is not a good idea.

As I'm looking down the road, I see a familiar car on the other side of the road. It's silver, and a little rusty. Then I recognize the person in the driver's seat. He honks at me, then flips a U, while I pull over. He drives up behind me and puts it in park. I get out of my car, and he gets out and shuts the door.

“Logan. How did you find me?”

“Your brother told me you were going to Myrtle Beach for a competition. I had to come and find you.”

“How did you know I'd take the back road?”

“Because I know you Avery. You stick with what's comfortable for you, and you know what? It's okay. It's okay to be scared, but I want to be that guy to take away your fears, and replace them with love and encouragement. I want to help you step out of your comfort zone. I want to be that guy. Hell Avery. I want to be your guy. For as long as you'll have me.”

I'm speechless, shocked, and very happily surprised. However, no words come to me.

“Avery, I couldn't wait for you to come to me anymore. I need you, and I know you need me too,” Logan says again.

“Logan... I- I... I was on my way to see you and talk to you, but then you came. And I'm sorry I ran away, I was scared and surprised and-” Logan shushes me as he puts his index finger on my lips. He takes a step closer to me, and wraps one arm around me waist.

“It's okay. Now shut up.” Then he kisses me. His kiss is full of passion, love, excitement, trust, and reassurance. I pull away and look up at him. “I don't know how it's possible Avery, but you made me love you.”

I smile at him, and kiss him back, knowing that he'll always be by my side, reassuring me, loving me, and he'll continue to push me. Which is good, because he's right. I do need him, and he needs me. I love him back. When he's around, everything is okay, and it'll continue to be okay. As long as he's still in my life.