Team 10

Chapter 16: I love you...

||Madeline||
We got back from the hospital and Paris was still crying, she didn't say anything she just ran straight to her bed and started bawling even harder than before. Right now I think the only person who can really comfort her is Ivan. I walk upstairs and go into the twins room. I sit down on the bed next to Emilio.

Madeline: we just got back from the hospital... my brother tried to kill himself and Paris is really fucked up... Ivan, she needs you.

As soon as I said that Ivan bolted out of the room and down the stairs as fast as he possibly could. You can tell he really likes her. I lay down with Emilio. He was scrolling through instagram and running his fingers through my hair. I always get sleepy when he does this and before I knew it I was sleeping with my head on his chest.

||Ivan||
As soon as I heard the words "Ivan, she needs you" that's all it took. I ran downstairs and went straight to her bed where she was crying into a pillow. I sit down on the edge of the bed and she lifts her head slightly. As soon as she sees my face she pushed her face into my chest and starts crying even more.

Ivan: shhh. It's ok. It's ok.

I said that holding her tightly. I had my right hand holding the back of her head and my other hand was wrapped around her waist.

Paris: I feel h-horrible... Th-this is all my fault.

Ivan: it's not your fault... it's nobody's fault, and especially not yours.

After that she didn't say anything and she eventually fell asleep in my arms. Not long after she fell asleep, I did too. I hated seeing her like this, in pain. It's not her fault at all and yet she's still blaming herself. I really hope she recovers from this quickly.

||Paris||
The next morning...
If it wasn't for Ivan I wouldn't have slept at all last night. I would've cried all night. He makes me feel safe, I like that feeling. When he's holding me I know nothing can hurt me. I like Ivan so much. I'm so happy he became a part of my life. I hate knowing that someone tried to kill them self because of me... it's all my fault. I hate myself for what I've done... I try to get up to use the bathroom without waking Ivan but he's a light sleeper and wakes up anyway.

Ivan: where are you going, beautiful?

Paris: bathroom. I'll be back.

Ivan: ok.

I went to the bathroom and just looked in the mirror for 3 minutes. Thinking about who I was and what I had become. Yes, coming to California has been such a good experience and I don't regret it at all, but it's changed me. The old me never would've cheated on Cole. I loved him more than anything in the world... but, I met Ivan and with just one week with him and I love him more than I learned to love Cole in 5 years. It's horrible for me to say considering the situation, but it's true. I love Ivan.
I went back to my bed where Ivan was checking Snapchat. I crawl back into the bed laying my head on his chest and he starts running his fingers through my hair with his free hand.

Paris: Ivan...

Ivan: yes?

Paris: I need to tell you something.

Ivan: ok, what's up?

Paris: Ivan... I... I love you.

Ivan: I love you too. I love you more and more everyday. I wasn't even sure if it was possible to love someone as much as I love you. I don't know how, I've only known you for like a week... but I can't imagine myself with anyone but you. I don't know if can be "just friends" with you...

After he said that he kissed me. He said he wanted to just be friends but I don't think we can do that... I love him so much.

||Madeline||
I woke up this morning to the sound of Emilio's voice.

Emilio: wake up, Madeline.

Madeline: what?

Emilio: I want to take you to the beach today.

Madeline: ok. Let me go get ready.

I got ready and met Emilio by the front door. He ordered an uber that should be here any second. The uber pulled up and we got in the car. We drove for about 15 minutes and then we got to the beach. Emilio and I walked along the shore letting our feet get splashed by the waves, just talking about everything that had happened lately. After we finished our walk we took off our clothes so that we were in our bathing suits and we went to splash around in the water.
2 hours later...
our uber just dropped us off back at the team 10 house and I went straight to get a pop tart and a bottle of water. I hopped up onto the counter and Emilio came and stood in between my legs. I fed him a piece of pop tart and Chance came down the stairs.

Chance: awe, look at the love birds.

I just rolled my eyes.

Chance: are you guys dating yet?

Madeline: no. Go away Chance, you're so annoying.

Chance: whatever. I'm just saying you guys are adorable and should just date already.

Madeline: you don't hear me saying anything about Chessa even though I hardcore ship it.

Chance: yea, bet Tessa and I are already married.

Madeline: whatever, Chance.

I really didn't mind people shipping Emilio and I but it kinda makes things a little awkward... I like Emilio so much, I wish we were dating. I know we will date eventually but I don't feel like waiting.

I was just sitting there thinking, kind of distracted off in space. When all of a sudden a pair of soft lips touch mine. Emilio had kissed me, our lips moved in sync and we even snuck in a little tongue. We broke the kiss and then Emilio surprised me...

Emilio: Maddi... will you be my girlfriend?

Madeline: yes!

||Emilio||

Oh my goodness! She said yes! I'm so happy right now. Without hesitation I give her another soft peck on the lips and she won't stop smiling. I'm so happy, I get to call the most beautiful person in the world my girlfriend. We kissed again and Tessa walked into the room.

Tessa: geez, get a room. You guys are basically dating.

Emilio: well, as of about 10 seconds ago we are dating!

Tessa: wait, actually?

Emilio: yea, I just asked her to be my girlfriend and she said yes.

Tessa: oh my god!!!! Congratulations!!

Madeline: thanks.

||Madeline||

I'm so happy right now! I can finally call the guy of my dreams my boyfriend and this has been the best day ever!! I completely forgotten about all of my problems, including Cole, and I actually felt happy. Emilio makes me happy and I couldn't ask for a better person to call my boyfriend.