Happily Ever After

Chapter 14

I didn’t make it to the kitchen. A huge bang coming from Nathan’s room stopped me mid step. 

“Fuck!” Nathan screamed. I flinched at the anger that rang out in his voice. Was this because of me? No, it couldn’t be. It’s probably because of Natalie. Yeah, that’s right. 

I stood in place for a few more seconds, but there seemed to be virtually no more sound coming from his room. I sighed and began walking towards the steps again, but a quiet voice stopped me. 

“Anna?” Nathan mumbled. I debated on whether or not to turn around, finally decided to humor him. 

“What?” I said harshly. He just cast his eyes downward at the tone of my voice.

“I’m really sorry…It was cruel of me to treat you the way I did, and I didn’t realize that I made you feel that way. I didn’t mean to use you, I thought you knew that I had a girlfriend. I never would have done it if I knew you didn’t know. It’s still isn’t excusable but I really was going to leave Natalie, but then when I tried she told me she was pregnant, so I had no choice. I had to stay with her, that’s why I havent been here for so long. But then yesterday I walked in on her having sex with another guy, and it turns out she’s not even pregnant. Please forgive me, Anna. I really like you, and I know it doesn’t change what I did, but Anna, please, one more chance.” I just stared at him as he continued speaking. “I promise I wont hurt you again Anna…” 

I continued to stare at him in shock. I was utterly speechless. I didn’t know if I should forgive him or not, let alone give him another chance. So I turned around and started walking back towards the kitchen. I didn’t get two full steps before Nathan grabbed my arm and twisted me around to face him.

“Nathan, what’re-” was all I could get out because Nathan had silenced me by crushing his lips up against mine. This time, I didn’t reject him. 

He kissed me with a growing urgency, that I couldn’t help but surrender too. I moved my hand with my glass in it around Nathans neck, and intertwined the other in his hair,  holding him close. Nathan grabbed my hips and made it so I couldn’t back away. We continued like this for what seemed like hours until we heard footsteps coming up the stairs. We quickly moved apart, and Nathan dashed into his room. I was left standing in the hallway flushed and dazed, holding my empty cup. 

“Anna? What are you doing up? You fainted, honey, you need to be in bed!” Peggy scolded.

“I ran out of orange juice, and I was thirsty, so I was coming to get more.” I stated, practically panting from the passion of Nathan’s kiss. 

“Here, give me that, you go lay down  and I’ll bring it up to you in a minute.” I passed her the glass and watched as she turned and made her way back to the kitchen. I rubbed my hands together to try to get rid of the clammy feeling they had. I decided to go back and lay down and wait for my orange juice. I looked down at my bare feet as they walked through the white carpet. I smiled at the softness beneath my feet. I had never had carpets at my apartment. It was all fake tile and fake hardwood. I really enjoyed this carpet. 

I huddled back into my bed and waited for my orange juice. I grabbed the remote that was on the end of the bed, and flicked aimlessly through the channels. 

“Anna?” I turned my head towards the doorway and saw Nathan standing there holding my orange juice. 

“I thought your mom was bringing me that?” I questioned. He walked towards me, set the orange juice on the table, and sat down next to me. 

“I told her I’d bring it in to you, I told her I wanted to check on you.” He smiled at me and stroked my cheek with his finger tips. “Speaking of, how are you feeling?”

I thought about it for a second before responding. 

“I’m feeling okay, I think the nauseous is coming back…” 

“Well the trash can is right here, do you want me to stay with you?”

“I know, and yeah, actually. I do.” He nodded and stood up and shut and locked the door. 

“Don’t worry,” He said, noticing the look on my face. “We wont do anything, I just locked it so Chelsea wont come in and ask us why we’re cuddling.” 

He shrugged his shirt off and got in the bed beside me. I rolled onto my side as he pulled me into his chest. I smiled, completely content, that is, until I heard the door knob turn, and a knock upon the door.