The Stars are Holding You

Chapter One

Note: Do not read. This book is being thoroughly edited very slowly. I will release a new update when I've finished and begin writing again.

Chapter One

Jake was beautiful.

He was ruggedly handsome with blue eyes as crystal clear as the ocean. He was the type of person that wore his emotions in his eyes and his heart on his sleeve.

The kindest energy radiated from him. He was an old soul, a gentleman and the love of my life.

"Happy Birthday Beautiful" he whispered as his breath blew across my neck reducing me to a shivering mess.

I whispered his name and quickly collected myself to turn and embrace him.

He smiled his million-dollar smile and pulled me closer to him, our bodies completely pressed together, his heat was radiating through my body. I smiled to myself, fully content in this moment being in his arms.

They felt like a sanctuary; happy and safe.

"Come on birthday girl, I want to take you somewhere," Jake mumbled against my neck before leaving my embrace and reaching for my hand.

He began to turn in the direction of the car and stepped quickly, dragging me along with him.

I didn't get a chance to speak as Jake barged through the people standing in the town square, some shooting us murderous glares others muttering under their breath, sounding vaguely like, "damn kids".

I followed after him in complete confusion as to where we could be going.

My mind started to ponder the possibilities; though there weren't a lot of options. We lived in the Hunter Valley. Despite it's name it was surprisingly a beautiful and tranquil place.

Mountains stretched as far as the eye could reach, they were often frosted with a rich white layer of snow adding to the serenity.

Thinking of the snow caused me to shiver. The movement made Jake pause for a minute. "You okay Little Bear?"

I grinned at his nickname for me. This was Jake. He was kind and compassionate. He didn't have to pretend to care. He truly minded if you were cold or something was on your mind. He was that guy. The sweet one, the boy next door with a heart of gold.

"I'm fine," I replied honestly, "though I'd be better if you told me where we're going!"

His eyes twinkled with mischief before he winked at me. "Trust me Bear, I know you love this place."

I rolled my eyes and shoved him playfully, he bumped his hip against mine and I did it back while we walked towards his beat up old Honda.

Jake clicked the button on his keys to unlock the car. I bumped his hip with mine and snatched the keys from his hand.

"Shotgun Driving!" I yelled louder than necessary and ran to the driver side door, flicking the faulty lock on the passenger side door for Jake to scramble in.

He sat down with a huff and glared at me. "You don't even know where we're going Layla, gosh your stubborn sometimes." He rolled his eyes as he spoke.

I giggled at his obvious annoyance and nodded to him. "You wouldn't have me any other way Jake Baker," I said with honestly.

His annoyance faded away and a soft smile graced him face. Leaning across the console he pressed a chaste kiss on the corner of my mouth. "Your right," he said in agreeable, his voice was barely above a whisper.

He looked into my eyes, a thousand emotions were swirling through them. Happiness, fear, desire and the most predominate; love.

He reached over and pulled me to him, settling his lips against mine. I almost moaned at the sensation. It felt like home.