Because of You

Chapter 20

Bzzt. I glanced down at my phone. It was Jayden again. I had 13 messages from him, but I didn't feel like talking to anyone. I should probably reply though. I read through the texts again.

Hey Wen!

Wen?

??

Ok well you must be busy text me back later😋

Hey u ok?

Wendy plz text back I'm getting worried.

Hey what's up??

Hello?

Wendy it's been two days😟

I'm really worried Wen plz answer

Are you mad at me? 😰

If you don't reply soon I'm coming over. I'm just worried please text me.

Ok I'm coming over.

I dropped my phone. No no no. I didn't want to see people right now. He didn't live very far away so I had like 5 minutes to compose myself. I looked down at my clothes with dread. I was wearing old, ratty pajamas. I reached up and felt my hair. It was tied up in the messiest bun to ever exist. Photo albums were laying all over my house. Marls and I liked scrap booking together. I had been looking through all our adventures.

I looked over and saw a picture of Marley laying on her back with her tongue barely sticking out and her eyes wide. She had been quite the cat. I let out an amused puff and then looked down at my feet. I missed her. I slowly dragged myself off the floor to at least make myself look slightly better... and heard a thump on my front door.

Maybe I could just not answer? No no. He was worried I had to let him in. But seeing the state I was in might make him more worried. Plus, I looked crappy and I didn't want anyone to see me like this. I sucked in a breath and headed to the door. I just had to open the door and get it over with. I grabbed the handle and swung the door open quickly.

Jay stood in the doorway dropping with rain. I hadn't even noticed it had been raining outside. His eyes widened when he saw me. "W-wen," he breathed. I must've looked worse than I thought. He stumbled through the doorway and gathered me in his arms. It was too much. I broke into tears. "Oh Wendy what happened to you?"

"M-marley," I stuttered.

"Oh Sweetheart," he whispered. He knew who Marley was and how old she had been. He must've been able to read into my words and know that she was gone. He just held me for a long time. I appreciated the fact that he didn't try to talk or make me talk. After awhile he guided me to the living room.

I slid down to the floor and he stayed standing, clearly not knowing what to do. "I'm a mess," I said.

"So? I'm not ever gonna care if you're wearing a fancy dress or pajamas or if your hair is shining and perfect or in a messy bun. I don't care if your house is covered with photo albums. I don't care. I love you anyways, Wendy."

I sat there silently for a moment. But, I knew exactly what I wanted to say, so I just said it. "I love you too, Jay Jay."

He smiled and sat on the floor next to me. I leaned my head on his shoulder and this time there was no phone call, no Ramen to disturb us. It was just him and me. And at that moment I realized... I could be okay with that. I was 22. I needed something solid. And I felt like this could be it. But, I didn't want to ruin the silence, so I just sat there content with my thoughts, with him.

Except nearly right after I'd had the thought, Jayden spoke. "Have you ever thought about marriage Wendy?"

I sat back startled and looked at him. "Actually..."

"I know we haven't been together very long. I'm not asking you to make any decisions or promise anything. I'm just wondering..."

I nodded and smiled at him. This was definitely going to be my something solid. I knew it.

Eeeek hopefully this chapter is a lot less sad than the last one. I think it's really cute and I hope you liked it as much as me. Don't forget to vote, comment, and follow me. Love from the author😘😘😘