Dead Roses

I Was Only Falling In Love

The sound of chirping stirred me awake. It didn't help that the sun's rays were directly on my eyes either. I sat up and saw Jack fast asleep. I didn't want to wake him so I quietly got out of bed. I closed the door quietly as I exited. I skipped down stairs and was surprised to see Juliana standing there with a mug in her hand. She usually didn't get up this early, weird.

" Why are you up so early?"

She pointed to the living room, where Mrs. Stone and Mr.Stone were currently sitting on the couch. They didn't notice me until I bumped into the corner of a table. 

" Genevie, good morning dear. Jack is still asleep?"

I nodded before I was felt mom pull me down next to her. Somehow their conversation shifted from the scenery to our personal affairs. Feeling uncomfortable with the subject, I got up and left. I went back to room and smiled softly when my eyes landed on Jack. He had gotten out of bed and was currently digging through his suitcase for a fresh pair of clothes. The towel he had wrapped around his waist hung lowly and his damp curls framed his face perfectly. He didn't notice me until I walked up behind him and hugged his waist. 

" You always manage to sneak up on me, how do you do that?" He asked before turning around and placing a kiss on my forehead. I smiled at him and he rocked me back and forth in his arms. 

" This is cute and all but I think you should put your clothes on. Before my parents walk in and assume things."

He chuckled and put his clothes on right after I said that. Out of the corner of my eye I saw his phone going off like crazy. He followed my gaze and gave me an apologetic look.

" My mom has been asking me to come visit the family since I have some free time. I said I would since Isla's birthday is on Saturday." 

It was currently Wednesday. We had just gotten here on Monday, he wasn't getting bored of me already was he? He saw me frown and cupped my cheeks with his warm hands.

" Don't frown babe, I'm not leaving until Friday night."

I continued to frown, that left us with zero time to spend together. The next few days my parents had planned events for us to attend to make up for the time lost when I went back to LA. 

" Yeah but we're going to be doing things my parents want us to do. When are we going to have time to ourselves?"

He sighed and tilted my head up and nudged his nose against mine. 

" Love, I promise we'll have time to ourselves. I'll make it up to you okay?"

I nodded and he smiled,making me smile. This moment felt so cliche. You know the moment when the struggling couples finally seeks peace after a while? It felt like that. But every one knew that moments like this never lasted. There was always something that got in between and I prayed to God that wouldn't happen to us. I had already lost my baby, I didn't want to lose the love of my life. 

I walked into the grand ball room with my arm around Jack's. Everyone stopped what they were doing when they saw the Withers. We were infamous for many things but the most current thing was the murder of Shea. I held Jack tightly as we weaved through the large crowd of people. Jack sensed how uncomfortable I felt and gave me hand a light squeeze. I gave him a light smile. My smile faded when I saw the Stone family with Riley's family. 

" Ah! My favorite family, the Withers!"

Mom smiled and hugged Riley's mom tightly. Riley shifted his gaze between Jack and I. As If his gaze wasn't heated enough, Elliot was staring as well. I didn't get a good look at Elliot simply because I didn't want to but he looked different tonight. I had a strange feeling in my chest, it hurt. I tried to ignore the pain but when the pain grew more eminent, I clutched my chest and stumbled slightly. 

" Babe! Are you okay?"

Jack looked at me with worry. I nodded my head but my body said different. I collapsed down onto the floor, startling Jack and my parents. I didn't black out but no matter how much I tried, I lost the feeling in my legs. 

" I think we should have her sit down over there."

Jack lifted me into his arms and walked towards the couch everyone was hinting at. He put me down and kneeled in front of me.

" Babe are you sure you're okay? You don't look so good."

I nodded and tried my hard to remain conscious despite the obvious fact that I was definitely not okay. I saw Elliot staring at me with questionable gaze. It was almost as if he knew something. 

" Genevie!"

My eyelids grew heavy and everything went dark.