Home Soon (Sequel to What It Seems)

Chapter 15

I sat up and and tried to calm down. These damn dreams were the reason I wasn't getting any sleep. I was so worried about my dad. He was going to be fine but I just didn't have a good feeling about anything lately. Kenzie ran in to make sure I was fine.

"Are you sure? This is the fifth night this has happened..your mom thinks you have anxiety. I kinda agree.."

"Kenzie I'm fine. Go back to sleep." she shook her head and walked out, closing the door behind her. I was fine. Just some bad dreams. At least thats what I kept telling myself. I checked my phone and I had a text from Colson.

u awake?

yeah...why?

good. i'm coming over.

I smiled and sat my phone down. At least I'd have someone to keep me awake. I did not want to go back to sleep. I went downstairs quietly to wait for Colson. I sat on the couch and turned on the TV. I heard the door open and turned around. He tried walking in the dark room without being loud but ran into something and knocking something over.

"Damn..stop laughing Sky. I hear you."

"I can't help it. Come sit your ass down." he smiled and sat down next to me. I wanted to hug him so bad or cuddle and watch movies like old times but things felt too different for me right now.

"No hi or anything? Just gonna laugh?"

"Hi Colson. So..what to do..."

"Lets watch a movie." he got up and went to pick one out, not waiting for me to answer. I went to make popcorn while he got the movie ready. I sighed as I walked back in and sat down.

"You sound real excited for this movie..you okay?"

"Yeah. I just haven't been getting a lot of sleep lately."

"Kenzie told me. Your dad is okay. He's at home now."

"I know.."

"That's not all is it?" 

"No but I don't want to talk about it right now."

"When then? We need to Skylar."

"I know, I do. But I need to figure out how I feel before we do. I barely even know."

I fell asleep before the movie was over and I woke up around 6 am. Colson was sleeping on the chair and I sighed. I should've just shut my mouth last night. I went upstairs and changed into some workout clothes and went for a run. I needed to clear my head, or try at least.

I had ran for about two hours now and I could barely feel my legs when I walked in the house. Kenzie and the twins were eating breakfast when I got back. I sat down to eat and then got ready for the day. I hope I didn't scare off Colson.

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It was now February, and each day was just a routine now. I woke up with the kids, we ate, and some days they went to Colson's and sometimes they stayed home. Today was Colson's day and we had just walked in. Slim came and got the kids taken care of and Colson pulled me to the living room. I gave him a confused look as he bounced up and down in his seat.

"Are you okay?" I smirked as he calmed down, his face turning red.

"Yeah, just excited. I have a question for you." he smiled so big I couldn't help but smile back.

"Go ahead, I'm listening.." he nodded.

"So Valentines Day is next week..and I was wondering if you u-uh..wanted to go on a date?" I giggled. I felt like we were in High School or something, but it was cute. He looked worried when I giggled.

"Don't worry, that wasn't bad or anything. But I would love to go out with you." I smiled as he jumped over to me on the other side of the couch to hug me.

"THANK YOU BAE."

"Woooah, bae?"

"Sorry, I meant Sky." I just laughed and hugged him back.

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Valentine's Day

I was getting more excited for tonight, the closer the date got. I still had to find an outfit and wait for my parents to get here. I was getting impatient as I sat downstairs, constantly checking the time on my phone. As soon as I thought I heard a car pull up I ran to the door. I opened the door and basically pulled them in the door.

"Don't act too excited Skylar." my mom said sarcastically. I laughed and texted Colson to tell him he could come get me whenever. He was here literally 5 minutes later. I said bye to everyone and ran out the door. When I got in the car he stared at me before snapping out of it.

"You look amazing.."

"Thank you." I blushed and I tried hiding my face. "You don't look too bad." he rolled his eyes and smirked, starting the car. The car ride to the restaurant was silent, except for music that I could barely hear.

We got to the restaurant and ordered our drinks and food. After that, we didn't really say anything. He cleared his throat and I looked up at him, raising my eye.

"So..thanks for coming." he said.

"No need to thank me, I wanted to."  he nodded and then our food came. I wanted to continue wherever our conversation was going, but he started eating immediately. Him asking me on this date made me think, and I think I was finally ready to talk. I cleared my throat after we were done eating and the waiter took our plates.

"So..you know those talks that you always want to have but I never do? I think I'm finally ready." he smiled and nodded. 

"I know I've been very...very impatient with this, but I'm glad I waited. You can start." I nodded and thought out how exactly to word this.

"Okay. I miss you. No, I miss us. I miss when there was an us. I thought about you those entire three years that we didn't speak. I know you miss me too and want us to be together again and I'm sorry I've shut you out. I didn't know how to deal with what I was going through at the time. I'm better now and I'm ready to give us a try again." he nodded and looked at me.

"I'm sorry I put you through all that shit. I was stupid, shit I still am, but I've learned from that. I think we were just young and we rushed into everything. We're older now though, and I think we can make it work." he paused and grabbed my hands. "You had your own demons, which I know enough about whether or not they were the same, and you have no idea how proud I am of you for getting yourself help."

"Colson. I love you. Everytime I looked at the twins I saw you, which made me want you around honestly. They made me miss you even more."

"I thought you forgot about me.." he admitted.

"Colson! I could never forget about you. You've made me happier than anyone ever could, even with all of the bad things that have happened. I was, and still am, in love with you." he smiled slighty and stood up. I didn't even question, just followed him. We had been here for a while talking. I stopped when we got outside. He turned around.

"What's wrong?" he asked, worried.

"Where does this leave us?" he looked down at the sidewalk.

"I-I don't know Sky. You know what I wa-" I ran to him and hugged him, quickly kissing him after.

"I want you back Colson. I need my family back together." he pulled my head back so I could look at him while he spoke.

"Skylar, you know how I feel. I'd do anything to make you happy. I'm glad to call you mine again." he kissed me again and we went home. I knew everyone would be happy about the news, they had been waiting for this to happen eventually.

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I hope you guys liked it. I'm reallly sorry it's been so long since I've updated.