Maybe We Can Love Again; UNDER EDITING

Chapter 3

~Justin's POV~

Today is the day I go to my new college. To be honest, I'm pretty nervous.

I got up and took a quick shower and dressed in a pair of dark jeans and a black v-neck. I slipped on a pair of supras, and grabbed my keys and backpack before heading out the door. I got into my Ferrari , and drove off to the school.

Once I got there I went to the front desk and they handed me my schedule. It was in the middle of first hour so I have to try and find my way to Mrs. Terry's room. I walked down a hallway and instantly got lost. I looked behind me to try and find a sign with directions.

"Watch out!" I heard someone shout from behind me. I was about to turn around when someone had fallen on top of me, causing me to fall to the ground. I groaned as I felt some pain in my back.

"I'm so sorry! Gosh, last time I do that again." My heart stopped when I hear that voice. I would recognize that beautiful voice anywhere. I looked up and saw the girl who left me...the girl who owns my heart.

"Shelby?" I asked propping myself on my elbows. I can't believe she is actually in front of me. She's so beautiful. I quickly got up and pulled her into a hug. I didn't want to let her go. I felt tears rolling my cheeks.

"I can't believe you're here. I can't believe I'm actually seeing you right now." I rambled, pulling away slightly to see her face pale. Oh no. "Shelby?" I asked again to make sure she was still there. She blinked a couple times. When she looked up at me, tears brimmed her eyes. "No, baby. Don't cry." I said, caressing her cheek, ready to wipe away her tears.

"No. Justin. I-I got to go." She stuttered before running off with her skateboard. Since when did she skate? 

"No! Shelby, wait!" I'm not letting her leave me so easily this time. I quickly ran after her. I followed her outside and to a gazebo. She was sitting on the outer ledge and had an arm wrapped around a pole. I could see the side of her face, and I knew she was crying.

I walked up to her and climbed over to sit next to her.

"I'm sorry." She spoke before I even knew what to say. I looked over at her with a confused look on my face. She looked at me with a tear stained face. "I'm sorry, I left you like that. I had to. I had to leave... to keep you safe." She said, placing a hand on my cheek caressing it with her thumb. I looked into her eyes and saw that sparkle I've missed seeing. I leaned my face into her hand and kissed her palm.

"I don't care about my safety. I just want to be with you. I love you, Shelly." I said holding onto her hand, as if it were the last time. She looked down at our hands, and a tiny smile formed but quickly disappeared. She let go of our hands, and looked away.

"I love you too, Justin. But Jacob is still out there. If he knows we are together. He'll come after you. I can't have you die because of me." She said, her voice cracking when she spoke. To be honest, the thought scared me, but I would do anything for Shelly. Even if it means me risking my life. As long as she is safe and happy. I have been worried about her for so long, I haven't been doing anything right. 

"I don't care anymore. I would do anything to keep you safe and happy, Shelly." I said, scooting close to her and brought her face to look at me. When she looked up at me, a tear rolled down her cheek. I wiped it away with my thumb. She smiled at me and held onto my hand.

"If we do this. We have to keep it a secret. I don't wanna risk you getting taken away from me." She said sternly.

"Works for me. As long as you love me, I don't care." I said, as I leaned forward and placed my lips onto hers. I have been craving her lips for so long. And the fireworks are still there. Every time I kiss her soft lips, it reminds me of our first kiss.

~~~Flashback~~~
Shelby was getting ready to walk backstage, when I picked her up and sat her on my shoulders. She looked down at me. Gosh, she is so beautiful, even if she is slightly upside down.

"Justin? What are you doing? I'm going to fall!" She laughed, when we started to walk. She held onto the sides of my head tightly. I chuckled and looked up at her with a smile. She is too cute.

"You're not going to fall. Just sit still and close your eyes, make sure to keep them closed. I'll tell you when to duck your head." I said as I looked ahead and saw that we were just entering the hallway. She sighed and closed her eyes, holding onto my head a little more tightly.

"Sorry if I'm crushing your head." She said laughing a little. I chuckled back at her as I continued to walk down the hallway, and realized I needed to turn.

"It's okay. Duck your head." I said and slowed down a little so she could duck in time. She leaned forward and her face was suddenly in mine. I was looking at her kissable lips, and we about lost balance, but I luckily caught us. She had opened her eyes and I smiled at her. She looked upside down and her face were so close to mine. Our faces were so close, I could feel her cool minty breath on my face. 

We were stuck like that for a long time, before I couldn't help it any longer and glanced at her lips, and slowly leaned in. It felt like my whole world has stopped. I wanted to taste her lips so badly. I stepped a couple steps and her back was against the wall, as she was still upside down on my shoulders. I had slowly closed my eyes, as she did the same. It felt like eternity before our lips had finally touched. Fireworks exploded all around us. Her lips were so soft and it was all so smooth.

I let go of her legs, and rested my hands on her cheeks, lightly caressing them. I slid my tongue along her bottom lip, asking for an entrance. But she didn't accept. Instead she pulled away, by moving my head back. We were both out of breath. Once I caught my breath, and I stepped back as she bent back up.

"Umm, I'm sorry, but I have to go." She said before hopping off of my shoulders and ran off.

~~~End Of Flashback~~~

We pulled away, and we were both smiling.

"I love you, Shelby." I whispered against her lips.

"I love you too, Justin." She whispered back, closing the spacing between us. I'm so happy to have here back in my life. I don't know how I would have gone on if I hadn't had ran into her. Er, more like she ran into me. But either way, I'm so glad she is back in my life.