The Hidden Princess

Chapter Eleven: Hold Me In Your Warm Embrace

Emma's P.O.V.
What was going on? Was I really about to jump? I thought as I sat on the edge of my bed, replaying what happened only moments ago. "A-Alex...I'm so sorry..." I went to stand, but he only set a hand on my shoulder. "You don't need to apologize. You have something called depression...it wasn't directly your fault. You couldn't control yourself." He sighed, his eyes giving a sad expression.

"I should have been able to...this was unacceptable and I am sorry." I hung my head in shame of what happened. I didn't want him to see me like that, but I guess I finally broke. "Just stop apologizing already. It's no use to." His voice raised but softened once he noticed it. "I-" I tried but he quickly cut me off.

"If you say that you are sorry one more time, I'm going to either get upset or kiss you to shut you up. I haven't decided yet though..." Alex looked at me seriously. "Please don't get upset with me..." My heart raced and my hands went cold. Fear of him getting more upset that he was gripped and tugged at my heart. "I won't get upset. I just wish that I could help you more. I feel like I can't do very much. I wish you could have told me..." He sighed heavily.

"I'm sorry I couldn't tell you. I just...I couldn't bring myself to burden you with this." I looked away. "What did I say about telling me that you were sorry?" He looked at me, setting a hand under my chin. My heartbeat quickened with each passing second. "I...I didn't mean to...I just..." I couldn't even complete my sentence. "Relax...I'm not mad at you." He leaned closer and closer until the gap between our lips no longer existed.

The kiss lasted only a little while, but it was meaningful all the same. "Alex...I...I love you. Please don't leave me... I'm so lost anymore and I don't know how to fix this." I rested my head on his chest as soon as he broke away. "I'm not sure what all I can do to help, but I'll try my hardest." His voice was soft and kind, just as it always had been. "I'm not really sure about down the road, but...for now, just hold me...you're so warm even in the brisk coldness of this world." I sighed.

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Hey Guys, I know it's been a while since I've updated and I'm really sorry that it took so long, but school just started back up and with my honors courses it's been rather difficult to try and manage Wattpad and my homework. I couldn't update this Thursday like I had planned because of a surprise biology test that I really needed to study for.

Sorry guys. I'll update as quickly as I possibly can, but I can't make any promises with my hectic schedule. I hope you all enjoy this chapter and I'll be back with another as soon as I can. Thank you all for your support. Love y'all.