Maybe We Can Love Again; UNDER EDITING

Chapter 4

~Shelby's POV~

Justin and I are finally back together. I have missed him so much. I think keeping the relationship to ourselves would reduce the risk of the paps seeing us and Jacob finding out. We obviously can't trust everyone at school with the secret either.

Justin knows about James now, and James knows about Justin being apart of my past. He just doesn't know we are together. I'm still debating on whether or not I should tell him. I don't know, but I'm not going to worry about it.

I volunteered to show Justin around, mainly because we get to skip the rest of our classes. We only have 4/7 classes together. First hour, free period, lunch, and last hour. At least we can go off and be alone during free period.

By the time I had finished showing Justin around everyone was okay to go home or go to their dorms.

"Do you live here on campus?" Justin asked, as we went back outside heading to the fountain. I always meet James here and we walk home together. He only lives a block away from me.

"No, I have an apartment a couple blocks away. I usually ride my skateboard." I said placing my skateboard down and putting my foot on the edge.

"Since when did you start skating?" Justin asked, with a sly smirk. I blushed as I felt the same butterflies I used to feel when he looked at me. 

"When I moved her. I can't afford a car until I get a better job, so I figured I'd teach myself." I shrugged my shoulders as I laid my board down and slowly start skating ahead. 

"That's hot." I heard Justin behind me. I stopped my board once we reached the fountain. I couldn't help but push Justin's comment further. 

"What is?" I asked, as he walked up to me. I looked up as he looked around us. I looked around too and saw no one who wasn't busy. When I looked up at him, he leaned forward and whispered in my ear, 

"I'm secretly dating a sexy, skater girl." He winked as he leaned back. I giggled at his comment and sat on the edge of the fountain. "What are we waiting for? I figured I could walk you home." 

"Oh, we are waiting on James. Sorry, I forgot to tell you. I always wait for him here and we walk together."

"Oh..okay. I'll wait with you. And I could meet this James." He said, walking over to me.

It was kinda awkward, but thank you Lord for James. He came before it got too awkward.

"Hey, Shel-bug! You ready?!" He shouted while running over to us. I chuckled, shaking my head at his loudness. I nodded my head at him. He suddenly stopped, and looked at Justin. 

"What is your ex doing here?" He quickly whispered in my ear. I giggled and leaned up to him. 

"He is the "new student". Him and I talked things through, don't worry." I smiled at him as he looked over at Justin. 

"Hi. I'm James, Shel-bugs, only best friend." He said, as he reached out his hand to Justin. He smiled at him, but anyone could tell there was some tension in his voice. 

"Justin. Justin Bieber. It's nice to meet you, and Shelby has told me all about you. I'm glad she was able to have someone like you to watch after her." He said, as he smiled back at James as he shook his hand. 

"Well, I don't know about you guys but, I'm hungry. Wanna come go to my apartment and get something to eat?" I asked as I got my board ready to go.

"Sure, I'm up for it." I heard Justin say. I can tell something is bothering him. I'm going to let it go, though, for now. I pushed off on my board, making sure not to go too far.

"What about you Jammy." I called, holding in my laughter. James hates it when I call him that.

"Don't call me that Shel-bug! I hate that name! It makes me sound like a girl! And you know I'm always up for food." He said, as I let go of my laughter. I pushed myself more a little, still laughing. I could hear Justin laughing too. I turned a little to see James and Justin playfully pushing each other. I couldn't help but smile. My secret boyfriend and my best friend are getting along.

I was too busy looking at them when I ran into a pebble and went flying forward. I screeched a little, and I hit the concrete ground on my back.

"Shelly! Are you okay?" I heard Justin yelled from my side. 

"Shel-bug? Can you hear us?" James asked, from the other side of me.

"Yea, I can hear ya. My head hurts, though." I said reaching behind my head and feeling my hair. My heart raced as it started to feel wet. I pulled back and saw my hand was red.

"Oh shit." I muttered. "Help me up." I said reached up with both hands. Once I tried to put pressure on my left leg, a sharp pain shot up. I groaned as I almost feel back down from the pain.

"Here I got ya." Justin said picking me up bridal style. 

"What's wrong? Is it your ankle?" James asked, jogging up to us with my now broken skateboard. I nodded my head, slowly.

"I think we need to take her to the hospital." He whispered to Justin, but I could hear him clearly.

"I don't need to go to the hospital. I'm...oh shit...I'm fine." I seethed through a sharp pain that went through my head.

"You are not fine. We are taking you to the hospital. James, you got a car? Mine is back at the campus back parking lot." Justin asked, as they walked a little faster.

"Yeah, hold on, take her to her apartment and I'll go get my truck." James said before sprinting off. Justin started to walk faster, and we were almost there.

"Turn right, 2nd level, door 106." I told him, I was feeling weaker from the lose of blood.

"It's gonna be okay Shelly. Just don't close your eyes." Justin said with a worried tone. He looked scared, and that worried me.

"Are you okay, Justin? Why are you scared?" I asked. He didn't answer. All he did was look ahead and I could tell he was fighting back something. It seemed like he was going back into the past. I saw a tear slide down his cheek. I then realized what he was thinking about.

"Justin. Your never gonna loose me again. I promise. I'm never gonna leave you again. That was the biggest mistake I have ever made. I regret it all. I'm so sorry." I said, wiping his tear away while chocking on my own. I feel so guilty to know I'm the one who has caused Justin's depression. I hate myself more and more everyday because of it.

We had reached my apartment and I reached into my pocket and grabbed the key. I unlocked it, turned the nob while Justin kicked it open with his foot. He walked into the living room and sat me on the couch gently. I groaned at the pain in my head and ankle.

"Go into the kitchen and get a towel in the cabinet right beside the fridge, please." I told Justin. I didn't want blood to get everywhere. Justin had come back with a towel and helped place it on my head. I felt weaker then before. I wanted to close my eyes, I felt so sleepy.

"Thanks. Justin, I never stopped loving you. I hate myself for ever putting you through that. I'm so sorry." I chocked out, tears brimmed my eyes as I looked up at him from the couch. He got on his knees and held my face with his hand.

"I love you too Shelby and I never stopped. Don't hate yourself for my mistakes. I'm just glad that we found each other again." He said, before softly kissing my forehead.
I'm so glad to have him back. I know I wouldn't be here right now if it weren't for Justin.

"I'm sleepy Justin." I whispered, my eyes shutting. I heard Justin panic so I grabbed his hand and squeezed it as much as I could to let him know it was gonna be okay.

"I love you.." I whispered before I heard the door slam open, and all I could see was black.