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jaeden sat patiently on the sand gazing at the sunset. it was now 5:55 pm, and his heart was racing. easy to say, he was beyond nervous. ever since florence stopped talking to him he was overthinking every reason for her actions.
as the clock turned to 6, he heard shuffling behind him. jaeden turned his head and saw florence, slowly making her way to him. she sat down next to the boy, staring at the sunset with him.
"hi," she spoke. her voice was soft and soothing, something he missed for the few days without her company.
"hi," he replied. instead of waiting for her response, he shifted his whole body so he was facing her. "i am sorry for whatever i did. i know it hurt you and it hurt myself because i have no idea what caused me to cause you pain. if i knew, i would immediately do anything to win you back."
florence remained still at his speech, staring at the sunset. after a few moments of silence, she looked at him and hugged him. he was shocked at first, but then hugged her back. her arms tightened around his body, and she laid her head on his chest. she felt safe in his arms, and he felt at peace in hers. after years it felt like, she began to pull away but he stayed in his position, resting his head on top of hers.
"jaeden," she giggled. her laugh could clear clouds on a rainy day, he thought. "you have to let go so i can speak." hearing her words, he slowly unwrapped his arms from around her back to then take his hands in hers. florence's insides practically melted from his actions making it almost impossible to continue talking.
"i am so sorry for overreacting. i am such an ass for leaving you like that and i don't know why i did. jaeden lieberher, you make me so happy," florence started. her eyes were watering so she slowed down to keep herself together. "i really, and i mean really like you. i may even love you," she said. jaeden's eyes widened. he was opening his mouth to respond but she held up a finger to his lips silencing him. "i understand that you don't feel the same way, i just needed to let you know why i've been so crabby."
when she finished speaking, almost exactly after she dropped her finger jaeden grabbed her cheeks and closed the space between them. when her mind finally comprehended what he was doing, florence wrapped her arms around his neck. the kiss was simple but it was everything florence needed, jaeden too for that matter.
when they parted, florence smiled at jaeden as if he were a prize, which in her heart he was.
"i love you too, florence scott."
THE END
lol at last this trash book is over! also happy belated hanukah, merry christmas, and happy future kwanza to anyone that celebrates. if you don't, i hope you are having a wonderful day! ❤️
