Crazy About You

Chapter 18: Past Revelations

And so he explains, what Gwen said in the hallway and how she pinned him just as you came through. I also thought how he slapped her was kinda funny.

"I'm sorry. I never wanted to hurt you." He looks at me, so vulnerable, I know he is telling the truth.

I nod and he takes that as an okay as I get in this arms. And I finally feel safe.

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We sit in my little cocoon of safety for god knows how long. I breath in his scent, calming me. I can't believe I let my jealousy take over. I think to myself how I could have avoided the entire situation.

I feel bad. Really bad. I am sitting in front of my mothers grave, sobbing for something other than her. And I have not even gotten the courage to explain to Travis, who is obviously thinking about what it meant.

I sink into his arms, inhaling his scent. Why was he here? Why did he run after someone like me? These questions chased each other around my head. 

"I am so sorry." He repeats, taking my silence as obvious rejection.

"Don't be. I'm not mad." I say, a sheepish expression on my face.

We sit in silence for a few more moments until, I finally speak up.

"You're wondering about the grave." I say bluntly. It is pretty recognizable at this point. 

"You don't have to talk if you don-"

I cut him off. "It's fine." I take a deep breath in. I don't like to honestly recall the tale, yet sometimes it has to be done. I look up to into his eyes, getting lost before I shake my self back into my reality.

"There was a fire. A bad one." I say, he nodded to let me know to continue. "I woke up, and heard my father yelling from outside. I never even thought he would leave without my mother, so I assumed she was out too." Fresh tears rim my eyes, but I will myself to continue. "I got my brother, who was hyperventilating at that point, and got us both outside. My mom was not there." 

He pulls me into a hug, rubbing my back soothingly. "I t...tried to go back in. I...I was the only one that was okay. They did not let me..." I am practically balling at that point. 

"It is all my fault."

He grabs my face in his hands forcing me to look at him eye level.

"Never, and I mean never, think that this is your fault. You did your best. You saved your brother. And if your family can't see that then what kind of family did you have to begin with?"

"My dad hates me. He never speaks to me. I can't remember the last time I saw him. My brother blames me I know it." I say shaking vigorously.

We just sit there, holding each other. The silence is not awkward, just peaceful.

"Your so strong." He whispers in my ear. 

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I wake up in his bed, in his arms. If you told me is this would have happened a month ago, I would have laughed in your face, and called the school councilor, because obviously something would be off.

I look at him, his face illuminated by the light in the room. I trace my finger along his jaw. I cuddled back into his touch.

"Mphh...." He groans putting his head back into the pillow.

"Time for school." I whisper into his ear, waiting for him to react.

"AHH!"

I scream as he flips on top of me holding me like a teddy bear.

"Your not going anywhere." He says sleepily.

"But school..."

"School can wait." He says burying his face in my neck.

Well 10 more minutes can't hurt.

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I know its been a while since I have updated, but I had to prepare for finals!

Luv You All!

-Riley