A Time To Love

Chapter Fourteen

*Emma's p.o.v*

Christmas break passed agonisingly slowly. As childish as it may seem I tried to ignore Jay as much as humanly possible. I decided that it was the easiest way to try and protect my heart. I spent most of this week in my room, Jay went out most days and I took that time as opportunity to go to the kitchen and eat. We had a couple more days till we had to go back to campus.

The front door closed signalling Jay's departure, I took this as my sign to make my way downstairs. The bedroom I was staying in was at the end of the corridor the furthest room from the stairs, I had to pass Jay's room, the bathroom and Jay's parents room. I opened the bedroom door and stepped out expecting all the other doors to be closed like they usually were however today Jay's door was open. As I walked down the hall towards the open door curiosity got the better of me and I looked inside.

Jay's room was much tidier than I expected, I scanned the room taking in the layout of his bedroom. I was looking at his bookcase when a shelf of photographs caught my eye. There was one of Jay and two older adults who I assumed where his parents looking very happy, the next was of Jay dancing in one of the previous school shows. The third photo was of a younger Jay and another boy of the same age, I didn't know who it was but they were laughing in the photo.

'What are you doing?' Jay demanded.

I jumped at the sudden noise and spun to look at him the photo still in my hands. He looked at my hands and stalked towards me snatching it from my hands.

'Don't touch my stuff.' He said coldly placing the photo frame back in its exact position.

'Who's in the photo with you?' I asked watching him, he froze. Jay turned to look at me.

'You don't just get to ignore me for a week then start asking me questions.' Jay spat angrily.

'I'm sorry.' I apologised avoiding his gaze.

I felt his body heat as he stepped closer to me. He stroked my cheek.

'I'm sorry too Em.' Jay sighed. As much I hated to, I stepped away from his touch.

'I can't do this Jay, I can't be just friends with you. It hurts too much.' I cried.

'I don't want to be just friends Em.' Jay said closing the gap between us, he pulled me towards him and kissed me. There was so much emotion and passion behind it. I melted into his touch, kissing him back not wanted the moment to end. In heat of the moment both of us were soon in different states of undress. I stepped out of my jeans leaving me naked in front of him once again, I blushed.

'It's not like I haven't seen you before.' Jay smirked, reminded me of the previous towel incident. His comment made me blush even more.

'You're beautiful Emma.' Jay smiled before kissing me again.

I slowly sat up and opened my eyes, it was dark. I looked next to me to see Jay still sleeping, memories of what happened came rushing back. Panic washed over me, I quietly got out of his bed and grabbed my clothes, getting dressed quickly. I packed my stuff and hurried down the stairs and out the front door. I stood on the kerb my hands shaking as I scrolled through my contacts. I pressed 'Call' and clutched the phone to my ear.

'Emma? Are you okay?' A voiced asked.

'Zach, can you come get me?' I sobbed.

'Of course, where are you?' Zach asked concerned.

'I'm at Jay's.' I confessed.

'Oh Emma, send me the address I'm on my way.' He replied before hanging up.

I sat down on my bag, my arms wrapped around my knees as I huddled them to my body. I cried to myself waiting for Zach to arrive.

Merry Christmas to me.

AN/ Sorry this chapter is short but I've done it on purpose.