Mute

11) I-I-I... I love you...

Jacky's P.O.V.

I'll never forget the look on Ariel's face, when Ronnie, Riot, and a little boy walked in Pizza Hut. She walked up to them, and wrapped them all in a hug. It was adorable! Ryan, Max, Seth, Derek, and I decided to join in the hug. “Alex!" Ariel cried. “She speaks!" Ryan and Derek yelled. “Holy shit!" Max yelled. We got more dirty looks, that made us laugh. “I thought you and Riot said Alex is dead." I whispered, as I pulled Ariel to the side. “I-I thought he was." she stuttered.

I pulled her into a hug, and we just stood there. When we pulled away she stared down at her feet. “Ariel," I whispered. She still didn't look at me. I gently grabbed her chin, making her look up. I leaned in towards her, and she just froze. I crashed my lips on to hers. I wanted to go in, but that's a bit to far. I pulled away, and stared into her eyes. “Ariel, I... I think I newd to confess something," I whispered. I reached for her hands, and held them.

“Ariel, when I look at you, I die deep inside. Your smile. Your eyes. You're happy with Max, and I see that. I want you happy. I need you to be happy. But I think you deserve better then him. Ariel, I-I-I... I love you." I said. Ariel stared at me. Unsure I.guess. “Jacky, I-I honestly can't believe you said that about Max." she said, pulling her hands at her side. “I love him. You said you want- need- me to be happy. So, why not let me?" she asked. “I never... Ariel, I'm sorry you took it that way, I didn't..." I trailed off, as she walked off.