Loving You {Book Three}

Chapter 14 {Final Chapter}

Dylan's POV

I walked around the pole outside my house beside the pool and see Jacob and the new deejay, Mahogany, talking. I keep my eyes on them as I watched Jacobs cheeks flush. I watched as he leaned in and she did as well; I'm happy Jacob finally got his girl. Watching Jacob kiss her set off this pit of fire in my stomach. For some reason the thought of Matt and I will never be leaving my mind.

I walked lazily back inside and over to Ang. 

"Hey girl."

She smiles and waves, Nash's arm tightly around her waist. "Hey hey Dyl, whats up?"

"Nothing, but it looks like Jacob and Mahogany might finally be an item."

She pulls from Nash's grip and gasps, "No way! Good for him, God that kid has been talking about her non-stop."

I smile and nod, "I'm happy for him." I look to Nash, "Have you heard from Matt?"

He looks to me and shrugs, "Nah, he's kinda taking a break from everything."

I nod awkwardly and walk towards the snacks

***

"Bye guys! Thanks for coming."

I close the door behind the last of the guests and walk into the kitchen. Lisa and Lil are standing there, "We're gonna head out to grab a few things, wanna come?"

I shake my head, "No, I'm gonna get some rest, we can clean up this mess tomorrow."

They both nod, then leave. I walk up the stairwell and then trail down the hallway running my finger softly along the wall. I stop in front of the bed room door that used to belong to my mother. I sigh heavily and push the door open. The scent hits me hard, lavenders, just like her. I sit a top her bed and lay down.

"Mom? If you're there, just hear me out. It's been really rough these past few years without you and Tanner. It sucked having to deal with the loss of my brother, but then for you to just leave too. What the fuck were you thinking mom? You still had me, a young woman who was going through so much loss and confusion. I had to deal with funerals and wakes and fear of having to leave my friends. I don't think you can even imagine what is was like to feel like I was just being handed to Lisa. I had to go through heartbreak, fame, and sickness without you. I just graduated high school and the person who would be most proud of me isn't even hear to tell me that. I'm leaving for college so soon and I don't want to. I don't want to not be able to go to Tanner's room whenever I'm sad. I doubt you're even listening but just saying all this helps me so much. I love you to pieces mom what I need you most for right now would be Matt. I love him mom, I love him. I never thought I could feel something like this. He means the world to me and my heart aches more and more everyday being apart from him. I hope you can work your ghostly powers and give your little girl a hand. Hope you and Tanner are rocking the heavens, love you both."

February, Sophomore Year of College

I park my car in the usual spot and walk to the door. I turn my key slightly and walk in. "I'm home!"

I'm greeted by John, who is Lisa's new husband. He comes up to me and engulfs me in a hug. "Dylan! We are so happy you're home."

I smile and nod, "I am too! God I've been waiting too long for winter break."

He smiles wide and ushers me into the kitchen. "The baby just woke up from his nap, Lisa's getting him." 

I smile wide, "I can't wait to meet my new cousin -- I mean brother."

He smiles, "Still getting used to the fact we adopted you?"

I nod nervously, "Yeah it's a little weird, but I'm glad I chose to keep my original last name."