Unexpected Love

Chapter 20: Stars and Thunder

  It's Friday and Mason and I are home. We decide to celebrate our time to be together by going out to dinner. After that we take a walk along a path that's in the valley behind our house.
  We climb a tree and sit in the branches. We're in one of the highest branches and it's very strong. We're able to clearly see the stars and moon. It's a gorgeous night. Being with Mason makes it ten times better.
  "If I had one wish, it would be to go everywhere with you. Travel and go one adventures. No work. No stress. Just us." He says looking up at the stars.
  "I'd rule the world. Make it a better place. Become a king. The two of us could rule it together." I say as I hold his hand.
  "You're already a king in my eyes." He smiles.
  "I'm gonna take you on so many adventures." I smile back.
  I lean my head on his shoulder and he kisses the top of my head. He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a pocket knife. He turns the flashlight on his phone on and opens the knife. He shines the light on the nearest branch and begins carving. I smile and watch him as he carves a heart with our initials in it. Cheesy, but I love it.
  He finishes and the both of us smile. He closes the knife and puts it back in his pocket. We kiss and then go back to looking at the stars. I yawn and lean my head against him.
  "Ready to go back?" He asks.
  I smile and nod and we both climb down the tree. Halfway out of the valley, he stops, causing me to stop too.  Before I know what's happening, he sweeps me off my feet and is carrying me bridal style.
  "I get it, you work out. You don't need to show off." I laugh.
  "But maybe I like showing off for you, ever think of that?" He smirks.
  I wrap my arms around his neck and lean my head against his chest. He carries me like this the rest of the way and even into the bedroom. He kisses me roughly and then moans. We continue kissing and I bite his lip, asking for entrance.
  I fling my legs around his waist and kiss him even harder. He wraps his arms around my waist and his strength makes me moan and makes me smile. After a few minutes, Mason pins me on the bed and continues to kiss me more. I grab his chest and begin sucking his neck. He keeps moaning and they just get better and better. I slowly pull away and kiss him again before I cuddle him.
  Mason smiles and blushes. I pull him in and he burries his face in my chest. I play with his hair before he takes off his shirt off then pulls me close to him. I rub his chest and feel his abs. He kisses my forehead and looks into my eyes.
  "I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." He whispers.
  "I do too, but just so we're clear, I love you more." I say softly.
  "No you don't." He chuckles.
  I kiss him while taking my shirt off. He grabs my waist and melts into the kiss. I slip my hand down his pants and boxers then grab him, making him moan.
  "Yes I do." I whisper as I pull away from the kiss.
  "Prove it." He smirks, and before I know it, both of our clothes are off when we pull away from our kiss again.
  I jump awake and it's dark outside except for the flash of lighting. The loud clash of thunder woke me up and I begin panicking and breathing heavily. Every time I've heard thunder in my lifetime, something goes wrong. I always expect the worst when I hear it and Mason knows about this. The last time I heard thunder I had gotten a phone call from my mom saying my grandpa had a heart attack. He almost died, but he's better now.
  Mason wakes up and quickly realizes I'm panicking. He pulls me into a hug quickly and kisses my cheek.
  "Shhh it's okay." He whispers.
  "It's alright. I'm here. I won't let anyone hurt you." He says as he slowly begins to rock me.
  I begin to calm down and breathing slows. He slowly pulls me back and pulls the covers up. He kisses the top of my head and then runs his hand through my hair. I curl up and hide my face under the blankets and in his chest. His warm embrace makes me feel safe.
  "Are you sure? I don't want anything bad to happen. Especially to you." I whisper.
  "I'll make sure of it. Everything will be alright. Go back to sleep. I'll be right here. I'm not going anywhere." He wraps his arms around me.
  I nod and kiss him, thanking him for making me feel safe. I cuddle back up again and think to myself before drifting off to sleep.
  I'm not sure what I would ever do without him. Even if we never got together, he's played a huge part in my life. He's one of the best things that's ever happened to me. But why me?
  Mason is handsome. He's very smart. He's one of the sweetest people you'll ever meet. He has the power to draw in any girl or boy he wants. He could literally have anyone he wants. But somehow, and for some odd reason, he chose me. I'm very thankful that he did, I'm not complaining. I just don't see what it is about me that he's attracted to.
  I don't have the best body. I'm somewhat problematic. My personality isn't that great either. So why me? How did I become so lucky to have Mason James wrapped around my finger? I may never know, but I'm super happy to have him and that I'm able to love him and call him mine.