The secret

Chapter 34

Lizeth's POV

After I left Joel's room I went to the kitchen to fix us something to eat. Seeing him drunk made me feel guilty. That somehow it was my fault. But tonight I'm pushing all of that aside. I need to help Joel and sober him up. If tonight is gonna work then I have to put all the drama and the past behind us. I don't want to fight tonight and I don't think I can handle it yet. Joel loves pancakes so I decided to make him some. I'm just hoping his stomach is feeling better so that he doesn't throw it up. I know nothing about hangovers since I've never had to worry about them. Now I do thanks to Alex. That guy is getting on my nerves and he doesn't make it any easier to like him when he stops me in the hallway just to hit on me. I just wish he could take the hint.

I finished making the pancakes and waited a while until Joel got out of the shower. I then went to check on him. I knocked on the door but no answer so I knocked again and it was the same response. I decided to open the door. I just hope he isn't naked because that would be really awkward.

Lizeth: Joey??

Joel: Hey sorry, I'm still in the bathroom. -She shouted, thank god!-

Lizeth: When you are done please come downstairs and bring your dirty clothes down please so that I can put them in the washer! -I yelled so that he could hear me!-

Joel: Alright!

A few minutes passed and he came downstairs with his dirty clothes.

Joel: Here you go and thanks. -He handed me his clothes.-

Lizeth: I'll go put this in the washer. I'll be right back.

Joel: WOW! -He said in shock-

Lizeth: What? -I asked coming out of the laundry room.-

Joel: You did this for me? -He asked surprise while his eyes where glued to mine.-

I had laid out the pancakes on the table along with a bowl of fruit and some milkshake that I made.

Lizeth: Yea... I mean... I thought you might be hungry. That's all.

Joel: Well thank you! You know, I'm trying so hard not to come up to you and kiss you so badly right now. -He said in all honestly.-

Lizeth: Well keep trying! -I smirked.-

Joel: Can we eat in the living room and watch some Netflix? -He asked in his puppy dog eyes.-

Lizeth: Uggh fine! But if you make a mess then you clean it up!

Joel: Deal! Where is Zabdi anyway?

Lizeth: He's out, won't be coming tonight. -I responded.-

We took the pancakes to the living room and argued on what to watch. Then laughed about Joel's milkshake mustache and it felt good. We were us, the people we both fell in love with. The people we were before Rebecca showed up. I just wish that things could go back to normal but I'm afraid. At least that's what I keep telling myself.

Joel then picked up the control and paused the show.

Lizeth: What's wrong? Why did you pause it? -I asked confused-

Joel: I think we need to talk!

Lizeth: Look, Joel. -I took a deep breath.- I don't want to fight. I'm so tired of fighting.

Joel: Who said this has to be a fight?! Look I still love you with everything I got and I really really hope that you still do too...

Lizeth: I do! -I interrupted him.-

Joel: That's why we need to talk! You got the chance to tell me how you feel but I never got the chance to tell you how I feel so please, please let me get everything out!

Lizeth: Okay.

Joel: Okay. -He took a deep breath.- First let me tell you how it all happened from my point of view. I was at the library studying and she just showed up. She asked if she could help me out and I said yes because I needed the help. Some part of me told me that it was a trap but I didn't listen to that part. After she helped and I thanked her... she asked me some stuff long story short she kissed me and I pushed her off. I love you and you know that I wouldn't do anything intentionally to hurt you. The thought of me losing you is something that...-Tears started to roll down his face- something I can't handle. You can't come into my life and leave me feeling this way then when something goes wrong just give up! I can't let you do that! You have, all of me! I just wish you would fight a little more. I realize that you are hurting more than me and I'm here for you! You don't have to do this alone! Please let me fight her by your side and not let her come between us! We are stronger together! I love you! Please come back to me! -He begged and tears where coming out like crazy for both of us.-

It's weird how one person, one girl can just come in between us like that and cause such a mess. It's so crazy to me but so real at the same time. I don't even know even know if I make sense.

Lizeth: I love you! I really do! -I paused- I... don't know what to do! I don't want you to get hurt! She is capable of so many things that you can't imagine. Digging up the past is her speciality and framing people for things they didn't do. I've seen all of this happen to so many people and I've experience it myself. If she does something to you... I can't handle it! -I cried while looking down trying to calm myself down a bit.-

Joel: Hey, don't worry about me! -He said placing his hand on my chin and lifting my head up to look at him.- She can give it all she's got but she won't succeed. She is new and all of those other tricks might've worked in the past but they won't work here.

Lizeth: I'm just afraid, Joey! Of what she might do.

Joel: Lo se y yo estoy aquí a tu lado. Ya no llores. No me gusta ver esos ojitos hermosos llorar. -He wiped the tears of my face.

Lizeth: Same goes to you! -Then I wiped his.-

We looked at each other in the eyes and we both knew that we were thinking the same thing. In a matter of second our lips were touching. I missed the feeling of his soft pink lips on mine. It all happened some fast that before we knew it it turned into a passionate make out. He stood up and I jumped into his armes wrapping my legs around his waist. He carries me up the stairs while out lips were still attached to one another. He opened the door of the guest room and threw me in the bed gently. His lips soon moved from my lips down to my neck.
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August 8, 2018✨

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