Last Hope || Jacob Whitesides

Chapter 19

**Emily's POV**

I continued to swim since I didn't necessarily want to talk to Nash.

I was to scared. I don't know what to expect I mean the text he sent me last night...

I knew that everything he said in it was true, and the thought of that made me nervous.

I heard a splash in the pool and figured Nash must of thrown something at me to try and get my attention.

So I stopped swimming to look at him and get angry but instead I was surprised at what I saw.

He was in the pool swimming laps beside me.

He's always hated water so it was weird seeing him right In front of me swimming that fast.

I knew he'd caught on to the fact i was avoiding him so this was his way of trying to get my attention. 

Despite the fact he's always been the one wanting attention from everyone now he wants mine... He wants to talk about us...

But there isn't even a us...

I swam to the side of the pool and sat on the edge so I could watch Nash.

Not in a creepy way, he's just intriguing to look at...

I could tell he was starting to get tired. I smirked.

He looked up as saw me looking at him.

"Like what you see" he joked.

I scoffed.

"Barely" I mocked.

" Do you wanna play a game? Like in the pool." He asked.

"No thanks I think I'm going to go inside" I awkwardly refused his offer.

But before I could get up he grabbed my leg and pulled me in the water.

He started hysterically laughing. His smile was so cute.

Focus Emily you like Jacob, a lot remember? I reprimanded myself.

But how could I forget my feelings for Jacob? I couldn't. they were to strong.

Nash started splashing me and I couldn't help but smile.

It was like we were best friends again...

He splashed me so hard that I accidentally swallowed some water.

"Oh your going to get it know" I jokingly threatened.

He pretended to be scared.

He was so funny, I forgot how much fun we used to have together.

I guess... I guess I miss him.

Wow I never thought I would admit that...

Nash caught me off guard when he abruptly stopped and looked at me.

He looked at me with his piercing blue eyes.

He has the bluest eyes I have ever seen. their so fascinating.

I was nervous... I didn't know what to say, or if I should say anything at all.

But I didn't have too he did before I could.

"Did you even read the text message I sent you?..." He shyly asked.

I felt my stomach drop.

"Yes." I bluntly replied trying to avoid the topic.

"Dear Em,
I just want you to know I've loved you ever since we were kids. I regret abandoning you for no reason. Even when we didn't talk I still always thought about you.
I know you liked me once and i know you can again.
When I saw you again, and when i saw you with Jacob, I felt like I could never leave you again, I feel like I need you. I want you.
I love you Emily. I always have and I always will."

I remembered every single word he wrote. I remember all the feelings I had for Nash in the past.

Someone of them were still there but I needed to push them aside... I may want Nash but I need Jacob.