How Long Will I Love You.

Chapter Nine.

Be careful what you wish for:

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Justin’s POV

When I eventually woke up I realised that today was the day I dread every year, a reminder that my mom was took from me without even a warning. It hurts and it’ll hurt every day I live. But when I look to my side and see Pia in my arms I smile and forget for a matter of seconds. She filled a hole in my heart that I never thought could be done.

A few moments went by of staring up at the ceiling just thinking about my mom and the memories we shared when I was distracted as Pia stirred beside me.

When I turned my face she was already looking at me, her hand tracing lines on my chest “Is today the day?” She asked softly to which I nodded and looked away.

She didn’t say anything but instead sat up, I could sense her wanting to stand up so I went first and held my hands for her to take, which she willingly took as I helped pull her up. Her arms went around my torso as she pulled me tightly, with her head resting on my chest I put my arms around her, kissing the top of the head.

When she pulled away, she looked up and kissed me. “It’ll be ok you know” She whispered, her hand squeezing mine gently as she leant up to place a light kiss to my lips.

As we walked out of my old home, our hands together I realised maybe I had underestimated Pia. I was so scared for her to see me like this in case it burdened her and got too much. I just couldn’t chance it.

But as she listened to me talk about everything she was there, like really there. The issues she goes through is all in her mind. Her thoughts, her issues, they’re hers. She can’t control herself, but when it comes to others…when it comes to me, she’s ok. She can handle it, just like she told me last night.

I guess that’s what love is. Caring about the other person more than yourself. As long as they’re ok, then you are too.

Pia’s POV

As we walked outside I spotted Ryan’s car, still parked outside waiting for us. He was leaning against it, smoking and looking up at the sky as he exhaled. When he spotted us, he threw the cigarette away, slowly walking over to us.

I let Justin’s hand go as Ryan was in front of us, he frowned as I did but I smiled walking over to the car. Leaving them to it.

Chaz was here too, waiting in the back seat of the car. I got in beside him and let out a breath.

“How is he?” Chaz asked, moving in his seat. I stayed silent for a while thinking about the answer “I don’t know. We talked, we talked a lot and I think that’s what he needed” “You got what you wanted then?” Chaz asked, I frowned as I looked at him. I raised my eyebrows, telling him to continue “You always say how you don’t know him that well, like not really. So last night, did you get your answers?” I nodded, smiling.

Yeah, I did. I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. When he was speaking about his childhood, his family, as he spoke about growing up and when he was introduced into this life, the way he spoke about things, the emotions he released as he was speaking. That’s when I felt I really knew him. It’s not that I didn’t know Justin, because I did. I think deep down it was more about knowing the things he’s been through, to help understand him completely like he does me and that’s what I got last night.

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“It’s all done” I said, walking through to the living room where everyone was “What is?” Austin asked “Wedding plans” I answered, putting the folder I’ve been using to organise everything on the table in front of us. Justin was the first to pick it up and look through, I watched as he scanned through it “Everything?” He asked, looking up at me “Mostly, I just wish this baby would hurry up so I could get the dress already” “Be careful what you wish for” He said, raising his eyebrows.