Don't Let Me Go

Chapter 18

I held onto Neymar's arm as he guided me. I had a bandana tied around my head, covering my eyes.

"You better not let me fall" I stated, only gripping on him tighter. Neymar chuckled, and his grip around me loosened.

"You ready to see?" He questioned me, his arm still around my waist. I squealed like a little kid and nodded. Neymar removed the blindfold, and I was met by a beautiful beach, with such an amazing view. I turned around, and wrapped my arms tightly around Neymar. He smiled, and kissed my cheek before we let go.

"It's not much, but I thought you would like it" Neymar mumbled, stretching the back of his neck. I shook my head. "It's amazing"

He guided me towards the end of the beach where I seen a little umbrella stuck in the sand, and a blanket stretched out with a cooler. I bit my lip and smiled, running towards it.

Neymar grabbed the cooler, taking out food. We both feasted on whatever was in the cooler, and sat back on the blanket. I dug my toes into the sand and relaxed.

Neymar turned to his side, propping himself up on his elbow. I looked at him and smiled.

"What do you think?" He asked me.

"About what?" Neymar shrugged.

"Life. I mean, the meaning of it" I laughed at his question. "I think it's amazing" I answered him. Neymar turned back onto his side again, then suddenly pulled me into him. I rested my head on his chest, and his arm around my waist. I shut my eyes. I felt like everything was all just a fairy tale, all my dreams just suddenly becoming true.

Neymar shifted behind me, then took a deep breath in. "You know Bella..." He trailed off, making me curious. I looked up at him. "I hope you're not scared" Neymar sighed, and I leaned my head back down on his chest.

"I know why you're saying that..." Neymar sighed, then closed his mouth like he was going to say something.

"But I'm not scared. I think you just have to take time and realize how you're acting. I don't want people to think differently of you, Neymar"

Neymar looked down at me and planted a kiss on the top of my head. "You're right Bella. But you don't realize why I'm doing it. It's not like I'm trying to stop, because I really am"

I looked up at Neymar, who now had his eyes shut. I bit my lip. "You're trying to protect me... I know" Neymar let out a deep sigh before nodding. I shook my head. "Neymar, Alexis is your teammate, you're best friend! So to me, it doesn't seem so normal for an innocent, amazing man to go around beating up his best friend..."

Neymar sat up and looked at me in confusion. "You think I'm going around beating people up ?" He asked me, sounding angry. I shifted and shook my head. "You go around beating Alexis up"

Neymar gave me a scolding look. "Bella you don't understand" He stated. "It's not like I mean to do that. Alexis has done too many stuff, and you've heard everything before. Now he's trying it on you. But, do whatever you please. If you come back to me, crying because he did this and that to you, I may not help because, I already warned you"

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I sat on my bed explaining everything that happened, to Leo. He sighed. "I'll talk to him" Leo murmured. I nodded my head even though he couldn't see me. "Thank you so much" I said, almost a whisper. I wiped away the fallen tears and Leo chuckled.

"You don't have to thank me. I just don't want you to get hurt Bella. You're like a younger sister to me. I'll keep you safe even if Neymar doesn't"

I took in a sharp breath. "If I was there with you I would hug you" I laughed, and Leo joined in.

"Well, it wont be long before you see me again. Anyways, I gotta get going. Don't hesitate to give me a call if you need anything, okay?"