The Island Boy

Chapter 19- Cry

        I have never slept so fully, so warm. My eyes gently opened, noticing Jake's gentle smile. "It's already night."

        I gently smiled, and stretched. "What now?" He gently smiled. "Get dressed, and meet me in the kitchen." He gently closed the door, after himself. I sat up in bed, reaching under the bed for the bag of clothes. And at the very bottom was a letter.

                                        Wear this whenever your feeling lucky.  

        I pulled out the dress from underneath the letter, and noticed how beautiful it was. The dress was beautiful. It was up to the knees, a blue dress with small roses on the hip and a black bow in the back. 

        Now that I was ready, I stood before the door, taking a deep breath. I finally opened the door, to only see Jake smiling. "You look beautiful as always." I examined Jake for a while, noticing how he was wearing a fancy white shirt and a black tie. He had some dress pants, and dress shoes. "Close your eyes." His hands went around my eyes. "No peaking." I chuckled. 

        "where are we going?" I heard the door close behind us, and the sound of waves. "Okay... open them." My eyes slowly opened, noticing the diner table full of food, besides the beach. "Jake...this is amazing!"

        I gently kissed his cheek. "Hey,I dragged that table all the way out here. I should at least get more than that." He said chuckling. I smiled, and kissed him properly. "Thank you  Jake."

        "No problem." Jake pulled out the chair for me. "Thank you." He gently smiled, and sat down across from me. The candle standing in the middle of the table gently flickered. After eating his awesome food, Jake stood up, and held his sparkling grape juice out. "Kai, I wish I can stay with you forever. Never leave your side. And so, I promised I'll be with you. And even though I don't know exactly where I'll be going, I hope that we will be together. To our future home." I held my glass out, "To our future home."

        I gulped down what was left of the drink, "Hurry up Kai, we've got things to do." I looked up from my glass, and hurried up. 

        "Where are we going now?" Jake slipped his shoes off, and stood in the shore of the beach. He held out his hand, and I joined him. He held me close and looked at the shining moon. "Kai." 

        I turned to see Jake's red face. He handed me a box. I opened it, looking at the beautiful flower in the middle. "This is a flower from the Island. It's a everlasting flower. And as long as this flower is alive, my love for you will stay the same."

        I gently smiled. I hugged Jake tightly. "I love you so much." 

        Jake smiled, and hugged me back. "I love you Kai." He kissed my neck. "Should I put it in your hair?" I nodded, and turned around. He placed it into my bun, smiling. "It does suit you." 

        Jake took my hand. "Shall we go back inside?" I gently nodded. He led me into our bedroom. I gasped. "Jake." He smiled. "I know."

        The ceiling was gone, and the only thing left was the shining stars. "Okay, you obviously got some help. The ceiling wasn't like this when I left." He laughed. "I know. I went after that man when you were asleep. We worked things out." He let out a wicked grin. Scary...

        He pushed me on the bed. I blushed, as I was forced to see Jake's serious face. He frowned, eyes getting watery. "What am I doing?" He got off the bed and headed to the door. I could see the resistance in his eyes. "Jake!" I got off the bed, hugging the other side of him. "Please."

        Jake turned around, and I surprised him with a long kiss. Suddenly he pushed me on the bed. "Understand that since you gave me permission, I won't go back on my word." 

        I nodded. Jake proceeded taking my clothes off, and throwing them on the floor. I knew, that it was going to be a long night.

        After that... Jake held me close to his chest, and looked up at the stars. "They're beautiful tonight." 

        "I know." I said gently smiling. "Thank you." I muttered. "There's nothing to thank me for. I only did this because I love you." I chuckled. "No, I meant for all the things you've done for me."

        Jake laughed. "You've done more for me than you think you did." I shook my head. "No way. I feel like I've been doing nothing for you all this time." 

        "You made me realize what it felt to love someone. That...I can never have enough to pay you back with."

        I smiled, "Just being there for me is enough." He stayed quite for a moment. "That's right."

        "It is the best your good at." He frowned. "What am I not good at that?" I laughed. "No, you were fine." He crossed his arms. "fine?" He turned away from me, pulling the blanket with him. "Jake." 

        "I'm not talking to you." I chuckled. "You wish you could stop." I muttered. I kissed his forehead. "Thank you anyways." 

        I laid back down on the bed, closing my eyes, and resting. Then, hands wrapped around me. "It's a lot harder than it seems." Jake smiled and snuggled closer. He stroked my hair until I fell asleep. "I love you Kai." were the last words I heard coming from his mouth.

        Once I woke up, I was back home. Not the Island. HOME. Back here, with my mother crying. "Your back."