Him

Chapter Thirty

Hannah's P.O.V.

When I woke up, it was only about 3 AM. I had fallen asleep crying and woke up crying. My eyes hurt, but the tears wouldn't stop.

I was crying about multiple things; my dad beating me that day, causing me to run off, Julian hurting me and trying to rape me again, and Ross not wanting to talk to me.

I thought that Ross and I would be spending a lot of time together... I guess I was wrong.

"Hannah... Why did you leave me?"

"Huh?" I was startled to hear Ross' voice directly behind me. I jumped, turning around slightly to face him.

"Hannah, why did you leave? When Rocky told you to stay, you ran off. Why?" He took my face in his hands, wiping away my tears with his thumbs.

"I-I just didn't want you to see what my dad did to me... I was so embarrassed and I couldn't take the pressure. I felt like my whole world was crumbling down and I ran away. I tried to run away from my problems, but that wasn't the right idea. I should have just waited for you to show up, I'm so sorry, Ross. I never meant to hurt you and put you under this much stress."

"I was so scared that something bad had happened to you. I thought I'd never see you again, and that tore me apart. I shut everyone out, I didn't have the energy to do anything. I was barley motivated to film for A&A. The police were taking so long to look for you, that I thought you weren't coming back. I thought that I'd never see you again. It broke my heart..." Ross didn't finish, I could see tears welling up in his eyes. One after the other, tears escaped his eyes running down his face faster and faster.

I grabbed Ross, bringing him close. His head rested on my chest as I ran my fingers through his hair. I could hear and feel him sobbing. I can't believe I did this to him. I broke his heart...

I always thought Ross was strong and had the courage to do anything and not get knocked down when things happen. After seeing this side of Ross, though, I realize just how fragile he really is.

He acts strong on the outside, but on the inside he gets knocked down and broken.

"Ross, I'm so sorry."

"It's okay..." His voice was wavering a little and he only spoke in a whisper.

"No, it's not. I should have never done that to you... If I hadn't of been so scared of you seeing me back then, this wouldn't have happened. It's all my fault, and I'll do anything to get you to forgive me."

"I do forgive you, Hannah. I don't need you to do anything for me because I already have everything I want. I have a good career, loving family, good friends, and most importantly, I have you. Hannah, I forgive you. I know you didn't mean any harm, and I probably would have done the same thing if I were you. I understand what's going on, it's a lot to carry on your shoulders, but I'm here to help you. I'll help you with everything that's going on, I promise." Ross took a long pause as he stared deeply into my eyes. His beautiful brown eyes penetrating my green ones, "I forgive you, Hannah."

"Thank you."

"I love you."

"I love you, too."

"I love you more!!" Ross argued with me, his teasing look makes him look like such a little kid.

"Nope, I believe I love you the most."

"No!!! I love you more than anything that has ever existed because nothing means more to me than you being here on this earth!!!"

"Fine, you win, but I still love you."

"I know you do, baby girl." Ross leaned in, giving me a soft kiss. My body screamed for more.

I grabbed the back of his head, my fingers running through his hair as I brought him closer to me. We both deepened the kiss, pulling ourselves closer to one another.

Ross' tongue flicked at my bottom lip, asking for entrance. I granted and our tongues fought for dominance, I willingly gave up.

We stripped each other naked, but we didn't go any further. Ross just rolled off of me and to my side. We cuddled each other, talking about random stuff and mentioning old times from when we were little.

"Hey, remember when we kissed that one time? We shared our fist kiss." Ross smiled at me, I also smiled as the memory came floating back.

Flashback~

"Kids, the fireworks are about to go off!" Mom yelled, it was the Fourth of July in 2002. I had just turned 6 years old.

We were all having a BBQ in the backyard of the Lynch's house in Colorado. The only thing I was excited for were the fireworks.

"Hannah-banana!! We need to hurry, I want to see the fireworks with you!" Ross ran up to me, he extended the 'e' in 'need'.

We had both promised each other that we would climb the tree in front of Ross' house and watch the fireworks together.

"Okay, I'm coming!!" I giggled, pushing Ross a little bit, "Race ya!"

Ross and I booked it to the front yard, getting yelled at by Stormie and mom as we zipped pass them.

I got to the tree and climbed to Ross' and my branch. We had this branch on the tree that was ours and only ours. We had carved our names into it and made sure nobody touched it.

"Beat you!"

"Shut up." Ross pouted, crossing his arms over his chest as he sat down on the branch.

"Come on, Ross. Don't be mad at me."

"I'm not mad." He smiled at me, putting his arm over my shoulders. We sat there against each other, watching as the fireworks started.

"Isn't it pretty?"

"Not as pretty as you." Ross turned to me, I did the same.

Ross quickly leaned in and gave me a fast peck on the lips, his face beet red when he pulled away. I'm sure mine matched his.

"Thank you."

"W-what?"

"For saying I'm pretty. Oh, and I'm glad you're my first kiss and not some ugly guy." I giggled, giving him a side hug as to not fall off the tree branch.

"Are you saying I'm not ugly?"

"Of course you're not ugly, you're really cute and I like you like that."

"Best friends always?"

"Best friends always." Ross and I locked our pinkies together and laughed.

Flashback over~

"Wow, that was a fun day, huh?"

"Definitely, I'm glad you were my first kiss and not some ugly guy." I mentioned, making Ross laugh because that's almost exactly what I said to him after he kissed me that day.

"Feelings mutual."

"Come here." I grabbed the collar of Ross shirt, giving him a sweet kiss.

I've always loved Ross, it just took me a while to realize that. I'm glad that I figured out my feelings before to long, or else I don't know what I'd be doing right now. I wouldn't be with Ross, that's for sure.

I'm never leaving this boy, nor letting him leave me. I don't want us to separate, ever again.

A/N

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