you.

chapter 16

IVY'S POV
ivy- wait what?

joey- nothing baby.

ivy- what happened with your dad?

joey- he left when i was little..

ivy- i thought he was off working all the time.

joey- no.. it just takes me awhile to tell people.

ivy- i understand. just know that's he's missing out on a lot.

joey- thank you.

ivy- no problem baby.

*i snuggle into him, taking in his scent. he smelt like his cologne and the food we ate for breakfast. i know now that my sister isn't in pain and she isn't suffering anymore. i'm glad she isn't but i wish she had gotten better. everything happens for a reason though right? i just need to live my life now. for her. i don't know how i'm going to do it but i'll figure it out. summer is almost over and i need to go to school. i just need to be strong for joey. i don't want to show i'm hurting as much as i am.*

joey- baby, stop. you don't need to be strong for me.

ivy- i said that outloud..?

joey- yes but you don't need to hide your feelings.

ivy- i just don't want you to feel like you need to make me smile. because i'm happy with you, i am. my sister passed away because of her stupid ass ex boyfriend and if i see him again i'm going to strangle him. and i don't want you to think that-

*i was cut off by joey connecting our lips. i was taken by surprise at first, not expecting him to do that and kissing back after i realize what was going on. i feel him cup my face as i wrap my arms around his neck. he then wraps his arms around my waist as things get heated. we have never had a make-out session this intense. i just want him to keep his arms on me so i can feel his touch. after awhile, we both pull away slowly, not wanting to lose each other's feeling of our lips touching. i look at him with swollen lips and smile a little. that kiss made me feel a little better to a point that i could somewhat smile. i was so confused on why he interrupted me talking though.*

ivy- babe, why'd you kiss me when i was in the middle of talking?

joey- because, baby, you were getting worked up again and i needed you to calm down.

ivy- are you sure there wasn't anything more?

joey- i missed your lips.

ivy- i love you.

joey- i love you so much more than you know.

ivy- same here, birlem.

joey- come on.

ivy- what?

joey- get up and get dressed.

ivy- why?

joey- do you trust me?

ivy- obviously.

joey- then get up and get dressed.

ivy- what kind of clothes?

joey- cute and casual.

ivy- how did you know that's a type of clothes girl wear?

joey- well, i grew up around my mom and sisters and now i have you.

ivy- you're truly a blessing, my love.

JOEY'S POV

*i was waiting for ivy to get dressed in my closet, when i hear the doors open. i look up to see her in high waisted jeans and an oversized knitted sweater. let me tell you. she looked beyond gorgeous. i was taking her out to dinner and mini golfing tonight. i was taking her to my favorite restaurant in my home town and i was hoping she would like it too.*

ivy- i'm sorry if i'm taking a long time. i just need to brush and braid my hair then do my makeup.

joey- don't wear makeup, babygirl.

ivy- mascara?

joey- no. nothing. i want to see my bare face baby. i'll see you downstairs, okay?

ivy- wait before you leave can you come here?

* i nod and walk over to the bathroom that is connected to my bedroom, which happens to be where she is. i hug her from behind and rest my chin on the top of her head. i look at her in the mirror and she frowns. *

joey- what's wrong, babes?

ivy- do you really love me?

joey- yes, why?

ivy- do you love me even when i'm not my best?

joey- yes baby. i do. i love every little part of you whether it's when you're in pajamas and have messy hair or if you're dressed up for a special event.

ivy- promise?

joey- i promise and swear on my whole life.

ivy- i just needed to be reassured.

joey- and that's okay. it's always okay. especially with everything happening.

ivy- are you sure?

joey- positive.

*i wrap my arms around her waist and turn her, making her face me. i lock my eyes with her before planting small kisses on her lips. i feel her smile against my lips and i know i made her feel somewhat better.*

joey- now get ready and remember, no makeup.

ivy- can i please use mascara?

joey- no.

*i grab her makeup bag and walk out of my bathroom, leaving her in there with everything else she needed. i walk downstairs and leave her makeup bag on the counter. i talk to my mom when i hear someone walking downstairs. i look over and i see her, looking so so beautiful, since she can pull everything off. i mean everything. my mom leaves the room, walking back into the backyard, where she was before. i walk over to the girl that i call mine and hold my hand out. she latches onto my hand as i intertwine our fingers. i plant a soft kiss on her forehead and smile, seeing her bare face. she smiles back as i grab the car keys and lead her to the front yard. i recently got my drivers license and i had yet to drive ivy around. i unlock the car doors and open the passenger door for her.*

ivy- since when can you drive? don't crash.

joey- i would never crash baby, especially with you in the car.

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