The Only Half I Need - {Synyster Gates - Book 3} -

Chapter 9

Katie’s POV

I was putting some shirts into my duffle bag when suddenly a strong arm was wrapped around my waist to pull me against a muscly chest.

“Hey baby.” His deep voice whispered and his lips placed hot kisses onto my exposed neck. That’s when a beautiful red rose magically appeared in front of me.

“Oh my … is this for me?” I gasped and gently took the flower out of his tattooed hand.

“A beautiful rose for the most beautiful girl I have ever met.” He said softly and when I turned around I saw his handsome face smiling down at me. I felt my cheeks heating up madly and I knew I was blushing heavily which made him smile even more.

“You’re an idiot.” I mumbled and hugged him tightly, burying my face in the crook of his neck. His light chuckle echoed through my body as he squeezed my small form.

“I love you too babe.” He said softly. As I loosened my embrace he pulled back and cupped my cheek that was still tinted in a light pink. Our eyes met and in his dark brown eyes there was only sincerity.

“I really do love you, Katie. Never doubt or forget it.” He said and it made me smile. I placed my hand over his and brought it to my lips before I got on the tips of my toes to reach him.

“I love you too … my savior.” I whispered and when we finally kissed I was lucky that his strong arms held me together as I was melting away.

It’s been six weeks since I had regained consciousness and during that time Jeremy had been a huge help. We had spent a lot of time together talking and getting to know one another anew and slowly I had giving into the warm and fuzzy feeling. Whenever I was with Jeremy I felt safe and even the smallest touch made the butterflies in my tummy go crazy.

At first I was so confused about these feelings since I barely knew him but something inside of me told me to just go ahead; that he and I had a connection before I have lost half my memory; that he was worth it. It was hard though, to trust him and give him a chance but Betty, my favorite nurse, told me what Jeremy had done for me all this time.

Jeremy had brought me here, he was waiting for news while I had surgery, he sat at my bedside holding my hand every day from dusk till dawn to make sure I was ok and last but not least, he was there when I woke up. Jeremy has been protecting and loving me non-stop. I could see this now and it made me the happiest girl on this planet.

“I am so excited to finally leave this place. You have no idea how close I was to losing my mind.” I chuckled as we walked down the hall to the elevators, Jeremy carrying my bag.

“Oh I think I have a pretty good idea considering that I dealt with this crazy little head of yours every day.” Grinning, Jeremy lifted his hand that was holding mine and somehow managed to poke my forehead.

“Hey! Don’t be mean. You know you love it.” I lightly nudged him. I pushed the button to call the elevator when he pulled me close to his amazing body.

“That’s true.” He smiled softly down at me and I couldn’t help but return it.

“I know.” I took a fistful of the front of his shirt and pulled him down to me and into a sweet kiss. Just then the elevator arrived, the opening doors revealing Dr. Stevens and Dr. Knowles with a couple of nurses.

“Ah Miss Reynolds. Off on our merry way?” Dr. Stevens asked with a small smile on his lips. Blushing I looked down to my feet while I could hear the satisfied grin in my boyfriend’s voice.