Entwined

Chapter 2

West's POV -

I laid down on the wet grass and stared at the dark night sky. The stars were almost non existent between the puffs of gray that blanketed the sky, hiding the full moon, giving it a hazy ominous feel.

It's been 100 days.

I take a deep breath. I wish she was still here with me. I wish things were different. I wish things were simple. How did things get to be this bad?

Tiny raindrops wet my face and the rain gradually starts pounding on me. I close my eyes and listen to the sound of it falling on the grass. For a moment, it seems as if everything's perfect. It seems as if I'm on top of the world. A smile starts to spread across my lips, but something doesn't feel right. I feel like I'm getting pulled down and everything's collapsing all over again. I blink rapidly as memories start flooding back. Memories of her.

Her wet, gleaming hair hugged her body as she spread her arms out and twirled around. The ice-cold crystal droplets clinged to her frosty skin. She faced the vague night sky and let her laugh echo like wind chimes in a light breeze. I beamed at her, trying to control my laughter. She glanced over her shoulder and smiled at me. Her beauty seemed to radiate from her, leaving me breathless. 

"West, come here!" she shouted, as droplets of water fell from her lips. I'd never seen her this happy. I just wanted to stand at this distance and stare at her. I wanted to capture this moment, I may never see her like this again. She began to pout and her eyes appeared to glisten. I strolled over to her as she smirked and swiflty grasped her waist. She ran her small hands through my dripping hair, then suddenly spread her arms out and fell back into my arms. The rain got heavier, drenching the both of us. She looked like an angel, my heart was racing. I pulled her into me and she wrapped her arms around my neck. Our foreheads pressed against each other. She breathed wearily.

"Taissa, I love you," I whispered raspily. Her dimples show as she smiles. She made me crazy. She bit her lip and stood on her tip toes and met her smooth, wet lips to mine. The way our lips connected was magical. Among all the dizziness, we clinged onto each other like we were one another's lifelines. As our lips moved, I felt something change inside me that could never possibly be reversed. I wasn't ready to let go of her, I wanted to savor this moment for eternity.

I feel dizzy as I open my eyes. I try and catch my breath and make the flashback stop. I rapidly sit up and can't stop shaking as my chest aches deeply. Everything seems blurry and my eyes start to water. It feels like it all happened yesterday. 

"West? Sorry, I didn't tell you but I need to crash at yours. Are you okay? How long have you been out here?" Caden shaked my shoulders and I could see his face through my watery eyes. "Let's go in, come on," he continued as he pulled me to my feet. He led me forward but I couldn't move. I buried my face in my hands.

"West, do you want to talk about it?" he asked as I rapidly shaked my head in response. "They say talking to your best friend helps," he said softly trying to comfort me. Instead I cried harder. "Okay, breathe, breathe. Calm down, please," he held my shoulders tight and I took a deep breath. I looked down and swiped my hands across my face. I looked up at Caden, who stared in concern and half smiled at him. "West, are you okay?"

"I'm great," I croaked out. I haven't spoke in weeks. He watched me in distress as I casually walked past him, as if nothing had happened, heading to my front door. I don't think the ache in my chest was ever going to leave. 

A.N - 

I'm a shit writer but thanks for reading, ilysm. 

- Maria