Hold My Hand?

I Would Like That

Sierra's P.O.V.

"Aiden! We need to talk." I said as soon as I found him in the lobby of the hotel. He stared at me in shock since I had been very angry with him before. Trust me, talking to him was a nightmare I didn't want to do, but I knew I had to.
"Why? Are you here to yell at me again?" I glared at Aiden when he said this. He raised his hands in surrender.
     "Stella saw me this morning when I went to the park. She wanted to explain a couple things and I told her a few things of my own. She's sweet when you get to know her." Aiden snorted at that and I gave him a punch in the arm. "I'm being serious Aiden. Anyway, she dumped you. I told her about Tyler and said that they used to date because long distance was too difficult. Now that they are both here, she went to him." Aiden's eyes had widened significantly.
     "So I don't have to date her anymore?" I nodded. "Yes! Oh thank God, I didn't think I'd be able to deal with her for another minute. Is that all you wanted to talk about?" I hesitated before nodding. Truthfully, I wanted to apologize for being so mean, and I wanted to tell him that I forgave him for what he did. However, my guts wouldn't permit it. He nodded to me and I turned to walk away, but then I heard him call, "Wait!" I turned to see him looking around before grabbing my wrist and bringing me to my room. He grabbed my keycard from my pocket and shoved us both in my room.
     "What are you-" Aiden cut me off by putting his mouth against mine. I gasped and he pushed me against the door. Soon, I found myself kissing him back. All this time I never realized just how much he meant to me. When I saw him with Stella, my heart had broken and feeling his mouth against mine was amazing. He licked my bottom lip and I opened my mouth for him, our tongues connecting in pure bliss.
     Aiden moved away saying, "I thought you hated me." I brought my hand up playing with his hair and smiled at him. His hands were on my waist and he moved his thumbs against he fabric of my shirt, playing with the ends.
     "A girl can forgive a guy can't she?" I teased. He ran a hand through my hair and smiled shyly. "I wanted to apologize. For getting angry with you."
"Don't. I don't deserve it. If anything, I owe you an apology. I accused you of something I knew you would never do. If I'm being honest, I was only jealous. I know that doesn't just excuse what I said, but I want you to know that I like you Sierra. No, I love you. And if you can find it in your heart to forgive me for all the things I did, then I will make sure until the day I die that I can insure that I'm trustworthy. I understand of you don't feel that way-"
     "I do. Love you, I mean. I never stopped. Truthfully, I started when we were only kids. Aiden, we both messed up and I know that we can't just ignore what we've done, but we can look past it. I want to be with you more than anything, but we can't go back to what happened 5 years ago." Aiden smiled and kissed me once more.
     "I would like that."

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   I couldn't help but smile all the next weeks. Aiden and I had officially gotten together and it was nothing but fun. I felt like my 10 year-old self, having fun and running around with the boy I loved. He was everything I ever wanted and all I ever would want. Every date was perfect just as every kiss. He always made sure I was happy and always made sure that I was comfortable with what he did. Even though we only started dating for a few weeks, it felt like I was dating him for years.
     "Sierra, close you eyes." I shut my eyes as he said. We were at the park on another date, but this was different. It was night and we were all alone. It was set up the same as it always had been, but there was a different feeling in the air. I felt something cool on my neck. "Open your eyes." I opened my eyes and noticed a beautiful silver necklace with a ruby in the middle. I was beautiful. I turned around and kissed Aiden.
     "I love you," I said in between kisses. We parted and Aiden put his forehead against mine.
     "I love you more." I smiled and felt my cheeks go pink. "Sierra, I loved you from the first time you asked me to hold your hand. I knew I wanted to be with you forever and I knew I wouldn't be able to settle for another girl. You never stopped caring and you never stopped believing in me. You said that you would have willingly come with me here if I just asked. That's what made me truly realize that you were the one. You always supported me through the thick and thin. I love you Sierra, and I want to make you mine." Aiden pulled out and ring box and I felt tears fall down my face and my mouth went wide. "I want you to marry me. I want you and me to be together forever. Only if you'll have me." I felt myself whisper and yes and he slid the ring on my finger before pulling me into a long kiss. More tears of joy flowed from my eyes and when we parted I took a good look at my finger. The ring was gorgeous and I picked Aiden on the lips another time. He was anything and everything. He was the one I wanted.

Omg! So cute, not gonna lie, I did tear up during this. Hope you enjoyed. I know this is short, I'm just trying to speed this series along.
~Marissa-Meyer-Fan ☺️