Everything That Drowns Me

Chapter 20

*Ben's POV*

I wanted her to say it back. Oh, how I wanted her to say it back... I knew I wasn't her most favorite person in the world, but I still had my heart set in hearing those three words (lack of heart that I have).

It was morning now. I had the gift I wanted to give her... It wasn't much, but it showed my trust. I just hoped she would like it...

I wanted to wake her up and show her. I wanted to surprise her and show that I cared, but... She looked so peaceful when she was asleep. I couldn't even shake her... All I did was pull her closer to me and sat my head close to hers. Her hair was soft and smelled like apples. It was a miracle that I didn't kill her... I never knew human activities like dating could be so much fun...

After about 30 minutes, she stirred a bit, streching and yawning. After she yawned, she automatically wrapped her arms around my torso and hugged me. I slightly shook her and her eyes opened lazily.

"Hmm?" She mumbled.

"Eliza..." I whispered. "Come on. Wake up."

"Mmm." She mumbled in reply, pulling the blanket over her head. I laughed and got out of bed, picking her up and sitting her upright on the bed. By this time, she was looking around groggily.

"Good morning." I said with a smile.

She sleepily smiled back and waved in reply. I laughed and pulled the small gift out of my pocket.

"Here." I said handing it to her. She looked at the small box questionably and opened it. She held up a necklace with a sliver charm.

"Ben... I don't know what to say..."

"Do you like it?" I asked, hopefully.

"It's beautiful." She said, standing up. She walked over to me and pulled me into a hug. "Thank you..."

I grinned and put the necklace on her.

"I want you to always wear this, ok? It will do good things, and it will keep you safe when I can't." She nodded. "And you won't have to worry about your arm anymore... I took care of it last night."

"You mean..." She began.

"That's right," i said smiling. "I trust you... And I want you to trust me."

She hugged me again, but this time she gave me a peck on the cheek. I turned my head to face her. We stared into each other's eyes for a short moment, before I leaned in and kissed her. She closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around my neck. I took this as a sign to continue, and I pulled her closer. I didn't even hear the door open. He was already standing there by the time i realized it.

Then I heard him giggle.

Jack already had his phone out, taking pictures. Before running he took another picture and giggled "OTP."

I went to chase after him, but Eliza pulled me back into the kiss. I smiled and kissed back. Thankfully, Jack had left the door shut. I didn't want anyone else finding us out any time soon.