Winter's World.

Chapter 16. Contact.

Over the next two weeks everything goes good. I find myself growing more and more comfortable with my new life style every day.

Nora and Liam really stepped up as guardians to me and i couldn't be more grateful. It took me a while to get used to someone actually telling me what to do.

I like the rules and curfew they set up because i know that means they care. I never complain because they never give me a reason to.

They gave me chores after a week of being here, dishes, vacuuming and watering the plants. I don't mind chores- its better than cleaning the whole house by myself.

I'm also in charge of my bedroom and bathroom- but that's a given.

Liam drives me to school and Nora picks me up everyday.

School itself isn't that bad either. I met a group of kids that welcomed me with open arms and helped me around school.

Since then they've been my new best friends.

Its not really the same without Tae and i find myself wishing i was back home, just to he with him.

But after two weeks of no contact, i guess i considered us broken up. I've never been in a relationship before, but i don't think you're supposed to ghost your girlfriend for two weeks.

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Now i sit at the dining room table doing my homework- as i do everyday. "Here," Nora sets a cola in front of me, "You should take a break."

"I have nothing better to do." I shrug and continue to do my work. "What about a movie?" Liam walks in holding up The Meg.

They both look at me curiously and i roll my eyes smiling, "Okay." They both cheer dramatically as i put my books away.

"Popcorn?" Nora makes her way to the kitchen and Liam makes his way to the living room. "Sure." I shrug and make my way to my room.

I put my bag away and take off my shoes. Putting on a new pair of pajama pants that Nora got me last week, i throw my hair in a small ponytail and make my way back down stairs.

"Cee," I hear Liam, "Someone's here to see you." "Oh?" I near the bottom of the stairs and stop in my tracks when i see him.

"Winter," he smiles and walks to me but i step back, shocking him, "Princess I'm sorry." He reaches for my hand but i pull back, knowing if he touches me it'll be over.

"I thought you dumped me, Tae." I cross my arms and look down, trying to hold my tears back. "We'll," Nora stands up, "Go get some ice cream."

With that her and Liam wall out, shutting the door behind them. We stand there silent for a few seconds until we hear the car pull out of the driveway.

"Baby im sorry-" "You couldn't even call," i cut him off, "You knew how hard it was for me moving in with complete strangers and going to a new school!"

I can't help being mad at him, "Please listen to me." He walks closer to me again and i can see his eyes are watering just like mine.

"You swore you wouldn't leave me," a tear falls, "And that's exactly what you did." "Princess i did not leave you!" He  cups my face and wipes my tears.

"I swear i would never do that-" "Then where were you?" It comes out in sobs. "I'm so sorry," he kisses my forehead, "I wanted to call, but i lost the number. And when i asked my dad... He wasn't very happy."

I can tell he's a bit angry when i look over his face, "Your dad?" I sigh, "He still doesn't approve of me." I can see his expression soften and he slowly shakes his head.

"He took my phone," he sighs, "And he hid the car keys from me. I swear i would've been here sooner-" "How did you-" "I kind of stole Charles car." He smiles.

"You're insane!" I find myself relaxing and wrapping my arms around his neck to hug him. "Im sorry i took so long to get here." He holds me tight and i bury my face in his neck.

"I miss you." I try to calm my breathing and pull away to wipe my face. "I miss you too," he sighs, "That's why i got you this."

He pulls out a small iphone from his pocket and hands it to me. "You're joking," I grab it and look over the beautiful pastel purple cover, "I can't take this."

"Of course you can," He opens it and goes to contacts, "I already put my number in here." I look over the contact and smile at the name,

'Baby Tae-ddy'

"You're so stupid." I pull him by his shirt to kiss me. The feeling of his lips on mine makes my whole body weak.

Smirking against the kiss, his arms move to my waist to pull my close before deepening the kiss.

"Should we go upstairs?" I whisper when we pull back, making his cheeks flush pink. Without a word, his arms go around to carry me bridal style up to the room, making me giggle.