Heart Stopping

Chapter 14

The rain beat down heavily on the porch cover when I exited my house, and it hasn't stopped since. I was sitting outside on our porch swing, because I just couldn't handle being inside right now. My parents were still dead set on keeping me out of public school. Carson still gives me the cold shoulder whenever we're in a conversation together, and Kenzie hasn't spoken or acknowledged my presence. It's safe to say that my family and I aren't on the best of terms right now.

I haven't spoken or seen Connor and Nolan since Owen whisked me away after their spat. Owen hasn't be around to see me, since he has school, but he's texted me non-stop since our little confessions. I felt bad that I didn't confess about my heart issue, but I couldn't bring myself to ruin the good mood our stupid secrets put him in. He deserved to know, but that just wasn't the right moment.

Owen:

What's up, cutie?

Me:

Sitting outside. It's raining cats and dogs, but its so peaceful.

Owen:

School's out I'm coming over

Me:

See you soon stud ;)

Owen:

Sooner than you think, love, look up.

I did exactly what Owen said, and was surprised to see him leaning against his car. I tried to fight the stupid smile on my face, but I couldn't help it.

"When did you get here?" I stood up and walked towards him. It was a little chilly, since I was getting soaked on the way to him, but he was standing their getting drenched just to make me happy. I could suffer for him, since he suffered just to look like a badass, a sweet, and loving badass, but one nonetheless.

"About two seconds after I texted you." He smiled cheekily at me.

"Good, because I'd be very upset if you were texting and driving, mister." I gave him a 'you better not ever let me check you doing that' look.

"If it'll make you happy, E-Bear, I'll never text and drive." He grabbed me once I was a few feet in front of him. I laughed when I collided with his chest. I didn't want to look up at him yet, because I knew the look he's giving me would make me blush like an idiot, so I just grabbed his shirt with my hands and continued to look at his very attractive chest.

"Good." I mumbled and buried my face in his chest. He smelled like a Abercrombie and Fitch store, but not as overwhelming and overdone.

"Evelyn, what are you doing to me?" He whispered in my ear. I couldn't help but lift my head to look at him. His eyes held something close to what looked like love, but I could tell it wasn't that just yet. We didn't know each other that well, but I knew he could be the one given time.

"Making your life a living mess?" I shot him a cheeky grin that caused him to let out a small laugh.

"More like making my life the perfect mess." I laughed and hit his chest. I felt his arms tighten around my waist making me realize that he never let go after he pulled me into him.

"What do you want in life, Owen?" I whispered as I looked up into his eyes. I was vaguely aware that we were leaning against his car in each other's arms while the rain poured down on us, but I couldn't bring myself to care.

"I've been asking myself the same thing everyday for the past two years. I didn't know what I wanted until I found you, and then it was like I had everything I needed and more right in front of my face." My breath hitched and I found myself blushing.

"Right now, I want you, and in the a few months or years I'll want to do everything in my power to make you happy, because by then you'll be my life." I smiled weakly up at him. A pang went through my chest, because who knows if he'll feel the same if he knew the truth.

"For the record, that's exactly how I feel, O-bear." We kissed and I knew that we'd be okay for now.

But, then I heard my dad load his shotgun, and I swear Owen almost pissed his self when he saw the gun pointed at his head.