Philophobia

Chapter 15

Justin looked at me as if the world had suddenly lost gravity and I was the only thing keeping him on the ground.
And to be honest, I kind of liked it.

"Really?" He said in a husky tone.
His hands intertwined with mine and he looked deep into my eyes.

"Yes." I gulped, looking up at him. "I love you and I'm scared, Justin."

"Ali it-"

I interrupted him.
"No, listen to me. Falling in love has always been this abstract concept to me. I didn't think I was capable of it. Hell, I guess being so scared of the idea of love can do that to you. But you showed me. You showed me how to love and you let me into your world with no hesitation. You weren't scared to tell me how you feel, you came right out and said it. And I'm sorry that I've been-"

Just then Justin locked his lips with mine in a hungry kiss.

"Just for once, will you shut up?" He said, trailing kisses along the nape of my neck.

"Justin," I sighed.

"Let's go to the bedroom." He suggested, wiggling his eyebrows.

I laughed. "Catch me if you can."

I sprinted up the stairs and reached the bed room.

Justin wrapped his arms around my waist and threw me on the bed.

"Already caught you." He smirked.
He then continued his hungry kiss.
He took my shirt and pulled it off hurriedly.

And well, I'll spare you the details.

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I woke up to Justin's arms wrapped around my waist and sunlight streaming through the windows.

I turned over to see Justin sleeping peacefully.

I lay my head back down on the pillow and smiled at the thought of last night.

Last night was magical.
Spectacular.
Extraordinary.

Justin stirred then and put his chin on my bare shoulder.

"Good morning, beautiful."
I smiled and looked at him. "Good morning, handsome." I giggled.
Justin laughed.

"We need to get up." He sighed, making no move to get up.

"No," I groaned, plopping my head back onto the pillow. "Can't we just stay in bed all day?"

"I wish, princess." Justin sighed, swinging his feet onto the ground. "But unfortunately I have things to do."

I groaned and pulled a pillow over my face.

I jumped out of bed and grabbed a pair of Justin's sweats and threw them on.

Justin lifted an eyebrow, giving me a questioning look. "Don't you wear any of your own clothes?"

I smacked him on his arm.

He looked at me seriously.
"I have a doctors appointment today and you don't have to go but it would be great to have someone there for me."

"Of course I'll go with you!" I said vigorously.

"Great." He smiled and kissed my forehead.

I wrapped my arms around his waist and we rocked back and forth for a few moments.

"Let's go." He sighed, giving me another kiss on the forehead.

We got to the California Hospital Medical Center and Justin had a distressed look on his face.

"Hey." I took his hand in mine. "Everything is going to be okay. I'll be by your side the entire time."

We entered the hospital at a slow pace, both not wanting to face what was ahead.

We sat in the waiting room, aimlessly watching the patients meander around.

The tv had a news reporter on it reporting the things that were going on in the world.

"Justin?" A nurse called out. "Justin Drew?"

She was holding a clipboard and looking at the papers.

Justin raised his hand. "That's me."

She smiled warmly at him. "Come with me."

This is it.

I took a deep breath and intertwined my fingers with his, squeezing his hand.

He took a deep breath and we started walking towards his fate.