Heart Stopping

Chpater 19

“Evelyn!” I looked up from my phone at the sound of Owen’s voice. Grant had just dropped me off, and I was texting my favorite couple that I was doing a hell of a lot better. Owen had decided to turn the text message I just sent into a lie. I wasn’t expecting to see him so soon after the position I saw him in this morning, but I guess that was just wishful thinking.

“What are you doing here?” I kept my tone short and clipped. I even went as far as to glare daggers at him.

“I came to explain.”

“And to apologize, I hope.” I crossed my arms over my chest and silently sent Carson a nod when I saw him peek out the window next to our door.

“Of course. I’m so sorry, E-Bear. I-” I wasn’t about to let Owen dive right into his preplanned speech. I had things I needed to say too, and I don’t know if I’d still be pissed after he explained himself.

“Don’t call me that. You led me on, Owen. You made me believe we were becoming something we obviously weren’t.” I shook my head in disbelief. I guess my heart transplant had left me too trusting. I’ll stubbornly blame that on Mabel, because her act of kindness softened me up.

“That’s not true!” I saw him clench his fists at his side. I took a step back, and he noticed. Suddenly, his hands were limp at his sides, and he looked like a wounded puppy.

“Then tell me what is true, Owen!” I raised my voice a little, mostly to distract myself from his hurt expression.

“I honestly never thought your parents would let you come back to public school. I want to be with you, but I didn’t think I could if we would barely see each other. So, I was trying to force myself to move on. I didn’t want to hurt you. I didn’t know you’d be there.” He looked apologetic.

“Well excuse me, for ruining your oh so perfect and intelligent plan, Owen. You didn’t think you’d get caught, or that I’d even find out about it, but I did. Were you just going to continue to string me along while at school you humped and dumped anything with a vagina?!” I scoffed.

“Well, no, because some guys at our school have vaginas.” I saw that he was trying to lighten the mood a little, but it just pissed me off more.

“What’s that supposed to me? Are you trying to use something girl related as an insult for your friends?”

“No, it’s called being transgender. Mike was born a girl, but he is a boy.”

“Stop trying to change the subject.”

“I’m sorry. E-Bear-“ I cut him off again.

“Stop calling me that! It’s Evelyn for people who I don’t trust.”

“Evelyn, I really like you, and now that you’re back in school we can actually give us a shot. I know I messed up. I know you don’t trust me right now, but I’m going to everything in my power to get you to see me as the same person I was when we first met. You are perfect, feisty, caring, passionate, and so many more things. I don’t just want you; I need you. When I realized you saw me make a complete fool of myself, I knew I had really lost you. But, I can’t just let you go. I’m selfish, and I realized life would suck without you.” I felt my icy exterior melt with every sweet thing he said.

“Quoting Kelly Clarkson already? Are you really that desperate?” I uncrossed my arms and let a small smile fall onto where my pervious scowl had been.

“I’ll always be desperate, and at a loss for words when it comes to you, Evelyn.” Owen sent me a cheeky grin.

“I don’t think I can be with your right now. I look at you, and all I see is that girl and what you did. Right now, we should stay friends. Maybe in the distant future we might be able to make another go at it, but right now we’re E-Bear and O-Bear the best of friends.”

“I’ll wait as long as it takes to win you back, E-Bear.” He walked the few feet that was between us and kissed my forehead. I blushed, but smiled up at him nonetheless.

“If you can make up with me that easily, I think it’s time you and Connor mended that broken bridge.”

“We already did.” He rubbed the back of his neck and smiled sheepishly at me.

“When, where, how? Why didn’t y’all tell me?!” I placed my hands on my hips and glared up at him. He let out a small laugh.

“Right after you ran off this morning, he ripped that girl off of my and punched me in the face. I was so pissed until I heard him say your name and I new what had happened. Too bad the girl didn’t have a clue, because she thought it was two twin brothers fighting over her. She threw herself at Connor and starting trying to suck his face off. Nolan was so pissed her ripped out half of her extensions. I kind of realized in that moment that it didn’t matter that Connor had hid such a big secret from me. He loves Nolan, and Nolan loves him. I just want to see my brother happy, and if we’re fighting I won’t get to see that.”

“Awe, how cute.” I reached up and pinched Owen’s cheek. He swatted my hand away.

“Not as cute as you, E-Bear.” Owen reached down and stroked my cheek. I blushed, and he smiled.

“You’re still going to flirt with me even though we’re only friends?” I furrowed my brows. Why would he do that?

“Definitely. I plan on winning back your trust and your heart. I’m going to be wooing you even if we’re at a stand sill right now.”

“Evelyn!” Carson called my name, and I knew that meant my mom wanted me inside so I could eat dinner with them.

“I guess that’s my cue.” I gave Owen a sheepish smile.

“Wait,” He grabbed my arm as I stared to walk around him and to the front door, “who were you with earlier?”

“Is that jealousy, Mr. Forbes?” I let out a laugh.

“Whatever just answer the question.” He grumbled a little.

“He’s family.” With that, I happily removed my arm from his grip and went inside.

We weren’t good just yet, but we’re on the road to recovery.

9 days for an update, i know! I'm sorry.. sorta... haha. Anyways, hope y'all liked this chapter okay. They've made up. I mean its not like they're dating or that they've been taking for awhile. Owen's allowed to play the field. He's a single dude. :)