Falling in Love With Your High School Bully

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I stared outside the window. Looking at all the familiar streets and buildings.

I really am going to miss home.

Emma sat in the backseat with her headphones on.

"What are you thinking about Ms. Taylor Jenkins?" Julius said turning his gaze in my direction.

"Nothing. Just overwhelmed with everything, but I'm fine." I sighed.

"You don't sound very fine."

"I'm really gonna miss this Julius." I turned away.

"Hey?" He reached for my hand.

His touch was warm, and when interlocked our fingers, I felt safe.

I looked up to meet his eyes.

"This isn't goodbye forever, remember?" He squeezed my hand gently.

"Yeah." My eyes filled with tears.

"Don't miss something that isn't gone Ms. Jenkins." He flashed his gorgeous million dollar smile.

I felt my cheeks heating up and turned away immediately.

Now where to even start with Julius..

Almost 5 years ago The Monroe Family became our front door neighbors.

Carter had gone back to California and it was just me and Emma on our own.

Mrs. Monroe has been an angel since the first time we met. She baked us a welcoming pie, even though it should've been the other way around.

I met Julius in school.

He is the high school dream boy. Incredibly attractive, great athlete, surprisingly good grades, social, and a complete gentleman. All the girls from our school were after him.

But of course, he was too busy chasing after the wrong girl.

After knowing that word got around to The Monroe Family about my mom's accident, I figured he only wanted to pity me.

Even though that was not the case, I still didn't want to be associated with Julius.

I tried my best to avoid interaction with him but he just wouldn't budge.

And being front door neighbors and getting almost every class together didn't make it any easier.

One day, Julius came over to ask me if I wanted to watch the sunset with him. And after a long year of endless rejection, I finally gave in.

He drove me to this park that wasn't so far from home.

When we arrived he held my hand and led me up this steep trail surrounded by trees.

I had never been to this part of the park before. Usually in this kind of situation, I'd feel alarmed and anxious.

But something about being around Julius made me feel secure.

When we reached the top he let out a big breath and finally let go of my hand.

The view was unbelievable. You could see the entire town.

Everything looked so small and delicate. Being up there made me feel powerful.

"What do you think?" Julius asked breaking the longing silence.

"It's beautiful, Julius." I stared in awe.

"I know something much better." He said.

"I don't think anything could top this." I smiled at him.

"And somehow, you did." He smiled.

I could sense my face turning red so i quickly looked down at the ground.

I watched as his shoes approached mine, almost touching.

I felt his finger lift up my chin.

Our eyes met and I glared at every detail that lay on his gorgeous face.

"You are beautiful Taylor Jenkins." He smiled.

Although my stomach fluttered with butterflies and my heart was filled with warmth. Something took over me.

I pushed his arm away and took a step back.

"Julius.." I froze.

"I'm sorry, did I do something wrong?" His face filled with disappointment.

"I'm just not ready yet." My voice cracked.

"No no, hey come here." He said while pulling me into his mellow embrace.

His hands lightly stroked my hair while my head lay on his shoulder.

"I just hope you know that I don't give up easily Taylor Jenkins. I will wait centuries until your ready."

I chuckled and gently shook my head.

After that day me and Julius became much closer.

He or I would come over almost every day and would hang out till midnight. We began doing everything together.

I wasn't sure if I was falling in love, or I just desperately needed someone like him.

His presence distracted me from all the evilness that came with reality. He always knew how to make me so happy. Julius radiated such an intense energy.

I knew I loved this boy with all my heart.

However I never allowed it to become anything more than a friendship.

I couldn't afford to lose anymore people in my life. He means too much to me.

It took a while to realize that all the ignorance in the beginning was just a big waste of time. Because at the end of it all, I still got attached.