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it into the tissue I gave him tossing it into the garbage can. He grabbed my
hips and pulled me into him forming his body to mine from behind. He brushed my
hair back and kissed my shoulder. Wrapping his arms securely and protectively
around my waist, “This feels good…being here with you like this. I love having
you here this close…Are you okay baby?” I was more than okay for the first time
in so long I felt like I might just be able to be me. I felt like the pain I
still felt from what happened to me was slowing beginning to heal. I knew that
Kole was responsible for giving me that hope. “I’m great Kole…I’m perfect.
Thanks for being so great because I don’t think I could take it if you
weren’t.” He kissed my neck, “Baby I have my faults but I am trying
okay…because this with you feels right.”
    I could feel his chest rise and fall against my back. We
fell asleep together as he held me close.

Twenty
Four
    (Kole)
    Things with Lexi were changing. She was happy and she
smiled. I could get her to laugh and that sound…that sound was like a beautiful
song to my ears. She was so comfortable around me and our time together just
felt natural…peaceful. I convinced her to sing for me and when she broke out
her guitar I tried not to appear shocked. I had no idea she could play. I knew
this was a big step for her.
    “You can’t laugh…even if you hate it and it hurts your
ears…just lie!” She really was so fucking cute, “Well I am not gonna hate
it…did you forget I have already heard you sing even though you told me to
forget all about it I didn’t. I know you sound good so I don’t have to lie.” I
stole a kiss and she took a deep breath…
    When she began strumming the guitar my heart raced and my
chest tightened…
     
    I don't need whiskey to drown out
the pain
Or some old umbrella to hold off the rain
Don't have to cross over a river of tears
All that I need is right here…

Holding you, holds me together
When holding on gets just a little too hard
When this tight rope I travel begins to unravel
And I feel like I'm falling apart
Holding you, holds me together…

You know life's a freight liner on a runaway track
And I'll take the ride knowing that you'll bring me back
No faith too uncertain, no distance too far
As long as you're here in my arms…

Holding you, holds me together
When holding on gets just a little too hard
When this tight rope I travel begins to unravel
And I feel like I'm falling apart
Holding you, holds me together…
    Whenever I
hold you tight this crazy world of mine

Falls right in place
Whatever the trouble is you find a way to give back what it takes…
When this tight rope I travel begins to unravel
And I feel like I'm falling apart
Holding you, holds me together…

Holding you, holds me together.
     
    I felt like my heart was in my throat. She kept her head
down like she was afraid to look at me…maybe embarrassed or nervous. I reached
for her guitar and placed it on the floor. I knelt down in front of her. I
tilted her chin up and brought my lips to hers. I knew what I was feeling for
her was something I never bothered with before. Lexi had so many amazing qualities
but she hides them. With time she was allowing me in and I had to say each time
she stole another little piece of my heart.
    “That was beautiful Lexi…don’t hide your face. Hearing
you sing and play your guitar I got to be honest with you…it turns me on…it’s
hot as hell,” the giggle that escaped from her made me smile in return. I
crawled up the bed and brought myself over the top of her body. She felt so
small beneath me…but she felt right. Things started to heat up quickly between
us and our comfort with one another was a little shocking. I knew she trusted
me completely and she should because protecting her was all I wanted. When I
felt her hands slide up the back of my shirt I let out a moan. Lexi’s hands are
so delicate and she can undo me every time with the smallest