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shrugs her shoulders.
Reluctantly , I let her lead me inside. And the place looks like an old, empty house. She takes her time slowly walking through each room and I stay behind, keeping my eye on her. We walk through the living room, then down a dark hallway. She doesn’t speak until we reach one of the bedrooms. “This room is empty, just like the way I felt back then.” She shakes her head from side to side. “It’s unreal being in here.” She walks around the room.
“I don’t think we should linger in here too long,” I tell her, concerned.
“I just wanted to see it, for my own sanity and personal reasons. I had to face it,” she says, looking up at me. “It’s not as bad as I thought it would be.”
“If I would have known you back t hen, I would have protected you.” I bring her into my arms and kiss her.
“You wouldn’t have liked me back then,” she says, resting her head against my chest.
“We’ll just agree to disagree,” I say.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
ALEXIS
“I really wish you two could stay longer,” my mom says to Cole and I.
“I do , too, Mom. I’m glad we got to spend some time together and we can rebuild the relationship we used to have.” I reach my arms out and hug her while Cole loads the truck.
I hug my dad goodbye while Cole hugs my mom then shakes my Dad’s hand. They approve of Cole and that means so much to me. They wave as we pull out of the driveway and I can see my mom is about to cry. I miss them so much already, but I’m glad to be heading back after those exhausting days.
“Have I told you how much I love you?” I ask , reaching over and giving his shoulder a squeeze.
“Yes, but I love hearing you say it. And I love you so much. Are you glad you came home?”
“I am.” I smile. “I got to face my fears and I’m not scared anymore. It was great just spending some quality time with my parents, too. I needed that, and didn’t even realize it. Oh and my parents absolutely love you, too,” I tell him happily.
“They were real nice to me and I enjoyed their company as well, and I’m glad they approve of me.”
“None of this would have been possible without you by my side,” I tell him as we head back to his place.
They say with every door that closes, one more opens up. The door to my past has closed and I feel free from the demons of my past. I actually feel happy with how things went, and I’m excited to venture through the next door.
Chapter Ten
THE START OF SCHOOL is right around the corner and Cole and I have made it through the summer, even through my darkness. Cole was there not only to pick me up when the pieces fell but he was also my support system. I’m moving out of his place and back to my apartment. It is sort of bittersweet. I know his roommates will be returning to the house and Renee will be coming back to start school. This has been the best summer and it’s one I’ll never forget.
Cole and I experienced a lot of firsts. First kiss , first love, first love making, and everything in between. He taught me to never keep my heart guarded because you never know who you are closing it off to.
“All set?” Cole asks as we pack up my things into the truck.
“I am.”
I hook my finger with his.
“Just because you are moving back to the apartment, nothing changes between us. Plus, we will be spending a lot of time together, as if you never moved out, anyway.”
“I love you so much and I wouldn’t want it any other way,” I say, leaning up to kiss him.
“I love you more,” he whispers. “Oh, there is a surprise for you later today,” he torments.
“You know I don’t like surprises. And besides, I already know you are racing so that’s not much of a surprise. It’s hot , though, watching you race.” I fan myself, acting silly.
“It has nothing to do with me racing. But you will see and probably die,” he says.
Now he has my curiosity peaked. I’ll meet you at my place, okay?” I tell him, sliding into my
Reluctantly , I let her lead me inside. And the place looks like an old, empty house. She takes her time slowly walking through each room and I stay behind, keeping my eye on her. We walk through the living room, then down a dark hallway. She doesn’t speak until we reach one of the bedrooms. “This room is empty, just like the way I felt back then.” She shakes her head from side to side. “It’s unreal being in here.” She walks around the room.
“I don’t think we should linger in here too long,” I tell her, concerned.
“I just wanted to see it, for my own sanity and personal reasons. I had to face it,” she says, looking up at me. “It’s not as bad as I thought it would be.”
“If I would have known you back t hen, I would have protected you.” I bring her into my arms and kiss her.
“You wouldn’t have liked me back then,” she says, resting her head against my chest.
“We’ll just agree to disagree,” I say.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
ALEXIS
“I really wish you two could stay longer,” my mom says to Cole and I.
“I do , too, Mom. I’m glad we got to spend some time together and we can rebuild the relationship we used to have.” I reach my arms out and hug her while Cole loads the truck.
I hug my dad goodbye while Cole hugs my mom then shakes my Dad’s hand. They approve of Cole and that means so much to me. They wave as we pull out of the driveway and I can see my mom is about to cry. I miss them so much already, but I’m glad to be heading back after those exhausting days.
“Have I told you how much I love you?” I ask , reaching over and giving his shoulder a squeeze.
“Yes, but I love hearing you say it. And I love you so much. Are you glad you came home?”
“I am.” I smile. “I got to face my fears and I’m not scared anymore. It was great just spending some quality time with my parents, too. I needed that, and didn’t even realize it. Oh and my parents absolutely love you, too,” I tell him happily.
“They were real nice to me and I enjoyed their company as well, and I’m glad they approve of me.”
“None of this would have been possible without you by my side,” I tell him as we head back to his place.
They say with every door that closes, one more opens up. The door to my past has closed and I feel free from the demons of my past. I actually feel happy with how things went, and I’m excited to venture through the next door.
Chapter Ten
THE START OF SCHOOL is right around the corner and Cole and I have made it through the summer, even through my darkness. Cole was there not only to pick me up when the pieces fell but he was also my support system. I’m moving out of his place and back to my apartment. It is sort of bittersweet. I know his roommates will be returning to the house and Renee will be coming back to start school. This has been the best summer and it’s one I’ll never forget.
Cole and I experienced a lot of firsts. First kiss , first love, first love making, and everything in between. He taught me to never keep my heart guarded because you never know who you are closing it off to.
“All set?” Cole asks as we pack up my things into the truck.
“I am.”
I hook my finger with his.
“Just because you are moving back to the apartment, nothing changes between us. Plus, we will be spending a lot of time together, as if you never moved out, anyway.”
“I love you so much and I wouldn’t want it any other way,” I say, leaning up to kiss him.
“I love you more,” he whispers. “Oh, there is a surprise for you later today,” he torments.
“You know I don’t like surprises. And besides, I already know you are racing so that’s not much of a surprise. It’s hot , though, watching you race.” I fan myself, acting silly.
“It has nothing to do with me racing. But you will see and probably die,” he says.
Now he has my curiosity peaked. I’ll meet you at my place, okay?” I tell him, sliding into my
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