Because Of You

Chapter 16

Grace POV:

Upon pouring the last of the soup into the bowl I heard footsteps nearing.

Arsen's scent soon filled my nose as I turned around. He was dressed in a simple grey shirt and sweatpants. He looked more fresh than he did in the room and his hair was wet meaning he just got out of the shower.

Leaning against the counter he just watched me, his gaze following my movements.

"I was just going to bring the soup up to you. You should be resting." I said passing the bowl of soup to him and pouring some in for myself.

He shrugged his shoulders. "It was getting boring up there, you don't mind me eating here do you?" He asked, his eyes boring into mine.

At a loss for words I simply shook my head and took a seat at the counter and Arsen took one across from me.

We sat quietly sipping our soups. Until my thoughts caught up to me.

I still felt guilty about leaving and putting Arsen through that. He deserved a chance and Macy's words rang through my head. Arsen didn't have it easy either but he was willing to try. He hadn't been pushy or anything since we had gotten here and treated me so kindly.

Pushing my bowl of soup away I looked towards Arsen. He was eating the soup quietly.

"Arsen." I called.

His head snapped up as he gave me a questioning look.

Looking away, I took a deep breath. "I'm sorry."

Again he looked at me confused.

"I'm sorry for leaving that day and putting you through trouble." I said all in one breath turning my gaze to my half eaten soup.

I heard and sigh and soon felt a finger lifting my chin up. My eyes then met with Arsen's green ones.

"Grace you're not trouble to me. I'll admit I was frustrated and hurt that you tried to leave but you're never a burden to me." He said sincerely.

Giving a small smile I stood up. What I did next shocked me and I'm pretty sure it shocked Arsen too.

I wrapped my arms around his torso and hugged him, burying my face into his chest. For a few seconds he didn't respond. Feeling embarrassed I started to pull away.

What were you thinking Grace?

Before I could move back, I felt Arsen tug me back towards him as he wrapped his large arms around me.

He buried his face into my neck and sighed in content.

"Am I forgiven?" I mumbled into his chest after a while of just hugging.

His chest rumbled as he pulled back. "I was never mad. Hurt? Yes. But not so much anymore." He said flashing me a smile.

"I'm willing to give this a shot." I said as he looked at me.

A huge smile once again broke out onto his face.

I smiled back at him, but we were soon interrupted.

At that moment the three musketeers barged into the room. Aka Nick, Macy, and Matthew

A gasp, and whoops went around the room as they noticed the position we were in.

I pulled back from the hug and so did Arsen but he still kept an arm wrapped around my waist.

"It's about time you guys! Finally don't have to deal with this one moping around." Nick said slapping Arsen's back.