Hold Me Close

Chapter 20

I wake up the next day feeling strong arms hugging my waist. I start to panic when a wave of a familiar cologne fills my nose. I relax and look at the clock.

FUCK.

It's Monday. I look over to the clock on the night stand which says 6:45. I try to get up when his arms tighten around my body. I lay there for a moment admiring his sleeping face. When I try to get up again he doesn't budge so I kiss him. Immediately he responds to my kiss trying to make it deeper. I smirk against his lips and pull away.

"I could get used to waking up like that"Chase says

"Sorry to ruin your little moment but we have school and I need to get ready"

"Yea yea I know." He says

He finally lets me go with a final kiss and I head over to the bathroom. I turn on the shower and let it heat up before I get in. I wash my body and move on to my hair. I tale no longer than 10 minutes in the shower and get out. I realize I don't have any clothes here so I wrap a towel around my body and open the door.

"Chase I don't have anything to wear" I say as I go into his room.

"You can borrow a shirt."

"Thanks.." I say thinking about what to wear as bottoms and shoes.

I remember that I got clothes from my house before I escaped.

"Chase can you get my bag from your car?"

"Yea . One minute" he responds

I wait for him to come back with my bag. I look around the room and notice a photo album on his shelf. Curiosity takes over and I walk to his shelf reaching for the album. I open it and look at the pictures of a cute little boy with the biggest smile in the world. He is sitting in a lady's lap. His mom. She is beautiful and has the same blue eyes as Chase. I turn the pages and see more photos of them together. I begin to wonder about his dad. Why isn't he in any of the pictures? I keep turning the pages and Chase walks in. He looks at me and them shifts his eyes to the album in my hands. His eyes darken and he drops my bag on the floor. I put the album back in its place and walk over to him.

My hands reach for his face and I cup his cheeks. I look into his eyes and see that they are becoming soft and caring. He turns his face so it's facing me and kisses me. So many emotions are let out by this kiss. Anger...care...love. I feel everything. Chase pours all his emotions into it and I know what he feels.

I like this about Chase. He isn't much of an open person but he lets me know how he feels in different ways. He tries to include me in everything and even in his weakest points, he shows strength.

We pull away and stare into eachothers eyes.

"I love you Marley" he says suddenly. Honestly I don't know how to respond. I like him I really do but I don't know how to love someone.

"It's okay.. I'll get you to love me" He says sadness clear in his eyes.

He walks to the bathroom and I hear the water running. I pull out some plain black leggings and I put the shirt Chase gave me. I get black socks and put on my vans.

I glance at the clock and it reads 7:20. School starts at 8:20 so we have an hour. I put my hair up in a high ponytail and pull out some hair to add a more messy look. I check myself in the mirror. After approving my appearance I walk downstairs and decide to make breakfast.

I make eggs with bacon and toast. I hear Chase come down the stairs and get plates. I put them down on the little island and get some OJ. I look over to Chase and take in his appearance.