I mention some songs at the end, but here's the songs you should listen to while reading this: Mistakes- Phildel http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fZ1FNrKMUA The Love Club- Lorde http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfjLLTmv9T8 I've been listening to so much music, so if you want some music to write to, I'll hook you up with some great songs if you liked the songs I've included so far!
Hex drove to Chris’s house after leaving Bo’s. She didn’t know why she had driven there. She sat in her car and stared at the door, not moving to get out of it. The door opened and Sterling walked outside. He bent down to pick up the newspaper on the front steps and then glanced at the car. He walked over and tapped on the window. He was wearing a tee shirt and jeans, looking overly casual compared to the last time Hex had seen him. She rolled the window down.
“Are you coming inside or are you just going to sit there and stare at the house?” Sterling asked her. He stepped away and she opened the car door.
“I guess I can spare a minute,” Hex mumbled. She climbed out and Sterling slipped his arm into the crook of her elbow.
“Good, I hoped that was going to be your decision,” he whispered to her. She blushed and let a curtain of hair fall over her cheeks to hide the coloring.
“I’m here to talk to you and your dad,” Hex explained quickly. She felt him sigh and he dropped his arm from hers. She immediately felt cold. Hex almost grabbed his arm and draped it around her shoulders, but she restrained herself. “Well, I’m also here to just see you two… You’re like family.”
“Uh-huh. Well, I’m glad to be part of your family,” he replied, lengthening his strides and walking up to the door. She had to speed walk just to keep a foot behind Sterling.
“Wait, Sterling, I’m sorry. What did I say?” Hex called out. He shook his head and continued walking. She caught up to him and caught his arm. “Please, what did I say?”
“You don’t get it, do you? You honestly don’t understand,” he replied, staring in amazement. “I’m in love with you, idiot!”
“You’re what?” Hex blurted. Her jaw was still on the ground.
“You didn’t even realize that I don’t see you as family. I have loved you since you were 16, but you wanted nothing to do with my family, so I gave up because i thought you wanted me to go too, so I gave up until yesterday! I had hoped that if I could see you again, maybe I’d finally be able to tell you how I feel, and that you would maybe share a small fraction of the same feelings I have for you and maybe, just maybe, you would feel the same way. But apparently you don’t, so I’m wasting my time waiting for you to find some part of you that feels that way!” Sterling was shouting. She stood there, staring at the person that she’d grown up with after being rescued, the person that helped her through her first break-up, the person that helped her pick out her first car, and she began crying.
“You jumped to a wrong fucking conclusion, Sterling! You are one thick asshole! I hate feeling anything, so don’t you think I am fucking terrified right now? But you don’t give a damn. You think you can just say “I love you” and I’ll just relax and be fine with feeling that way! I do feel that way, but sometimes I think it’s better not to, because maybe I might screw this up, and I don’t want to- no, I can’t- lose you! You have been there for me even when Bo has been to uncomfortable to discuss some shit with me. I can’t fuck that relationship up, no matter how much my heart is telling me to do just that, and now that you’ve told me that, my brain is telling me to do that too,” she shouted. Sterling swallowed and stared at her with wide eyes. “God, Sterling, I love you so, so much, but I can’t handle losing you.”
Sterling grabbed her hand and pulled Hex to his chest. She clung to him and buried her face into his chest.
“I am so sorry, Hex… What is wrong with me?” he whispered into her hair. She shook her head and let out a choked laugh.
“Nothing is wrong with you. It’s all my fault,” she said into his chest. He shook his head and held her at arms length.
"I'm an idiot. I'm sorry I freaked you out. I should've known how you would react, after all, I know you. I'll let you decide on this matter. I told you everything, and... Well... You certainly vented to me. It is your choice now. And I'm sorry I pressured you," he told her. Hex bit her lip. She rose up on her toes, leaned in, and kissed him. Sterling stiffened at first and then relaxed, letting his lips move. Hex smiled against his lips and let out a small, breathless laugh. She wrapped her arms around his neck and pressed herself against him again, this kiss more intense. Hex pulled away and looked up at Sterling. She laughed again and dropped her arms to her sides.
"I think I made up my mind. I love you too. And I figure it's worth the risk," she told him. She extended her hand and he grabbed it, their fingers intertwining. Sterling pulled her into the house and closed the door.
"I'm flattered, Hex. I must say, you are a terrific kisser. I should've confessed my love sooner," he said, a flirty smile spreading on his face.
"Oh, shut up! And you aren't too bad either," she responded. He smiled and pressed his lips to her cheek. She still had her hand in his and she squeezed it reassuringly. “I’m happy.”
“So am I.”
A/N: I needed some serious fluff! You don't know my life! Asdfjkl I'm dying I had to write the adorable I'm sorry to the people that hate the romantic adorbs... I just need me some happy time, okee? Good. Feel free to like, review, bookmark, or whatevs. I'll update soon, I've been super busy, sorry! I am just so fuzzy and warm on the inside right now yay! I was listening to I'm Yours, What I Wouldn't Do, and Lovefool so I was in the mood for cute things happening in my story... I can't help it! I seriously have started shipping my own characters... What a shame... Hexling EFF TEE DUBS! Sorry, I'll stop freaking out now. I'll try to update again, this time quicker! I've been busy reading the Skullduggery Pleasant series for the billionth time. Gosh, those books are awesome.
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