Spellbound

Part 21

I laugh softly, cupping the sides of his face tenderly.

"Wow, my hot boyfriend is also an english language mastermind. Damm, I got the whole package didn't I."

"Oh baby, the whole package and more." Christian replies cockily, bringing me impossibly closer to his body. I smack him lightly across the back of the head before returning to quiet, waiting for what he was going to say.

"So, after reading the whole series, I can conclude that firstly, Conrad has nothing on me." he begins, referencing that first night we had together. "Secondly, I am definitely team Conrad, although if the character was based off of me, it would've made him so much better. And lastly, the thing that shon through for me the most was how Belly and Conrad struggled so much with communication. They nearly lost each other for good because of it, and I don't know, it made me feel sad because I was worried it would happen to us. I'm scared that we'll struggle with it, but I know I can't give you up, no way. I guess that's something we'll just have to keep working though. Together."

And now I'm crying again. Big fat tears stream down my face as I crash my lips onto his. The rain continues to fall onto us, as we kiss passionately, all our feelings from the past few days finally spilling out.

This honestly feels like some surreal dream. None of this can be real. After basically pushing away the person I care most for because of my own insecurity, he still took me back. And now we're kissing. In the rain. By the beach. Someone pinch me.

I detach my lips from his slowly, savouring every last inch of him. I smile sweetly, staring into his eyes.

"This doesn't feel real." Christian states, his eyes never leaving mine.

"What part?" I ask, touching every inch of his face like it could disappear at any given moment.

"All of this. I don't think you understand  how much you mean to me Leers. I don't know if you could tell, but I've loved you since we were kids. I've never even thought of being with anyone else, whether you ever agreed or not. I was like... the boy pulling the girls pigtails, and somehow we ended up here."

I smile softly, running my hand over his cheekbone lightly.

"Christian, you did pull my pigtails." I reply cheekingly. Christian lifts a finger to my lips, shooshing me.

"But really Leers, you mean so much to me, I can't imagine a life without you in it, I don't want to think of one." Christian continues, wiping loose tears from my eyes.

"You mean so much to me too Christian. I don't even want to spend another day not talking to you, this past day has been... miserable."

"I like the sound of that." Christian whispers, pressing his lips onto mine softly. We pull away after a couple of seconds, smiling up at each other.

"Christian, hate to ruin this... but I'm cold." I whisper, which earns a laugh.

"Trust you to get cold and ruin my oh so special love declaration." Christian replies, kissing me on the head before beginning to walk back towards the house.

Both our sweatshirts are completely soaked through, and I shift uncomfortably in his arms. He senses my movements, and in one swift motion he swings me around, so he's now carrying me bridal style. I smile up at him before circling my arms around his neck and leaning me head into his chest. We round the bend of the sandy path, reaching the door of the house. Christian uses my feet to push open the door, before he moves us out of the storm. We walk through to the kitchen, where my mom stands, mixing a bowl of ingredients. She lifts her head slightly, laughing before waving us off. Christian begins to walk up the stairs, which he makes look easy, although he's literally carrying me. Stupid muscles.

"Can we go to my room please? I want to change my clothes." I ask Christian, and I feel him nod in response. He turns at the top of the stairs, heading down towards my door. He plants a quick kiss on my forehead before I reach a hand out to turn the nob of my door. I open it quickly without thinking, only for my eyes to be blinded. Kat is lying on her bed, my brother hovering over her, his shirt discarded. On my bed. Ew.

They spring apart at the sound of the door, staring up at me and Christian. I can feel Christian's chest vibrate with laughter, and I begin to do the same.

"Geez, at least put a sign on the door." I say jokingly, as Christian turns us around while I reach for the door again. My eyes meet Kat, her face bright red. I send her a wink before closing the door, sinking back into Christian's chest as we make the short walk down the hallway. Once we reach his door, I reach forwards to open it, using my feet to kick if open. Christian sets me down on the floor, his hands moving to hold my hips as he tilts his head towards mine. I snake my hands up his body slowly, before wrapping one around his neck, the other going to hold his face.

"I love you Lera." Christian whispers when his lips are only inches from mine.

"I love you more, Christian." I reply, running my fingers along his jawline.

"Not. Possible. Ever." he whispers before pulling my lips to his.

That's it. I'm Spellbound.

A/n:

And........ this is the last official part of Spellbound!!!!! AHHHHHHHH!!!!!

I can't believe this novella is finished, I never dreamed I could ever do this. Thank you thank you thank youuuuu to you, the people who read this story from start to finish! You're forever appreciated, and if you ever need a batch of cookies baked, you know where to find me :)

There will be 2 extra parts after this chapter, an epilogue and a Christmas special (because it's now officially Decmeber) 🎄

Alsoooo.... I have a special announcement for after I finish this novella, stay tuned besties!!!

Thank you again for coming along for Lera and Christian's journey!! I hope you enjoyed!!

em, xx