I'll Love You Forever (stally)

Chapter Nine

Ally's POV

Stevie held out her arms as a toddler does when they want to be held.

"Cuddles, pretty?" She giggled.

I nodded my head and couldn't keep the grin off my face. Loopy Stevie was so adorable.

I climbed onto the left side of the bed, avoiding her hurt side. My head on Stevie's chest, her arms wrapped around me. She put her cheek on my head and started to laugh softly.

I lifted my head up and looked at her face, this caused her to erupt into laughter. I didn't think it was possible, but the smile on my face got even larger.

"What's so funny?" I teased her.

"You.. wanna.. know.. a.. secret?" She laughed between each word.

"Uh yeaaa!!!" I nodded vigorously.

Stevie held up one finger while she calmed down.

"Okay come back to me first." She pulled my body back against hers. My head resumed it's place on her chest and my arm around her waist.

"Ally... I'm on druuuugggssss! I feel funny." She whispered. "But shhh don't tell, it's our little secret."

Wanting to keep her like this I thought of questions to ask her.

"How do you feel funny?" I asked. I traced shapes onto her waist.

"I feel tired and.. and.. I don't know" she pouted. "I just do. Why don't I know Ally?" her voice when up an octave and her breath became shakey.

I repositioned us so that Stevie was cuddled into my side. My arms wrapped around her protectively. I promised I wouldn't let anything happen to her and that included her getting upset.

"Hey beautiful, it's just the medicine they have you on. You'll be okay when it wears off."

I felt Stevie's head shake 'no' against my chest. "Its more than that. YOU make me feel funny. When I'm with you, I feel things I don't understand. Things I've never experienced before. I have thoughts I can't control, like kissing you or holding you or simply talking to you. I think I like you... ALOT." Stevie's voice was shakey and starting to crack. "And it scares me.."

Stevie let a few tears fall silently. Was this the drugs talking or was it her? Would she remember this tomorrow or not? Do I respond or just stay quiet?

After a minute of silence while I debated in my head, I lifted her head to look in her eyes.

"...I know what you mean.. I like you too.." I whispered. I kept staring at her eyes and they quickly glanced at my lips. I took that as a signal to go for it. I leaned in slowly to see if she would stop me, but she didn't.

Our lips touched softly, her hand slipped up to my neck and she deepened the kiss. She pulled back slightly, pressing her forehead to mine.

With closed eyes she whispered "Will you just hold me for a little bit?"

I gave a small smile and nodded then pulled her into my chest. My fingers found their way to her hair, softly playing with it and I began humming "You are my sunshine".

I never wanted to forget this moment. Right here, right now, was the happiest I have ever been, even after all of the shit that's been going on the past few days. Stevie was the one thing I never expected, but the best things are the things you never expect.

Stevie had dozed off and began snoring softly. Not wanting to move, I grabbed my phone and got on Facebook to occupy myself. A chat head with Ali's face popped onto my screen.