Tundra (contains errors)

Part 5

Chapter 55

{Matt's POV} I pace around nervously. Something snatches my leg and drags me to the floor. "Stop pacing!" She whines. She is now hovering over me. I try to stand up and she pins me to the floor. Her blue eyes are looking into mine, keeping the deep stare. I roll over so now I'm on top of Em. We never loose the gaze. {Em's POV} Matt sits on top of me with his face inches away from mine. I try to look away but, I can't. It's his eyes. "I've been waiting for this." he whispers and the potent smell of mint cascades across my nose. "Me too." I answer in a barely audible voice. He presses his surprisingly soft, warm lips to mine, slowly then all at once. I run my fingers through his hair. I jump, I heard rustling. I open my eyes and find Matt's surprised eyes wide. He pulls away looking hurt. "Matt that was amazing but, I heard rustling over there." I point. Matt stands up. He takes loud footsteps over to the plants. "It was me! I was eavesdropping! I'm really sorry...." It's Olivia. I grumble and storm over there. "Are you trying to ruin our relationship?!" I growl. She looks down at my feet. "I just wanted to see what it was like." She mumbles. Matt glares at me. "What's that?" He puts a hand on her shoulder. "A real kiss. I never had one..." "Olivia, you just have to understand privacy. Don't keep this up ok?" Matt reasons. "I'm sorry guys." Matt gives me a look. "It's ok." I ruffle hair. She hugs me around my waist, she's not that tall. I have a surprised expression on my face and Matt laughs at me. Olivia lets go and I hit Matt in the shoulder. He shoves his hand into my shoulder and grins mischievously. "You're it." I groan. "No tag backs!" He yells even though he's way faster than me. I chase Olivia around and tag her. We all collapse laughing after a while. Olivia's okay... But, she better stay away from Matt. I may not look like it, but I WILL beat her to a pulp. "Better watch your back Olivia." I think to myself.

Chapter 56

{Sadie's POV} Andrew and I walk back to where we were to find Em, Matt, and Olivia rolling around in the floor and laughing hysterically. I make a face but, Andrew chuckles. "Hey, guys its late. We need our rest." I cringe. I sound like my mother. They all stand up and we walk to our rooms in silence. "Goodnight guys." Andrew says before we parted ways. {Em's POV} Matt and I change clothes and snuggle into bed. "I love you Matt." He brushes the stray hair off of my face. "I love you too Em." He begins to drift off but, I can't sleep. I wait until he's asleep and slip out of bed. I tiptoe out the door and close it gently behind me. I walk quietly down the hall to the balcony for all guests. I open the screen door and step into the cold night air. Then, I lean against the railing. I let out a deep sigh. It's really cold but, I don't feel it. After a while, I hear footsteps behind me. I don't even turn around. Hands wrap around my waist. "Hello, beautiful." A deep voice breaks the silence. It's not Matt, or Lucas. I don't say a word or turn around. The hands stay where they are. I guess I assumed ignoring him would make him go away. "Why are you out here by yourself dear? Without a jacket at that." I ignore him again. I don't even know why my mouth can't form the words "Go away, I have a boyfriend." I don't like it, but I don't hate it. I don't know, I just don't know. The hands leave and I feel cold spots where they were. "Here." He wraps his black, leather jacket around my shoulders. He finally turns me around. "Remember me?" He grins and flicks the hair out of his eyes. "Brandon?!" His warm arms embrace me as we hug. It seems like everyone I know is here. "So how's my future wife doing?" He asks. My heart drops, I have to tell him about Matt. "Awful." I answer. "Let's go inside and have some coffee." He suggests. I agree and he opens the door for me. "It's been so long, I miss you." He says as the elevator reaches the lobby. "I know." I say.

Chapter 57

{Em's POV} I finally have a warm cup of coffee in my hands that Brandon insisted on paying for. His jacket is still draped across my shoulders. "What have you been up to?" I ask. He clears his throat. "Looking for you." I almost spit out my coffee. "It's true, I can't live without you. Can we-" "Brandon I have something to tell you." I cut him off. "You're pregnant?! Who did this to you?! I'll kill him!" He puts his face on my abdomen. "There's a baby in here and I'm not the father! How could I let this happen, you're only sixteen and not even married and-" He's sobbing and he had to stop because he was coughing. "Brandon, no. I was going to tell you I have a boyfriend." "So he did this?!" He shouts and stands up fists clenched. I push him into his chair and sit on his lap, so he can't get up. I tilt his chin up, so he is looking into my eyes. I just realized how much he's like Matt while still being so different. "I'm NOT pregnant. Why would you think that?" "You had that look in your eyes, the same one my mother had when-" He starts sobbing again. "Is she gone?" He nods. "Mine is too." I wrap my arms around his neck. "It's ok, it's ok." I try to soothe him. "Dry your eyes. She wouldn't want you to cry." "Ok." He wipes his eyes and I notice he's wearing fingerless, leather gloves to match his jacket. I notice he's staring at me. I find myself returning the stare. Everything next happens so fast I don't even remember what happened. All I know is that we're kissing.