Always And Forever

Trouble

After leaving Noah's, I picked up Mason and Emma and we went back to my house. We walked inside to look for my mom. She was in the kitchen with two sheets of paper in front of her. "I'm glad you guys are home, I have an offer for you all." My mom says. Curiously we all walk over. She slides the papers over towards Mason and Emma. "I've talked to your parents and we've decided if you wanted to, you could stay here with us. These are the papers you need to register for school." Explains my mom. Emma and I look at each other with complete delight. "I'd love that Mrs. Johnson! Thank you so much!" Emma exclaims and gives my mom a hug. I look over at Mason only to see that he's already looking at me. He curls his finger at me and then walks around the corner. I follow.

Once we're alone he turns and faces me. "Britt, I am so sorry for what happened between us, I was just a dumb kid and I didn't know what I wanted." Mason says softly and won't meet my eyes. I look at him with shock, I'm speechless. He finally looks up at me. "But I know what I want now." He almost whispers. He moves forward and cups my cheek in his hand as he looks at me longingly. "What about Chloe? You seemed pretty interested in her." I point out. He chuckles lightly. "She likes me, not the other way around." He says and moves closer to me. He tilts down and my heart feels like it's in my throat. This is the boy I'd always wanted to want me, and now that he does, why doesn't it feel like I thought it would? He slowly leans down and grazes his lips against mine. His hands travel down to my lower back and I push him away. "Mason... I can't..." I choke out, before turning the corner and leaving.

When he follows after me, he walks in with a big smile on his face, like nothing even happened. He takes the paper from my mom. "Thanks Mrs. J." He says and then looks at me. He winks and turns back to my mom. "Where will I be sleeping?" He asks. "Emma and Brittney can share a room and you can have the spare room." She replies. Mason nods and walks to his room and Emma and I walk to ours.

As soon as Emma and I change into our pajamas, we slide into bed. She turns to face me with a grin. "What happened with you and Noah?" She asks. Thinking back to it, I blush slightly. "We... had a moment." I tell my best friend. She squeals a little. "Oooh girl, I knew this would happen." She says happily. "So are you guys like boyfriend and girlfriend now?" She asks. I sigh. "I honestly don't know what we are." I reply sadly. She gently touches my hand. "I've seen the way he look at you, Britt, there's something there." She says comforting. "Thanks Em." I say genuinely. We don't say anything else for the night, we just go to sleep.

The next morning, we all hustle to get ready for school. Mason will drive us and take us home. As we're in the truck driving to school my thoughts drift to Noah. I can't get him out of my head, he consumes it all. Once we get to school we all walk in together. We pass Rose and Zara on the way and I give a polite nod and they return the gesture. We've kinda fallen out these past few days.

I show Mason and Emma their classes and then head to mine. I walk in expecting to see Noah sitting there waiting for me, but his chair was empty. I walk over and take my seat with more than a hint of disappointment. The bells rings and all the other students file in. Still no Noah.

About ten minutes into class, Noah strides in and takes his seat next to me. I give him a curious glance. "Where were you?" I whisper. "Careful Sugar, you're coming off as if you missed me." He whispers back with his half smile. I roll my eyes and turn away from him. "Whatever, don't tell me." I reply haughtily. "I was getting more info on the guy." He says and I turn my attention back to him, urging him to continue. "I'm suppose to go into the forest tonight and meet up with him." I look at him likes he's crazy. "You can't go! He's a murderer!" I whisper shout at him. "Britt, I'm gonna go, and you can't stop me." He replies calmly. I glare and him and sigh. "Then I guess I'm coming with you." I say just as calmly, even thought I was not feeling calm. Now it's his turn to look at me like I'm crazy. "No way, you aren't coming, you could get hurt." He says. I look at him softly and rest my hand on top of his. "And so could you." I reply. He looks down at our hands and sighs. "Fine, you can come, but you have to do what I say." He gives in. I nod. "I will." I say. "I'll pick you up at 6 tonight, wear black." He informs me. "Got it." I say.

I'm ready, I want to help Noah with this. Not only because I want to help him, but I want to help myself. Seeing the man who ruined my family put down will finally fix the hole in my heart. My dad will be avenged and he won't be able to hurt any other families. I'm certain Noah feels the same way. I look over at Noah's determined face and smile. I am so in love with this boy.