Unconditional [Sequel to Broken: Nash Grier]

Notes

CHAPTER 18:

(Delaney's POV)

"I had a really great time tonight Nash." I said as I rested my head against my front door and got lost in his dreamy blue eyes. He mimmicked my actions and slowly intertwined his fingers in with mine. 

"So did I, trust me. I just- I can't believe that after all of this time that you are finally mine again." 

His hand found it's way to my face and gently caressed my cheek with his electric touch. I leaned my head into his head and enjoyed the warmth that it provided me. His head slowly inclined towards mine, and I reached myself up on my tip toes to meet his lips with mine in a gentle kiss.

He held me there for a few minutes before slowly detaching his lips and running his hand through my loose curls. He held the back of my head close to him still, our free hands still wedged tightly together, his forehead resting against mine. 

"I love you, Delaney." he said in a quiet voice.

"I love you too Hamilton." I said with a small laugh. 

He let a small laugh escape from his mouth, his lips curling up into a genuine smile. He kissed my forehead for a moment and wrapped me up into his arms.

"I don't want this night to end." I said honestly. 

"Then don't let it. Just stay here with me. You can spend the night with me." 

"You know I can't do that. We have filming at 6 A.M. tomorrow and the girls would freak on me. I promise though, another night." I said as I looked up at him.

"I'm holding you to that then." he said with a seroius look in his eyes.

"It's a deal." I said as I reached up and kissed his lips again, a bit more intensely than the last time. 

"I'll see you tomorrow beautiful." he said as he released me and started down the step towards his car.

"Bye.." I said quietly as he slipped into his car. He waved once out the front windshield and backed out, giving his horn a small honk before speeding down the street. 

I involuntarily let a giggle escape my lips as I leaned my back against the door and stared up at the night sky above me. I could feel a permanent smile spread across my face. After a minute or so, I turned and opened the door, immediately getting attacked with a multitude of questions.

"How was it?!" Mia asked excitedly. 

"It was great. We went to a cute little Italian restaurant on the Santa Monica Pier." 

"Anything else happen..?" Tasia asked with a small smirk. 

"No we just danced and stuff. Walked around the pier for a bit."

"Oh. Really? That's it? There wasn't any questions popped?" Naomi asked. 

"Like what?" I said, trying to be oblivious. 

"Oh my gosh, did he ask you out?" Victoria asked as she walked down half of the stairs. 

A smile and a blush spread across my face as I slowly nodded my head. A chorus of squeals errupted around me from all of the girls, even Victoria. They engulfed me in a hug and congratulated me repeatedly.

"Well, it's been a long night. I'm going to head to bed cause I'm exhausted." I said with a sigh.

"Goodnight love bird!" Mia called obnoxiously from the bottom step. 

I rolled my eyes at her, but found myself laughing nonetheless. I felt a surge of relief wash over me as I reached the door to my room and walked inside. I flipped on my lights and smiled at the familiarity and comfort of the room.

I changed into a pair of cotton shorts and a pink tank top before washing my face and brushing my teeth. Once done with my usual night routine, I went to go lay down in my bed, but realized that there was a folded up piece of paper perched on my left paper. 

Confused, I plucked it up and observed the writing scrawled across the top. It was in a handwriting that I'm almost positive I recognized. It definitely was a guys, but I don't think it's Nash or Matt's. Curious, I unfolded the paper and found the same scrawl printed on the inside. 

Delaney-

Long time, no see my dear. You are looking more beautiful than ever lately. I've been watching you very closely, and I'm very impressed with where you are going in life. How long has it been since your little boy toy put me in jail? 5 years? My how the time must have flown by for you, but let me tell you, it's been hell for me. And you are part of that reason. 

I am, however, pleased to see that you have seperated yourself from that Nash Grier character. Christian was so fit for you, but I guess now that you are single, that gives me the opportunity to come in and sweep you off your feet once again. But I swear, if you get back together with him, you know for a fact that there will be consequences. I can and will ruin you and anybody else that tries to get in my way. 

I hope you sleep well tonight beautiful, because who knows if you'll be able to sleep afer what I have in store for you and everybody close to you. I always get my way, you should all know that by now. I will get what I want, and we all know that that is you.

I am always watching; there is no hiding from me.

-S

My hands shake as I re-read the note a dozen times, willing the words to change into something new or miraculously disappear. I felt my hands shake, and then the paper fell from my hands, cascading to the ground, just like my hopes of a new life and security.

I quickly locked the windows, pulling the curtains over, and locked my door as well. I felt anxiety start to build up in my stomach as I laid down in my bed, his words playing over and over in my head;

I am always watching; there is no hiding from me..