Sun Soaked Season - Chalen D. (best e reader for academics .txt) 📗

Me into a hug.
"Thank you for coming."
"It's cause I love you."
"I love you too Levi."
I led him to my bed room. We lay on the bed and I opened up for the first time.
"Both our parents wrote books for a living. Mom wrote Romance and Dad wrote Thrillers. They told us they where getting a divorce. My mom wanted it. When She said it was cause she cheated on My Dad I lost respect for Her. The Boys chose Her, I chose My dad. Calvin was the first I met when I move onto the street. I met Leah, Lisa and Maddie through Him. I was close with the girls, but not like Sam and Tori. Right away me and Calvin clicked. I thought He got Me. He was My first for everything. When Times got hard He got going. Prestly got into a car crash and Calvin wasn't really there for Me. Said he was scared. I should of known He wasn't going to be mine."
"Is that why you broke up?"
"No. He broke up with Me after My Dad and His New wife died."
"Why?"
"He thought I did it. Everyone did. Us three where the main suspects. Prestly cause They where fine until He got there, Jason cause He was hurt Dad didn't except Him after He told Dad He was gay, and Me cause I was mad He got Carmen pregnant and got remarried."
"Where you?"
"No. I was happy He got remarried. He deserved to Be happy, and When He died He was. If he was happy Then I was. I didn't know they where having a baby until they where gone."
"So who killed them?"
"Pat. My Mom's new guy. Marilyn's husband and Her came down, Darren helped us out. There was no way I was going to Go back with My Mom so I moved with Marilyn."
"They didn't come?"
"No. I think They hate Me."
"Why?"
"I haven't really talked to them since I got Here. When Prestly woke up from the car crash we promised that we'd always be together no matter what. I think they think I broke that promise."
"They're your Brothers. They might Hate you now, but they're not allowed to hate you forever."
I smiled. He didn't know My family.
"What makes you so sure?"
"They're your brothers. It's an unwritten law, between siblings."
"Guess they missed the rule."
"Do you want Me to take you to see them?"
"No."
"You have to Make it right."
"I know I do. If I go I'll see her."
"What's wrong with that?"
"I'm not ready to make it right."
"She's the only parent you have left."
"I know."
"Do you hate Her?"
"No mater how hard I try, No. I can't hate. I guess I just don't have it in Me."
"What about Pat?"
"That's different. He wasn't family."
"Do you Hate Him?"
"As Much as I don't want to Yes. If I hate Him that Means He got the better of Me."
"He killed Your Dad and Unborn sibling. You have the right to hate Him."
"I don't have the right to hate anyone. I don't get Mad, I get even."
"Do you think You hate Him cause You couldn't get your revenge?"
"I know I do."
"Do you want Me to take you to see Him?"
"I Don't know."
He stayed quiet.
"I have to See them. I can't stand it if they hate Me."
"I know." He pulled Me to Him, as I wiped My cheek Dry. "I'll take you to them, but for now let Me hold You. You need to know you have someone on your side. Someone to love you."
~***~
I paused at the door and Marilyn looked up from Izzy.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm going to go see them. I have to make things right."
She nodded. "Are you going alone?"
"No." Levi walked around the corner. "I'll be back. I promise."
I walked forward, and pressed my lips to Izzy's forehead. I kissed Marilyn's Head, and walked to the door passing Levi. I picked up my bag from the stairs and Opened the door. I heard the door close and Levi took My hand.
"Your doing the right thing."
"And what if they hate Me? Will I be still doing the right thing?"
He opened the door, and then Kissed My forehead. I put My bag in and then got in Myself. He got in and We took off. I put the blanket around Me.
"You should really get this window fixed."
He smiled.
"What no, don't bad mouth My truck?"
"Your almost back. I'm not going to tell you anything that Will make Me lose you."
I put My bag on the floor and scooted across the seat. I put My head on His shoulder.
"Your not going to lose Me. I'm not going anywhere. I promise."
He lifted his arm and pulled Me close. As I closed My eyes I felt His lips on My head. When I woke Up Levi pointed at the house. I reached for the handle, and paused. Levi squeezed My hand and I pushed the door open. We walked up to the front door. I raised My hand to knock but turned the knob. I took a deep breath and pushed the door open. We both walked in. I heard the noise of forks scraping on plates. I looked back at Levi who nodded. I pushed open the door and they looked up at Me. When They didn't say anything I went to the cupboard and grabbed a plate, and a cup. I sat down and reached for the picture of ice tea. Prestly grabbed it and gave it to Me. I set it down and reached for the meat loaf, but Jason cut Me a piece. I looked over and Mom held the mashed potatoes bowl to Me. We all ate dinner in silence.
"I'm sorry." I finally said. They all looked at Me, "Sometimes I do things I don't mean to do, just like how I say things I don't Mean. If I hurt you I honestly am sorry. I never meant to hurt you. I might have not acted like it lately but I have always been on your side. I hope you know that. I came Here to make things right, but as I sit Here I know that what I did isn't worth your forgiveness. I left you once, then promised to never do it again to only do it again. You two have a bond that should never be severed, no matter what. If you won't promise to stay together for Me, do it for yourselves. I'll still Be around if you need me, but for right now, you guys are better off Without Me."
I got Up and took two pieces of paper out of My pocket. I put on by Prestly's hand and the other by Jason's. I kissed their cheeks and pushed out of the kitchen.
"You didn't make it right did you?" Levi asked, as I shut the door to the truck.
"It's better this way." I nodded. "There's one more thing I need you to do."
"I know what it is." He pulled away from the curb.
By the time we pulled up to my old street it as just getting dark, which meant it was just time for a night basket ball game. I got out of the car and shoved my hands in my pockets. I walked to the front of the car, as My old friends stopped playing and looked over at Me. I took My hand out of My pocket and waved. Lisa got up off the curb and made Her way to me slowly. I took my other hand out, and she ran to Me. I hugged Her as tight as I could. She pulled back.
"You can't run from your problems."
"I know that Know."
"What are you doing Here?" Maddie called.
"I'm Here to make things right. I'm sorry that I lied to you all. If you want to forgive Me you can. If you don't I understand. It's better this way. If I'm far away I can't hurt you anymore. I just wanted you to know that I'm really sorry."
I walked up to Calvin.
"Especially to you. It's okay to let Me go."
"I don't want to let you go."
"You have to."
"Answer Me something."
"Anything."
"Do you still love Me."
"I still love you." I told Him. "But I'm not in love with You."
I stood on my toes and hugged Him. He kept his hands at his sides.
"Goodbye Calvin. Be safe, Be kind, you'll Be fine. Find your balance, Most importantly, be patient."
I walked away.
"Can we still Be friends?" He called after Me.
"Your asking for trouble."
"I'll take that for a yes."
I turned to smile at Him.
"What happened to the old you?"
"She fell asleep and woke up in wonderland."
I turned away and got into the truck.
"Where to?" Levi asked.
I took His hand, "Home."
"What was on that paper you you gave to your brothers? I saw you write something on it."
"It was a song. The only way I know how to get through to people." I told Him remembering when I wrote Lego House by Ed Sheeran on the paper.
By the time we got Home it was five in the morning. Levi carried Me inside and put Me in his bed as I argued the whole way. Levi pulled a shirt over his head and got into bed.
"You know I love you right?"
"Yes." His hand brushed my cheek, and I pressed it there.
"I mean it. I really love you."
"I know you do. Patients might not be your friend, but Love is."
"Your right. It just took the second time around to prove that. I just wish people didn't have to get hurt in the process."
"Sleep."
"I will."
"when?"
"When I know you know I love you."
"I do know."
"I don't believe you!" I said frustrated as I sat up.
"What do you mean you don't believe Me?"
"I'm sorry. I'm just tired and I don't want to lose You. I have to go Home before I say something I regret."
I got up and pulled on My jacket.
"I'll drive you."
"No I have to Run."
I kissed Him and left. Once I was out of the parking lot I ran as Fast as I could Home. I grabbed a bottle with amber liquid in it and went to My room. After I I drank it I blacked out.
~***~
I put my hand to my head, then let my head fall to the pillow letting out a moan.
"So She lives."
I looked up to see Stark walking out of the kitchen with a cup. He sat on the edge of the bed. He handed Me the cup and I shook My head. I rolled over onto My back.
"You know how they say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger?"
"Yeah."
"They lied." I tried to sit up but gave up quickly. "Where am I?"
"Your at My apartment."
"How did I get Here?"
"I brought you here."
"Where did you find Me?"
"On the wrong side of the piers fence."
"So your telling Me