True Love - Mackenzie Feit (ebook reader with highlighter TXT) 📗

to my walk-in closet open

"Where?"

"Walk straight 3 steps, turn left and pull down the blue frog"

I waited for him to do that, when he did I looked up from what I was doing and laughed at his awe-struck expression

"It's not that strange, hehe"

"You have a hidden room inside your walk-in closet and you say 'it's not that strange'?"

"Well it's not strange for me"

"That's better, anyway what are you doing in here?"

I handed him the picture

"Oh"

"Yeah"

"Why is it bent?"

"Because I was about to rip it up"

"Why, isn't your guys anniversary coming up?"

"Yeah, but Ashton White is keeping things from me again and I just can't handle him lying to me anymore"

"What do you mean lying to you?"

"He broke his promise he made 1 year ago"

"What was his promise?"

"He promised to tell me everything wether he wanted to or not"

"Was that the time when you slapped him so hard it left a handprint on his cheek for a week?"

"Yeah, he deserved that"

"Are you at least going to get him a present?"

"Of course, I'm just not going to be the one to hand it to him"

"Your going to make me give it to him for you, aren't you?"

I didn't say anything I just gave him my puppy dog look

"That answers that" He said with a smile

"Thank you" I said and gave him a kiss on the cheek

"Thank you for that" He said and smiled again

"I almost forgot, why are you here?"

"Do I need a reason to visit my girlfriend?"

"Of course"

He smiled and pulled out a small box

"Caleb" I gasped

"Shh, don't say anything" he said

He opened the box to reveal a small ring

"Emma Ivy Thompson will you please accept this promise ring?"

"I accept" I said as my eyes started to water

"With this ring I, Caleb Jason William, promise to always be there whenever you, Emma Ivy Thompson, need me"

"Oh Caleb, your the best boyfriend ever"

"I know"

I hit him lightly on the arm

"I'm sorry I didn't get you anything, it's not our 6th month anniversary yet"

"It's ok, I wanted to suprise you with it early and this way I can show you off to al the othre guys without them getting graby"

"So basically to tell them I'm with you and no one else?" I said with a wink

"yup"

I couldn't help it, I had to kiss him so I grabbed him and pulled him to me but before I could kiss him, I heard my closet door open

"Hello, Emma? I need to talk to you"

"Can it wait Ally?"

"No it can't I would come in and tell you but I can't since Caleb's here"

"How did you know that?"

"Emma, I'm your best friend I know you"

"Ugh fine, just a sec"

He looked at me with his pleading blue eyes and then that pleading look drifted down to my lips and stayed there, so I gave him what he wanted, I kissed him but just when I was about to break free and go talk to Ally, he brought his hands up and held me still against his lips. Damn he tasted so good, I didn't want to leave, I didn't want to breathe but I had to.

"Caleb...as...much...as...I...want...to keep...doing...this...I really...have...to go" I managed to get out between kisses

"Sadly I'll let you go then"

"Don't worry we can continue this later, I promise"

"Yay!!"

"hehe, you sound like a kid in a candy store"

"you love it"

"I do"

We both smiled and walked out of my closet like that

"So sorry to interrupt your special moment Caleb"

"Don't be, I gave her what I wanted to that's all and besides you are her best friend so no worries"

He looked at me 

"Don't forget our plans, sugar ok?"

"ok pumpkin"

And with that he left

"You guys are so cute together"

"Aren't we, and he's so sweet"

"Yeah the way he lets me have you even though you guys were having a moment"

"Yeah, and he gave me this" I showed her the ring

"It's beautiful, and it has you birthstone on it"

"I know" I said with admiration in my voice "Anyway what did you want?"

"I want you to first not get mad at me"

"I won't get mad at you"

"Swear on your parents grave"

"I swear on my parents grave I won't get mad at you, now tell me already"

"ok, I forgot about our anniversary and I have a secret I'm keeping from you" she said really fast then closed her eyes super tight

don't forget to breath Emma, it's ok, I'm sure she didn't mean to forget and I'm sure she has a very good reason for keeping that secret

"It's ok"

"I'm really sorry Emma I didn't mean to it was just that... wait what?"

"It's ok"

"Really?"

"Yes, I'm totally calm, just explain your reasoning"

"Ok I forgot about our anniversary because I was busy trying to figure out how to tell you I have a boyfriend"

"You have a what?"

"A boyfriend"

"Who, when, where??????"

"Tyler, last week tuesday, the swim meet"

"Tyler Tinkey?"

"Yes"

"Ooooo he's hot"

"Hey!! Keep your eyes on your own boyfriend"

"WAIT you kept this from me for almost a whole week?!?!?!?!"

"Well yeah, I didn't know how to tell you, and I didn't know how you'd react"

"It's ok, I'm fine, I'm glad you have a boyfriend"

"Really?"

"Yes of course"

"Thank you so much, so what about you and caleb? The big 6th month anniversary is coming up soon isn't it?"

"Yeah, I'm so excited to give him his gift, he'll love it!!"

"You got it already, can I see it?"

"Yeah come over here, I'll show you"

I led her back to my closet

"Is it in your secret hiding place?"

"Of course not, don't be silly"

"Haha, ok"

I led her deeper into my closet until we reached my vanity, I picked up my lip gloss and the vanity turned around to reveal a new secret room, I led her into it and as soon as we reached the middle of the room a light turned on and where it pointed to was a small box and a medium box.

"Wow Emma, it's like a maze in your closet"

"Yeah I guess, I'll give you the tour later"

"What's in the small box?"

I opened it

"Oh my god, Emma!?!?!?"

"Is it to much?"

"No I think he'll love it, it's beautiful"

"Really you don't think I'm going overboard?"

"Em, it's your 6th month together I don't think you went anywhere near overboard"

"You really think so?"

"I really know so" she said with a smile then she looked over to the mmedium box "What's in that one?"

I opened that one

"I love it Emma, it's so cute!"

"But do you think he's going to like it?"

"It's a big bear, holding a heart... I think he'll love it just as much as me"

"If you say so..."

"..." she looked worried

"What's wrong?"

"I can't tell you Emma"

"Why not?"

"Becasue it's not my secret to tell... I have to go"

And with that she left. i covered up the presents and went back to my room

What was that about and whose secret is she keeping from me?

 

The next day at the playground

 

(Ashton's POV)

 

Hmm Ally just texted me I wonder what she wants to talk to me about...

"Emma almost found out!!!"

"Found out what?"

"Your secret!"

"You mean the one we've been keeping from her for over a year?"

"Yeah and she won't stop until she gets it out of one of us"

"O great"

"One more thing"

"What?"

"She bought a big bear that's holding a heart and an incredible ... all for her anniversary!!!"

"Which one?"

"The one she has with caleb"

"O, she really went all out didn't she?"

"Yeah, she really loves him"

"Yeah don't remind me"

"My point is, if you don't tell her soon then you'll lose her forever"

I could feel something wet on my cheek, I didn't even realize I was crying

"Ok I'll tel her tomorrow at school"

"If you don't, I will"

"I'll do it I swear"

"Ok, I gtg ttyl bye"

"bye"

What am I going to do now!!! 

I sat on the swing and just thought of how I was going to tell her I'm in love with her... I heard someone coming so I quickly hid behind the big park sign.

"Yeah dude he stayed with her for 5 months" a guys voice said

It sounds like he's talking on the phone

"If he makes it to 6 months we all have to pay him 100 bucks"

"..."

"Yeah,that was the bet"

"..."

"No unless I can find a way to make him mess everything up, it looks like he's winning 2,000 dollars"

"..."

"Well she is a sucker for the cute sensitive kind"

"..."

"Perfect, I'll make her like me instead of him"

They could be talking about some other couple that's been together 6 months

"Ok operation break Caleb and Emma up is a go"

Nope guess not, wait that voice sounds oddly familiar...

 

(Caleb's POV)

 

I can't keep lying to her, it just isn't right...I...think I...am falling in...love with her, for real this time, the way she smiles even though she lost so much, the way she laughs, she can make animals weep with how beautiful her laugh sounds, and then her eyes...Oh her eyes are the most beautiful shade of green I have ever seen... Maybe after the 3rd month I started to have feelings for her, what am I going to do? I already lied to her once before and she said not to do it again, what will happen if I tell her the truth and then tell her that I actually love her now... yeah that sounds good I'll do that at the football game Friday, after all she has to go.

 

(Ashton's POV)

 

I have to tell her everything, what if she hates me for keeping this secret from her? But... No I don't care she has to know, I can't keep looking at her beautiful eyes and hearing her melodious voice and when she laughs she makes me laugh, and when she cries she makes me cry. I wonder what it would feel like to have her in my arms...her body touched to mine, I know we've touched before but that wasn't long enough, I wonder how her lips taste... I wish I could just man up and tell her right no..........Ok I'll text her to meet me at the park so I can tell her, I just hope she still wants to be my friend

 

(Emma's POV)

I really need a shower... I guess I should leave my phone out here since no one has been talking to me all day anyway so I won't need it. 

I put my phone on my bed and went to take a shower

Yeah

Oh oh it's Mr. Steal Yo Girl

Oh Oh it's Mr. Steal Yo Girl oh oh

Let's go

 

Bottoms up, bottoms up, ey, what's in ya cup

Got a couple bottles, but a couple ain't enough

Bottoms up, bottoms up, throw your hands up

Tell security we bout to tear this club up

 

Bottoms up, bottoms up, pocket full of green

Girl, you know I love the way you shake it in them jeans

Bottoms up, bottoms up, throw ya hands up

Bottoms up, bottoms up, bottoms up (up, up)

 

You know what it is girl, we back up in this thang

Money saty in my pocket, girl, I'm like a walkin bank

Tell me whatcha thank

If I go get these bottles, we go alcohol insane

 

Calin' all the girls, do you hear me?

All around the world, city to city

Cheers to the girls, throw a duece to the guys

 

Now I got a chicken and a goose in the ride

Hatin' ass nigga you can move to the move to the side

 

Bottoms up, bottoms up, ey, what's in ya cup

Got a couple bottles, but a couple ain't enough

Bottoms up, bottoms up, throw your hands up

Tell security we bout to tear this club up

 

Bottoms up, bottoms up, pocket full of green

Girl, you know I love the way you shake it in them jeans

Bottoms up, bottoms up, throw ya hands up

Bottoms up, bottoms up, bottoms up (up, up)

 

My vision's blurred, my words slurred

Its jam packed, a million girls 

And I ain't tryin to lead em

We drunk so let me be your alcohol hero

 

Calin' all the girls, do you hear me?

All around the world, city to city

Cheers to the girls, throw a duece to the guys

 

Now I got a chicken and a goose in the ride

Hatin' ass nigga you can move to the move to the side...

 

Bottoms up-Trey songs was playing indicating I got a new text message

I wonder who it could be...

"hey