The Return

Authors Note:well its going to get better let me just say that iam sorry i take so long writing thses chapters but i have a lot to do and little time for everything,i also enjoy the critisam i need that and i welcome it.

Well on with the story.

The Return

It was finaly the day for Les to come home,she was all healed and there was no scar you could see her hair had grown just a bit longer but as of course she looked beatifull.

Her parents were excited and so was I,I couldnt wait to be with her at her own home and to see that gold room it then dawned on me "that Room" that room had to meaning for me 1:it was the room where i was treated like a family member and the fun me and les had painting it and enjoing it catching on fire as her mom said.2:that was the room where bill hugged me the day i was told Leslie had died that les loved me the day i broke down and belived i would never see her again.I hated that day and wish to earse it if i could.

I looked over at Les she was getting dressed in the room ready to get going,our parents were going to make sure we were both set,I could ride with Les and her parents since my parents were just going to pick up my bags.

I had a bunch of cloths and stuff because of my stay at the hospital so my dad and mom picking up my bags since Bills car would be stuffed with Les's cloths and all.

"Are you ready?" I said to Les smiling at her,she was beaming that bright smile of hers to me and nodding yes to me.

"yup ready to get back home" Les said to me still smiling she knew she wanted to be back hom and the hospital was not really a great place to have "private time" with ones bf.

She was dressed in that outfitt she wore when we first discoverd Terabithia and looked even cuter with a little longer hair it draped over her shoulders just a little,that outfitt brought back a lot of great memories just me and les in our own little world.

Bill and Judy came in and said good afternoon to both of us hugging me and les tight just showing some love,then my mom and dad showed up and hugged me and les as well,I couldnt belive it both familes got along so well and with so diffrent sets of parents smiled at me and les.

My father spoke up and said in a friendly voice "got your stuff Jesse me and your mom will bring it back"

I handed him my bags which he took and gave a small smile and nodded.

"thanks dad really apricate it"

My father still having that small smile just nodded"No problem boy"

I watched as my parents left with my bags I went over to Les and kissed her cheek,she instanly blushed bright pink and kissed me back,Billlooked at both of us and chuckled

"ok you two love birds ready to go?"

We both siad "YES" at the same time laughing,as we left the nurses that cared for Les and talked to me hugged us and said they were happy that everything worked out fine,we said our good byes and left for the parking lot where bill's car was.

I held Les's hand as we made it to the car and then i opend the door for les and hed it opend as Bill and Judy got in the front and buckled up.

"here you go my queen"I said smiling at her.

Les was giggling as I said this she thought it was sweet i do that

"thank you my kind king"she said as she got in and leaned in and kisses my lips quickly and giggled as she scooted over so i could come in,the moment we were in we started the cuddleing and snuggleing as always.

From always being so shy and a loner to a love crazy boy all due to her i was still quiet but a lot all braver just cause of my gf she had that gift and she still does,she is a gift from heaven in my mind and one that i would never give up EVER.

Bill and Judy were chatting in the front as they drove to each other and me and Les were busy jusy enjoying each others company.

The car finaly drove into the gravel driveway and then stoped infront of The Burkes house,Les seemed thrilled to be back home and truthfully so was I.

Well I was now and that was all due to Leslie being back and all,again I opend the door for her which made her smile and kiss my cheek as she got out she then held my hand as we walked to the house her parents were opening the door.

The door swung open and as Bill and Judy walked in soon me and les followed,as i looked around the room i took in all the sights of this house i once was back in its once former spot and it looked like it was never moved at all which was good thinking since Les didnt need anoter reminder what had happend to her in the first place.

Bill laughed as Les grabbed my hand and ran off with me to her room,she was so excited about everything now having a bf who happends to be your best friend and your king as well and being back home with loved one.

We walked into her room with me at tow and looked around siling she knew where everything was and where it should be,Her room matched her personality perfectly Light blue walls with puffy clouds on her ceiling gold edge on the bottom there were two big bookshelves filled to nearly overflowing with books on a lot of diffrent subjects,Scuba diving,underwater animals,poetrry....Poetry? I couldnt belive it but there it was she must have been curious and started to read about it which made sense for her Leslie was well Leslie and i loved her for it.

I watched her and I saw her with "that" smile on her face,that smile meant one thing she was extremly happy she came over to me and hugged me and then a quit shove on her bed and i was pinned by my gf,her hands were on mine and she smiled at me as i looked up at her surprised by her actions but happy.

I smiled back up at her and leaned up and kissed her lips she smiled and realsed my hands she was excited and wanted to see what i would do her waist which made that blush apear on her cheeks again and kissed her lips just to let her know how much i loved her,just then as me and her were kissing Judy came in and saw what was going on she spoke trying to hide the fact she thought it was cute about me and les.

"Jesse are you staying over for lunch?"

Me and Les broke the kiss are cheeks were red as we were both caught in the act I looked over to Judy with Les, i was stamering just a little

"uhh yeah thanks Judy"I said trying to get my bearings togther.

Me and Les got up as Bill came in looking at me with a grin but tried covering it up with acting serious.

"Jesse can you come with me?"

I was officialy worried,I was sure to be killed now as i was caught making out with his only child and now he was going to kill me,but when we went to The Golden Room my parents were also with Judy all smiling then Les came in and grabbed my hand as well.

I was a little concrened still trying to figgure out what was going on,Bill spoke

"Jesse me and my wife agree with along with your parents that it would be in the best of both you and Leslie that you live here with us,we see the bond you and my daughter have and both sufferd missing the other its just better that you live here and i know Leslie would love that and i know you would to,i have seen what happens when either one of you are away from each other it causes the other so much pain so me and your parents think its best to have you live here so Jesse this descion is all yours your growing into a young man and this descion is all yours"

I couldnt belive belive it I was litterly shocked

"you mean this?Dad Mom is it really ok?"I asked just seeing what was going onwith them.

They nodded their head father spoke up

"son this girl needs you and you need her so me and your mom and Bill and Judy talked this out and its for the best for both of you"

I walked over and hugged both my mom and dad they had thought about me and leslie and they knew i loved her so much then i went over and hugged the burkes

Bill whisperd"Jes your like a son to me and Les loves you so much so what do you say?"

I could hardly contain myself i smiled and happily said

"yes"

Then i was tackled hugged by Les who was crying but tears of joy not saddnes as she snuggled father walked over to me and without words me and him left the house we then talked as father and son my dad spoke up

"Boy I do love you but you made the right descion a man has to think of his loved ones first and that you did and Iam proud of you"

I couldnt belive it my father had just said he was proud of me i just couldnt get over that.I smiled as my father patted my back as we walked into my house,my sisters were there except May belle.

My sisters didnt care why would they but as i went into my room there was May-Belle crying and then hugged me she was sniffling as she looked up at me

"was it my fault did i do something bad?"May Belle siad crying,I looked at her and hugged her as i spoke gently to her in a soothing calm voice

"Listen May Belle its for the best listen Leslie needs me and i need you to be strong ok rember your a princess and they have to be strong ok?"

May Bell looked up and nodded to me whiping her tears away,she wanted to help me pack up which she did she was so carefull about putting my things away,i grabbed my art supplies in a trunk and grabbed it and my cloths.

My dad came in and took the stuff and went downstairs as i was alone with May Belle i leaned down and kissed her cheek

"rember princess iam just next door so dont worry ok?"

Again she smiled and nodded as i went downstairs i saw my dad and grabbed my stuff and left my house for the last time and went over to the burkes my new home now,i saw the door opend and there she was my Leslie smiliing at me she grabbed a bag of my cloths and led me to what would be my room.

I followed her as she led me to a room that was the same color as hers which i loved,I looked it over and smiled and then to Les who was beaming out of pure happiness,i was to and it wasnt just about the room mostly about les.

I was setting up my room with the help of my Leslie she put some sheets and covers on my bed as I placed my art supplies in the closset and then put my cloths in the dresser Les grabbed a pair of my boxers and smiled at me giggling.

"I always thought of you as a briefs man"she laughed

I grabbed her and kissed her and then quickly while she was enjoing the kiss i grabbed my boxers back and laughed,she pouted then laughed and then we hugged again we were happy,then i remberd one word "Terabithia" would she want to go back there again,I almost lost her last time there.

The place had good memories and bad ones for both of us but i didnt even hear her mention Terabithia not once which truthfully I was glad,I didnt want to go there for a long time I just wanted to be with her.

I later heard Bill call up the school telling them the whole story and that she would return Monday,Today was Saturday though which was ok but if Scott or Gary just said one word to her they would regret it.

Leslie wanted to do something I could just tell she seemd to be looking at the floor and blushing.

She spoke gently still staring at the floor

"Jes I would like you to draw me"

Her voice then became real sweet,and her shapoo which smelled like strawberries was just intoxicating me,now i was blushing

"uhh ok sure les,you know i have drawn you before?"

Then i rember that picture i drew of her i drew it the night before she was gone,right after we left for the last time i couldnt get her outta my mind and drew her that was the day i realized i loved her,the picture was then later used as a memorial raft and floated down the stream i rember saying to god "she is in your hands now" that day ialways makes me shed some tears.

I had to shake it off Leslie was here now and no where near dead,I had to soley focus on her my gf,my soul mate,my queen and my best friend.

I scratched my head and looked at her and then spoke.

"umm ok sit down on my bed and i will start"

Leslie stopped me

"I was thinking of something a little diffrent"she said smiling at me.

I was a little confused but shook my head yes,she kissed me and raced to her room giggling.

What was she up to anyway now?

Authors Note:Yeah i had to put in the Strawberry thing since my gf uses it to so it fits in,sorry i take so long with chapters but i do love writing them you will love the next one ummm things get a little heated to say the least just wait and see.

Jesse Aarons