Heather giggled as AJ kissed her neck. He was visiting her, and was proud to see her doing much better. She was even starting to fill out some.
"AJ, stop, someone could walk in."
"I know, hon, that's what makes it exciting."
"Oh, yeah? I'll show you exciting."
Heather playfully turned AJ over and sat on his lap. AJ playfully lifted his eyebrows up and down.
"I like where this is going, baby."
Heather laughed. "Really? Do you like this?" She surprised him by tickling his sides.
"Whoa, hey! Stop! That's not fair!"
They continued to laugh and play, and they both rolled onto the floor off of the bed, causing them both to laugh even harder. So far, this had been one of the best days of Heather's life. AJ had brought her some books to read as well as a new stuffed animal. They took a walk outside, and were now alone in her room just playing and having fun.
"I love you so much, Heather."
"I love you, too, AJ. I have a question, though."
"What is it?"
"What made you fall in love with me? I mean, when we first met you didn't even seem that interested, and then out of the blue, you start talking to me more and asking me out."
"Aw, doll, I've liked you from the beginning. I just didn't know how to go about it. I'm glad I did, though. I don't regret it for a second."
Heather smiled and leaned forward, kissing AJ on the forehead.
"I don't regret it, either. I thank God and my lucky stars every day that you came into my life. I don't know if you believe in miracles or not, but I do. If it wasn't for you, I don't know where I would be right now. I would probably be much worse. Thanksgiving is next week, and I know what I am thankful for this year. Remember when you cooked dinner for me, and we were talking about our families? Well, I never told you, I meant my adoptive family."
"I kind of figured that out when I came to visit you the first time and you spilled your guts."
"Oh."
"Have you talked to them yet?"
"Yes. They were so worried when I told them and they wanted to come out here and see me, but the drive is too far, and they can't afford a plane ticket or anything. This will be the first Thanksgiving I won't be with them."
AJ felt bad now, for Heather looked sad, when just a minute ago, she was as happy as a clam.
"I'm sorry, sweetie. I wish I could do something for you."
Heather gave a small smile and took AJ's hand in her own.
"Just promise me you will always be here for me. I need you."
"I need you more."
With that, they leaned forward and kissed.
"By the way, I have another surprise for you," AJ said when they broke apart from the kiss.
"What's that?"
"This."
It was AJ's turn to tickle Heather and send her into hysterics.
"Stop! Stop! Please!"
AJ finally stopped.
"AJ Styles, I swear you're a little boy trapped in a man's body."
"I'll take that as a compliment."
NOTE: I know, a short chapter, but hopefully, it's good. :)
