Ok guys, this is the last chapter of Always and Forever. I just wanna say that it's been a pleasure writing for you guys. You're all really great, thanks for all my kind reviews.
~Chapter 10: A Twist of Fate
"Chase?" I whispered.
"Yes?" He asked. I looked up from the water's surface, to be met by his violet eyes. He was sitting on a rock a few feet away from where I was sitting.
"How long have you been here?" I asked accusingly.
"Long enough," he replied. "Akari, why are you crying?"
"I can't tell you. Why do you care?" I spat.
"Because you're my friend," he said slowly.
"That's all I'll ever be to you. Just a friend." I instantly regretted my words. Damn my big mouth.
"What are you saying?" He asked, sounding confused. Without any warning, I stood up and started shouting at him.
"Isn't it obvious? I like you, okay? A lot. But you're dating Maya! What does Maya have that I don't? She's not even remotely nice! But yet, you've managed to break my heart." I looked at Chase, to see many emotions flash across his face. Hurt. Shame. Anger. And something else I couldn't recognize... Then Chase stood up.
"Are you serious?" He asked angrily. I don't like Maya. And I sure as hell don't love her. She's just someone I can tell everything to. Sure, she's over-obsessive of me, but she listens. After my mom died, Maya was always there. She was the only friend I had. Then we started dating. But I never planned on our relationship going anywhere. But then you came to the island," he said, looking directly into my eyes. "I don't know how you did it, but you managed to make me happier than I've ever been. I don't like Maya. Akari, I like you. I'm your real lover."
My eyes widened as tears slid silently down my cheek.
"Really?" I asked hopefully.
"Really." He said Chase came closer, closing the gap between us. He cupped my face with his hands and kissed me tenderly. When we broke apart, I hugged him tightly.
"I love you Chase." I whispered into his chest.
"I love you two Akari," he said softly into my neck, making me shiver.
"Forever?" I asked hesitantly.
"Always and forever," he whispered sweetly.
The END
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