Chapter 21
Those three words rang in my head. I love you.
Nathan loved me? This seemed bizarre to me. I never thought any living soul would adore me to that extent.
Did I love him? I felt on top of the world with him. I felt free. I glanced at Nathan. He gazed at me. I sighed. My fun was over.
I stood up from the cold ground. I said nothing. When I wanted to say something, my mouth stayed frozen shut. I didn't know how to respond.
School was cancelled because of the fast falling snow.
He soon arose and came to my side. "Say something," he said almost pleading.
"I don't know what to say? Love?" I said with a shocked tone of voice.
"Yes, Tessa Bronson, I love you," he sad reassuring me.
"Are you sure?" I said still not believing it.
He laughed and just put a loose strand of hair behind my ear. "Yes," he said. "I told you I was falling for you. Well, I fell in love," he said.
I sighed. "You don't have to say you love me," said Nathan.
"How did you know," I questioned still doubting.
"You brighten my day. When we are together, I feel like we are in our own little world. You are always in my head. When I see you hurt, it pains me. I want to be with you every second to comfort you. My heart belongs to you," he said
"I love you, too," finally realizing it.
"What?" he said with a happy expression.
"Nathan, I long for you when you are away. I want to stay in your arms, never letting go. You give me strength. You make me hope for the future. I never felt this way before. You take my every breath away. I love you Nathan Scott," I finished.
He looked at me with amazement. I stared into the green eyes that I loved so dearly. He pulled me into a passionate kiss. I smiled into it. I finally knew where my heart belonged.
We pulled apart both smiling uncontrollably. "Tess, will you be my girlfriend?" asked Nathan.
"Yes," I whispered.
He smiled. I had a boyfriend. Back in January I would have despised the thought. But now I am changed. I am happier. I am stronger. All thanks to Nathan.
We spent the rest of the day building snowmen and throwing snowballs at each other. Farewells were soon exchanged and quick goodbye pecks were given.
I closed the door. I sat on the sofa and took a nap. I was awakened by the phone ringing. "Hello," I asked.
"Is this Ms. Tessa Bronson," said the caller.
"Yes," I replied.
"Is your aunt Kristine Donald," he asked.
"Uhm Yes, why are you calling," I asked puzzled.
"Your aunt has been in a car accident," he said.
Tears started to trickle down my face. I said with my lips trembling with fear.
I cried harder fearing the worse. I soon hung the phone up without saying goodbye to the caller or retrieving further information. I needed to get to the hospital. But I didn't have a car.
I soon picked up the phone again. After five rings, a female voice answered the phone. "Hello," asked the female.
"Hi, is Nathan there?" I asked quickly.
She then yelled out the name of my boyfriend. Wow, boyfriend. I snapped out of that thought and concentrated on the reason I called.
"Hello?" asked Nathan.
"Nathan!" I exclaimed with tears pouring out.
"Tessa, what's wrong?" Nathan asked with apprehension.
"My aunt got into an accident. Can you take me to the hospital?" I said.
"Of course," he said. He told me he would be right here. I counted down every minute. Worry had taken over me. Worry for my aunt's health. After seven long minutes, I heard a honk, and I ran out to the blue jeep. Nathan then embraced me with a hug, trying to calm me down. He told me over and over again everything was going to be alright. This didn't ease me.
When we pulled up in the parking lot, I was ready to pounce out the car. But I stayed put until the car was at rest.
Nathan took my hand and held onto it. He led me inside. I rushed to the front desk and asked for my aunt. "Room 204," said the nurse. I ran through the halls scanning each number on every door. I soon reached my destination.
I busted in viewing my aunt with tubes coming out her body. She was pale and unconscious.
I wanted to know what was wrong. I wanted to know if she was going to be okay. I soon heard footsteps enter the door. I turned to see Nathan. He held out his arms and I raced into them.
The doctor soon arrived. He told me that my aunt was going to be fine. She had one broken arm and a fractured leg. They wanted to keep her for the next two nights.
I sat in a chair next to Aunt Kristy waiting for her to wake from her rest. After ten minutes, she did just that.
"Tessa," she said happily.
"How do you feel?" I asked.
"Not bad," she said.
My aunt explained that she was driving home through the blizzard when she drove over some black ice. She then recalled swerving off the road and colliding into a tree. I told her about her injuries. She thanked me for being here. After about ten more minutes, she noticed Nathan's presence in the room. "Who is this?" she asked.
"I'm Nathan," he said politely.
"Nice to finally meet you Nathan. I am Kristine," she stated.
She smiled at me. She soon yawned. I pleaded to stay at the hospital with her but she refused.
Nathan guided me to the car and drove me to my house. "Can you stay with me tonight?" I asked. I was afraid to be home alone.
"Of course," he said with a smile. He made sure his family was okay with him sleeping over my house. With the situation, they permitted him.
I changed into my pajamas. Nathan led me to my room and was about to leave until I stopped him. "Where are you going?" I asked.
"To sleep on the couch," he said.
"Can you sleep in my room on the floor?" urging for him to stay with me. He nodded with a smile. We decided to stay up for a little bit and talk whilst we rested on my bed.
"So I was thinking," he stated.
"About?" I asked curious.
"I want to take you out on a date this Friday," he said.
"I have never been on a date," I smiled at the idea.
"So is that a yes," he asked.
"Of course," I said with excitement. Then that died. I felt guilty being happy while my aunt was in the hospital alone, suffering. I sighed. "What's wrong," Nathan asked with concern.
"I'm still worried," I expressed.
"She's going to be fine. I promise you, now please get some rest." He begged.
I nodded. "I love you," Nathan said.
"I love you too," I said. He kissed my forehead and left the bed. I soon fell asleep with a smile plastered on my face.
A/N: Sorry for the lateness but I have been busy. I hope you like this chapter. Please review. Your opinions help me a lot. And please check out Edward Luva For Lyf, she has a new story called "Is This Love?" It is magnificent.