Chapter 21

The art of forgiveness

Amy turned off the truck and looked at the trailer, she stepped outside and walked slowly up to Caleb as he sat on the couch, looking a little bleary eyed.

"hey Amy, "he smiled, sipping a coffee in the morning light.

"you look terrible" she said, noticing his untamed hair and sleepy eyes.

"nah, I'm good, just a rough night, "he laughed, "trust me, he looks worse," he motioned with his head to the trailer door.

"thank you for staying with him, "She said taking a seat, "I suppose I should tell you what lead to you finding him that condition,"

"Amy, "Caleb said softly, "you and Ty are my best friends, I'll always be here for the both of you, but you don't need to tell me anything, whatever happened is between you and Ty, "

Amy smiled appreciatively, glad he wasn't going to pump her for answers.

"I will say this though, "He interjected, "I haven't seen Ty cut up like that for a while, not since you and he called it quits over that Blair chick, "

Amy looked down, the mention of Blair always put a bad taste in her mouth, "it was not about her, trust me, "She said softly, "we just …."

"Amy, "Caleb leant forward and touched her knee, "tell him. Not me, "

He smiled, and finished off his coffee, putting the cup on the table next to her, Caleb grabbed his hat, put it on his head and tipped the front in her direction.

"he's in the shower, "he said with a smile, "might wanna get him to drink or eat something, he kinda had his head in a bucket most the night"

Amy smiled at her friend as he walked over to his truck and got behind the wheel,

"I'll see you later ok, "he beamed, "chin up Amy, just remember, he wouldn't have totaled himself if he didn't love you"

Amy smiled a small smile, seeing the logic in his misguided statement.

She watched his truck pull away and took a deep breath, dreading the possible confrontation that was coming. Hoping that Ty would allow her to explain why she had acted so impulsively let alone forgive her.

She shut her eyes, counted to five and opened the trailer door.

Amy stepped into the trailer as Ty emerged from the shower cubicle, a towel wrapped around his waist. He looked up expecting to see Caleb and stopped mid step when he realized it was her.

His body was still wet from the shower, water ran from his hair, down his chest and his shoulders leaving a splatter trail on the floor as he reached for another towel to wipe his face with.

He didn't speak, his eyes looked at her briefly then flicked away, as he lifted the second towel and started to rub his hair dry.

"you look a little green "She said softly, unsure whether to engage with him or not. Ty was giving her no inclination of wanting to talk.

He finished drying himself in silence, not looking at her. He turned around taking a seat on the bed. Wiping his face one more time.

He ran his hands though his hair, taming it slightly, and looked at the floor. Ty took a deep breath covering his mouth with his hand for a second fighting off the urge to vomit,

"if you're here to berate me again Amy, "his voice quiet and non-committal," I'm not up for it right now ok"

"Ty, "she stumbled, "I think we should talk "Amy bit her lip, hoping he would at least try to talk to her and sort out the mess caused from the night before.

Ty sighed and rubbed his eyes, his head was pounding and his gut was in knots. The retching from the night before had strained his stomach muscles. "talking makes my head hurt" he said quietly, squinting his eyes as he did.

"please TY, I'm …." Amy decided it was all in or nothing, and went to Ty, kneeling in front of him, placing her hands on his knees as he finally looked at her. "I'm

sorry for everything, I should have never said I didn't trust you, I love you, and of course I trust you, "she was nervous and her voice was rambling, trying to

say everything that was in her mind all at once. "I don't know what was wrong with me, I just saw her and she was all over you and then Dan said you, and I

just saw red and didn't think before I spoke, and …and "Amy took a breath and dropped her head, looking at the floor, afraid to look him in the eyes for fear he would reject her.

A wry smile started to play on Tys lip, he tried to suppress it, but he found her so endearing when she was flustered and manic.

"ok, ok" he said softly, his hand touching her chin and bringing her gaze up to meet his. "enough, "

"I'm so sorry, "Amy continued, tears welling in her eyes.

"sh, "he whispered, running his thumb along her cheek, wiping away the tears. "I don't want sorries, what I want is for us to get past all this craziness. "His

green eyes were searching hers as he spoke clearly to her, hoping she heard every word" I want to forget about what happened in the past, who, when

where, I don't care about any of that, I care about us and what we have now and where we are going, not where either of us have been,"

Amy watched him intently, listening to him as he held her face in his hands. "can we do that, Please, because I can't take much more of this Amy, I can't."

He let her face go, his eyes dropping to the floor, as he ran his hand across the back of his neck.

Amy gently placed her hand on his face, near his temple, she could see he was struggling from the after effects from the night before.

"I'm so sorry" She whispered, as she gently massaged her fingers in his hair line. Ty shut his eyes, the throbbing behind his eyes subsiding slightly. "I never

stopped to think how this was affecting you, all I could see was how angry I was and how betrayed I felt. I didn't even contemplate how hard it would have been for you, to have the past just thrown in your face like that., "

Ty sighed and rubbed his eyes, "I'll admit, it threw me when she got out of the car, but honestly Amy, she means nothing to me," he feinted a laugh, regretting

it instantly as his head protested. "and I'm sorry for walking off like that, I should of."

"No, you had every right to leave, I was being unreasonable," Amy smiled at him, feeling his defenses coming down. "do you think Dan is still here? Or?"

"Amy," Ty breathed, his eyes looking at her hoping she wasn't fishing for information or trying to turn the conversation back in a direction he really didn't want to go at that moment.

"no no, I don't mean it like that, "she explained, "I was thinking we could maybe try that dinner again, maybe, just you and me," she paused, "and Dan"

Ty chuckled, noticing she had not included Celine in that invitation, "let's leave it for now hey, Id really prefer to focus on us and getting back on the same page,"

He leaned forward and kissed her softly, his hand running to the back of her head and pulling her closer. Amy rolled forward on her knees so she was kneeling before Ty, her hand sliding around his waist, her hips hitting his knees as he sat on the bed before her.

She looked in to his eyes and smiled, an apology smile, hoping he would reciprocate. Ty grinned and kissed her again, his lips soft and gentle upon hers.

He broke the kiss squinting his eyes, his head still pounding "I think I need some aspirin" he winced. Holding his head. He attempted to stand up but was stopped by Amy's hands on his shoulder.

"you stay there, "she said softly, as she stood up and went over to the kitchen counter. She returned to him with two aspirin and a glass of water.

Ty smiled at her through one eye and swallowed the pills, drinking the water down as well, not realizing just how thirsty he was.

"are you working today?" she asked, as he laid back on the bed, finding the pillow and making himself comfortable.

"nope, lucky for me, "he replied, shutting his eyes and trying to ignore the thumping in his head.

"well I don't have a client until later on this afternoon, so that means I can stay and look after you, "she smiled, taking a seat next to him. Smiling as he settled himself down on the bed.

Amy couldn't help but admire the view that lay before her, a towel the only thing between Ty and complete nakedness.

She bit her lip and chuckled, as she ran her finger down his abdomen, tracing his snail trail to just before the towel. Tys stomach muscles contracted under her touch, causing him to open his eyes and look up at her.

"sorry, "she blushed, "couldn't resist"

He chuckled at her, and placed his hand on her thigh, making circles with his fingers.

"not that I don't want to Amy," He said softly, "but with this banging in my head and "

"shh, "Amy laughed and patted his hand. "you rest and I'll make you some tea, we can address your attire or lack thereof later, once the aspirin have kicked in and your feeling UP to it" She cocked her eyebrow, emphasizing the word up.

Ty chuckled but didn't open his eyes. His head still spinning. He felt her get up and listened to her move around the trailer, before coming back to his side and sliding down next to him.

He exhaled and rolled his head towards her as she snuggled up next to him. His hand reaching over and resting on her waist. She listened to his breathing as

it slowed and felt him relax, Amy couldn't help but smile. She was exactly where she was supposed to be, by the side of the man she loved. Knowing that no

matter what obstacles they faced, they would face them together and nothing or no one from the past was going to ever make her doubt him or their relationship again.

It was around 2 hours later when Amy was awoken by Tys phone as it vibrated across the table on silent. She looked over to Ty, who had rolled onto his side,

He was still well and truly asleep as she slowly moved his arm form her hip and stood up. She heard him stir and then re-position his head, pushing it further

into the pillow. He didn't open his eyes, he moved his lips, swallowed and rolled over onto his stomach. Amy picked up his phone and saw the name Dan in the

missed calls list. She sighed heavily, but remembered her decision to not allow her insecurities to affect her judgement. She put the phone back down and

returned to her man, she giggled, noticing that he had lost his towel when he rolled over. He was now butt naked, sleeping like a baby, his muscular back and

cute behind in full view.

Amy grabbed the sheet and covered him up, smiling to herself. Even when he was unconscious he still looked hot.

She flicked on the kettle and sat at the table, looking at his phone again.

She bit her lip and decided to take a bold confident step. Showing herself and ultimately Ty that she was staying true to her new-found resolve.

She dialed and put the phone to her ear.

"hello, "the voice answered,

"Dan, "Amy said softly, looking over at Ty, hoping she hadn't woken him.

"Amy, "Dan responded, surprised to hear her voice" Um I was looking for Ty, is he."

"he's asleep at the moment, "she said softly,

"argh, he's ok then? he was pretty wasted last night at KOs"

"yeah, I'm sure he regrets that this morning" she smiled,

"well, I was just checking he was ok, his friend kind of chased me off last night, "

Amy chuckled, "that would have been Caleb, he means well honestly"

Dan smiled, happy to hear the smile in Amy's voice, the fact that she was calling from Tys phone also meant they had patched things up. This made Dan feel so much better.

"well, I'm heading back to Revelstoke tomorrow night, So I was just hoping to catch Ty and say bye before we go"

Amy paused, knowing the "we" meant him and Celine, "well, why don't we catch up tonight at Maggie's and we can have some dinner and you can see him in person then"

Dan went silent, "are you sure, We, I don't want to cause any more problems for you guys, it killed me to see how much our coming over hurt you two last time"

"It's Ok, Dan, Ty and I are fine, I'm sure he would like to see you before you leave" Amy took a breath and swallowed hard, "and Celine."

Dan rubbed his face, smiling in amazement, "Ty was right, you truly are an amazing girl Amy."

She smiled, not sure if her decision to organize this meet up was the best idea she ever had, but happy that her efforts were being noticed.

"let's say seven ish at Maggie's, in Hudson" she said.

"ok, that sound great, I'll let Cell know, but I'll definitely be there for sure," Dan heard the hotel door open and saw Celine walk in with a towel over her shoulder, wearing nothing but a red bikini. "I'll talk later, thanks again"

Amy heard him hang up and she put the phone back on the table. She smiled at Ty who still hadn't moved since she got up from his side.

Amy returned to the bead and touched his shoulder, running her hand down his back bone, tracing it down to the small of his lower back. Stopping just at the dimple line.

Ty murmured and turned his head to the side, his eyes opening slowly, he still looked hung over, but the redness in his eyes had faded.

He smiled a soft smile, as Amy climbed on top of him. Straddling him and sitting on his behind. She leant forward and started to massage up his back, working her thumbs along his spine and shoulder blades.

Ty moaned and buried his head into the pillow, he pulled his arms up and pushed them under his head beneath the pillow. Shutting his eyes, enjoying the feeling of Amy's hands as they worked on his back.

Amy pinched his skin, manipulating it between her fingers, she could feel him responding, his body relaxing underneath her.

She travelled her hands down to the small of his back, pressing as she went, using her thumbs in a circular motion just above his backside.

"geez," he moaned, listing his shoulders, the feeling too intense to stay still. Amy smiled and slid her hands around his hips, tickling his sides, making him jump

suddenly and roll over underneath her, Amy fell from her perch on his back and after a brief playful tussle with hands grabbing and tickling from both sides, she

found herself pinned to the bed, Ty above her, his eyes gleaming cheekily down at her claiming the victory.

He lent down and kissed her, his smile broad, his breathing settling after their little tussle,

Amy reached up and slapped him across the behind, making him open his mouth and look at her in surprise.

"don't start something you can't win" he warned, moving his arms to hold her still, as he kissed her neck and bit her ear making her jump.

"I always win, "she teased, grabbing a handful of his hair and taking the kiss to him. Pulling herself up towards him.

Ty froze, startled by her forcefulness, as she kissed him hard on the lips, she pushed him over, regaining control, now sitting on top of him as he looked up at her, his mouth open , a cheeky, yet surprised smile on his handsome face.

"I think you are way too over dressed," he teased, tugging at her shirt, making the button pop open.

Amy smiled at him seductively, and slowly began to undo her shirt, taking her time, teasing him with every movement. Tys eyes watched her every move as she put on a show just for the man she loved.

"I take it you're feeling better, "she said softly, rolling her shirt form her shoulders, leaving herself sitting on top of him in her jeans and her bra.

Ty held his breath, not wanting to take his eyes off of her, He sat up quickly, grabbing her in his arms and pulling her close, locking his lips onto hers. His hands

around her body. He pulled her down onto him, and kissed her passionately, loosing himself within her. The world around him faded from view, time stood still, ,

and all he could feel and all he wanted was Amy.

To be continued