NOTE: This chapter contains some nudity and descriptions of nudity. If you don't want to see it, don't read it. That's why it's rated PG-13. Thanks! R/R
Chapter 4
Allie sat on the edge of the bathtub as Noah grabbed towels for them. Allie looked up at Noah, who had his shirt off.
" I can't." says Allie.
" Come on, I'll help you." says Noah.
" Noah-" says Allie.
" Do you trust me?" says Noah.
" More than anyone." says Allie.
Noah holds his hand out to her. She takes it hesitantly, and rises, staring into his eyes. She raises her arms as he gently takes off her dress. He unbuttons the back of her bra, letting it fall to the floor. He leans down and slips down her underwear. He comes back up, giving her a small smile.
" You're still the most beautiful girl I've ever seen." says Noah.
" I'm ugly." says Allie.
" Don't say that." says Noah, wiping the smile from his face.
" I don't feel beautiful anymore, Noah. I feel ugly. Disgusting and ugly." says Allie.
Noah brushes her hair back with his hands, kissing her on the top of the head.
" Trust me. You're beautiful. You look exactly the same to me." says Noah.
Allie gives him a half smile, as Noah leads her into the bathtub, sitting behind her. He begins washing her back, expressionless as he glares at the bruises on the side of her arms. He didn't show it, but he wasn't thinking about Allie at that moment. He was thinking about Lon. And how many ways he could kill him for doing this to the love of his life.
Allie splashed water on her face with a nearby cloth as she turned her head slightly towards Noah. He looked at the side of her face, as she put her hand on top of his. She leaned in slowly and finally kissed him on the lips. He caressed the side of her face, kissing her back. Allie got out of the bath when the kiss broke, as Noah looked up at her. She took his hand and led him out of the bathroom.
She led him into the bedroom, staring into his eyes, as they were standing by the foot of the bed.
" Are you sure? I don't want to hurt you." says Noah.
" You couldn't. I love you, Noah. I want to be with you. I want to be close to you." says Allie, pressing her forehead against his.
" I can wait." says Noah.
" I don't want to. I just want to forget." says Allie, kissing him again.
Noah didn't know what to do. She was so beautiful. He could never remember a time when he didn't want her. And this time was no exception. She pulled him into a kiss as both of there naked, wet bodies fell onto the bed.
Noah rolled over in the middle of the night, feeling on the other side of the bed for Allie. He quickly opened his eyes when all he felt was empty sheets. He shot up in the bed, looking around.
" Allie?" says Noah.
There was no answer. He pulled his shorts on from the side of the bed, and walked down the stairs.
" Allie?!" says Noah, louder this time.
Still no sign of her. He went out the screen door. Her car was gone.
" What the hell?" says Noah.
Where could she be? His mind was racing as he frantically went back inside and pulled on a shirt. He ran to his truck, starting it up, and started off into the night. He drove and drove, searching for her.
All of a sudden he got a flash. A memory from when they had there first semi 'date'. Of course. That's where she was. He drove down the street slowly, seeing her laying there in the street under the light. Panicking, he quickly turned off the ignition and ran to her, leaning down on the street.
" Allie! Allie, omigod! Baby, baby-" says Noah, holding her face in his hands.
" What?" says Allie, sitting up.
" Are you alright? What happend? I woke up and you were gone." says Noah.
" I didn't want to wake you up. Plus, I wanted to be by myself for awhile." says Allie.
" Well, why are you lyin' in the street? You almost gave me a heart attack. It looked like you were dead from where I was sittin'." says Noah.
" You remember. You taught me how to do it." says Allie, with a smile.
" Yeah, yeah I remember. Just didn't think you did." says Noah.
" Of course I do. Those were amazing times, Noah. You changed my life that night." says Allie.
" You changed mine. I still remember the first time I saw you at that carnival in town. I couldn't breathe. I had to be next to you." says Noah.
" Prove it." says Allie, holding her hands out to him.
Noah stood up, helping her up off of the ground.
" Dance with me?" says Allie.
" There isn't any music." says Noah, with a small smile.
" Sure there is." says Allie.
" Don't you hear it?" whispers Allie.
Noah nods.
" Yeah, I'm starting to hear something now." says Noah, taking her hand in his and pulling her close to him.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed-
Allie leaned her head on his shoulder, rocking back and forth with him. She felt herself holding him tighter, making sure this was really happening and wasn't just a dream.
Follow my lead, oh how I need-
Noah smiled as he leaned his head on the side of her hair, breathing in her scent. He wanted to spend the rest of his life with Allie. He knew it from the moment he met her. He kissed the side of her head.
Someone to watch over me
" I love you, sweetheart." says Noah.
" I love you too. Forever." whispers Allie.
They didn't know where they were going from there. They didn't know what would happen tommarow, next week, next month, or even next year, the next ten years from that moment. All they knew is that they would be together, till death do they part.
THE END