I'm not stopping until I get to the end tonight.
Chapter Fifteen:
Wright had just gone to bed when she heard a knock on the door. Reid was in a dress suit that looked slightly crumpled.
"I'm sorry," he said softly.
"For what?" she asked groggily letting him in.
"For pushing you away when you've wanted to help me. You have shown me nothing but support every time I've stumbled. I couldn't ask for a better friend."
"Thanks," she said, still partially asleep.
"I love you Chloe Wright," he said. "I've loved you since I first saw you close to crying into your law homework. I loved you even when I said I didn't want to see you when I was in prison. I am completely in love with you."
Now Wright was fully awake.
"What happened?" she asked.
"What do you mean what happened?" he asked. "I realized I loved you."
He reached forward to kiss her. She pulled away.
"What made you realize you loved me?" she said. "You're all dressed up. Did some girl reject you?"
"J.J." he said. "We were taken hostage and she was forced to play truth or dare, and she admitted she loved me. She said it was a lie, but when I pressed her at Rossi's wedding, she wouldn't say whether she was still lying."
Wright sighed.
"I don't want to be the second woman to reject you tonight," she said. "I also don't want to be someone's second choice."
"I have just been so stupid Chloe," he said. "You've needed me, and I wasn't there, and you always forgave me. Maybe you shouldn't. Maybe you're too perfect for me."
"Don't be ridiculous," she said. "I'm messy, I'm not at bright as you give credit for, and I yell more than I should at Aria because we both have short fuses."
"That doesn't matter," he said. "What matters is I am afraid if I don't tell you all this now, I'll lose you forever."
She looked into his eyes. "You'll never lose me Spencer. Just promise me I am your first choice."
"There is no other choice Chloe," he said. "I promise. I am yours forever."
Wright stepped forward and Reid kissed her. It was a deep sensual kiss Wright felt through every inch of her body.
"I've never stopped loving you," she said. "Not since you sat at my table of a law stuff. I knew you were the one, I was just afraid I wasn't good enough for you."
"You're more than good enough for me Chloe," he said. "You're the best."
He kissed her again. This one was even more passionate. Wright felt tears even he began to touch her in places she had longed to be touched by him.
She let go. "Aria's a light sleeper."
"Another time then," Reid said.
"What now?" she asked
"I'll tell J.J. about you tomorrow."
"Aria is going with Amy to archery practice."
"I can't believe how much I've missed with Aria. I intend to make up for every minute I've missed."
"I'll hold you to it," she said.
"See you tomorrow," he said.
He kissed her lightly on the lips and left.
Wright closed the door. She wondered if what just happened was a dream. Pinching herself, she smiled.
"It wasn't a dream!"