Author's note:
Sorry, for the long wait… anyway, I hope you still feel it, I know i kinda changed the way I write, hey, it's been years, I want to thank all the people still taking the time to read this….
Please do take time to read the song lyrics, WHEN I MET YOU by Juris, search it on YT.
Btw, I would like to dedicate this chapter to ….. drumroll please… HollyShannenForever! Thank you for marathon reading and commenting on each chapter… thank you so much! So this chapter is for you. :D
Chapter 33
LEO
It's been 3 days and 5 hours…
She looks like an angel sleeping…
For the past 3 days I find peace just by looking at her, holding her hand, kissing her knuckles, brushing my fingers through her hair, knowing that she's here, breathing, and will wake up anytime soon… I know she will wake up soon… and I want her see me the moment she opens those beautiful eyes… I want to make her feel that I'm here, that I'll never leave her. Even if she push me away or her family push me away… No! I'm not gonna do that again… the last time I let someone pull me away from her, from seeing her, this happened.
My thoughts were interrupted by a soft knock on the door, followed by Prue finally entering the room.
"How is she?" She asked as she walked straight to Piper and kissed her forehead softly.
"Still the same." I whispered while brushing Piper's knuckles with my fingers, then I stood up and prepared to leave, "I better go, I'll be back later after my classes."
"Thanks Leo! For staying, for loving her." Prue stopped me. I looked back at her and smiled, "Thank you for letting me."
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In my room, while I was preparing for another all-nighter at the hospital. A letter neatly folded with my name on it caught my eye. I picked it up and opened it.
-FLASHBACK-
Hospital -
We were waiting for Piper to be transferred to her own room when a man in uniform approached us.
"Excuse me? Uhm… this is hers right? We found it right next to her when we were looking for any clue for identity." The man was one of the rescuers, Prue mumbled a thank you and reached out for Piper's bag.
I stood up and looked back at the clock when Prue tapped me to get my attention and handed me a piece of paper with my name written on it, a handwriting I recognize… I looked up at Prue with questioning eyes, but she didn't say anything and just went back to her seat.
I sighed deeply preparing myself for another rush of emotion...
(((((((((((((((
Leo,
I don't know where or how to start ... uhhmm ... maybe ... I will start by saying ... I love you! Just imagine me screaming at the top of my lungs as you read this. hihihi! I LOVE YOU LEO! :D
I know that I asked for time and I want to thank you for giving me just that. Time for me to realize what is important to me… what matters to me… time for me to think things through…
Looking back to who I was before I met you, I was empty, hollow… I just take it day by day… I had nothing to look forward to… I had no dream. There was no color… everything's a blur… meaningless… every breath I take is a countdown.
Each and every day… I felt ready… I felt like any day can be my last day and that's actually okay… I have nothing to lose, I have nothing to hold on to, I felt fine if I die. I was ready…
Then… YOU came… I don't know what you did or how you did it. Suddenly, my every day felt different… I look forward to my mornings when you always greet me with a smile and a kiss that makes my heart skip a beat - in a good way.
I look forward to the times we hold hands while eating… while reading… while walking… and still by the end of the day I still don't want to let go…
There I was, an empty piece of a shell
Just minding my own world
Without even knowing, what love and life were all about
Then you came,
You've brought me out of the shell
You gave me the world to me, and before
I knew, there I was so in love with you
Chorus
You gave me a reason for my being
And I love what I'm feeling
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I've gone beyond existing
And it all began, when I met you
I love the touch of your hair
And when I look in your eyes, I just know
I know, I wanted something good
And I'm sure, my love for you will endure
Your love light up my world and take all my cares
Away with the aching part of me
Chorus
You gave me a reason for my being
And I love what I'm feeling
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I've gone beyond existing
And it all began, when I met you
Bridge:
You taught me how to love
You showed me how tomorrow and today
My love, is different from the yesterday
I knew, you taught me to love
And darling, I will always cherish you!
Today, tomorrow and forever…
And I'm sure, our evening will come around
I know, we'll be making love, like never before
My love, who could asked for more
Chorus
You gave me a reason for my being
And I love what I'm feeling
You gave me a meaning to my life
Yes, I've gone beyond existing
And it all began, when I met you
As I face my fears, as I fight this sickness, I want you by my side…knowing that you'll be there waiting for me gives me strength…
Because of you, I started dreaming… thinking of a future with you… I know I'm being too idealistic, you're my first boyfriend, my first love… am I being selfish if I want you to be my last?
For the first time in my life, I will be selfish, I want you to be with me, only me, for the rest of my life. Don't worry, that's probably be just for a little while anyway.
Am I asking for too much? Sorry, I just love you that much.
Loving you always,
Piper
))))))))))))))
As I finished reading, I didn't realize I was already crying...then Prue called me, signalling me to Piper's room.
I was still so emotional from reading her letter that as soon as I saw a glimpse of her inside the room, I literally ran to her and ignoring Prue's protests to stop me. Still crying, I rained kisses on her forehead, her cheeks, her hair.
"I'll stay with you… I love you too, baby…. I promise I'll be here… I love you…" I whispered silently to her between tears and kisses, hoping she could hear me.
-END OF FLASHBACK-
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