AN: Hello! Sorry the first chapter was a little short, this one is longer. I hope to make the continuing chapters this long or longer. I don't know how long I'll continue. I guess until I feel like stopping. Keep reviewing! I love feedback
Ch. 2 Moving Forward *Bay's POV*
It's been about 2 weeks since I forgave Emmett. It feels great to have him in my life again. It's almost gotten back to normal. I don't fully trust him again and I don't know if I will, but I'm happy. There isn't fighting because our relationship is fragile and we don't keep any secrets, we tell each other everything. It's healthier now. Things have gotten a lot more heated lately, which I love. Like the other night, there was one heated make out session in his room. I knew we weren't going to go all the way, because we hadn't talked about it. I remember it very clearly. It started off normal, just talking in his room. His mom wasn't home, even though we had come to terms, it was still a good thing. As I was talking, he kept giving me this look like, "I'm the luckiest guy in the world." "What?" I asked he just shook his head and said "Just thinking about how gorgeous you are." I blushed and smiled at him. How does he do that? He leaned in for a kiss and I was happy to oblige. It started soft, then slowly deepened. He rolled over so I was lying on my back. He placed one of his legs between mine and the other was on the outside. He kissed down my neck and I giggled when he got to my favorite spot. His hands were on my hips, his thumbs just under the top of my jeans. My hands were around his neck as our lips moved in synchronization. This lasted for a while, until we finally stopped and I fell asleep in his arms. Waking up next to him is the best feeling in the world. I went home that morning in the happiest mood, not caring about the lecture I was going to get from my parents.
"Bay, can you help with decorations?" I heard my mom yell from downstairs, pulling me out of my thoughts. "Ok! Be there in a second!" I yelled back. I texted Emmett, Mom's putting me on décor duty, wanna help? Today is Toby's graduation party. I'm worried because Simone is coming and Toby still doesn't know about her and Emmett. Plus, Emmett and Simone are going to be in the same place. That is going to be super awkward. I don't think she knows that I know. Oh, well. I guess we'll see what happens.
Sure. Be there in a few:) I smiled at his response and went downstairs to help.
"Hey, honey?" My mom asked as we were putting up streamers.
"Yes?" I asked a little scared of what she was going to ask me.
"Emmett came over about a week ago and that was the first I had seen him in almost a month, since prom actually. Did something happen between you two at prom or something?"
"Uhhh, yeah we had a fight, but we're fine now." I lied, knowing that I couldn't tell her what actually happened. She would freak.
"It must have been a pretty big fight."
"Yeah, I guess." Not being able to take this conversation anymore, I went to get different color streamers. Then I felt very familiar arms around my waist and very familiar lips kiss my cheek. "Hey you, I didn't hear you pull in." I said to him when I turned around. "I parked down the street. Need help with anything?" He asked. "Ha, no. I just wanted to see you and I couldn't wait until the party actually started" I said, winking at him. He laughed a silent laugh and said "With that…" and he closed the space between us, encircling his arms around my waist. Our lips met, gentle but with a little bit of force behind them. His hands travelled from my waist to him gently caressing my face. Simultaneously, I moved my hands from around his neck down to his hips, my hands slightly under his shirt, my fingers hooked to his belt loops. His tongue slightly touched my lower lip, making me smile into the kiss. I was lost in his lips until I heard someone clear his throat. It was Toby. "Alright, lovebirds, no need to rub it in." "Sorry, Toby" I said smiling at him. He rolled his eyes and walked away. I just remembered I had something to tell Emmett.
"Oh, hey I have to warn you" He raised his eyebrow, letting me continue. "Simone is going to be here. I know how you feel being around her and I thought you should know. We can avoid her as much as possible." He feels really awkward around Simone, like really awkward. He told me this a couple days after we got back together. He sighed deeply and said "I'll be fine, just as long as I have you with me." I smiled and said assuring, "I won't leave your side", and kissed him on the cheek. "Wait, why is she coming? I thought Toby broke up with her after finding out." "I don't know" I answered, "Maybe she wants to see if Toby will forgive her. I doubt he will. He told me that they didn't have the love we shared and never would have." He smiled, "It's true, not many people do." and kissed my forehead.
*Flashback*
It was the next day after I forgave Emmett. I was just sitting in my art studio, thinking about my life. My phone went off and I smiled at the name that popped up. "Meet me at the park in 10?" it read. I sent my reply and got up to leave. I ran into Toby on my way out. While he was here, I decided to ask him the question that's been on my mind.
"Hey, Toby?"
"Yeah?"
I hesitated a little, "Why did you break things off for good with Simone?"
"I guess because we didn't have the unbreakable love that you and Emmett share, and we never would have." He shrugged and walked away. I looked after him and smiled, knowing the answer was true.
We continued to put decorations up and talking and laughing until the guests started arriving. My parents went all out for this party. We have a DJ, catering, tons of activities. No one could get bored here. "Oh, another thing I have to tell you." I paused, "Basically, my whole entire extended family is going to be here and my mom may or may not have mentioned that I have a boyfriend" I said cautiously. Emmett gave me an "oh no" look. "It'll be fine, I promise. I'm here. I'm not leaving you side, remember?" I winked and smiled at him. He pulled me into his arms, well one so he could sign, and said, "You're the best. I love you" I smiled, "I love you too, now let's go meet my entire family!" He silently grunted as I pulled him along. When we passed the DJ/dancing area, he stopped me. "Wait here" he said and went up to the DJ. All of a sudden I heard loud music playing. He pulled me into the center and we started to dance. I didn't care that we were the only ones dancing at the moment; it was the most fun dancing I've ever had. Of course, after we started dancing everyone else poured onto the dance floor. Everyone was having such a great time. Emmett and I went around and met a lot of my family. Of course, the typical things said were, "How do you communicate?" "Is it difficult?" or "Wow, I could never do that, you guys must really love each other" and so on and so forth. I got annoyed but we stuck through it, answering honestly. However, overall, people liked Emmett and I was glad.
"Bay?" I heard a vaguely familiar voice. I turned around to see who it was. It was my cousin, Emily. She's about the same age as me. We used to be really close when we were little. We were inseparable. "Hey! How are you?" I said as I hugged her. "I'm doing well, you?" She said, eyeing Emmett. "I'm good. This is my boyfriend Emmett." I said. I'm signing, of course. Emily is looking at me like I'm some kind of freak. "Yes, he's Deaf. I met him through the girl I was switched with, Daphne, who is also Deaf. She's here somewhere. You should meet her considering she is actually related to you." I said with a smile. I really just didn't want to talk to her anymore. "Sure, I'd love to meet her." Thankfully, I spotted her talking to Toby. I waved her over. "Hey, Daphne this is my—your cousin, Emily." They shook hands and Daphne said, "Nice to meet you" and they started to talk.
Then my phone rang. I excused myself to answer it. "You're here? Perfect, I'll be right out." I laughed at Emmett's confused expression. "I have a surprise for Daphne. She was there through the whole you and me situation so I kind of owe her. Come with me, I'll show you what I mean." I led him to the drive way. I saw Wilke get out of his car. "Hey! Glad you could make it!" Emmett looked at me, shocked. "How did you get Wilke to come?" He asked. "I called him out of his school saying he had a 'family emergency'" I explained. "Wow, Daphne is going to be so surprised." Wilke said, "You guys still together?" "Yes" I replied "but he told me everything." "And you just forgave him?" "Yes" I replied again, "It took me a while, but I did. It's what happens when you're in love. You work things out." I said, the whole entire time looking at Emmett. God, I was lucky. "Well, do you want to see her?" Wilke nodded and I led him to the backyard. Wilke went up behind Daphne and covered her eyes. I was so happy to see the biggest smile on her face when she turned around. "Wilke!" She exclaimed, jumping into his arms.
"She looks so happy," Emmett said, "you are truly an amazing person." He smiled at me and pulled me into a kiss. I wrapped my arms around his neck as the kiss deepened and I forgot that we were surrounded by people. He pulled away and laughed at my sad expression. "There will be more of that later, I promise" he said and I regained my happy attitude.
Just then a slow song started to play. Emmett smiled, took me by the hand and pulled me to the dance floor. I wrapped my arms around his neck and leaned my head on his shoulder. My eyes started to tear up, not because I was sad, but because I was happy. Emmett noticed my tears and was immediately concerned. "What's wrong?" He asked. "Nothing" I said, "I'm happy, really happy. I missed this so much." "Me too." He said and we continued dancing, my head buried in his neck. It was the perfect moment. "Can I ask you something?" Emmett asked as we walked off the dance floor. I nodded. "Do you think it is better that I told you rather than not?" "Yes," I said, "Our relationship wouldn't be real. It would have had something majorly hidden from it." "Good, I'm glad you feel that way. I completely agree." He smiled at me and we continued walking. Over Emmett's shoulder, I saw Simone and Toby arguing from a far. Uh-oh, I thought. She looked like she was pleading and he didn't want anything to do with her. I smiled. Good for Toby, I thought. It looks like either she gave up or he told her off because she left and Toby just looked after her, and then walked away. Emmett tapped my shoulder, pulling me out of my observations. "Hey, do you want to get out of here?" He hesitated, smiled then said, "My mom isn't home." How does he always know what I want? "Oh, really?" I asked with a slight wink. I nodded a "Let's go" and we rode off to his house.
When we arrived at his house, he carried me upstairs. It was slightly cliché, but I wasn't complaining. As soon as we made it upstairs, it started like the other night, but went much farther. One word to describe this night: Perfection.
AN: Okay! There's chapter 2. I know it's fluffy, but hey. I'll make drama later, if I feel like it. I promise I'll write the next chapter as soon as I can. Finals are coming up so I might wait until after or when I'm bored of studying, which is often. Anyway, there will be more chapters, I promise. Oh by the way, I don't distinguish between sign and speaking. It's still dialogue. K thanks bye!
