OMG its been forevs since I've updated this story! My b guys, my b. Fyi, this chapter takes place after the funeral. If you would like, go back and re-read chapter one. I had to hahaha. Welp, enjoyyy!
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Zander's POV
*BACK IN PRESENT TIME*
When Stevie and I separated she wiped away her tears. I feel terrible for her. I can't even imagine what she's going through right now.
"Hey, you want me to drive you home?" I offered.
"No that's okay. I'll walk." She shook her head no.
"Come on Steves, you live almost two miles away and its getting chilly out here. Just let me drive you."
"No Zander its fine. I don't need you to drive me."
"Why not?" I asked.
"Because…."
"You gonna finish that sentence?" I teased.
"Because I'm…. I'm scared." She said in a quiet voice.
"Scared? Of what?" I was thoroughly confused.
"I'm scared that it's going to happen again."
Now it all makes sense. She was terrified that she'd get into another accident.
"Steves, I swear, nothing like that is going to happen. Now please, just get in the car."
"No Zander."
"You need to face up to your fears. Get in." I pulled Stevie to the passenger's side.
"Zander please stop." She begged, eyes filling with tears.
"Stevie. I hate pushing you to do things you don't want to, but you need to get over this. "
I put her in the car and buckled her in. then I walked around and got into the driver's seat. I started the car and looked over at Stevie. She looked like she was having a panic attack.
"Steves its okay. Here." I held out my hand, but she didn't grab it.
"No, both hands on the wheel." She insisted. I followed her orders.
I drove her back to her house and waited in her driveway for her to come back out. Kacey had called an emergency band practice because the talent show was only five days away and we still didn't know what song we were preforming. She walked out in her street clothes and slowly but surely got back in the car. I drove to the school and hopped out real fast, ran to the other side and opened her door. She gave me a small smile, like she used to. We walked hand in hand into the band room.
"Hey guys! So what song are we going to sing?" Kacey attacked us as soon as we walked in.
After a long silence, Stevie finally spoke.
"Well, I have a song."
"Great! Let me read it!" Kacey grabbed the song book out of her hand. "Wow, it's gorgeous. Well come on guys, let's start practicing!"
"Wait," Stevie said.
"What?" Kevin and Nelson said at the same time.
Stevie didn't say another word. She looked a little scared to speak her mind, which was unusual for Stevie.
"What Steves?" I asked comfortingly.
"Well, you see, I kinda wanted to sing it…." She said.
"But I'm the singer!" Kacey whined.
"But its my song!" Stevie argued.
"Well then fine. If you want to sing, sing. But I won't be preforming with you."
"Come on Kacey, it is her song!" I defended Stevie.
"Exactly! That's why I'm letting her sing it! Now I'm leaving. Who's with me?" She asked. Kevin slowly started to follow Kacey out the door. Nelson followed after that.
"Sorry guys, she's my ride." Nelson explained.
"Great. Now my best friend is mad at me." Stevie plopped on the couch and set her head in her hands.
"I'm still here. Come on, let's practice your song." I grabbed my acoustic guitar and started strumming. She started to sing. I realized that it was the song I had read yesterday in her bed room. It was even more gorgeous coming out of her mouth. Stevie is so strong and beautiful. Wait, what? Did that thought really run through my mind? Well, it is true. She is gorgeous, and strong, and I love her.
Yes, that's right.
I love her.
Why has it taken me this long to figure out?
So yeah, that's it. Sorry it's so short! Hopefully I'll be posting the next chapter soon! PLEASE REVIEW I'M BEGGING YOU!