Chapter 24: I Love You
You sat on the couch, eyes glued to the TV. The AMA Super bike series flashing on the screen. You sat on the edge of your seat. A five rider battle for second was unfolding. And at the moment your favourite rider was number three. [Face it. Ben Bostrom is going to hold his second position.] came Chris's voice from next to you. You side glanced your cousin. It had been a month since you had first woken up in the hospital. A week after that Chris was awake and recovering. He was till pretty weak, but he was going to be just fine. Thankfully. But at the moment, you wanted to beat the crap out of him. [Tommy Hayden's going to beat Bostrom] you countered turning your gaze back to the television. Chris just laughed. He had no faith in the Kawasaki rider. And just as you said that, Tommy Hayden made the pass on Bostrom into turn two on the breaks. [No way!] Chris shouted jumping off the couch. You just smirked. [Never underestimate a Kawasaki or a Hayden] you said eyes never leaving the screen.[You owe me thirty bucks] you said after the race had finished and Hayden was just as you had said, second. Chris grumbled, but still handed over the money. He was pretty pissed at the fact that Ben Bostrom started the race in first and ended the race sixth. Pocketing the money you stood up. [Thanks.] you said with a smirk as you walked off. Chris just grumbled something about Kawasaki riders, which of course you were one, before flipping the channels.[Meg... can I talk to you?] came a voice from the deck as you passed. Looking you saw that Tala was on the deck, his back to you. {Guess it's not a perfect time for a ride} you thought as you glanced at your bike keys. Without a word you walked towards the glass sliding doors. Tala took a quick glance in your direction then started to walk towards the main road. For a minute you stared at him. {What is up with him?} you thought. {He's been acting weird ever since I got out of the hospital. }. [Are you coming?] Tala asked never stopping or turning to look at you. You just followed silently. The sun was shining brightly. It seemed as if there wasn't a cloud in sight. It was what some would call a 'perfect day'. The day had a calming affect. And with what's been going on lately that's exactly what you need. But your mood changed as you looked over towards Tala. His head was down, a shadow covering his eyes. Not normally the way he acted. {What's wrong with him?} you asked yourself returning your gaze to the road. The house was back in the middle of nowhere, so you had to travel though the forest to get back to anywhere major. The forest is exactly were you two were heading at the hour passed and still not a word had been said. You were now deep in the forest and thinking that you were terribly lost. This was starting to get on your nerves. [Is there something you wanted to say to me?] you asked the Russian with a slight glare. Tala turned to look at you. His eyes were emotionless and hollow. Your eyes widened slightly. He hadn't been this way for a couple of months. What's on his mind? Suddenly Tala turned into the forest. You had no choice but to follow him. Soon you were in a clearing. Two rocks sat in the middle. You took a seat on one while Tala sat on the other. With a sigh Tala ran a hand through his hair. Silently you looked over him. He's eyes were slightly puffy and black circles were surrounding them. He hadn't been getting much sleep. Cuts covered his hands and arms. He must have been training hard. [Tala. Tell me what's wrong] you demanded worsening your glaring at him. Still he wouldn't look at you. [Tala.] you growled getting off your rock. Still nothing. Taking a deep breath you lifted his chin so he would look at you. Your stormy gray eyes stared into his breath taking ice blue ones. A sadness seemed to be hidden deep within them. Quickly he brought his hands up and grasped your wrists. [I saw you die Meg.] he said his voice almost a whisper. Your eyes widened in shock. {He he saw me die?] you questioned as you dropped your hands and took a seat on the ground. Tala brought his hands up to his face. [It was a dream a nightmare.] he continued. [That's just a dream Tala. Its not going to happen] you said looking up at him a small smirk on your face. But he's eyes stayed hollow. He was serious about this. [You were in the Abbey. In the same room you use to get beat in. That that creature came in and beat you to death] Tala said his voice growing into a whisper. [When did you have this dream?] you asked standing up. Tala was silent for a minute. [It was the same night you went to the Abbey] he said almost to low to hear. Again you made Tala look up at you. [Tala. She was sending you nightmares. She did the same thing to me. I'm not going to die] you said. Tala gave a slight smirk. You could tell he was still pretty shook up about it. If his dream was anything like yours it was traumatizing. [That last thing she told me... Was to ask you about Rika.] he said now looking you in the eye. It was your time to look away. You knew exactly what she meant. {Damn} you swore in your mind as you glared at the ground. Just then Tala grasped your hand. [Tell me.] he demanded squeezing your wrists. You flinched as the pressure became to much. [Rika doesn't want me to tell you] you whispered turning your face away from Tala to look at the forest. [Please, Meg. She's my sister] he asked dropping your wrist. With a sigh you shifted your gaze towards the sky. [Remember that battle where I fought her and Sarah?] you asked. Tala just nodded. [Remember how badly hurt she got?]. Tala looked deep in thought. Then he finally nodded again. [She has a rare condition. Her muscles are easily ripped under stress and she gets high blood pressure. Only her bit-beast can help her] you said sighing. You had promised her you would never tell, but Tala really did have a right to know. It was his baby sister after all. Then... Should you tell him about Kira? His twin sister. [How long has she had this condition?] he asked deep in thought. [Since she's been combined with her bit-beast] you whispered. Tala's eyes widened in shock but quickly turned into a cold hearted glare. {Ya... I'll let Kira tell him herself}It had now been a half hour since Tala had talked to you. [Come on] you said as you pulled Tala to his feet. Tala just stared at you. He was still quite shaken by his dream and upset about his sister. But you knew just how to shake that. With a smirk on your face you dragged Tala back to the house. [What are you doing?] growled Tala. You just smirked yet again. [You'll just have to see] you said. You then blind folded him and stole Chris's truck. [What do you want!] screamed Tala once you took the blind fold off. But he immediately shut up as he looked around. Before him was a deserted field. Mounds of dirt were everywhere from an attempt to put houses on the land. But the builders has lost funding and the land was vacant, and dirt mound filled. [What are we doing here?] he asked turning to look at you. But the second he turned, you through a dirt bike helmet at him along with goggles. [Were going to have some fun] you said with a smirk as you pulled your bike out of the back of the truck. Tala soon got over shock and got his own bike down. [Race you] you said looking through your goggles at the helmeted red head sitting next to you. [To where?] he asked looking at you. You said nothing, just took off leaving him in the dust. Quickly Tala kick started his engine and followed your lead. The air rippled your clothes as you jumped over a mound of dirt. Tala quickly followed your lead. Next you turned into a make shift whoop section. It was here that Tala past you. And just to totally piss you off, he threw dirt of his tire as he turned. You smirked under your helmet as you pushed your Kawasaki even harder. On the inside of the turn you retook the lead. And it went on like this for hours. You and Tala trading positions every couple of your helmet on the ground, you fell backwards on the grass. The sun was slowly dipping and the sky was turning many different shades of reds and oranges. You closed your eyes and took a deep breath. The sent of fresh grass and air filled your lungs. [Who would have thought that was so fun] said Tala as he laid down beside you. Tilting your head you looked at him. With a smirk you looked back towards the sky. [I did] you said. [That you did] he said turning his look back to the sky. [And what do you have to say to that?] you asked with a smirk as you turned to look at him. [That you're beautiful.] he said. Your eyes widened in shock. {Tala has never said something like that} you thought as you turned to get a better look at him. As you turned, he grabbed your face with his hands. Slowly he leaned in. [Have I ever told you that?] he whispered in your ear. You were speechless. Frozen in the pure bliss of the moment. Then Tala caught you even more off guard. He pushed you back down on the ground. His face inches from yours. [Boo] he said just smiling at you. Looking up at him you smiled. [Ahh] you said dully a smirk plastered on your face. Tala just smirked before placing his lips on yours. Your whole body tingled as you brought your arms up wrapped them around his neck. His lips smirked on yours as he placed one of his hands on your check and the other in your hair. You never wanted this moment to stop. The last rays of the sun faded leaving you in the dark of night. You and Tala still laid on the ground. You head was on his chest, your arms wrapped around him. His arms were around you as well. Slowly fireflies dance around you lighting up the field. [Spark] you said seeing one land on Tala. He looked at you in confusion. [What?] he asked. You just smirked. [Every time a firefly lands on someone and you say spark, they can make a wish.] you explained the stupid little game from your childhood. Tala just lightly laughed. [Spark.] he whispered in your ear. You smirked and turned to face him. Again you were both caught up in a kiss.[I don't know what Id ever do without you Meg] Tala whispered in your ear. Both of you were just staring at the stars dotting the sky. You lifted your head to look him in the eye. [I I love you Meg Granger. And I always will] he said. You smiled. It had been a while that you were waiting for these three little words. [I love you too. Tala Valkov.] you said. And with that you both shared a kiss to seal the unspoken promise. The promise to finally give your heart to someone else. Your whole heart. And you would never look back.
The End