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Maddy's POV
I stood in awe as Rhydian walked closer to me. When he stood an inch away from me, I backed up a good foot. "He's not there Maddy. Go back to sleep." I chanted to myself. He cracked a small smile and took a step closer. "I'm really here Mads." "No you aren't. I must be dreaming."
He reached out and touched my arm. "I am too here." I stood there, unsure what to do. Kiss him. Scream at him. Hug him. Slap him. Cry.My mind shouted confusing actions for me to do. I decided just to stand there. Rhydian reached out a finger and tilted my face so I was looking at him. I shut my eyes, knowing that I would break down if I saw his face.
"Mads, look at me. Please." he pleaded.
"Why are you here?" I croaked.
"I couldn't bear not seeing you anymore. I'm so sorry."
"Why now? Why not months ago?" I questioned.
"I...I don't know." He stuttered.
I tried to get out of his grip but when you have your eyes closed; it's kinda hard to see. He started to caress my cheek. Without thinking I smacked his hand and ran away.
As I started to climb back up to my window when two strong hands wrapped around my waist and pulled me back down. "Let me go!" I whisper yelled.
"Why are you acting like this?" he asked, the hurt clear in his voice.
"It's freaking 1 am on a Tuesday night!"
"Mads, I know you. You're trying to avoid me. Can't we talk about it?"
I turned around, not looking directly at him. "There's nothing to talk about Rhydian. You left me 3 months ago without any explanation or reason and you show up and expect me to welcome you with open arms? I've moved on. I thought you did too." I said as cold as I could muster.
I tried to stomp off again, but Rhydian grabbed my hand. "Maddy, I came back because it was driving me mad staying away from you. Ceri threatened to hurt you and your parents if I didn't come. And mainly, I realized something I should've known long time ago. I love you Maddy."
I stopped in my tracks, deadpanned. He loved me? I turned around and looked at him. His hair was no longer short and spiky. It was long and matted and his clothes were dirty. Finally I looked at his face. His expression was pleading and exhausted. His eyes were the only thing that hadn't changed. They were still the beautiful blue orbs I loved and remembered.
He took several steps closer to me and moved a thin stead of hair away from my face. "Mads..." he whispered. Our eyes locked for what it seemed like forever. Finally, I broke down. I fell to the ground, sitting against the house, curled up in a ball, and sobbed.
Rhydian sat down next to me and stroked my hair. "Shhhh its okay Mads." he cooed. "I've missed you so much. And I love you too." I finally spoke. His expression was first relieved and then elated. He kissed my forehead and sat me in his lap. I put my head in the crook of his neck and sniffled.
He wrapped his arms around my waist and placed his chin on the top of my head. I breathed in his scent that I had missed so deeply. "It's okay. I'm never leaving you again Maddy. I love you so much and I'm so happy you feel the same." he whispered. Before I closed my eyes I mumbled, "I wouldn't let you go if you tried." He chuckled quietly as I fell asleep.
Rhydian's POV
I woke up to the sun blinding me. I felt warmer than usual, but I couldn't tell why. When I opened my eyes I saw Maddy curled against me. Her head was on my chest and my arm was wrapped securely around her waist. We fell asleep outside and were lying on the ground outside her window, which was wide open. I grinned and looked down at Maddy, who was still sleeping. Her hair was flying everywhere but I still thought she looked beautiful.
I moved some hair away from her face and stroked her hair as I watched her sleep.
(A/N Lol that sounded creepy xD)
A few minutes later Maddy started to move around. She rubbed her eyes and then stared up at me. "Morning." I grinned. "Hi." she said sleepily. "Do you realize where we are?" I laughed. She sat up and looked around. "Oh my gosh. We slept outside." She giggled.
I climbed over the window sill and plopped down on her window seat. "What do ye think you're doing?" She asked, placing her hands on her hips.
"Um. Sitting?"
"Not while I'm changing you're not!"
"Well where do you want me to go?"
She tapped her foot, thinking, that's when I got worried. "Mads...?" I asked nervously. She grabbed my wrists and shoved me in the bathroom. "Pleaseee just stay here until I'm done!" "Fine." I huffed. "Thank you!" she giggled.
I stood in front of the mirror and ran a hand through my hair. Did Maddy just see me like this?!I groaned inwardly. I'll take a shower when she's done. "Mads, are you almost done?" I called. No reply. "Maddy. This isn't funny." I was starting to get annoyed. "I'm coming out now."
I opened the door to find an empty bedroom. She was gone. "Maddy? Mads, where are you?" I called. Paranoia washed through me. I looked around and sniffed. She had been in here. I could smell her scent. I followed it to her nightstand. There were objects on the floor in a strewn mess. I looked around and finally saw it. The window was open. And there was blood.
Dundundunnnnnnn. Dundundundunnnnn. :) What do you think happened to Maddy. Tell me your predictions and in the next chapter, I may or may not tell you if you were right. Ciao xx.