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Love Remains the Same
So
much more to say
So much to be done
don't you trick me out
We shall overcome
its all left still to play
Jared's POV
I watched as Kim took the eighth rose into her house, and sat on her porch after the door had closed. It had to mean something, that she wasn't just leaving the roses on the porch. It still felt insane how quickly and strongly I had fallen for Kim. How swiftly I dangled from her every word. I felt so empty without her, even for the two short days that had passed since I had screwed up again. How could I have been so stupid? "I never stood a chance against you… After I phased, I had no choice but to love you." Was I brainless? It killed me to know that I had caused Kim any pain, especially after finding Isabella Swan the way we had. Broken over that leech. I hadn't even been able to enjoy the Anti-Cullen celebrations.
I was so preoccupied in my thoughts that I didn't notice the car pull into her drive way, or Mr. Connweller getting out. "Jared, isn't it?" I jumped, startled to find him sitting next to me on the steps. "Yes, sir." He raised an eyebrow at the roses. "I just wanted to speak with Kim, but she doesn't want to talk to me." I admitted hanging my head. "What happened? It usually takes a lot for Kim to use the silent treatment." I sighed. "I wasn't thinking… I said something; it didn't come out the way I had intended it to." Her Dad nodded sympathetically. "That would do it." A silence fell between us that felt only a little awkward.
"Jared, would you mind me asking you how serious you are about Kim?" Mr. Connweller turned red just asking the question. "Not at all, sir." Before I could answer he cleared his throat and held my gaze firmly. "Kim has had to grow up extremely fast. She never really had a chance before to act her own age. She's always been a lone, only one or two friends. She's always put others needs before her own, and has a passion for animal rights." I smiled. It figured that the girl that was dating a werewolf would be an animal rights person. "I've never seen her as happy as she has been the past few weeks since her mother left, but I haven't seen her as upset as she was yesterday unless it's about her mother or my cancer." I hung my head again, a battle raging in my emotions. On one hand, I was elated that I made Kim so happy, but on the other, I was ashamed and angry with myself for hurting her like that.
"Mr. Connweller, Kim is the most amazing girl I have ever met. I know that it seems fast, but I love her. She is my life now, and I will never intentionally hurt her." I looked back at him to find a mix of emotions similar to my own. "As much as it hurts to see her grow up, it also brings me joy to know that someone cares for Kim as much as you do… I'll see if I can't get her to come out and talk with you." He patted my shoulder as he stood. "Mr. Connweller, I know that it seems old fashioned, but may I have your permission to date Kim?" He smiled almost sadly. "If you're who makes my Kim so happy, then I won't stand in your way. Just treat her right." "Of course." He turned and entered the house, leaving me alone with the rain again.
Next chapter up ASAP after the holidays. Merry Christmas Everyone! 3 Sem
