Gift of Hope
Chapter 17 of my crossover story, enjoy.
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Chapter 17
In the wake of Jefferson being exposed, things had changed a lot at Blackwell. Indeed after the multitude of shocks over the revelations of the Dark Room, the victims that had been there, Nathan's involvement and Rachel Amber being found alive, it was a wonder anyone had time for anything else. Still, sitting on the main campus, enjoying the sunlight, Beth Washington managed to smile.
'It's been crazy but...things are slowly starting to calm down.' She noted to herself.
She checked her watch, classes were over for the day but Hannah and Josh had been delayed, she was still waiting for them. It was then however that someone else approached.
"Um, Beth?"
She looked up and smiled; it was Daniel DaCosta. She stood up, smoothing out her knee length red skirt as she did so.
"Hey there." She greeted. "What's up?"
She noted he seemed somewhat edgy, more so than usual and began to grow concerned.
He started to nervously talk. "I just, well, ever since that time you...helped me, I've been..."
She gently stepped closer and put a hand on his arm. "Hey, it's okay, relax, just...talk to me."
Daniel paused but then nodded.
"Sorry, I just, don't know how to say this." He remarked.
"Say what?" Beth queried.
She couldn't deny it, she was confused.
She had no idea what Daniel meant, what he could be trying to say to her.
Finally however, Daniel shook his head. "Well, um, I just...I wanted to say, I've grown to like you, a lot, I thought it was just a crush but, but..."
He was faltering again; but Beth had already heard his words and realized. She bit her lip, blushing; suddenly realizing.
"Daniel; I, that's..." She stammered; taken aback. 'God, now it makes sense, those strange feelings. I never paid them much attention due to everything going on, but now...'
She was suddenly far more aware of them and knew what they meant; she knew now how she felt and was surprised.
'Was I really that blind?'
Daniel bowed his head, looking dejected. "I...sorry, I shouldn't have..."
She smiled. "No, Daniel; I just...look at me."
He lifted his head and she closed the gap between them, surprising him with a kiss. When they parted both were smiling and Beth spoke softly.
"I feel the same way; now...let's not hide this anymore huh?" She queried.
Daniel agreed, clearly happy for him and Beth to become an official couple. Just then however a loud whoop and applause made them leap apart and Beth glared at Josh who just grinned. Hannah was smiling softly as she approached, holding hands with Brooke who was also grinning.
Josh laughed. "Way to go, Sis."
"Shut up Josh." Beth muttered.
She looked over at Daniel but he just smiled and shrugged. Beth relaxed; she could let Josh's antics go; things were getting better and that was what really mattered.
Meanwhile; hanging out in Sam's dorm room, Ashley and Sam were both on her bed, they lay together, holding each other, both simply enjoying the other's presence.
"We can get through this Ash, I know." Sam whispered softly to her.
Ashley nodded. "I know, it's just...horrible even thinking about what he did. How many people he hurt, how he abused everyone's trust?"
Sam sighed. "I know, I still can't believe Jefferson did all that. But it's over now. Nathan's getting the help he needs and has come clean about his role. Jefferson is in jail, Rachel is alive. We're both alive..."
"Something I'll be grateful for every day." Ashley remarked.
Sam smiled at that and the two of them kissed. When they parted they simply rested their foreheads together; gazing deep into each other's eyes.
"Sam; I think...We've admitted our feelings, we're happy together, but we've not..." Ashley explained hesitantly.
Sam understood right away however. "You think we should 'become official', start, openly showing our relationship, right?"
Ashley nodded and Sam grinned, gently kissing Ashley again.
"I thought you'd never ask."
Laughing Ashley sat up as Sam began to get off the bed. They had simply been enjoying some peaceful time together before going to meet with their friends, now they had all the more reason to get going.
It therefore wasn't long before word was spreading around the campus, after the two girls were seen, holding hands, even sharing a kiss, that Samantha Giddings and Ashley Brown were dating. While surprised many admitted, they made an undeniably sweet pair.
End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.
So, next up will have the next big event, which will take two chapters, after which, only one more event to cover, then the story finishes, nearing the end now.