Chapter 5
635 Words
(Teine pov)
It's been 2 days since the incident at the store and no matter how mad I am. There's
also a part of me that almost craves to find Jru and have him explain what's going on.
But, my pride and of course my insecurities were preventing me from going to look for
him.
Just the thought of his face makes me warm inside. I've never felt this way about
another person or thing before. It's so intense, it's almost painful to endure. The honest
part is though, somewhere in my soul there is no question that I'd endure any amount of
pain for Jru.
I can't say exactly when the reality of it all hit me. But, it was almost like doing it. Was the
secret code required to unlock a forgotten past?
5 years ago
"Jru! I swear if you don't get your smelly pits off me!!!" I was pinned under Jru while he
assaulted me with his after-football practice armpits.
"Nope..say it or I'll rub my pit in your hair!" He was holding my arms down and pinned
me with one leg. Being short was not fair.
" I'm not saying it Jru, it's your turn. You can't always have your way!"
I was still wrestling to get out from under his sweaty body.
He lifted my arms above my head. Those midnight blue eyes. I could stare into them for
the rest of my life.
He was looking at me and smiling.
" Teine Wilson, love of my life. Owner of my heart and soul…, " I giggle as he continues.
"My reason for waking up every day…" and he stopped.
He started trying to pull away.
"Oh, no you don't! I reached up and held onto his arms. I wrapped my legs and arms
around his waist like a boa constrictor. He was laughing while holding me up
I looked deep into his eyes.
"Say it now Jru or I'll go and find Xavier and see what he's up to tonight..lol"
The moment the words were out. I was on my back with Jru over me.
His handsome angry face frowning at me.
"Say it again Teine, I dare you." Looking at him I smiled and shivered a bit inside.
Jru was not the type to share but when it came to me specifically. There were no
questions. The answer is always, no.
"Then say it Jru, tell me what I want to hear handsome."
He was chuckling deep and I could feel his laughter vibrate through my body.
But as always, his body felt so safe against mine. I never needed anything when I was in
Jru's arms like this.
He brushed a strand of hair from my face and tucked it behind my ear.
He leaned in close and whispered into my ear.
"Teine Marie Wilson.. love of my life," He said as I smiled up at him.
"Yes? Jerusalem David Merchant?" I answered.
He turned my face to look directly at him. He held my chin in his hands and for a brief
moment, he looked terrified.
But just as quickly as it was there, it was gone and he was kissing me deeply.
He lifts his head and gives me a look I'll never forget
He didn't even have to say the words. It was all over his face.
My eyes teared up, "Oh Jru. I love you too."
The memory flashed completely and I was back sitting in my room alone. My heart hurt
so bad. I felt like I had just watched the greatest love story and it was absolutely
beautiful. But the underlying pain buried in my heart tells me; something went wrong and
I'm going to find out. My heart skipped a bit nervously and I knew exactly who to ask.
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