Chapter 35

That Ruby Heart

Teagan

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"Umm..sorry.." I said, blushing. Wow, don't I feel dumb. That felt like I was in some stupid romance movie or something..

Ha! Like that could ever happen..

He laughed and said, "Come on. I know the perfect spot." He grabbed my hand and warmth instantly spread through my body. I cheered in my head. I wasn't sure where we were going to but trusted Luke with my life.

We ran out of the gym and into the school hallway. It was empty, but peaceful. He led my down the hallway and out into the courtyard. Outside it was a fair temperature and a cool breeze that felt amazing because I was sweating to death. See when I get really, really nervous, I sweat. I hate it.

He led me towards a bench and we both sat down. It was silent for a few second..just the chirping of crickets and the buzz of mosquitoes.I looked around the courtyard and saw that some tiki torches were set out for decoration and so it gave us just enough light to see each other.

I cleared my throat, just wanting to get this over with. Lucas looked like he was staring into space. I cleared my throat again and his head snapped to me. Luke was much taller than me so he was looking down at me, which I hate. It makes me feel small. 

"So..." He said with a nervous tone to his voice. He started wiping his hands on his nicely ironed tux. I took a once over and he looked friggin' hot. His blonde hair was not combed but he had a rugged look to him. His blue eyes sparkled in the dim lighting of the torches and it made him look even more gorgeous, to me anyway. He also had a nice tux on with a black tie that magically went with my dress. That's when I realized Ty's tie was blue..

I thought we were supposed to coordinate with our dates..

I would have thought further into it but this time Luke cleared his throat and my brown eyes snapped to his, again. I laughed nervously but I'm sure it came out a wheeze. Then I did something so stupid that jumping into a pit of cobras would seem like a genius idea.

I blurted, "I was raped." 

Ok, I'll admit: Not my best moment. And you can just tell how awkward it got after those three words came out of my big, fat mouth. The air got tense and his body stiffened. Oh yah, did I mention I was still holding his hand? Well, I was. His grip tightened around mine, almost painfully. 

It was silent once again but this was a tense, angry silence. I was almost suffocating from it. Finally, he spoke. But it was nothing like I thought.

"That sucks.." I couldn't take it. I started busting out laughing, shocking him. I bet you are wondering why I'm laughing. Well, I mean, don't you hate it when you get hurt and people start to take pity on you?Well that's how I felt everyday after the rape. But saying what Luke said was a new change and I liked it.

"Why are you laughing?" He asked me, blinking. So confused he must be. I finally stopped laughing and took my hand from his and cradled his cheek in my hand.

"Because all I have gotten is pity and sadness. But never 'that sucks'." I mimicked his voice. "It just felt...refreshing. Thank you." I said to him as I planted a light kiss on his lips. I pulled back and saw him staring at me in disbelief. 

"Uh..I-I..um.." He stammered to find the right words, maybe even any words. I giggled at his challenged and connected my lips to his just to get him to stop.

It didn't go any deeper because he pulled away and looked at me, thinking real hard about something. Oh boy...I hoped it would come to this but I can't say I wasn't expecting it. He's going to abandon me..again. I sighed and started to get up.

But just as quickly, he pulled me back down. "Why are you leaving?" He asked, some anger in his voice. I stared at him wide eyed. Wow, this just happened...but in reverse.

"Uh..cause you were going to.." I trailed off, feeling confused. He chuckled and pulled me towards him and inclined my chin upwards so I was looking straight up into his eyes. His minty breath almost made me lose focus on the talk at hand.

"I would never, ever, leave you. I know in the past I have been a major prick and a bad person and mate, but I want to make it up to you. You don't have to forgive me, but I just wanted you to know that because I really, really like you--Heck! I might even love you!" He jumbled all the words together but I managed to hear everything. I was shocked he was apologizing and thought I wouldn't take him back.Yah, I'm going to make him work his ass off, but I will take him back, regardless of the past events.

"Luke." I said, but he kept going on and on about how sorry he was. He even wrote a poem. Ok, now I have to stop him. "Luke!" I yelled and he finally stopped.

"Yah?" He asked. I laughed under my breath and rolled my eyes. "Luke, I forgive you.." He opened his mouth to say something but I held up my hand to shut him up. "But you will have to work for it. And I like you too..a lot." I blushed at the last words. Lucas sighed in relief.

"Well..that's a relief..but what exactly do I have to do..?" Luke asked cautiously. I grinned evilly just thinking about the things he could do. But right now, I decided to tease him a bit.

"Well..first off would be..teaching you how to kiss 'cause you really suck at it." I said in a teasing tone that left him with his mouth agape. He scoffed ad crossed his arms. 

"I know how to kiss." He grumbled, pouting. I giggled and turned his face towards mine. I got real close so that our noses were touch and we were exchanging breath. 

"No, that's why we will spend a lot of time practicing." I emphasised 'a lot' then I gave him a quick peck on the cheek. Luke chuckled and whispered in my ear, "You look amazing." His deep voice sent a shiver down my cheek and the tingles came back.

It just felt so right. Me in his arms. Kissing him. Cuddling with him. Just so perfect.

But a good moment is always ruined in reality. Out of the blue, Luke pushed me away. Not like in a mean way. The way where he can look at my face and we could talk.

"Teagan..tell me everything." I was confused at his request. Did he mean about the everything about the rape..or everything, everything? 

"Everything. The Carrie thing, 8th grade, the..uh..you know..your dad's death, your feelings now...and me. Please. I need to know." I sighed and thought about it. I guess this is one of the reasons why we came out here. I guess I better finish what I started...

So I did. I told him everything. Just as he asked. I told him how I had been feeling for the past couple years and why I became who I am today. He just listened and nodded his head when necessary. I wasn't sure if he was actually listening but I didn't care. It felt amazing to get all that crud off my chest.

When I was done, I realized I was crying. Not the sobbing but the silent tears. Luke took my face in his hands and pulled me closer to him. His thumbs wiped away my tears and his baby blues pierced my brown eyes. I couldn't look away..not that I wanted to.

"Oh Teagan...I'm so, so sorry. I feel like a real dickhead right now. Me and my big mouth..." He started rambling again. I rolled my eyes and connected my lips to his. At first he wasn't responding but then he started to kiss me back. 

We both deepened the kiss until it was a full on make-out session. Tingles were felt everywhere, sparks flew..it was perfect, but I knew I needed to breathe. I pulled away, breathless from the kiss and so did he.

"Wow." Was the only word that came from his mouth. "Yah, I know. Your kissing is really improving Lukey-boy." I winked at him. Lucas rolled his eyes, but soon had a serious look on his face.

"Teagan..you know that I do care for you and I don't care about your past and I really am sorry for everything. So I want to do this mate stuff right..so.." Luke cleared his throat and got down on his knees and took my hand. At least it wasn't one knee..

"Teagan Landers, you are the most amazing, beautiful, seductive girls I have ever known. You made me see who I really was and what I want. You took my away from Carrie's evil clutches and I will be forever grateful. I have done so much wrong to you in the past and I hope someday I will make up for them. So will you do me the honor of becoming my girlfriend so I can start making it up to you..mate?" He said all in one breath. I sat there, smiling like fool I was. I giggled at the mate part. 

I know after everything, I should hate him, but I don't. If I kept grudges, then my life would be so screwed up..well more screwed up. I like, maybe even love, Luke. If taking a risk at a chance at love means saying yes, then I would do it any day.

"Yes! But I want a Wonka bar by next Friday." I said the last part in a posh tone then bursted into giggles. Luke pumped his fist in the air and yelled, "Yes!!" 

I looked at him like he was crazy and Luke noticed what he did and cleared his throat awkwardly. Luke sat back next to me on the bench and started fishing something from his inside jacket pocket. 

"Ah ha! Got it." He said while pulling out a ring that had a silver band and small ruby the shape of a heart. I gasped at it. Is he proposing. Gosh, we just got together!

"I'm not proposing." He said hastily, probably reading my thoughts, which I forgot we could do. "This is to show people that you are my girlfriend and mate.." He said giving me a better look at the small ring. It was gorgeous and simple. Just perfect.

"May I?" Luke asked nodding to my finger with the ring. I nodded numbly. Wow, he must have spent a fortune on the ring. He slipped the ring on and it fit perfectly. I raised my eyebrow at him. He grinned sheepishly. 

"You uh..mom helped me with it." He smiled and shrugged his shoulder. I smiled at him and raised my right hand. I examined the ring in the glow of the torches. It was so pretty and I love it..

I sighed happily, but Luke thought differently. "You don't like it?" Luke asked with wide eyes and a pouty look. Why would he think I hated it? 

I shook my head hastily. "No! Why?" He breathed a sigh of relif. 

"Cause you sighed..." He mumbled. I laughed at his cuteness. "No, I sighed cause I love it! This much have cost so much.." I trailed off, feeling like a gold digger..kind of.

Luke smiled happily and took my ring hand. "I don't care. I would pay a anything if it made you happy." I was about to cut him off but he put his index finger over my lips. "And no, you aren't using me for gifts. You are my girlfriend and I wanted to give you something so people and know that you are mine." 

I felt like I was on cloud 9, but of course, reality has to bring me down to Earth. "Oh no! Ty!" 

Lucas looked annoyed and he growled. I rolled my eyes. "No, it's not like that." Luke looked at me confused and I explained to him that Ty thought me and him were an item. Luke's mouth turned into the shape of an 'O' and he nodded.

"I saw that one Facebook the other day, but I guess it slipped my mind." He shrugged innocently. I shook my head and rolled my eyes. Boys..

"Well..since it's official, we should go in there and break the news." He nodded his head to the gym where we could hear the music pounding inside, faintly. I took a deep breath, mentally preparing myself for drama.

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Copyright 2011©Lovesoreel

 I really hate writing really mushy scenes(Ironic since this is a romance story...) so if this one sucks, I'm sorry. So do you still hate Luke? And I'm sooo sorry for the late upload but I went camping for seven days and I needed to recover. I biked over 10 miles last week so I was tired. So here it is. There are together. Finally, eh? Haha. The next chapter should be pretty intense. So i'm thinking..one or two more chapters? Not including a epilogue. There will be NO epilogue since there will be a sequel.  

Ring at the side is Teagan's ring. >>>>>

Song at the Right: You and Me by. Life House. I found it perfect. Just lower it so it's background music and it's perfect(:

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