Chapter 3

Chapter 3 in "Forever My Love"

The pond was still as if it was frozen in time. The four foot deep pond was as clear as the sky. I remembered the first time I took Zach up there. It seemed a life time ago. It was the first time he said he said he loved me. It was the last summer we spent together.

“You know I really hate being blindfolded.” he said holding his hands out in front of him. I went up on my tippy toes and lightly kissed his neck in reassurance.

“Shh… it’ll be okay.” I felt goose bumps run across his skin. Finally we reached the edge of the water. I removed the blindfold (which was just my dad’s tie) and revealed my sanctuary to him.

“This makes me feel like…” he whispered. I held his shoulder attentively.

“Like what?”

“Like doing….THIS!” Suddenly he grabbed my waist and charged into the water. Even though it was the middle of August the frigid water still made me gasp. When I submerged I felt Zach lightly holding my waist. My jean shorts and tank top provided little protection against the water. I tried to crawl out but Zach held me in. I wasn’t scared. I was never scared when I had him with me. After a while my body adjusted we rolled around and splashed each other as if we were two 5 five year olds playing at the beach. We finally crawled out still laughing and giggling as we collapsed on the ground, our shoulders touching.  The afternoon sun shimmered off our wet skin. I don’t remember how I got there but suddenly I heart Zach’s heartbeat in my ear as he lightly stroked my wet hair. The sun beamed down on our faces through the tightly packed trees. A summer breeze blew shaking a single leaf off the tree as it feel on our interlocked hands that rested on his leg. I shut my eyes trying to hold onto that moment forever.

“Jamie?” he whispered

“Hm?”

“I love you.” There was no uncertainty in his voice. He said it was as if he had spoken those words a thousand times before. I didn’t hesitate.

“I love you too.” This was a new side of Zach I had never seen before. His guard was down and he was just, Zach. I wanted to hold that moment like a delicate flower and never let go.

I could still feel the touch of his hand in mine as it lingered on my skin. I wondered how long I’d been gone. And more importantly if they were looking for me. I waited for the guilt of yelling at my parents and telling them that I hated them to come. But it never did. I didn’t want to go back, not just to my parents but back to reality. And the reality was this: My parents think I’m crazy, and I’d have to go back to school tomorrow. I crawled to the exact same spot where Zach had once been, right by the edge of the water.

I was afraid to go back to school. To be surrounded by people who pretend to know anything about Zach and to give a damn about him. Zach’s death had turned him to everyone’s best friend. People would cry meaningless tears as we would plant a tree in his memory. But in a few days Zach would just be another forgotten memory by everyone. But not by me, not ever.

 

Author's Note

Enjoy
Ignore errors and yeah

Reviews

[PokemonFan#1]

Cute and sad, all at the same time!
Keep it up!
(I'll read the rest later)

[Angie Diane♥&hea..]

I loved this chapter. I understand that she wouldn't go back to school. I wouldn't have wanted to either. I understand how she feels. This was really amazing. I can't wait to read on. Thanks for sharing.

[sugar]

you got me hooked....

[xxxxSweetDreamsxxxx]

My fave chapter so far!

[Leave me alone....]

awww! *sniff* i think i am going to cry cause that was the sweetest thing EVER! that was really good and i can't wait to read more!

[Daydreamer54]

Aw that was a nice flashback she had. i wonder how things will go for her at school...