Canvas by Jacob Chance

Author:Jacob Chance [Chance, Jacob]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2017-09-19T18:30:00+00:00

14

Elle

He’s giving me the perfect opportunity to be with him. All I have to do is be brave enough to say yes. But what if it doesn’t work out? What if it does? My heart battles it out with my head.

“Elle,” he whispers my name. Staring into his light green eyes, might have me agreeing with anything he wants. I have no control when he’s near.

“What?” I question, my voice hoarse with all the emotions he’s pulling out of me. No matter how much I want to shove them back in, I don’t think I can. I want this too much. Whatever it is he’s offering me, I’m not going to refuse.

“Are you and Johnny together?” He holds his breath, waiting for my answer.

“No.” I shake my head. “We never have been. Are you and Liberty?” I brace myself for his answer, prepared for the yes, he’ll more than likely utter. What that will mean for us, I’m not sure.

“No. She’s just a friend. There’s never been anything between us.”

My eyebrows rise as high as they can on my forehead. “Really?” I ask, afraid to be hopeful.

“Really.” He smiles and I echo one back at him. “I couldn’t get you out of my head, no matter how hard I tried.” He rubs the tip of his nose against mine. “But you know what’s even better?”

“What?”

“You’re in my heart too and I never want you to leave.”

My eyes fill with tears at his sweet words. No one has ever made me feel so special before. He’s the only person who’s ever delved beneath the surface layer everyone else gets from me. He’s the first person I’ve allowed to. I don’t like to be vulnerable. Avoiding it at all costs has become a defense mechanism for me. It’s only with Josh, I’m willing to be in this position. Only he can make me brave enough to open myself and hope for the best.

“Don’t cry,” he soothes, catching the tear slipping down my cheek with the tip of his index finger.

“These are happy tears. I thought I’d ruined any chance of us being together. I’m sorry for running out on you that morning.”

“It’s over and done with, Elle. None of that matters now.”

I place my index finger over his mouth to stop his words. Sliding it back and forth, I enjoy the sensation of his full bottom lip against my fingertip. Cupping his cheek with the same hand, I stare up into his intense eyes. “Please let me explain. I was so scared of my feelings for you. I wanted to let you in. I wanted to stay with you more than anything, but I was afraid to get hurt. I still am. I’m petrified.”

His arms wrap around me, tugging me closer between his legs and my hands rest on his chest. “Elle, I promise I’ll never hurt you on purpose. Will there be times when we fight or have hurt feelings? I’m sure there will be. It’s unavoidable, but I think the risk is worth it.

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