~Owen~

I watched Wyatt run from the room and part of me, a deep part wanted to run after him but I hung back; there was something I had to do. Once the door shut I turned towards Zane and met that startling crystal blue gaze. We said nothing for a minute or so before he sighed and looked away out the window.

“Thanks… for… earlier” he said reluctantly, I just shrugged.

“Don’t mention it”

I walked over to the chair in the corner facing his bed and drop down in it suddenly exhausted. I sat forwards and rubbed my face with my hands heaving a heavy sigh.

“It seems that you won our little competition.” Zane said bitterly. I dropped my hands between my thighs as I rested my elbows up against my knees.

“And what competition would that be?” glancing up at him.

“The one where you win Wyatt” he looked at me.

“I didn’t know there was a contest, and no I haven’t won Wyatt.” He scoffed.

“Oh please, I see how cozy you are together and let’s not forget the scene you guys made in front of his house not too long ago.” This caused me to frown and straighten in my seat.

“How do you know about that?” I asked. He shrugged,

“Oh because fate likes flipping me the finger.” I didn’t understand but from his expression he wasn’t going to explain.

This was harder than I thought but I knew I could no longer keep deluding myself into think that I could fully have Wyatt as much as I wanted too. From our conversation at the lake I knew then that is was futile.  

“I need to talk to you.”

He tilted his head inquisitively, “About?”

I sighed,

“Wyatt”

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 ~Wyatt~

My phone began to vibrate in my pocket suddenly as I threw my trash in the trash bin. I pulled it out to see Adam’s name and frowned.

“Hello?” I answered.

“Wyatt where the hell are you?!” he exclaimed.

“What’s wrong?” he tisked.

“What’s wrong? Well I don’t know you disappeared from school and I went to your house earlier and you weren’t there. I was tempted to go to the cops!” his hysteric voice made me feel glad he was worried but guilty, I think it was time to tell him what’s been going on in my life. I hit the elevator button back to Zane’s floor.

“Do you mind if I come over later tonight?” I asked him. There was a paused before he answered.

“Yeah, sure.” His tone was confused and caught off gaurd.

“Okay, I’ll tell you everything when I get there but just know I’m fine.” The doors slid open and I looked up to find Owen leaning up against Zane’s room.

“Okay, but-” I cut him off.

“I have to go, I’ll see you later.” I rushed out.

“Wait-” I pressed the end button.

I stood there watching him as the elevator doors shut behind me. He was massaging his eyes like he had a headache. I noticed his brown hair had grown out a little so it looked a mess… I liked it. I took a deep breath building up the courage to go up to him.

Slowly I made my way over to him and that was when he glanced up at me. Straightening up from the wall I watched his eyes shone with unspoken emotions before they shifted downward. 

“Hey” I said once I was in front of him.

“Hey” he muttered and I frowned.

Now was my time to apologize for being a jerk to him earlier. Here goes nothing,

“About earlier, I’m sorry for how I acted. I know it wasn’t right for me to ignore you like that.”  I reached out and took his hand in mine. It was big and warm and memories of them that fateful night crossed my mind causing me to blush lightly.

“I know that we’re not together and I shouldn’t have been acting like a total jerk to you, so please forgive me.” I glanced up at his face to find a small smile gracing his beautiful lips.

“There’s nothing to forgive Wyatt, you were right to be mad at me. I understand that your previous relationship has messed you up in ways I could never fully comprehend and I choose to pursue you even with your warnings. But I want you to know that I would have called you, or contacted you if I could have.” He told me and I frowned.

“What do you mean ‘If you could have’?” I asked inquisitively. He sighed and shook his head with a smirk forming on his face.

“My dad decided he wanted one on one time with me and took me to some remote cabin out in the middle of know where, not a cell towers within a 30 mile radius, for fishing and all sorts of ‘Male Bonding’ type things, plus long talks. So even if I wanted to contact you I couldn’t.” he explained and I closed my eyes,

I’m such a fool!

“I missed you though.” he whispered to me and my heart jumped. Opening my eyes I was afraid that my traitorous tears would fall. This man was way too sweet and good for me. Looking into his deep brown eyes I reached out and stepped into his arms unable to hold back after so long from being apart.

“I missed you too” I muttered into his chest. I inhaled getting a strong whiff of his scent and practically melted.

How is it that this man can make me feel right at home from just being in his arms? I felt his fingers plunged in the back of my hair. He fisted his hand full of my hair and pulled my face up towards his and our eyes met.

“You’re so complicated Wyatt” he muttered softly to me and I furrowed my brow in confusion as he lay his head down on my shoulder. Then I smiled,

“You’re probably right” he chuckled.

We stood like that for so long I lost count of the time before he finally stood up and caressed my face.

“I’m taking Zane to my house” my eyes widened suddenly at that.

“You are?” he nodded.

“From what I can tell he can’t go to his and honestly I wouldn’t let him even if he begged to. Those people were monsters and it was pretty obvious that they were the cause of his condition. So he’s going to my house weather he likes it or not.” I stared up at him in astonishment, he knew that I had feelings for Zane too from our talk and yet he wanted to take care of him?

Damn this man was an angel in disguise.

“Thank you” I whispered around the thick ball of emotions clogging my throat. He gave me a small smile,

“It’s nothing, as long as it makes you happy I’m fine with it” he flicked me playfully under the chin with his finger. “I’m going to talk with the receptionist.” With that he walked down the hall leaving me in frozen shock.

I felt like his words had double meaning to them. Shaking my head I smiled at how sweet Owen was and walked back into Zane’s room one last time. Zane was sitting up in his bed, staring silently at the parking lot though the window. His long hair hid his face from my view, I noticed he took off the bandage around his head and had the bloody scrap clenched in his fist. I made my way towards him and sat down on the bed beside him. He didn’t budge an inch from my presence. I bit my lip, maybe he was still thinking about earlier… or maybe him and Owen did exchanged a few words with each other while I was gone.

“Owen went to sign your release so you’ll be staying at his house for a while I guess” I told his softly. He showed no signs of protest and I frowned.

 I sat with him for a full minute before I couldn’t take it anymore; it was driving me crazy to just sit here so close like this. So reaching out I combed my fingers though his soft dark hair which caught his attention. Slowly he turned to me and stared me right in the eyes. My breath caught like it usually did when I met his piercing icy blue gaze.

My fingered continued to run through his hair till it stopped at the base of his neck. Suddenly the air between us began to thicken. I could still see the discoloration around his eye and lips in the moonlight as it illuminating through the window. The sight caused a deep pressure to build in my chest. I don’t know how anyone could hurt someone so badly like this, especially someone’s dad. I placed my forehead against his and sighed feeling helpless. I almost asked him why he never told me his living conditions but he cut me off.

“Don’t” he breathed, breaking the silence.

“Don’t what?” I asked gazing in to his eyes at such a close distance. Did he know what I was going to ask?

“Just… don’t” he sighed closing his eyes as I did the same.

This was different from all the other time we’ve been close like this, it felt deeper, stronger somehow and I could only seep further into it; whatever it was.

I felt his arm circle around my waist pulling me closer.

“Wyatt” he whispered, it’s wasn’t a question but more like a plea and I could only shiver from how good my name sounded leaving his lips. Our heaving chests were touching as the air became a smoldering sauna.

“Wyatt” he says again nuzzling my nose with his and I bite my lip.

My fingers were still caressing the hair at the nape of his neck and I could feel the tremors running down his body. His fingers bit into my waist suddenly followed by the soft brush of his lips against mine and I gasped as my body betrayed me. The hitch of my breath encouraged him all the more, so he settled his mouth full on mine taking all he wanted and I gave no fight.

I moaned into his mouth and he gripped the back of my hair pressing me further to his lip to the point of a sharp sting echoing through my lips.

Why did he taste so good; why did he feel so good.

He was like an addiction that I could never shake and deep down I didn’t wanted to. 

Geez, I’m so going to hell.

The tip of his tongue skimmed across my bottom lip and I quickly turned my head away catching my breath. This wasn’t what we needed to do right now.

“Zane” I begged silently for him to stop. The warm touch of his hand cupping my cheek caught me by surprise and I snapped my gaze back to his. His icy blue eyes were soft as he stared at me and something in me melted from it.

“I know I’m not the easiest person to get to know Wyatt; you’ve said before that you think I’m a player and all I want it sex, but when it comes to you… I just want you to know that you mean so much more to me than a quick f*ck or the latest conquest. I want you to know that you are the best thing that has ever happed to me in all my 18 years and I want you to stay that way.” He leaned over and kissed me softly on my lips again before pulling away his hand still cupping my cheek affectingly.

I’m pretty sure my jaw was hanging to the floor as I stared at him owlishly.

Zane Daniels just confessed his feeling to me!

A knock on the door brought me out of my silent awe and I slid off the bed, Zane’s arm fell from its position, landing on the bed and a slight annoyed frown settled on his face as I walk towards the door. I opened it to reveal Owen who had a bag full of clothes. He nodded at me and walked into the room throwing the bag on the bed.

“I’m taking Wyatt home but I’ll be back for you” he said eyeing Zane for a second before he took my hand and ushered me out of the room. We walked hand in hand down the hall of the hospital out towards the parking lot and into his truck. Not a word was said as he turned the truck on and backed out onto the road. The empty streets were darkly lite with street lamps and traffic lights. The moment he turned into my driveway I finally looked over towards him and he put the truck in park.

“Thanks for the ride.” I spoke softly. I went to reach for the car door when he grasped my chin his hands and pulled my face towards his. His lips were so warm and soft I immediately closed my eyes at the amazing feeling of them. After a moment he released me and sat back in his seat. I opened my eyes and stared at him for a long second before unbuckling my seatbelt and opened the door.

My heart hurt worst than I ever thought possible as I told him goodbye and closed the car door. I watched as he drove off and stood in my drive way feeling like the scum of the earth.

Why was I doing this to myself!

Hysteria was starting to settle in my system and I before I knew it I was running like the dogs of hell were nipping at my feet. I knew exactly where I need to be and I practically flew up the steps and pounded on the door. It was almost ten at night but I could give two shits. I need this so much right now!

The door swung opened and there stood the person that meant the most in the world to me and at the moment, really needed.

“Wyatt?!” I rushed forward into his arms and clung to him.

“Adam!”

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