•Dedicated to≈ Derpy_Cat_

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"Love only gets stronger when it is given."

                                     Kamoyrocks
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Jace's POV

"Come on Jace. Let's get going." She says and gets into her car. I groan mentally then step into the passenger seat. The familiar scent brings back memories that I would smile over but now seem to pain me every time they come to my mind.

The image of me kissing Bianca, us having a make out session and telling each other 'I love you's'.

I was wrong when I said those words...

You shouldn't just drop the L bomb on someone you don't really love. It will manipulate many things. Saying I love you is one thing, but saying it and actually meaning it is another.

And I never meant it when I said it to Bianca.

I was young. I didn't know what the true meaning of love was. I thought I was in love with Bianca, that's until she went and done what she did.

I have forgiven her. But I can't forget it. It hurt me and I never thought I could love someone again, that is...

Until I met Julia...

I've never felt this way about any girl before. She's different and just knowing that she's in the same room with me makes my heart race. I've heard of people saying how love feels and I thought I never would have it but, I do. I fell so hard for Julia.

I know I'm in love with her. It scares the living shells out of me but I do. I just don't know if she feels the same way.

Rejection is the serpent of the heart, appreciation is the angel it..

I think she only sees me as a friend and if she does, I don't want to do anything to change that.

"Your thinking about me aren't you?" Bianca's voice calls as she glances at me.

"No." I say.

"Why are you thinking about her? How many times do I have to tell you that I'm sorry for what I did? I want you back Jace. I miss you." She says.

"I have already forgiven you Bianca. But, you betrayed my trust. Trust is like a paper. Once you crumple it up, it would never be the same again."

"Jace! But why! I can show you! I didn't mean it! I've changed! Why can't you just give me another chance?" She screams.

"Bianca, can we just...not talk about this right now? Your driving for heavens sake." I say as calmly as possible. The last thing I wanted to do was yell.  Bianca is my friend now, well, I'm not even sure if she is. What she doesn't know is that, she shattered my heart into a million  pieces; I was broken. But I was beautifully broken.

And being broken isn't a bad thing. Its the best thing that could ever happen to you. Somewhere along the way, God himself will bring someone along and that angel will build and heal you.

Julia is my angel...

She's mine. She's the light of my life. The last piece to add to make my broken heart. She saved me from my depression and anxious ways. She completely changed me into a brighter, happier me. She saved me and now its time for me to save her.

I won't stop until she loves me back. Even if it takes forever. I was alone for a long time and I had no love to show anyone. But my June is here, and I want to make sure that she gets every ounce of love that my heart can muster. I want to treat her like the beautiful Queen she is. I want to spoil her, pamper her with all the stuff she wants and needs. To make her feel appreciated.... I guess the saying is right.

If you loved the wrong person so much, imagine how much you'll love the right one.

I love you Julia, and one day, I hope you'll love me to.

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"We're here!" Bianca squeals.

"Great! Let's just hurry and get this over with." I say.

"Why in such a rush?" She purrs.

"Because I have to...have to.." I trail as she raises her eyebrow at me. "Feed my panda." I give myself a mental slap in the head for saying that. What a way to come up with an excuse Jace, my subconscious says sarcastically and I push him away.

"Your panda? Okay, your trying way to hard. We'll finish by 6:30." She goes to the kitchen. "Mom! I'm here!"

"What did I say about shouting sweetie?" Her mom emerges from the kitchen with a tray of cookies. Her eyes immediately lit up when she sees me. "Jace! Hiii! How are you my dear?"

"I'm fine Mrs. Douglas. How are you?" I hug her. "May I take one?"

"Sure dear. Have as much as you want."

"Don't mind if I do." Bianca grabs four cookies and heads up the stairs. "Let's go Jace!"

"I'm so sorry about her." I apologize.

"Its okay. She's always like that. I'm just glad you're here." She smiles weakly. Yes, Bianca is rude to her mom. Her mom is nothing like her. She's sweet and loving. Bianca's dad is the one that spoils her. Sure he is the Principal of the school that we go to but that doesn't mean that he and Bianca get to treat us like dirt.

"You too Mrs. Douglas, take care." I head up the stairs.

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"Pass me that." Bianca says into my ear while her hand is on my chest and I hand her the tape. She has been trying her best to get into my pants from the minute I entered the room. I remember when I entered the room and she pinned me against the wall and assaulted my neck. I look at her hand and slowly take it off. I then scoot over and clear my throat.

"So what's the project about?"

"Its an advertising project.  It's about true love. Finding or wining back your soulmate." She says seductively. Usually, when she sounded this way, I would fall to my knees and beg for her kisses but I'm stronger now and I don't love her anymore, well, I never did.

"Oh, cool. So who are you gonna play it with." I ask and scratch my head.

"This guy. He is so handsome. He just takes my breath away." She smiles, looking at me.

"Ah, that's great! I'm so glad you found someone who makes you happy Bianca." I say and she frowns.

"Are you that clueless Jace? I love you! Can't you see that? I have tried so many times to show you! I didn't mean to cheat on you with Gabe. He came at me!" She shouts and Bianca's mom rushes in.

"Is everything okay in here?" She asks lowly.

"No one asked you to come in here! Why don't you just get lost?"

"Hey! Don't speak to your mom like that! You claimed that you have changed but you haven't! I heard that your bullying Julia and you need to stop. Because she is stronger than you could ever know, so stop trying to bring her down to your level. What happened to the times when I tried to get your love and attention when you were smothering over Gabe? I know that he hates my guts but I swear I do him. You just waited for someone shinier to come to the school and you dropped Jace. Me, like yesterday's garbage. You should be ashamed of yourself. Now that you've found out that you have got competition, you start showing me your attention!" I say breathlessly.

"You don't know what you're talking about. I love you and I always did." She fumes. I know she wants to cry but I'm telling the truth. Sometimes its better to face the truth than to live in a world of lies.

"Yes Bianca, you did love me. Do me a favour and stay away from Julia. Because she will treat me way better than you ever did and I will always love her." I say. "I love you Bianca but only as a friend. You took my love and played with it then threw it away when you got bored. Let's just be friends and go on with our lives." I turn on my heel to leave. I've really had enough of this.

"You'll see Jace. You'll see how much I love you. I'm gonna prove to you that I'm better than that black girl. When she hurts you, your gonna regret letting me go."

"No Bianca, you regret letting me go." I say and slam the door shut.

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"You should just tell her how you feel Jace. She's very sweet and special. If you feel it is right, then go for it. Its what I did when I saw your mom." Dad says. We were at the jewelry store, getting a necklace for Julia. I decided to buy her one with my name on it. If she doesn't take it then I'll be crushed, if she does, then I'll be the happiest boy in the world.

"I don't know dad. What if she rejects me?" I asks and my eye catches a gold little necklace that says love. "This one. I'm sure she'll love it. I want my name on it though."

"Great. Um, excuse me, we want this one. Put the name Jace on it please." He says to the lady. She looks at him with lust but as usual, dad ignores her, he ignores all women because he is so in love with mom that it's so beautiful to see them. "If she rejects you son, you try again. Do you think your mom was an easy catch? She was a headstrong woman. I had to fight for her. Sure I was put down numerous of times but I never gave up, even when it seemed like she hated me, I still tried. And look at us now." He smiles.

"Just talk to her. Make her your priority. Make her feel special and important to you." He finalises and the lady comes back with necklace. This is why I love my dad, he would do anything for me. He literally dropped his meeting to come help and give me advice. He is the best. And I wouldn't ask for another dad. "And when you two get married. Just make sure that you give her some good meat." He winks.

"Thanks Dad." I laugh and hug him.

"Your welcome son. Now let's go eat some lunch"

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"I need some time to think dad. I have to say the right thing to say to her." I say as I watch the TV and drink some wine. I'm at one of my dad's mansion, he decided that I should cool off and rest until tomorrow morning.

"I  won't tell you what to say son, this is your battle. Just don't say anything stupid." He says and his phone rings. "Hello." He walks out the room.

I lay on the couch. "Tomorrow is the day."

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"We're here." Dad says and when he sees mom he immediately jumps out the car, walks directly to her and kisses her sweetly. I love my parents.

I step out the car just then I hear a voice behind me.

"Jace, I'm sorry. I'm sorry for everything I said yesterday. I was just very angry. Can you please forgive me?" Bianca says.

"Sure Bianca. Just don't pull anything ever again." I say and place the box with the necklace in my pocket. I know I shouldn't be forgiving her this easily but I just really want to see Julia.

"I won't. Can I get a hug?" She looks behind her at something but before I can see who it is, she pulls me in and kisses me. I try to pull away by moving my lips up and down. Eventually I got away. I turn to look at the person and my heart sinks.

Oh god no...

Julia, stands in front of us, tears running down her cheeks as she shakes her head.

"No, Julia listen..." I say and she runs off to the left side, opposite of the church.

I turn around to Bianca. "What the hell Bianca?! Why did you do that!? What is wrong with you? Do me a favour and stay out of my life!" I say and start to run after June. I didn't miss the smirk that was on her face when I started running.

She doesn't go too far, because she's on the ground crying and beating the floor. I quickly scoop her in my arms, she protests by beating my chest but that doesn't make me let her go. Like I would ever do that...

"Let go of me!" She beats my chest. "I shoulda known!" She cries.

"Shhh, shh, just relax June, relax." I coo at her and she eventually relaxes. "I'll explain everything, okay? Just please stop crying." I say, hoping she says yes.

"Okay." She sniffs and I scoop her up bridal style and carry her back to church because if mom doesn't see us in church, well I wouldn't be able to see another day.

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A/N: hi everyone. I'm back with another boring chapter that makes no sense. But yeah, here y'all go. I will TRY very hard to update again.

Reflection: Everyone should go to church. Whether your a believer or not, go to church. Start taking bible classes. Start reading the Bible. Start praying every day and night. Believe in God, the creator of the heavens and earth. Salvation is a beautiful thing and I assure you all if you receive it, your life will get better, not perfect but better. We are in the last days, that means the time of the Lord is near. Don't let God close the door on you, seek salvation and follow the way of the Lord.  I'm not forcing anyone. Just think about it. The choice is yours.

God bless you and keep you :)