Chapter 21: He Finally Listened

"You shouldn't be out here by yourself in the cold." I shivered slightly as I heard his voice. He came and stood next to me, his hands in his pockets as I tightened the grip on my arms. I looked away from him damning my heart for pounding so damn fast. "You’re going to get sick."

"Who cares." I said low.

"I do."

I laughed trying to hide my disappointment and love for him.

"Once upon a time maybe." I turned to go back into the house when his hand shot out and grasped my wrist. I was jerked to a stop as I looked back at him.

"Why have you been avoiding me?" He asked looking right at me.

"I thought that was pretty obvious." I said low.

"The only reason an innocent little teenager would avoid someone would be if they were in love with them and didn't want to let it known." I stood there, shocked on the inside as my heart skipped a beat. Was that written next to virgin on my forehead? No, he was taking a shot in the dark.