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He swallowed hard .
You have no idea how much I loved her .
I waited for Her every single day .
But I was a fool .
I made her angry .
I ruined her home .
I … I couldnt even protect her .
And then I forgot her .
There was a heavy silence .
The hum of the air conditioner filled the room , and a sliver of afternoon sunlight crept through the window , bathing the space in warmth .
He hugged me tightly , almost painfully so .
How could I ever let her go ? His voice was raw .
You dont understand how much I loved her , how much she meant to me .
Im a scoundrel , and I just cant move on .
I only want her .
Even if she rejects me a hundred times , Ill keep pursuing her .
And when were both old and gray , Ill steal her wheelchair .
That way , shell have to sit in my arms .
The wind outside howled , the chimes swaying on the porch .
He held me close , but the moment I even made a move to leave , he pulled me tighter .
I lifted my hand , slowly resting it on the top of his head .
His short hair felt soft beneath my fingertips , comforting in a way I hadnt expected .
He froze for a moment , and a shadow fell across his face as the light danced around us .
I whispered gently , Okay .
If we grow old … just stay with me , Ben .
Extra : That night , as we stayed at his place , Ben took me out to see the stars in the mountains .
His room had a skylight , and we could lie in bed and gaze up at the endless sky .
But as I stared at the stars , something didnt sit right with me .
Ben .
I sat up , squinting at him .
Your grandfather seems to spoil you .
Did he really kick you out just for changing your name ? You lied to me , didnt you ? Just so Id feel sorry for you ? How could you- Before I could say anything else , his lips pressed firmly against mine , silencing me .
He chuckled softly in my ear , his hands starting to wander Shh , Jen , he murmured .
The night is long .
Weve got other things to explore together .
A few days later , I brought up Bens name change to Perry .
1/2 Chapter 16 +25 BONUS Perrys response was nonchalant .
He changed his name ? I dont mind , as long as hes happy .
Grandpa wouldnt mind being called Ben either , if it makes him happy .
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