Bound to You - Chapter 15

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Hey readers! This chapter isn't as long as I wanted it but I thought you guys would want something rather than nothing. I should be able to post pretty soon and write more! I'm in the process of doing so already! Also, I'm starting to work on another story to be put up after Bound to You!

The story's called 'If Only' and it's a different genre... but I'm addicted to it! Hope you guys love it too when I put it up!

Anyway, just wanted to tell you what's going on!

Keep reading, peeps! Love you all!

Story:

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Recap:

"You're welcome. But to get me back you must first find my sisters, Faith and Destiny. Which isn't hard as all you have to do is call their name and they will come. It is the way we were created... but people have forgotten that we live to be called by them so my sisters may not come as quick as they used to... but be patient."

I smile, "I will... Hope, be patient and you'll be able to see your sisters again."
She smiles back and hugs me then whispers, "What else does hope do?"

Then Hope disappeared and suddenly I was falling back down to Earth.
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I opened my eyes and I notice the sun was shining through the thin fabric of the tent. The sunlight bathed me in its warmth and I smiled softly, absolutely relaxed. The dream was the most awesomest I've had... EVER. Even the ones with Ni- I mean... never mind... Don't look at me like that! Ok, so I dream about Nick... what else do you expect!! I'm only HUMAN!

Then I realize I'm arguing with myself... ok, so I'm not sane... big deal...

I get up and quickly go through my morning rituals then braid my hair back and pin it into a bun. Better get out of the tent before my mind starts to argue more!

I get out of the tent as quick as possible and then I notice everyone is packing up... "Why didn't someone wake me up??"
Ian glances up and then grins, "Aren't girls supposed to be thankful for the beauty sleep?"
"Not this girl!"

He grins again then walks over to me and hugs me, "Good morning, Ivy."
I smile and hug him back, "Yeah, yeah... good morning to you too... buttering me up so I don't murder you right?"

He pulls back and musses up my hair, "Am I so transparent you see right through me?"
"Eh, you're pretty close!" Then I look around and turn back and ask, "Where's Nick?"
He points vaguely, "I don't know."
I roll my eyes, "Aren't you great?"
He grins, "You know it!"

Men...

I roll my eyes again then start to look around for Nick. I really wanna tell him about my dream. Finally, I find him next to this tiny stream cleaning a sword. I ignore the sword and bound straight towards him, "Guess what, guess what, guess WHAT!"
He laughs and pulls me down in front of him, "What, Ivy?"

I smile and I lean forward and kiss him. He immediately tightens his hold on me and pulls me closer. I pull away a bit later and then I whisper, "I had the best dream ever!"
He smiles and then whispers back, "Really? What was it about?"
I roll my eyes, "Quit being conceited, it's not about you!"

He grins, "I never asked if it was."
"You implied it."
"No, you just made an innocent question into something more. Not my fault."
I roll my eyes, "Yes, yes it is."
"Well then, I guess I apologize."
"No, I don't accept."
He smiles mischievously and leans in closer, "You sure?"
My breathing hitches up, "Yes..."

"Positive?"
"Mmhmm..."
"Absolutely sure?"
"I'm pretty sure..."
"You won't change your mind?"
He kept leaning closer and closer until, finally, his lips brushed mine every time he spoke, "No..."
"Not even if I kiss you?"
"No..."

He leans in and kisses me softly... sweetly. I sigh and lean in and let myself relax and forget I'm not supposed to give in... He pulls away and grins, "You give up?"
I roll my eyes, "Never!"
He rolls his eyes right back then he asks, "Weren't you going to tell me about your dream?"
"Oh yeah! Ok, so I was flying in my dream, right?"
"Ok..." He, obviously, starts playing with my hair... the boy has some issues with playing with my hair! But I don't think I would want him to stop, ever.
"Well, anyway, so I keep going higher and higher until I'm out of Earth but I don't stop. Then I notice this girl with pale blonde hair just floating right there. I stop right in front of her then I touch her face you know... wondering if she's alive. She's like SUPER beautiful! I mean, compared to her, I'm like some potato sack! A dirty one at that."

He whispers, "Never. You are truly the most beautiful girl in the whole world... the universe, anything."
I blush and reply, "Mmhmm, maybe you're just biased?"
"If that's what you call it."
I sigh, "Nick... do you wanna hear the rest?"
"Yes but I had to tell you that you are way more beautiful than any girl in the universe."

"Yeah, uh huh. Anyway, this girl's eyes open immediately and they're this shocking blue. Like, electrifying... inhumanely beautiful."
"Mmhmm, go on."
"She looks at me and goes, 'Who are you?' and I reply, 'You're in MY dream so I think I should be asking that,' and then she said her name is Hope!"
"Unusual name."
"That's what I said! Then she goes on to tell me she's an angel and that she has two other sisters named Faith and Destiny and that she's the representation of hope!!"
He nods as if this is perfectly sane. Honestly....
I go on, "Well? What do you think?"
"It's a pretty interesting dream."

"Interesting?? It was THE best dream EVER!!"
"If you say so."
I sigh... honestly... guys... is there any other way of explaining?

He just smiles back... knowing exactly what I'm thinking.

Then I say thoughtfully, "Did you know about Hope and her sisters? They're angels you know..."
"Actually, yes. It's pretty interesting and sad. Of course, most people consider it a myth. How can one angel represent hope? It's impossible."

I glare at him, "That's stupid. So, what you're saying is that since you can't imagine something like that happening so immediately you rule the possibility out? You think regular humans go through believing in vampires and demons and stuff like that? No. I did and that helped me cope with all my changes. I can honestly tell you that Hope and her sisters, Faith and Destiny, are as real as you and I are."

He stares at me, "Ivy, all I said the idea of it is impossible... I never said I didn't believe in it..."
I blush, "Oh... well, I'm sorry.... it's just when people act stupid and stuff about things I believe in I can't help but tell them how it is..."
He smiles, "It's ok. I found it sort of cute."
I roll my eyes, "I found it very stupid."
He grins, "And you looked cute chewing me out! Except I didn't enjoy it though..."
I smile, "I can chew people out pretty well can't I?"
He just smiles and softly kisses my cheek.

Then I hear my name and Nick's being called. Nick stands up and pulls me up with him and says, "We better go back, it sounds like they're ready to leave."
My eyes widen, "Crap! I didn't pack or anything!"
He smiles, "I'm pretty sure you're brother probably did for you."
My eyes narrow, "I don't like that... I can take care of myself."

"I never said you couldn't. But he'd feel obliged to do something for you, Ivy. He's your brother and he's missed all the years of growing up with you and getting to know you and taking care of you... he feels as if he needs to take care of you as much as he can, for as long as he can. He's a very sweet guy and absolutely dotes on you. Let him take care of you, let him feel as if he's being there for you."

I smile and then lightly brush Nick's cheek and lightly reply, teasing, "Are you not jealous that now I have to divide my time between you and Ian?"
He shakes his head, serious, "No, never. I want you to... the more time you spend with me, the more attached we'll become... and I don't want that... well, I do but..." He looks at me pained, "I don't want to hurt you."

I shake my head and put both of my hands on each side of his face and look into his eyes, "You don't hurt me... I'm not gonna say you never will but... I can't imagine living in a world without you. You are the air I breathe, the sunshine... but at the same time, you're my rock. Something steady, something strong to keep me here in a whirlwind of fantasy. I need something strong... I might not have you forever. I'm not going to be selfish and ask for more but I want to make the most of the time I have. Won't you give me the now? I'm not asking much. I don't expect your future, I'm not going to pry for your past... but won't you give me now?"

He stares into my green eyes silently and then slightly nods, "I can give you now... that's all I have. But how can I ask you to go on down a road that won't lead you anywhere but down an abyss?"

I smile softly, "As long as I'm with you, I don't care where I go. I know what I want, I know what I expect... and I know maybe you're not my smartest choice but you're my happiest. You're the one I love, the one who stole my heart. You're the reason I'm still sane."

He shakes his head, "The more you go down this road, Ivy, the more scared I become that I will drive you crazy. If I do not kill you but reject you instead... how would you live? That scares me and I don't want to do that... anything but that."

I smile, "You're not the one leading me down, I chose to go down that road. We're both equally responsible. Don't doubt that and don't be scared... I can take care of myself. I might need help sometimes but I can manage this... don't worry. Please."

He smiles and brushes his lips to my forehead, "I do trust you to take care of yourself... I just wish you'd let me take care of you sometimes as well."

"Yeah, well, don't start asking for the impossible."
He laughs and then pulls back, "We really need to get back!"
I grin, "Yeah we do! Race you back?"
"Bet. Winner gets a kiss... from the loser."
"So it's a win-win?"
"Hm, I guess."
"Yeah well, eat my dust!"

And I ran towards the camp, laughing. Reveling in the now, forgetting my worries for just a second.
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*Chapter 14:

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