Bryson's POV
We had just finished our first show after spending over our on a plane to get here. I was drained from all my energy and I wasn't sure how to cope with Summer's guilt about Natalie. She's been hesitant to get close to me or talk.
I stop my pace when I see Reese headed in the direction of Summer. He looked like he wanted to say something to her and I was curious as to what. I follow his steps around the corner and find somewhere hidden that I could still see and hear them.
"I'm really glad you're still here." Reese says walking up to Summer. "I never thought we'd get the real Bryson back." Ouch, what did he mean by that?
"What do you mean?" Summer asks turning around to face him.
"He's been wanting to retreat, push us away." He starts to say with a thoughtful look. "But then you came back and the light in his eyes is back." He narrows his eyes down on her and her cheeks turn bright crimson.
"I don't want to think about what could have happened if I didn't." She looks down.
"We don't have to, you're here and he's happier than he's been in a long while." He tilts her chin up to look at him again. "You're a miracle." I step out from my hiding place and walk by them as naturally as I can.
"Hey, guys." I smile at Reese as I pass him to stand next to Summer.
"I'll catch you two later." Reese smiles sheepishly back at me not knowing I heard him talking. I was happy he cared about me, but I wish he'd talk with me about those feelings.
"What did he want?" I ask once he's out of sight.
"He's just happy I'm back." She shakes her head.
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"Are you okay?" I ask when we're finally alone in our hotel room.
"Yes." Summer sighs facing me. "Why do you keep asking?" I could tell she was annoyed with me by the way she crosses her arms and raises a brow at me.
"I want to be sure you are, you're closing yourself up again."
"So are you." She fires right back at me and I knew I was a hypocrite.
"I overheard you two talking." I confess not being able to contain it anymore.
"No wonder you're acting weird." She narrows her eyes at me and huffs. "I should be asking if you're alright."
"I'm fine." She rolls her eyes at me.
"You are not okay. Everyone can see it but you." She steps closer to me. "I'm not okay. but at least I can admit it."
"No, you can't." I shoot back. I knew that I was closed off but so was she. "You've been pushing away as well."
"You make me so angry!" She slaps my chest.
"Likewise." I smirk down at her.
"Why are you smiling? Stop it!" She smacks me again and I laugh. "This isn't funny."
"We're arguing about no being open with each other, it's kind of funny." I chuckle. We used to be close, we'd tell each other everything embarrassing or not.
"I don't know how to open up all the way." She whines placing her head on my shoulder. "I don't want you to see me differently."
"Nothing will change my feelings for you." I say wrapping my arms around her.
"I don't feel pretty anymore, Bry." She confesses and my heart ached for her. "I can't even look in the mirror anymore."
"You're beautiful." I take her face in my hands. She stares at me for a second before pulling my hands away and reluctantly lifting her shirt. I gasp at the sight of the scars that littered her skin, my reaction makes her arms fall and her eyes start to well up.
"This is why I don't want to show you." She looks down and I pull her back to me once again. "What are you doing?" She asks me as I lift her shirt again. I get down on my knees in front of her and she stands frozen in her spot looking at me with wide eyes.
"You're as beautiful as ever." I kiss her scars lovingly and soon she's at my level, tears falling off her cheeks. "Nothing will change my mind." I say wiper them away. She closes her eyes at my touch and then crashes her lips into mine. The surprise almost knocks me down, but I keep my balance. She presses her lips against mine roughly and moves down to my neck and grips the hem of my shirt with her fingers.
// here's a warning for a sex moment //
"Are you sure?" I ask not wanting to rush into anything we'll regret later.
"Yes." She breathes into my ear sending shivers down my spine.
"We don't have to if you don't want to." I start again wanting to be a hundred percent sure this is what she wanted.
"Shut up." She bites my ear and I grab her waist lifting her with me to go to the bedroom. I place her down on the bed and she lifts my shirt off and kisses me taking hers off in between kissing. She fumbles with my belt for a bit before pulling my pants down and then hers quickly.
I trace her hips down to her thighs and she pulls me beside her on the bed. She positions herself on top of me and I get even more uncomfortable in my boxers. She kisses down my neck and slides her hand down. I unhook her bra and flip her back over. I wanted to be inside her and I couldn't resist any longer.
I pull off her panties and slide into her and we both moan. It's been forever since I was this close to anyone and I craved it more than anything. She pulls at my hair as I go deeper, gasping when I find the right spot.
"I love you." I pant, kissing her roughly.
"I love you too."
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