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Rubbing my face roughly with both hands, I don’t anticipate sleeping at all tonight which will give me plenty of time to pull everything together.

     

ELLE

Sometimes all you need is love. Never have I felt so adored and cared for. I’m not convinced I deserve Colin but I refuse to give him up for anything. I swear when he’s near I can feel his heart beating perfectly in tune with mine. It’s a strange intense awareness to his proximity. I can’t really explain it but I’m not sure I want too. I’m content just experiencing and living with it until it’s no longer mine to have.

The moment Joe stepped into my room I started crying. I couldn’t fathom that I was really leaving, not escaping, leaving . Joe wrapped his arms around me and comforted me the best he could but I wouldn't feel right until we were outside the hospital, until I was face to face with Colin. I received warm, heartfelt goodbyes from Manny and Rachel and promised them I’d check in with them every once in a while. As Joe drove us away from the hospital my mind swirled with how far I’d come in eleven months. I’d again gone through overwhelming loss, tried to harm myself, left Ryan and somehow found love. Joe slows the car as we turn into the carport of the hotel.

Chills break out all over my body and my eyes dart around the entrance until I see him. Colin. He’s wearing faded jeans and a blue button down shirt un-tucked with the sleeves rolled up with a sexy smirk on his face. He looked delicious. I sat there gaping at the hotness in front of me as his eyes find mine. The car comes to a stop and yanking the door open I jump out running for him.
When our bodies meet they entwine like they were meant to be one. He places a warm gentle kiss on my neck and inhales deeply as his hand snakes through my hair and holds me tight to him. Releasing my hair, he runs his fingers over the place on my neck where he just kissed and smiles. “God I missed you.”
I kiss him with every bit of emotion that I have and lose myself in it as he kisses me back just as eagerly. “I love you.” I breathe in his ear still refusing to let go of him. His lips meet mine again in a gentle yet intense kiss. “I love you too Elle.” In one quick swoop he lifts me up and wrapping my legs around his waist I bury my face in the crook of his neck. He smells so good. My body is practically humming with need.

Someone clears their throat and coughs once breaking our reunion. I glance behind Colin to find Jenna, Ben and John anxiously awaiting their greetings. Squealing I jump down and race into Jenna’s arms. Tears stream down her face. “I’m sooo glad you’re alright.” Her voice breaks as she squeezes me tighter. I hug Ben and John before turning around to a beaming Colin who’s carrying my bag.
“Joe didn't want to interrupt, he said call him when you get back in town.” He tells me.
“Well come on! Let’s go!” Jenna prompts making me laugh. We head up to Colin’s room and catch up before deciding where to eat.

The room is clean and flowers line the window sill for me. Jenna brought a bag of clothes so I could change. I’m so happy she always thinks of everything because I don’t really want to be seen in the sad attire I’m currently sporting. Ben cracks open the minibar, handing everyone a nip before toasting me. We all clink miniature bottles laughing, and down our shots. Jenna shuttles me into the bathroom to change so we can head out. I sit at the mirror applying makeup, not that it will do any good. My blonde roots scream white trash and I look haggard and tired. The door cracks open. “Decent?”
“Yeah.” I chuckle as Colin enters.
“You look tired babe. We don't have to go out, I’m sure they’d understand.”
“No, they drove all this way for me. Let’s have dinner and then stay in the rest of the night.” I concede.
“Alright.” He says as his warm hands land on my shoulders and start kneading the stress away. I groan audibly at