Forever Black

I sat up on the bed, “I was having fun instead of being cooped up in this apartment crying over you every fucking day.”

He stopped and looked at me, “Do you think this has been easy for me?”

I put my hand over my mouth and ran to the bathroom. I leaned over the toilet as the alcohol made its way up my throat. Co

“Let’s get you in your pajamas and into bed, you have your injections tomorrow.” He took my nightshirt out of my drawer and I grabbed it out of his hands.

“Let me help you,” he calmly said.

“I don’t need your help, I can do it myself.” I undressed as he watched me. I slipped on my nightshirt and climbed into bed. He left the room and I heard the TV turn on. He slept on the couch.

The next morning, I stumbled out of bed and walked towards the kitchen. Co

“Good morning, you look like shit.”

I frowned as my head was pounding. “Yeah well we all can’t look as perfect as you.”

He gri

I walked past him, “Sluts don’t give hugs.”

He rolled his eyes and sat at the table while I went into the bedroom to get dressed.

We arrived at the hospital in silence. I walked a few feet ahead of him and heard him say, “I don’t understand why you’re so mad.”

“You called me a slut Co

“I said you looked like a slut Elle.”

I shook my head, “Same thing you idiot.”

We reached the office and the nurse took us promptly to the room. I changed into the thin gown and sat on the bed waiting for Dr. Murphy.

“Are you even going to look at me?” he asked.

“I am so mad at you Co

He walked over to me and tried to take my hand, I pulled away. “If you think I’m going to apologize, I’m not. What you did last night was unacceptable and immature.”

I looked straight into his eyes, “At least I didn’t take him home and fuck him like you do.”

He turned away, “Why did I even bother coming here.”

“I don’t know Co

Dr. Murphy walked in and looked at us. She could feel the tension in the room. “Hello Ellery, Mr. Black,” she smiled.

We said hello as she flipped through my chart. She walked over and put her hand on my knee, “Are you ready for this?”

I looked at her with sadness in my eyes, “Let’s just get it over with.”

I laid down on my side and Co

“Ok Ellery, here’s the first injection.”

The prick of my skin was the easy part. My body started to burn from the inside. I clenched the sheet of the bed with my fists as my knuckles turned white. I wouldn’t look at Co

“You are the most stubborn person I’ve ever met.”

 I cried into his chest as Dr. Murphy injected me with the last injection. She patted my arm and walked out the door.

I walked into the apartment and laid on the couch.

“Are you going to be comfortable there?”

I didn’t say anything; I was still mad at him, but I wasn’t sure at this point why. He knelt down in front of me, his piercing green eyes looking into mine.

 “Would it be ok if I gave you a kiss? I’ve really missed those lips.”

In all honesty, who could resist him, but I’ll be damned if I didn’t try. I clamped my mouth shut and he laughed. He ran his finger softly over my mouth and up my cheek. He leaned into me and softly brushed his lips against my mouth. It didn’t take long before I gave in and my lips joined his. I parted my lips so his tongue had access to my whole mouth. The kiss was light and soft. He broke our kiss and looked at me. He didn’t say anything at first, he just stared at me.

“I’ve never loved anyone like I love you and no matter what we’ve been through or are going to go through, that will never change.”

Tears started to swell in my eyes as I cupped his face in my hands, “I love you to and I’m sorry again.”

“I think we are going to spend our lives apologizing to each other,” he laughed.

I sat up letting him sit next to me. He pulled me onto him so my head was resting in his lap. He gently stroked my hair as I fell asleep.

Chapter 42

We spent the next couple of days in bed catching up on sex. “Christmas is next week and I’m taking you to get a tree.”

I looked at him and pouted, “You mean we have to leave this bed?”

Co

We spent the day picking out the perfect Christmas tree. Co

“My mom wants you to come for Christmas,” he said as he ran his finger up and down my arm.

“I would love that; I miss your family.”

“I talked to Peyton and if it’s ok with you, we’re going to spend Christmas Eve with her and Henry and then Christmas day at my mom and dads, unless you have other plans?”

“That sounds perfect to me and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.”

It was the day before Christmas Eve and we were heading back to New York first thing the next morning. I got out of bed and started a pot of coffee. Co

 “What are you hiding Mr. Black?”

He smiled and kissed me on the lips, “A present for you.” He handed me the beautiful white box with a pink satin bow. I opened it and pulled out a beautiful white, spaghetti strap sundress.

“Oh Co

“You’re going to wear that tonight for di

I cocked my head to the side, “You’re taking me to di

“Don’t I always? But tonight will be our last di

I put the dress down and wrapped my arms around his neck, “Thank you, I love it.” It didn’t take long before he picked me up and carried back to the bedroom for our routine morning lovemaking.

We walked out the door and there was a Limo waiting for us.

“A Limo? How classy Mr. Black.”

 He smiled and opened the door. I slid in and gasped when I looked at the driver, “De

He turned and looked at me with a smile. “It’s good to see you Ellery.”

Co

“I need to blindfold you.”

I looked at him and smiled, “Don’t you think that’s a little kinky with De

He lightly laughed and shook his head, “Trust me, we will be using this in the bedroom, but for now, where I’m taking you is a surprise and I don’t want you to know till we get there.” He took out a black cloth and put it over my eyes.

 “Are you ok?”

“Except for being incredibly turned on, yes.”

The limo stopped and Co