The Morning After (T.O.N.S Sequel)

Chapter 12.

~Bethany~

Nathan walked with me toward the parking lot of the coffee shop.

I couldn't believe I lost control like that.

I had no idea what came over me.

When she brought up August I just...

Snapped.

Nathan stopped beside a car and looked down at me.

I avoided his gaze.

He lifted my chin but I kept my eyes averted.

"Look at me." He said softly.

I dragged my eyes to meet his and saw the confusion and care in them.

More tears slid down my face.

"I need to ask you something," He said after staring into my eyes for a few moments. "And I want you to tell me the truth."

"Okay." I whispered, afraid he'll ask about August.

His hands dropped from my face.

"Sebastian isn't your actual boyfriend, is he?"

I sighed in relief.

"No, he's not. I don't have a boyfriend." I mumbled.

"What about Angel's father?" He crossed his arms over his broad chest.

I stiffened.

"What about him?"

"Are you involved romantically with Angel's father?" He clarified.

"I told you me and Sebastian aren't together."

He shook his head.

"I know that, but Sebastian isn't Angel's father." He confidently replied.

"How do you-?"

"Bethany, she looks nothing like Sebastian." He rolled his eyes.

"Oh." I said quietly and he chuckled.

"I'm asking about Angel's biological father. You two aren't together right?" He tucked his hands into his pants pockets.

"No." I said, more to myself than him. "Not anymore."

"When was the last time you two were together?" He continued.

"Before Angel was born. He left." My voice wavered.

"He left you while you were pregnant with his child? What type of man does that?"

"You don't know him." I turned away from him. "You don't know why he left."

"Do you?" He pressed, stepping in front of me. "Why are you defending him when he left you and your unborn baby?"

Because I think I still love him.

"Because..." I shook my head. "It doesn't matter. Why are you asking so many questions?"

Now it was his turn to break eye contact.

"Because..." He mumbled.

"Because what? Why are you so interested in my personal life?"

"Because..." He repeated again and closed his mouth.

"Because what? Why are you so interested in me?" I raised my voice.

"Because I like you! Okay?" He yelled back into mine. "I have feelings for you, Bethany."

My breath caught in my throat.

"Wha-what did you say?"

He dragged his hands down his face.

"I have feelings for you. Strong ones too. Ever since I met you that night two weeks ago. I tried to deny them at first because I thought you were taken. But now it's okay."

He stepped towards me.

I swallowed hard.

"What's okay?" I asked, suddenly nervous.

He took another step closer and I started to step back when my back hit a car.

I was cornered.

"Now that I know you're single," He rested his hands on either side of my head against the car. "It's not wrong for me to do this..."

He lifted my chin with one hand and looked at me with a question in his eyes.

A question I answered when I moved closer to him.

He pressed his lips to mine.