Path to Deciduous (Sequel to Road to Evergreen) | #Wattys2018

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Songs for this chapter:
Run for your life- The Fray
Howie Day- Collide
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Two days later...

Lesley's P.O.V

My sadness evolved into anger. And right now, standing in front of the apartment door, all I want to do is slap him. After they finally released me from the hospital and strapping my shoulder through my arm, I came directly here. I knock on the door hard and then realize that this is my apartment too, so I open the door regardless.

I step in, my anger directly melting to anxiety. But my blood is boiling and the speech I practiced over and over in my head is ready to come out now. I take a deep breath in.

I walk to the living room to find Adam and Spencer sitting on the couch. I'm getting confused all of a sudden. Why is Spencer here? Adam's head jerks up and he meets my eyes. He seems taken off guard as he directly stands up and makes his way to me. A smile stretches over his face as he beams. "Lis?" He's face to face with me now. I'm scowling. Why is he smiling?

"What are you doing here?" He asks. I don't reply and instead I slap him. Hard. His green eyes widen. I clench my fist beside me, trying to shake off the pain in the back of my palm. I don't feel better though, so I slap his shoulder and punch it several times with all of my strength. He just stands there, jaw tensing, as I go crazy on him. Through the third slap, he grabs my hand from wrist, stopping me mid-way. "Stop," he orders and smoothly places my hand beside me.

"You should be glad that my good arm is shot, because it's supposed to be even harder than that." My breath is ramping and I'm feeling dizzy all of a sudden.

"Shit, Lesley." Spencer tries to suppress a smile and clears his throat instead. "I'll be in the other room."

My eyes stay locked to Adam's. I know that he knows I'm mad. I can see it from the confusion all over his face that fades into a sigh. He looks like the wounded one in this relationship but he isn't. Why am I feeling guilty all of a sudden? I mean, he's the one who walked away.

"You left me." I spit out.

He frowns. "I thought you understood."

"I do. But atleast have the courage to say it to my eyes and not by a letter." I fight back.

He runs his hand through his hair. "Fine. I'm a coward." He takes a step closer. "Is that what you want to hear?"

I suck a sharp breath in as I feel his warm breath lingering on my skin. My lungs are out of air and I'm struggling to fill them back in.

He licks his lips. "I missed you," he whispers. He raises his hand and smoothers his finger across my cheek. My lips part under his touch.

"Did you miss me?" His voice comes out solid. Sexy. He leans in closer and I'm instantly soaked. I can feel his breathing ramp up, just like mine and his bold green eyes are staring at me with hungers. Without hesitation, he crashes his mouth onto mine and parts my lips with his tongue. It's wet, hot and God, I missed that. My whole body erupts with goosebumps as I kiss him back. He wraps his hands around my waist and pulls me closer, deepening the kiss.

I break the kiss instantly as I realise what I'm doing, standing three feet away. His chest is rising heavily, wild eyes. I look away. This isn't what I planned. He always distracts me and I'm back to being pissed again.

He bits down on his lips as he tries to hide his smile.

"Weren't you supposed to be there beside me? You left me at my weakest point and now you're smiling?" I ask. He shakes his head as his grin stretches.