Innocence

37. "How is he?"

(Gracie Adams)

I sighed and knocked on the door that I haven't touched in about a week.

Pattie opened the door and smiled at me. I sighed again, seeing that it was a sad smile.

"How is he?" I questioned.

"Not too good." she sighed. "He refuses to eat. Keeps saying that he has to feel the pain you're feeling."

My eyes widened. "C-can I see him?"

I felt so bad for what I did. I was just scared that he would start acting that way towards me.

"Uh, sure." She nodded. "Just...be easy on him."

I raised an eyebrow but she just walked away. I stepped into the warm house and walked to Justin's room.

"Justin." I called, knocking on his door.

When I didn't get a response, I opened the door to see him sleeping. He looked...horrible. He had bags under his eyes, his face was skinnier and had dry tears on it. I sat on the edge of the bed and put my left hand on his right cheek. Even if he looked sick, he was precious. He was a gift from God.

"Justin." I spoke up, deciding to wake him up.

He shot up at the sound of my voice causing my hand to retreat from his warm skin.

"G-Gracie?" He whimpered, touching my face as if to make sure I was really there.

"Yeah baby, it's me." I rasped out.

His eyes widened and his arms went around me, squeezing me into a death grip.

I laughed and hugged him back just as tight, not wanting to let go.

"L-love is back?" He asked once he pulled away and I nodded, sniffing as happy tears started pouring down my face.

He grinned but frowned when a tear rolled down my cheek.

"N-no cry, Gracie." He whimpered, wiping the tears away with the pad of his thumb.

"I'm sorry." I whispered. "I just, I missed you so much. I'm so sorry for dumping you out of nowhere. I just was scared that you would treat me like that at some point. I know, stupid reason, but-" I was cut off by lips against mine.

I kissed back instantly, recognizing Justin's soft lips.

"Have you eaten?" I questioned, noticing how skinny he had gotten.

He shook his head and looked down, ashamed.

"Why not?" I raised an eyebrow.

I knew why but I wanted to hear it from him.

"I feel pain Gracie feels." He mumbled.

Great, he's stuck in baby mode. Not gonna lie though, it's adorable.

I shook my head. "Don't ever do that again. Now, let's go get food in your belly."

Right as I said that, his stomach growled loudly causing him to giggle and me to shake my head again.

I stood up and grabbed his right hand. With him following, I walked to the kitchen. Pattie saw our hands and smiled.

"You guys are back together?" She inquired and I looked at Justin.

He nodded rapidly and I smiled.

"Yup."

She squealed. "So, how are you feeling honey?"

Justin grinned. "H-happy! Love is back!"

I bit my bottom lip to stop the smile that was trying to find its way to my face.

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