This Trust of Mine (21 page)

"This is the end of the road pretty girl. I'll see ya soon
though, I promise."

I smiled up at his gorgeous face and pressed my lips firmly
against his. "See ya soon."

I hopped down out of the truck and ran the rest of the way to the
front door. I turned and gave a wave just as I walked inside. The house was
quiet and it didn't sound like anyone was home. Then I remembered, that I
wasn't even sure if Cami had come back to my house last night. I had been so
wrapped up in where I was going with Madison, that I hadn't even thought to
call her. Although I'm sure he had filled her in on his plans, I still was
worried whether or not she had made it home or not.

"Cam?" I shouted up the stairs as I deposited my overnight
bag at the bottom of the staircase.

"I'm upstairs."

I took the steps two at a time, not wasting a single minute
getting to my best friend to tell her all about my night. When I reached the
landing just outside of my bedroom door, I stopped short when I heard the faint
voices of my grandparents in the other room.

"How could you have not told me? I can't believe you. Why
would you keep this a secret from me? I can't look at you right now, you need
to leave."

I wasn't sure who my grandmomma was yellin' at but I high tailed
it into my room before I could find out. I quietly closed the door in place and
then turned and jumped on my bed where Cami sat.

"So, how was your night?" I asked.

"Not as good as yours, I imagine. How was it?"

"Oh Cam, it was amazing. I don't know where this boy came
from, but I'm so not giving him back."

"I could have guessed that." She chuckled. "Bad
news girly, I have to head home soon. I wasn't sure when you would be home so I
called Glenn to get a ride to the airport. I hope that's okay."

"Of course. But why do you have to leave a day early?"

"My mom is making me go to this thing. It was last minute, so
I kind of don't have a choice. I'm sorry, hun. But I'll be back in three weeks
for the festival. Glenn is so excited he can barely think of anything else,
literally."

"It's gonna be amazing. I just know they're gonna do
great." I caught the forlorn look on Cami's face and then it dawned on me
where exactly her mother was making her go. "So you’re going, huh?"

"Yeah. Please don't hate me. My mom doesn't know everything
that has happened over the years. They were friends at one point and I guess
she feels like she needs to say her last goodbyes. Are you mad?"

"Of course not."

"Kay, are you sure you don't want to come back with me? I'm
sure your grandparents would understand."

I kept my head down and started picking at a loose string on my
comforter. "I can't Cami. I know how it must look, but I really don't feel
like I should be there."

Her hand stopped mine from fidgeting. "I completely
understand. You never have to explain yourself to me, you know that? I'm gonna
miss you."

She pulled me into a strong hug and I pulled back before my tears
had a chance to betray me. "I promise, I'll make it out to visit you
sooner rather than later, now that, well now that it's safe."

"Sounds good. Okay well, I'm outta here missy. Take care of
yourself love and I'll text ya as soon as I land."

"Sounds good. Love ya."

"Love you too."

I sat in the quiet confines of my room for quite a while after
Cami took off. I didn't have much to do, so I just laid on my bed listening to
music. I must've drifted off to sleep at some point, because when I opened my
eyes darkness had taken over the night sky and my room.

I checked my phone, noticing that Madison hadn't called or texted
me the whole day and I began to get a little worried. It wasn't like him to not
at least send a text sayin' hi. I sent a quick text to him and made my way
downstairs. The house was still quiet and my grandparents were nowhere to be
seen. I quickly dialed my grandmomma's cell phone, luckily she answered after
the first ring.

"Where are y'all at?"

"Why don't ya head on down to the Raine's place dear."
My grandmomma sounded like she had been cryin'. I tugged my shoes on and made
my way out back.

"Is everything okay?"

"Yes honey. Just come on over."

"Okay, I'll be there shortly."

I made my way up over the hill and caught the glimpse of a dark
shadow just beyond the willow tree. My heart instinctively leapt into my throat
and I found myself having a hard time catching my breath. When Madison's
shadowed figure came into view, I let out the air I was holding, realizing that
I no longer had anything to worry about. I reached out and touched his elbow
and he practically jumped a foot in the air.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you."

"It's okay. I just wasn't expectin' anyone to be out
here."

"What's going on? Why are you out here?"

"Just getting some fresh air. The tension in that house is
palpable. I could barely breathe. I'm guessing you talked to your
grandma?"

"Yeah, she just told me to head over here. What's going on
Madison?"

He pulled me into his chest and rested his head on my shoulder.
"He's getting worse."

I wrapped my arms around his waist and gave him a tight squeeze.
"I'm so sorry Madison."

Madison

Hearing the doctor's update on my grandfather's condition nearly
broke me in two. As it stood right now, he might not even make it another
couple of weeks. I didn't want to sound selfish, but it wrecked me knowing that
he would never get the chance to hear my band play. It just didn't seem fair.
There was so much I had wanted to say and do with him, that I now would never have
the chance to do.

More than anything, my heart broke for my grams. They had been
together practically their entire life and now she would have to find a way to
go on without him. I didn't even think that would be possible for her. How do
you continue to live your life when your whole reason for living would be gone?
It was more than I could fathom. Even though Kayla and I weren't married, I
don't know what I would do if I ever lost her. I don't think I could find it in
myself to go on.

I reached for her hand and started walking back to the house. We
hadn't said more than a couple of words to one another, but I just didn't know
what to say, and nothing she could say would make the whole situation any
easier. I was a creature of habit and knew that I would slowly start pushing
Kayla away, regardless of whether or not I meant to. I had made a promise to
myself and a silent promise to her, to try and not do that. If anything, I
needed her more than anybody else at this point in time. When we got to the
back door, I gently pulled her hand up to my lips, placing a small kiss to the
back of it. "Thank you for loving me, Kayla."

"Always, Madison."

We joined our grandparents at the table a moment later. The four
of them were reminiscing about all the times they had shared and it was nice to
see the small feud between them dissipate. Knowing that my grandfather had made
amends with everyone important in his life, just made me realize that much more,
how close the end really was.

We spent the next couple of hours talking and laughing at all of
the great stories they all shared with us. My hand never let go of Kayla's and
she never once tried to let go of mine. Her grandparents excused themselves a
little while later, leaving just us and my grandparents. A short while later my
grandfather was starting to get tired, so I excused myself to help him to bed.
When I returned Kayla sat at the table with her head in her hands. I couldn't
tell if she was crying or not, but I went to her regardless.

"Everything okay darlin'?"

"Yeah, I'm fine."

"You know, you say that an awful lot lately. I'm starting to
question whether or not it's the truth."

"My momma's funeral is tomorrow."

"I know. Cami told me."

She looked up at me from under hooded eyes and that's when I knew for
certain, she had been crying. With everything that had been going on with my
grandfather, I had put what she must've been going through on the back burner.

"She asked me to go."

"And I'm assuming because you're still here, you decided
against it?"

"I just can't do it Madison, but it doesn't make it hurt any
less. Although she hadn't been a mother to me in longer than I could count, I
still feel like I should say goodbye."

"We could find a way for you to do that, if you want."

"Yeah, I suppose. I don't know. Anyway, tonight isn't about
me. Are you okay?"

"I'm gonna be okay pretty girl. Right now, I'm more worried
about you. I hate seein' you like this. Is there anything I can do?"

"Just hold me."

"Can do, Darlin'."

I lead her over to the sofa in the living room and wrapped her up
tightly in my arms. I clicked on the TV for some background noise, when I
noticed her breathing turn slow and heavy. I wasn't sure if her grandparents
would be okay with her bein' out another night, but I just couldn't bring
myself to wake her.

Someone shaking my shoulder jolted me awake and without thinking I
tried to jump off of the couch. Kayla sat straight up when I moved, fear
written all over her face.

"Is everything okay?" Her voice was thick with sleep and
she couldn't have looked more sexy if she tried.

I turned to find Glenn standin' over us like a guard dog.
"Dude, what the hell are you doin' here?"

"I needed to find Kayla. Have y'all heard from Cami?"

Kayla instantly woke up and was at full attention. "No, why?
Wait, let me check my phone." She scrambled around in her purse tryin' to
find her phone. When she eventually found it, her face fell, noticing no missed
calls or texts. "Nothin'. When was she supposed to land?"

"Almost five hours ago. I've tried calling her, but it just
goes straight to voicemail. What the fuck!"

"Language, bro."

"Sorry. Kayla can you call her mom for me?"

"Of course."

I sat forward on my knees as Kayla searched for Cami's mom's
number in her phone. When she pressed the phone up to her ear, I could see the
tears building up in her eyes. I moved to her side and started rubbing her back
tryin' to comfort her.

"Hi Cara, it's Kayla. Has Cami landed yet?"

Glenn and I both sat on the edge of our seats, as Kayla made
little to no noise as she listened to Cami's mother intently on the other end
of the line.

"Okay, thanks. Yeah, I'll talk to you soon. Good night."

"Well?" Glenn looked like he was ready to take Kayla's
head off if she didn't start talkin' soon.

"Her mom said she had some issues on the plane. She had a panic
attack. Weird, she hasn't had one that bad since we were little. She's okay
now, but her mom rushed her to the hospital the minute she landed. I guess she
had been there up until an hour ago. Cami's at home resting now, but she said
she would have her call me in the mornin'."

"Oh thank god. Fuck, I didn't know what else to do. I'm sorry
guys. So, do you know why she gets them?"

"Language dude, fuck." We all broke out in laughter and
for the first time in the last couple of weeks, I felt lighter, happy even. It
was nice to laugh and be a normal teenager for a little while.

"Um, no." Kayla whispered in response, but I could tell
she knew more than she lead on.

I tugged Kayla onto my lap, planting a long kiss to her swollen
lips. When I pulled back, she sat smiling at me, lust and desire hidden in her
gaze. I glanced over at Glenn and told him politely that he needed to go, now
that he knew everything was okay. He happily obliged and seconds after I locked
the door behind him, I turned and pounced on Kayla. She let out a whispered
giggle as I pinned her down on the sofa below me.

"Why Miss James, I do believe you are in quite the
predicament."

"Maybe you should help me out of it?"

Without a second to waste, I reached down between her legs feeling
her wetness against my fingers and it had me harder than I had been just a
second ago. I pushed the thin fabric to the side and slid my finger deep inside
her. When she tried to let out a strangled moan, I quickly covered her mouth
with mine to silence the sound. I moved my thumb over her hardened nub as my
finger slid between her slick folds.

"Holy fuck, you're so wet." I whispered in her ear.

"I need you inside of me Madison."

"Soon love, soon." I let my tongue trail down the side
of her neck making my way down to her hardened nipples. I eagerly pushed her
shirt up and the cup of her bra to the side, exposing her breast. I took her
perfectly pink nipple into my mouth, tantalizing every inch of her exposed
skin.

"Madison, now." She growled.

In record time, I unbuttoned my jeans and freed my growing
erection. Without warning or caution, I pushed myself deep inside of her and
stilled long enough to let her tight walls stretch around me. My gaze fell upon
her face, just as her eyes caught mine in their stare.