Dylan's Pov
I'm so excited right now. Matt just called and said he loved me, and wants to go out to dinner tonight. it's just something about him that just makes me feel so good, and I want to be around him all of the time.
The only way to describe this feeling is love, and I still feel that it isn't a strong enough word. So to prove it I bought him a ring. No it's not a promise ring, but an actual wedding ring. I've been thinking about it for a while and I know that I am only seventeen, but I just know that it is right. Tonight I am proposing to Matthew Valentine.
I put on a white polo shirt, a pair of tight black denim jeans, and my white converse then rush out the door. It is the exact same outfit that I wore the day that I first asked him out on valentine's day. I know it may seem cheesy, but I just want him to know how much he really means to me.
When I arrive at the spa I see Matt talking to some odd looking woman. She seems crazy, but Matt doesn't look threatened. All of a sudden the woman puts a gun to his head, and shoots him. I immediately jump out of my car, and hold him in my arm's. He still has a pulse, but it's faint.
'No no no Matt, don't you fucking die on me! You hear me!' I said with tears streaming down my face. I look at the woman, and she just sits down looks up at the sky, and repeats. 'I want my son back, I want my son back.'
I look back down at Matts almost lifeless body, and I pull him close to me. He can't die, I need him to much. I hear the ambulance coming, and I scream as loud as I can for help. Come on Matt you know I can't live without you, I won't live without you.
Tommy's Pov
Today has been dreadfully boring without Matt. I missed waking up to him singing, and dancing while cleaning. I missed waking up to homemade chocolate chip pancakes, with Turkey bacon, scrambled eggs, and fresh squeezed orange juice.
Normally Matt cooks all of the meals, but he told me that he was going to surprise Dylan and take him to a restaurant, and confess his love to him. It hurts, because I love Matt as well, but I'd rather have him as a friend than not have him at all.
Matt is one of those people you fall in love with instantly, and once you've met him, you cannot live without him. I finish washing the dishes, but I'm afraid to sleep by myself lately. I've been having this reoccurring dream where this masked person tracks me down, but kills Matt.
He's been trying to get me to open up about it, but it's something I think would frighten him. I walk into my bedroom and my phone rings. 'Hello?' 'M.....matt!' Dylan says through sobs. 'Matt what?' 'H....he...was shot!' At that moment my heart broke. I grab my keys and take off towards the hospital.
Christy's Pov
How could Matt do this to me? How can he be so fucking selfish? After all I've done for him, how can he just abandon me in my time of need? I've been sitting in my room all day by myself because my so called best friend needs some "Me time".
I can't believe he'd do this to me. I was there for him whenever he needed me. It didn't matter how I felt, or what time it was because I am a REAL friend and my love is genuine. Some best friend he turned out to be. I hate him!
Oh great now Tommy's calling me. He is the last person I want to talk to right now. This asshole took advantage of me when I was emotionally unstable. 'What!' I scream into the phone hoping to scare the scary little brat away.
'M...matts been shot!' I drop the phone out of my hands. Oh my god I can't believe this. This whole time I've been talking about him he's been in the hospital. I can't believe this, I have to go and see him.
Jacobs Pov
Boring, boring, and boring. Damn there's nothing on t.v. tonight. Maybe I should call Becky, who am I kidding I only fucked her because I was drunk that night, and I only date her to try to make Matt jealous.
Becky his a hot piece of ass, but she doesn't do anything. I by nothing I mean absolutely nothing. She doesn't cook, clean, compliment me, show me affection, hell the only time that she's around is when we have sex.
Now don't get me wrong I'm all for friends with benefits, but she still wants to be in a committed relationship. What kind of relationship is strictly sex? Oh fuck it, well I guess that news it is.
'This just in 42 year old Margaret Filer has been arrested, and is being questioned in the shooting of 17 year old Matthew Valentine. Officers have yet to determine the cause of the attempted murder, and the only other information at the time is that Matthew is in fact alive, but in critical condition.' Oh my god, Matt I'm on my way don't you even think about dying.
Devlin's Pov
You know what I feel like going on a walk today. Things have been pretty ruff in my life lately, but thanks to Matt that's slowly starting to change. I ran into him at the supermarket and broke down in front of him, and to my surprise he comforted me.
I decided to tell him what really happened that day with Ashley and I. We had gotten into a heated argument when she broke up with me, and said I couldn't be in my child's life. She stormed out and I chased after her begging/pleading not to leave me, and then she slipped down the stairs.
I swear I love her, and I never wanted this to happen. After hearing my story Matts been helping clear my name. People still aren't talking to me, but the threats have stopped. Matt has truly been my angel.
Even after all of the horrible things I've done to him he still helped me when I needed him. As I pass by the hospital I see Matt on a stretcher with blood everywhere, with Dylan behind him crying hysterically. Lord please don't let my angel die.
3rd person Pov
Tommy was the last person to arrive to the hospital. 'Who shot him?' 'Some woman named Margaret Filer.' Jacob responded. 'That's my mom!' Tommy said falling to his knees and crying. Everyone went to comfort him, but Dylan. Dylan had become unresponsive since the doctors made him leave Matts side. After consoling Tommy Jacob noticed Dylan's state.
'I know it's hard, but Matt's a fighter he's going to pull through.' Dylan slowly lifted his head and stared at Jacob. 'Do not talk to me.' He said before putting his head back down. 'Look Dylan I know how you feel. You and Matt are like brothers and...' Christy started, but Dylan interrupted.
'You understand huh? You know what it's like to be around a person all of your life? To slowly fall in love with him. To finally watch as he reciprocates that love to you only to be shot right in front of you. You know what the biggest difference is? You get to go home to you family, and hold you baby sisters. You get to sing them lullabies, and tell them about how tomorrow's going to be a better day. While I sit here alone....praying to God those monitors keep beeping!' 'Dylan..' Jacob tried. 'DON'T TALK TO ME!!!!!' At that moment the doctor arrived.
'The bullet pierced through his skull, but by some miracle he survived the operation.' Everyone was happy except Dylan. 'But?' He asked knowingly. 'But, the bullet did pierce through the front of his brain, and his fall fractured his spine. When Matt wakes up he will be blind and/or paralyzed.' With this Dylan collapsed.
Dylan awoke in the bed right next to Matts. His head was pounding, but he managed to walk over to him. Even in the hospital bed Dylan was captivated by his beauty.
'Matt you're not alone... I'm here please come back to me.' He whispered. He placed his hand on Matts, and to his surprise Matt grabbed it. Dylan sat there in awe with tears running down his face. The only sound in the room was the faint sounds of Matts pulse on the monitor.
Matts Pov
I awoke to total darkness, but I could hear the sound of someone crying. A feeling of sorrow overcame me as I followed the sound. As I got closer I recognized that it was Devlin. He was trying his best not to cry. I walked over to him and put my hand on his shoulder.
'Matt I'm so sorry for all of the hell I put you through. I didn't mean it you've done so much for me, and I can never repay you for that. You're my guardian angel.' He said. 'Devlin you can't change the past, and I've already forgiven you. You need to forgive yourself.' I gave him a hug, and he started to fade away.
As Devlin faded Jacob appeared. The feeling of sorrow got much worse. He was staring directly at me with tears running down his face. I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around him. He started to sob on my shoulder as I just held him.
No words were spoken because none were needed and for about thirty minutes as I just held him. As he stopped crying I lifted his head so are eyes met.'I forgive you.' Was all that I said.
With this comment Jacob faded away, but Tommy appeared. The feeling got so bad that I started to trembling. I called his name, but he wouldn't look at me. He just stood there, with his head facing the floor crying. I took a step towards him, but he stepped back.
'Stay away, I've hurt you enough.' He whispered. 'Tommy you haven't hurt me, but you will if you don't let me hold you.' I said gently.'Matt how can you still care about me. All you did was take me in and now look at you. You could've died because of me......I should just kill myself.' I quickly grabbed him, and brought him into a hug.
'Tommy this wasn't your fault, and if I don't make it I want you to live for me. You have so much potential, and I need to know that you'll make this most out of your life.' He didn't speak anymore, but he nodded. I grabbed his face, and lifted it towards his. I gently pressed my lips against his, and he wrapped his arms around my neck.'I love you tommy.' I said as he faded away.
Christy appeared soon after. The feeling changed from sad to angry as she slapped me. 'Matt you better not fucking leave me here! How dare you do this to me!' she said attempting to slap me again.
I grabbed her arm and pulled her into a hug. The feeling went back to sad as she started crying. 'Christy no matter what happens I'll always be with you.' I held her trembling body tight as she faded away.
All of a sudden everything got eerie. The feeling got so overwhelming I fell to the ground shaking. I turned over to see Dylan sitting beside me. His knees were at his chest, and his head in his lap. I slowly started to gain control over my body, and I reached over and touched him. He looked up and started crying.
'M....matt what am I supposed to do?' 'Dylan whether I'm okay or not you have to keep living.' 'H....how am I supposed to breath if you're not here with me.' I pressed my lips against his, and blew air in his mouth. 'The same way you did when your with me.' We started kissing passionately until he faded away.
I found myself at a graveyard surrounded by tombstones. I walked up to one that had my name on it. As I studied it my grandparents appeared and approached me. They passed away a few years ago a few months from each other, and I've missed them so much.
'Nana, papaya!' I said smiling and running to give them a hug. 'Matt we are so proud of you, you've grown to be an amazing young man.' My papaya said. 'Thank you so much, I've really missed you two.'
'Yes, but it's not your time yet you have so much more in store for you.' My nana said giving me a kiss on the forehead. 'You live to be 95!' my papaya said excited, but got smacked by my nana. 'You weren't supposed to tell him that!' She said as I laughed.
'Well sweetheart it's time for you to go, give that Dylan boy a kiss for me!' 'Okay I love you guys!' with that they faded away and my eyes opened. I opened my eyes, to see Dylan's gorgeous face.
'Matt....oh thank god!' Dylan said hugging me close. 'D...Dylan?' I said. My voice was hoarse, but I weakly tried hugging him back. 'Matt you've been out for a week, and I've been thinking life is to short to let it pass us by.' With that he got down on one knee.
'Matt you are the love of my life, I want to spend every waking moment with you, and I want to be there for you whenever you need me. You are my heart, and I cannot go another day without showing you how much you mean to me. Matt Valentine will you marry me?'
Authors note: ...Okay judging from your messages I can tell that you're fairly pissed at me for taking so long on this chapter, but I can explain. You see my 19th birthday just passed (May 23) so I have been busy between planning my party and studying for my finals in college. Thank you guys for all of you support and feedback. I really enjoy writing this story, and I hope I don't disappoint anyone with the decisions I've decided to make.
Love always
Mack