Chapter 24

The story I'm reccomending today is My Happy Ending! I loved that book to pieces and it's definitely one of my favorites on this site.  It's adorable and Noah is just uh you'll love him. lol And Amber cant cook! Anyways give it a chance it's great. By Livelaughluv451

This story has came so far! Thank you soo much for all the love and support and all the comments and votes last chapter! Well here's what I promised a Blaze chapter. I feel it gives away a lot, but here ya go, insight in Blaze's head. Now let's top last chapters comments and votes! And remember I answer questions!

I slipped down the stairs,

Tripped over your fragile ego,

I slid down the hallway,

Right into the web you'd woven,

And you never said,

That you meant to save someone,

Somebody just like me,

And you never told me,

You wanted to love someone,

Somebody just like me

Artist: Paramore Song:Just Like Me(I think it's a perfect song for this chap)

Blaze’s Pov.

“Uhm, Blaze?” Sage called out from inside the bathroom, I turned my head to hear her better even though I couldn’t see her. “This is kind of awkward but did you kiss my neck yesterday?” She asked in a low volume.

“Sage, it’s hard to remember those things. Why?” I remembered it clear as daylight, but it was something I rather not bring up.

“Because you gave me a hickey you idiot. Do you know the torment I’m going to get from Aubrey because of this?” She whispered harshly coming out of the bathroom narrowing her eyes at me.

“Just cover it up.” She glared at me all the way into the closet and back to the bathroom.

“So where is Lana and Zac?” Sage asked skipping out of the bathroom in a pair of my jogging pants and a gray t-shirt, and a scarf; because yeah no one would ask questions about a scarf in hot weather. The pants were roo big for her so she had to roll them a couple of time, but even like that she was pretty. Whoa-no—no! Glad I caught myself there. This is nothing more than a business arrangement. I shook my head and my eyes continued to follow the bouncing girl who was wearing my clothes.

“They’re in the living room.” I told her slowly as if I was talking to a two year old. She gave a flat look and bounded over to where I was sitting on the bed.

She tugged on my arm in a pursuit to get me up. “Come on Blaze I bet you’ve been on this bed next to me since this morning. Up! We’re going out there with our friends.” She smiled and I allowed her to pull me. She amazed me because most girls, that I’ve come to know; when they’re on their ‘special week’ they’re grouchy and moody. But Sage seems to act normal.

She pulled me out to where Zac and Lana were lounging on the couch. Lana smiled and Zac spared us a glance from the TV.

“So let’s have a little fun question game? Let’s see if the soon-to-be newlyweds really know each other.” Lana gave Sage’s scarf a once over but didn’t say anything about it.

“Sounds like fun!” Zac smirked; it was very irritating to say the least. I was about to say no until I saw Sage’s face light up and shake her head. I sighed but decided to let them have their fun.

“So between you two who decides what they do?” Lana shot out the first question and I looked at Sage to answer. To be honest I was a little curious on what she’d say.

“Well that one’s easy. Usually Blaze, but lately he’s been letting me decide. Which is really sweet.” Her acting was better than I thought, she rested her hand on mines and more than I’m willing to admit, it made my heart beat.

“Okay, then. Which one of you is the kinkiest? Of course I think Blaze is the kinkiest.” Lana said with a smile.

“Nah, I’m not the kinky one. It’s definitely Sage.” I replied coolly, I mean I wasn’t lying.

“What? Blaze no I’m not. You’re the one who gave me the hickey!” She blurted out before she could stop herself. I laughed under my breath but she still caught it and glared at me.

“I knew it! I was like I know she’s not wearing a scarf in 85 degree weather. Always hide hickeys with hair girl.” Lana laughed, taking the scarf from Sage.

“Whoa Blaze its huge too, you have to be the one then!” Zac exclaimed examining the irritated flesh more.

“Yeah I did that, but the scratch marks are way kinkier.” Sage’s eyes got bigger, as if she was a deer in headlight. I lifted up my shirt to show them the scratch marks. They were fading away but they were still red-ish and indented.

“Damn, I guess Sage is!” Zac laughed looking over at Sage who glaring daggers at me.

“Whatever,” she replies embarrassed which makes me sort of smile. Nothing big, just my normal twitch up.

“I can’t wait to see what kind of marks she gives me during se—” Before I could even finish my sentence Sage jumped over and onto me her hand closing down on my mouth. I lean back a little bit from the sudden extra weight and chuckle underneath her hand.

“Okay Blaze, you had enough to say, shh.” I wrapped my arms around her waist that was still leaning into me, and I kiss her palm once before licking it.

“EWW Blaze!” She yelps before jumping away from me. I don’t know what made so playful today but I winked at her and laughed. Lana just giggled the whole time at Sage’s bashful actions and Zac looked worried. I knew what he was worried about and I wouldn’t tell him this but I was worried too.

When I was kissing Sage in the kitchen I had no idea what came over me. She kissed me first but I wanted it too. She was inviting me in and my body was overruling my head and I gave into it. Her kisses weren’t something I was use to. Sure I kissed my fair share of girls, but none of their kisses felt like hers. But I’m sure it’s just because she’s non-experienced. Yeah, that had to be it!

Well anyway, Zac gave me a long lecture about how I shouldn’t play with her feeling because she was falling in love with me and I made it seem like I was accepting it. I didn’t try it just happen. Sage was someone you just couldn’t say no to. But I wasn’t going to get attached to her, she was just a girl that was helping me fulfill my grandmother’s wish, and helping the paparazzi get off my back. Because I was destined to be alone, it was just type of person I am. But I can honestly say that Sage has been a good influence on my life, she is a beautiful story in my lonely excuse of a book. But I’m glad she came, she makes my life somewhat interesting for now.

“So yeah, Sage and I are going out with Aubrey to Starbucks and then a little shopping, because I mean you know Thanksgiving is coming! So Blaze and Zac you’ll be watching Cory,” Lana informed us pulling Sage from off the couch.

“Oh, I love the kid but I can’t. My mom wants me to come over and help fix the deck with my dad. Why they can’t just hire someone? I have no idea; well I’ll catch you peeps later. I’ll see you really later Lana” I have no idea why he even added the last part; Lana wasn’t going to accept that.

“Not like that Zac, don’t get yourself hyped up. You can’t get this.” She laughed at him, and knowing Zac he wouldn’t give up till the bitter end.

“Come on Lana, I heard you were looking for Mr. Right, well I’m right here.”

“Well I’m Mrs. Wrong. Now Sage and I have to go, catch you two later.” She pulled Sage up and out of the condo. Zac gave me a determined look and followed them out of the house.

Not even a couple of seconds later I got a phone call from my father.

“Blaze I heard that you haven’t come into the office.”

“Yes, that’s because I’m doing the work from home, because Sage needed me.”

“The office needs you more than some girl. You have been slacking off of your responsibilities because of this girl.” I had no time for this, I wasn’t trying to hear anything he had to say, my day was going fine until this call.

“She’s my fiancée, she needs me too. The office doesn’t need my presence all the time.”

“She obviously doesn’t understand the importance of this company to you. Is this marriage even legitimate? Maybe she just wants your money, ever thought about that.” He means to him, I honestly I could care less about the stupid company. Sage doesn’t even seem like that type of person and they way she was raised she understand the value of money way more than I did.

“Of course understands the value of work and money. And yes it legit, I love her. She doesn’t want my money, she just wants my time and I won’t have you disrespect her. I don’t care, she make me ha—” He cut me off before I could say anything else. I didn’t love Sage, I dont think. But I knew something was there. I wouldn’t admit it to anyone, but I have a soft spot for her, and when she left it probably would hurt. But that’s girly feelings and I refuse to let myself think anything like that.

“This company is more important than some girl. I could ruin her life in mere seconds and you wouldn’t be able to do anything about it. Do you want that? Do you want her mother to have no job to support her son, for that boy to be out-casted at school and have no ability to get a job when he’s older? Because I can do that and you know it. So I expect you in the office tomorrow.”

He stopped me dead in my tracks, a chill ran through my body and I could fill my barriers being put up again. Sage tried so hard to chip away at the ice that blocked me but all her trying may have just went to waste. While I thought no one would get hurt in the process it seemed more as if I was ruining her life than helping it. By opening up to her I wasn’t accomplishing anything but strengthening her attachment to me. But I wasn’t going to stop, because it was really the only thing she asked of me, since the deal started. I still wanted to be her friend after this deal ended, at least somewhat.

I heard a laugh on the other line, “Besides knowing you son, this marriage won’t last. I’m surprised you’ve been engaged this long. She’ll be just like the other girls, in and out of your life.” I hung up the phone as soon as the door opened. Sage came in smiling and barefoot.

“Halfway to the car and after listening to Lana and Zac argue for 5 minutes I realized I was barefoot.” Her smile faded into a frown as soon as she saw my grim face. I didn’t like that look on her but I had to show her that even though we were becoming closer that I would not fall in love with her. It was starting and I had to nip it in the bud before it could start spreading.

“I have to go to work tomorrow okay? And don’t try to talk me out of it. I don’t need any more stress that you’ll add.”

“I’ll add stress huh? Wow okay. You’re unbelievable Blaze.” She laughed humorlessly and picked up a pair of her shoes next to the door and walked out with them, slamming the door behind her.

Behind the door I heard her say “Cory be on your best behavior, Blaze is a little stressed from work. Don’t bother him too much okay? I ordered pizza it should be here soon. I love you.”

The boy came bounding into the room and plopped on the couch next to me. I decided I was going to enjoy this day and let Cory have fun because he’s a kid and he doesn’t need to have any unneeded stress.

We watched TV, ate pizza, and played games until it was his bed time. And even though I knew the specific time, I could tell he was sleepy just by his drooping head. Honestly I thought I wouldn’t know what to with a kid for so long, usually I was with Zac and Mark and those two are like kids themselves.

“Blaze?” He asked falling in and out of sleep.

“Yeah Cory?”

“Do you love my sister?” That question made me freeze. What was I suppose to say? That I wanted his sister somewhat, but this is only a deal and she could do better than me and that I was better off alone?

“Yes Cor.” I told him, I wouldn’t ruin this kid’s thoughts on love just because I’m messed up.

“Then never leave her. She’s like she was before Dad went to heaven now.” Then he faded off and fell asleep.

As girly as it sounded that kind of hurt. She’ll be leaving in more months to come and I’d move on with my life and she’ll do the same with hers, but on to bigger and better things. A guy who’d love her unconditionally and have time for her, who wasn’t mean to her, someone who deserved her.

I fell asleep sitting up on the couch and woke up to a voice calling my name.

“Blaze get up” it was melodic so I knew it was Sage.

You locked all the doors,

You felt it was safer that way,

You put up a wall,

And now your whole world is caving in

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