Love In A Hopeless Place; Chapter 44

*Jerika* It truly frightened me that Trey's friends were stalking my schedule. I was thankful that I had Vinny, Jerika and Madison watching over me. I wouldn't let them get in the way of my happiness. There was no way. Today was the day for Madison and I to have some fun, like he promised. I played with the silver heart on my necklace as we walked. "Where are we going?" I asked for the millionth time. "Just wait, you'll see," he smiled down at me. I huffed at him, but I was content. I didn't relaly like surprises. We were walking along the beach, it was right before sunset. "I love the water," I said. "You know what I love?" He retorted. "What?" I asked. "You," he simply said. I batted at him playfully. "I was being serious!" I said. "So was I," he smiled. I just shook my head, these were the moments that I lived for. Where I could be myself and Madison was right there with me. Being around him was effortless. "I love you too," I said. "Do you , now?" He asked. "Yes," I smiled. "How much?" He asked. "More than the ocean, and that's a lot!" I laughed. "That'll do," Madison bit his lip. The soft sand squished underneath our bare feet. We finally came to a long dock, and from what I could see at the end was a table with candles lit. "Madison, you didn't," I said. I was stunned, this has been my dream forever. "I did," he smiled. "C'mon," he tugged at my hand and pulled me closer to my dream. I took a seat at the table, across from Madison. "Do you like it?" He asked. "No," I ...