Faded (Rock Star Trilogy)

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    “I’m glad you think so, because you always make me smile ,” I tell him.
    “Hey, Scar, I was wondering, why did you move to Hope?” he asks hesitantly. “You’ve never really told me before.”
    It should be easy to answer this question. I’ve told Stephanmore about myself than I’ve ever told anybody else, and I know he would never judge me… He wouldn’t think my reason was stupid. I take a deep breath and tell him.
    “I came here because of the name — Hope. I felt like I had none when I first moved here,” I answer truthfully. “Now I know, Hope was waiting on me all along.”
    “I’m really glad you came here. I couldn’t imagine my life without you.”
    “I couldn’t imagine my life without you either, Stephan.”
    “Good,” he says, smiling at me with a crooked grin. “I worry sometimes. I know it’s stupid, but you left once. What if you do again?”
    I feel guilty at his words. I wish I could go back in time, and not run away. “I’m sorry that I made you doubt me. I’ve been through a lot of shit in my life, but I’ve always been through it alone. I am not used to depending on other people. This is all new to me. I’m sorry that I ran, but I promise I will never do it again.”
    “I know that you’ve been through a lot, and I hate that I wasn’t there for you before. I wish I could have been.” He leans forward in his desk. “I promise you, Scarlett, I will spend the rest of my life proving to you that I will always be here for you.”
    I am totally and completely in love Stephan Montgomery. I didn’t think it was possible to love somebody as much as I love him. His words bring me peace.
    “ Always is a long time ,” I say once I regain my composure.
    “Not long enough.”
    At this moment, I wish we were NOT in class. I want nothing more than to jump on Stephan and attack him with kisses. “You’re perfect.”
    “I’m not perfect.”
    Did I really just say that out loud? “You are to me.”
    “Well, you’re pretty damn close yourself.”
    “Close?” I try acting offended, even though I’m really trying not to giggle like a twelve year old.
    “Nobody is perfect, Scar, but you’re the closest I’ve ever found.”
    “What do you like about me?” Yeah, so maybe I just fished for a compliment, but I’m a girl! I can’t help it.
    He shakes his head at me and smiles. “I am positive you know exactly what I like the most about you, but I will tell you anyway. I would tell you every single day if you wanted me to.”
    Everyday would be nice .
    “Let’s start with the outside. You’re fucking sexy. Your long blonde hair, your big blue eyes, your smile, even your teeth are perfect. How is so much beauty allowed in one girl? And your body…” He checks me out and isn’t bashful about it. “I love your height. You’re so small, but you fit perfectly in my arms. Your ass is nice too. Seriously, how can somebody so skinny have such a curvy body? Your boobs are absolutely perfect, and I can’t wait to get you naked so I can see them up close and personal.”
    I bite my lip to keep from smiling. My face feels warms, and I’m pretty sure the temperature just went up at least twenty degrees in here.
    “You are equally as beautiful on the inside… You have so much love to give. You looked for Stacy for ten years, never giving up hope. That’s amazing.  And when you found Bridgett, you just took her right in and loved her like you knew her your whole life. Even the way you are with Ethan, what you did for him with Mona was amazing. I feel fortunate to even be a part of your life.” He shakes his head slightly. “You said you didn’t have Hope before coming here, but you’re wrong. You wouldn’t have come here if you didn’t. You saw where your life was heading, and you didn’t like it, so you did something to change it. That means that you don’t just think with your heart, but you also think with your head. You’re smart.”
    I have to laugh at that. “I would be failing school if the teachers didn’t let me slide by, Stephan. I’m not smart.”
    “Just because you don’t do well in school doesn’t mean you’re stupid. And if you were actually here half of the time, you would do well,” he counters. “Nobody can do well just showing up to school once a week.”
    “I was wondering something…” I say hesitantly.
    “What’s that?”
    “I know that you said you wouldn’t say it until you’re married, but… Do you ever see