Notorious Bad Boy — Chapter 35

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Samantha's POV

As my eyes fluttered open, the first thing I noticed was Blake standing a few feet away from me. My heart immediately was consumed in warmth and love. I forgot about everything that happened between us, because at the moment nothing else mattered to me but him.

It took my brain a while to register everything else about the situation. I could feel the pressure around my neck, and the sharp cold blade pressed right against my jugular. I could see the people that surrounded me, one of them being Blake.

When I finally realized what was going on I began to panic, everything was blurry. I could feel the light headedness settling in.

"Well that's a chance I'm willing to take." I heard Connor say.

Then everything went black.

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Blake's POV

As Kevin and Connor were talking, I was preparing myself for what I was about to do...

I looked over to Alex, who shook his head. He knew exactly what I wanted to do. I wasn't going to let Kevin take this Chance with Samantha's life, even if it means that I would take a chance with my own.

"Well that's a chance I'm willing to take." I was ready for him.

But before I even got a chance to risk my own life, it was over.

Everything was over...

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I heard the shot, and my heart immediately stopped. I didn't know what happened, and I wasn't sure if I wanted to know.

I felt everything come crashing down. I didn't want to have to go through the pain of losing her, I couldn't deal with that.

In that moment I came to the bitter sweet realization that I needed Samantha in my life more than anything in the world. I didn't give a crap anymore; I was going to be with her If I had the opportunity to be with her again, I would.

"Blake!" I heard Alexa shout, and I was immediately brought back to reality.

All I saw in my field of vision was Samantha sitting on that chair, with blood dripping from her neck.

I didn't even have enough time to look at Connor's lifeless body, lying on the floor in his own puddle of blood, because I ran to Samantha.

Nothing else around me mattered. I couldn't tell you what anyone else was doing because I didn't care. Some random guy could have shot me in the back and I wouldn't even know because I was down on my knees saving the women I loved.

I took my pocket knife out of my back pocket flipped it open, and quickly began to cut the brown ropes that were wrapped around Samantha.

Once I cut all the ropes I lifted Samantha up in my arms bridal style and stared at her bruised and battered face. I can't even attempt to explain the way I felt.

"Blake!" I heard Alex call. I turned back to look at him.

"She's going to be ok." He said with hopefulness in his voice.

All I could do was pray that he was right.

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Samantha's POV

Before I even opened my eyes I was consumed in a warm, delightful feeling that I hadn't felt in a very long time.

I opened my eyes, to see I was in a beautiful meadow, covered in green grass and beautiful flowers. I inhaled the fresh clean air, and felt the warm sun on my skin.

It was an amazing place that you only heard of in books or movies. I never knew anything like this could exist.

"Baby..." I heard him say.

Immediately tears filled my eyes, it was my father.

I was only lucky enough to see him in a dream once before, but now here I am again.

"Dad." I said with a smile, as I looked searching for his face.

When I found him, he was far away surrounded by bright enticing light.

"I don't have much time, so I need you to listen to me..." He said. I nodded my head in response

"Don't give up baby girl; it's not your time yet. You have to keep fighting because you have so much to live for. There's a boy down there who needs you. It's very rare for two young people to feel so strongly for each other over a small amount of time. You and that boy love each other, like a married couple of 50 years. Don't doubt your feelings honey..." He said.

I could feel the weight on my chest lighten. His words made everything make so much sense to me. I didn't have to worry anymore, or feel broken because no matter what happens I know I'm not alone.

"I love you so much baby girl, you're a fighter. I know you can make it through anything." He said, right before she faded away into the light.

I could feel the tears pouring down my cheeks. I miss him so much, and to even have this piece of advice meant so much to me.

I heard the faint sound of voice coming from somewhere, as I looked down I could see Blake by my bed holding me, talking to me, crying. It broke my heart to see him in so much pain...I had to comfort him, and tell him everything was going to be alright

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Blake's POV

Samantha was in a coma. Result of all the internal bleeding, and her lack of physical health....

I sat there in a chair beside her hospital bed for 2 weeks, the whole time I never left the hospital. There was no news, and my brothers and doctors, try to explain to me that she might not make it. I didn't want to hear that at all, I couldn't hear that at all. Just seeing her lying there so helpless and defenseless broke my heart into a million pieces. She was hooked up to so many machines, every second another machine would beep.

"Samantha you need to listen to me, because. ..I'm not good at this feelings thing, it was you who introduced me to it all. I found it ironic how the two people who didn't believe in love, loved each other so much that it hurt..." I said as I held on to her hand.

"This is my fault. You're here because of me; I should have never came into your life. The right thing would have been to stay clear of you, but I didn't. You would have been safe, probably dating the football captain. Maybe you might even be a cheerleader.... Okay scratch that whole scene. Thank god you didn't hear that, I probably wouldn't hear the end of it. But still you would have had a better life. I ruined it..." I continued, as more and more tears fell from my eyes.

"But that doesn't matter anymore, because I'm here... and I'm not leaving. Now that I've been with you, and fell in love with you... I don't think I could ever leave you. I won't give up on our love, because it's the only thing that I've got left. Samantha I'm a dick and you deserve better... but I still need you. You might never forgive me for what I did, and you probably shouldn't but I need you to know I did it for us. All the mistakes I've made from the time I met you, was because I loved you. My love for you impaired my judgment and I'm sorry..."

"I need you to wake up Samantha, so I can tell you how much of a dick I am, and tell you how I still want you to be with me anyway. I need you to be okay so I can fight for us. So you can help me learn from my mistakes. So we can watch romantic movies on my couch. So I can give you corny gifts on Valentine's Day, and take you ice skating. So I can take you to prom, and actually have the motivation to graduate....You make me a better person, and I can't lose you..." I said through my tears.

I couldn't do it anymore, I couldn't talk anymore because I at the moment I had nothing left to give.

I laid my head down on her bed and cried...until I felt her hand twitch.

As soon as I felt the movement of her hand, my head snapped up. My heart heat was racing. I examined her whole body looking for another sign that she was still there...and I got one.

Her eyes started to flutter, and I jumped out of my chair.

Good things didn't happen to me...until now.

As her eyes fluttered open, she began to cough.

I ran to the other side of the bed, and held the glass of water in my hand waiting for her to ask for it.

"Blake..." She called in a whispered cracker voice..

"I'm here Samantha... here drink this." I said as I assisted her with drinking the water.

"I have to call the nurse, a doctor, the newspapers, someone..." I said.

As I began to go, I felt her hold on to my hand.

"We need to talk..." She said...

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Samantha's POV

I heard everything that he said to me, and half the time I wanted to punch him in the face.

"Sit..." I said.

"No, let me get the doctors first... please." He begged. But what I was about to say couldn't wait..

"No. Listen to me...." I began

"I don't want to ever hear you blame yourself for anything again..." I said.

"Samantha, stop-" Blake said before I interrupted him.

"Shut up! Let me just say this because I'm in a lot of pain but this really can't wait. I wouldn't of been a cheerleader or dating a football player you asshole, I'd be alone, upset, and just overall hating life. You changed that for me... you gave me a reason to smile. Actually made me believe love, something that I never thought was possible. Granted you're a lying cheating Dick, but for some reason I believe you... I believe that everything you did was for us, as stupid as it was. You can explain it all, and I'll be mad but I'll get over it. I'm glad you're being selfish and staying with me, because I wouldn't let you even if you wanted to. I'm all for doing the wrong things, especially you.... sometimes thing are bad, and difficult and just pain in the ass, but we do what we have to in order to get through everything. But it's easier, if we get through it together..." I said.

"I love you more than anything in the world..." He said

“I love you too, and I promise you I'm holding you to all those things you said we would do..." I said with a smile.

"Good..." He said.

Then Blake gently caressed my cheek and looked into my eyes. When his lips touched mine, all the pain I had in my body melted. I felt complete, I felt strong, and I felt amazing...

I was ready to be with Blake no matter what...