Notorious Bad Boy — Chapter 37

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Samantha's POV

I woke up and looked over to the clock it was 9 am, today was the day that I've been dreading all month... March, 13, my birthday.

Normally I would be excited for my birthday but thanks to Kiefer I wasn't. Kiefer hadn‘t brought up the whole Blake meeting Kiesha thing until I told him I wanted to spend my birthday with Blake. Of course he suggested to Kiesha that we have a birthday dinner for me, and we should invite Blake. She said it was a good idea. It took me awhile but I convinced her to let me invite Aya, Adam, Alex, and Alexa over, at least Blake wouldn't be alone.

But this wasn't the only reason why I was dreading today. Last week the Doctor told me that I was line to resume my normal activity, which made Blake very happy. I wasn't too thrilled though, because that meant that Blake would see me... naked. He hasn't really seen me naked since before everything, and there are a lot of scars on my chest and stomach that are still fading.

Connor was torturing me making sure he covered as much as he could in shallow cuts. If it wasn't for Blake saving me, im sure he would have never stopped.

The scars were fading quickly, but I could still see them there haunting me. I just didn't feel beautiful, not that I really did in the first place. But it just made everything worse.

What would Blake think when he saw them? Would he think I was ugly? Would they remind him of his past?

But the problem hadn't arisen because blaky has been very busy. He got a job as a mechanic down at the auto shop, he was good at it and he liked it a lot.

Now I was going to have to deal with it tonight, and I was extremely nervous.

Other than the few nightmares and the fading scars, there wasn't much to remind be of that horrible night a few months ago.

Things have been going well for me, and I was finally happy. I wasn't going to let anything ruin it for me.

We celebrated Blake's birthday last month, and I thought I did a pretty good job with his presents. I got him all these new parts for his bike, which he was complaining about replacing a while ago. Then I had dinner with his brothers and we spent the night just talking and it was amazing.

When I finally decided to get up from my bed, I noticed something on the seat by the window.

It was a red velvet cupcake with cheese cream icing and a candle was sticking out of it, and by it was a note.

'Samantha, Happy Birthday. This is part one of your gift, I'll see you tonight. Love B.‘

I couldn't help but let out a little squeak of happiness, maybe today wasn't going to be as bad as I thought.

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As I walked down the steps I could hear Kiefer talking with Kiesha in the kitchen as they set the table.

"Hey Birthday girl." I heard Kiefer say, as I walked into the kitchen.

"You look nice." Kiesha said to me with a smile.

I was wearing a knit tan sweater with a lighter tan scarf, skinny jeans, and tan uggs.

"Thanks." I said.

"I can't believe your already 17, I remember when you used to run around in your diapers." Kiesha said as she started to tear up.

"Come on ma, not again. You did this, this morning." Kiefer said.

"I know but I can't help it. My babies are growing up." She said as she put a hand over her mouth as she tried not to cry.

As I looked at Kiesha crying, I couldn't help but think about my father, and how he would act at this moment.

"Your father would have been so proud of you." She said as she gently held my cheek.

"You think so?"

"I know so." She said with happiness in her eyes.

When we heard the doorbell ring, immediately my nerves started to set in. It was only 5, I told Blake to be here at 5:30.

I nervously ran to the door, and when I opened it I saw Adam and Aya standing there.

"Oh it's just you guys." I said unenthusiastically.

"Well hello to you too." Ryan said.

Oh I forgot to mention on new Year's Aya didn't ask Kiefer out, Adam did.

So Adam, Aya, and Kiefer all hung out together, and Kiefer and Aya never got to realize their love for each other.

Aya and Adam both gave me a tight hug and wished me happy birthday.

"You guys didn't have to get me anything." I said as they handed me 2 bags.

"Oh shut up stop being humble." Adam said which made me smile.

"Hello Mama Dela Vega." Adam said as he walked into the kitchen.

"smells good." He added.

"Thanks Adam." She said as Kiesha began to put the food on the table.

Aya, Kiefer and I sat on the couch in the living room, and she must have noticed how nervous I was.

"Don't be nervous Sam, everything going to be great." Aya said.

As soon as I heard the bell ring, I knew it had to be them and my nerves were much worse. It just felt weird everyone being together.

I went to open the door and I saw Blake with his 2 brothers, standing outside.

"Happy Birthday." Alexa and Alex said as they both went to hug me.

"I bought cookies." Alexa said.

"Thanks but you didn't have to, just bring them in the kitchen." I said.

I was so nervous trying to introduce everyone and taking their jackets that I didn't even realize Blake stood there beside me waiting to talk to me.

"Samantha." I heard him say as I opened the closet and hung up the coats.

"Blake." I said with a smile and gave him the biggest hug, holding him against me.

"Happy Birthday beautiful." He said as he looked into my eyes, and then gave me a light peck on my lips.

"Thanks. Are you nervous?" I asked him.

"A little bit." He said.

"Don't be. You're amazing, and Kiesha will love you." I said.

We all sat at the table in an awkward silence, as we passed the bowl of Pasta around the table.

"So Blake, Samantha tells me that you got a job down town in the auto shop. How do you like it?" Kiesha asked.

"I actually really like it. I grew up learning about cars and motors, so it‘s really easy." He said.

"Well that's good. Kiefer got a job as an assistant coach on a little league baseball team. Samantha will be the next person to get a job." Kiesha said.

"Woohoo." I said unenthusiasticany.

"I think there is something important that we need to discuss..." Kiesha began to say. I knew this was coming I just was hoping that she would have forgotten.

"Ever since I was little I was best friends with Samantha's dad, we were like siblings. We grew up with each other, and so did our kids. I know Samantha since the day she was born, she's like the daughter I never had. My best friend gave me the responsibility to watch and protect her baby, and that's what I intend to do. I know what she went through was your fault, even if you didn't mean for it to happen. But I also know you did your best to save her, and Im thankful for that. My son tells me you both love each other very much. I was young once and I know how it feels to be young and in love, so Im not going to try to keep you apart. But what I need to know is that you're going to protect Samantha and keep her safe..." Kiesha said seriously.

My heart was thumping so hard against my chest; I couldn't imagine what Blake was feeling.

"I understand that she's like a daughter to you. I also know Samantha was put in that situation because of me, I even though about staying away from her...but I cant. I love her so much and I need her. So I promise you I will do everything I can to keep her safe." Blake replied.

Every single pair of eyes was locked on Kiesha face, waiting to see her expression. After a few moments a smile appeared on her face, and it felt like the world was lifted off of my shoulders.

"I trust that you will..." she said.

I didn't have to hide anymore, and that was the best feeling in the world.

After the elephant in the room left, everything was a lot better. The tension was gone and so was the awkwardness. We all laughed and ate, shared embarrassing memories, and childhood stories, everything was going great.

"Present time!" Aya yelled enthusiastically.

"This ones from me." Kiefer said as he handed me over a small bag.

I opened it up and there was a long rectangular velvet navy case.

I opened up the case and there was a white gold charm bracelet, with a charm already hanging from a link that said 'best friend forever“.

"It's not like those modern Pandora charm bracelets; it's the one you like." Bobby said with a smile.

I can't believe he remembered, a long time ago when he came to visit me in NY I told him how I didn't like the Pandora charm bracelets, because they didn't feel like a real charm bracelet.

"It's beautiful, I love it!" I said with a bright smile on my face as I gave him a hug.

I opened Adam's bag and inside was a teenage mutant ninja turtle sweatshirt that I’ve always wanted, and he also gave me a charm to put on my bracelet. The charm was a rainbow.

Aya gave me a short pleated plaid skirt, a gift card to Victoria Secret, and a Merrygoround charm.

Then Blake handed me a bag that I opened and it was a new Sketchpad, with new charcoal pencils. When I opened up the cover, there were words on it.

'Samantha, this is part 2 of your presents. A new sketch pad for new pictures and drawings, filled with good memories, and happy things. A fresh new start for you, for both of us. Love you so much, Blake.‘

I looked up at him with a smile, and hugged him so tightly.

I hugged them all and I loved each of their gifts because it was so them, if it made any sense.

"There's more..." Kiesha said as she handed me over a little navy velvet box, which I expected to be another charm but when I opened it up it was a key.

I thought I was dreaming, I never even thought about having my own car. I had my license and I knew how to drive but the fact that I was holding a key to my car was amazing.

Ilooked up at Kiesha in shock.

"Come on outside." She said with a smile.

When I got outside there it was a 2010 ford fusion, electric blue, with a big red bow on top.

I couldn't believe my eyes. It was an actual car that belonged to me.

A girly squeal released from my mouth as I ran up to my car.

"What? How? Why? Oh my god." I said in utter disbelief.

"Well I know a guy who knows a guy." Kiesha said with a smile.

"Thank you! Thank you! A million times thank you!" I said as I jumped up and down, and then gave her a big hug.

"Welcome honey." She said with a smile.

"Can I take it for a ride?" I asked

"Well I don't know..." Kiesha began to say.

"Alright just be careful." She said with a smile.

Aya, Kiefer, Adam and Blake, piled into the car. Of course Kiefer took the front seat, but by the look of Blake's face he wasn't too happy about that.

I got into the passenger's seat, adjusted my mirrors and steering wheel and put my key into the engine. It felt so good to actually be driving my own car. Before I moved out here, I always would beg my mother for a car, but then when I got here that all changed.

It wasn't as if I could beg Kiesha, she had her own financial issues. But I always had Kiefer or Blake, but now that Im driving this car I realized how much I needed one.

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After we returned home, everyone started to leave. I helped Kiesha clean up with Kiefer and Blake, every so often Kiefer and blaly would glare at each other. For some reason I think that won't become best friends anytime soon, and at the moment im okay with it.

Then I left with Blake to go to the Cabin, of course he let me drive.

"So you looked like you had fun tonight." Blake said as I drove.

"I did, it was nice spending time with everyone." I said as I pulled up to the cabin.

I could already feel my palms to sweat, and my heart to race. This was the part I dreaded the most.

When I entered the cabin it looked just like I remembered it, warm and cozy.

"Time for part 3 of your present." Blake said as he guided me toward the couch.

"I wasn't sure if this was too soon, but I wanted to get you something that you've never gotten before." Blake said nervously.

He handed me a plain white envelope. I looked at him confused as I opened the envelope.

I pulled out 2 plane tickets...to California.

My jaw dropped. I was in awe.

I've always wanted to go to California and I told him that, but I never thought he would actually buy me tickets to go.

So many thoughts were Iilling my mind at once. Would Kiefer and Kiesha let me go? Was it too soon? How could he afford these?

"Uh.. er.. I... I.. don't even know what to say..." I said as I stared at the tickets in front of me.

"If you don't want to go it's no big deal." He said.

"No...no that's not it..." I said.

Why was I so speechless over this? This is an amazing birthday present that I've always wanted.

"I love it." I said finally with a smile.

"I don't know how Kiefer and Kiesha are going to react, and I don't know how you even could afford them...but Thank you, I'd love to go to California with you Mr. Frost." I said with a smile. Then I lightly kissed his lips.

"Well I know how you can thank me." Blake said with a smirk.

"Oh, really? How?" I said sarcastic.

Blake got up from the couch, and picked me up in his arms. There was a devious look in his eyes that kind of turned me on.

He kept looking into my eyes as he carried me into the bedroom.

He lightly laid me on the bed, and laid over me keeping his weight on his forearms.

As his lips touched mine the electricity fllled through my body, and the sense of being complete was there.

But in the back of my mind my doubt, fears, and insecurities were there screaming at me. I could sense that Blake knew something was wrong because he was holding back.

"What's wrong Sam?" Blake asked concerned.

I ran my hand through my hair not knowing how to explain this to him.

Every time I opened my mouth nothing would come out, and I was just flustered. The only way I knew how to tell him, was to show him.

So I got up from the bed and stood there in front of him.

I took a deep breath, and shut my eyes tightly as I began to pull my sweater over my head.

I was in my bra now, and my scars were on full display.

I opened my eyes, too see Blake examining every inch of my torso, he lightly traced the scar above my chest.

"There just so many and I don't know...I feel ugly." I said.

After a few moments, Blake looked into my eyes, as he held his hands on my cheeks.

"I don't understand..." He said.

"Connor cut me all over, and you haven't seen these. I thought you wouldn't think I was sexy or I don't maybe you get upset..." I said

"Listen to me no matter what you are beautiful to me in every single way. Honestly I see these scars and I get angry because someone hurt you but I'll get over it, and scars heal. I love you and I don't want you to ever think that you're not beautiful because you are, and a few scars won't change that." Blake said.

I looked at him for a few moments thinking everything over in my head.

I pushed him on to the bed and lay on top of him kissing him all over...

We spent the whole night together, and it was honestly amazing.