"Long Awaited" Chapter 20: "The Decision"

David's POV:

(Off the phone with Daniel Archuleta)

I really couldn't say it in front of my brother, it was kind of a private moment when and if I decide to say it. I sit on the bed, thinking about all the sleepless nights that I had spent up and thinking about this. I think it was time for those to end. For good. I stand up on my two feet, in front of the closet and walk into the bathroom. I calm myself to an almost serene state. I close my eyes, lick my lips, and then I blurt it out...

Me: "I LOVE VIRGINIA PRESLEY!"

As soon as I said that, I felt at peace with myself and with the world. It felt so different from that past two years. This is what has been keeping me up for all those nights, all the horrible thoughts and feelings may have come from this, this was the source of my anger. Now that I've finally said it, I felt calm and relaxed. It was an immediate effect. Right then I became extraordinarily exhausted. I decided to lay back down, not expecting any shut eye. But almost as my head hit the pillow, I fell asleep. It was a wonderful feeling to get a goodnight's rest.

James' POV:

David has been texting more for a while, asking me how Virginia had been doing, I never knew what to say, even though I had been talking to her. All I know is that he hasn't talked to her. This made me really angry. The long time ago, they seemed to be getting along. He was always so afraid to fall in love, but I knew he was. I wondered if he finally realized it. Two years ago, he almost said it...I remembered the words he said when I thought it was going to be "I love her," or "I think I'm in love..." they were something a little kid would say when he had a crush. Something that I didn't think a 24-year-old could say..."I Don't Know." At that time, I didn't understand how he couldn't say the words I knew he was dying to say, but soon I realized it. He was never one to say "I love you" to just anyone, it took him time. He had to make sure. But for now, it was getting late...I had to go to bed...wasn't expecting to get news form David because of that fight we had. It wasn't a big fight, I just got really mad that he hadn't called her. We were beginning to make-up though. The bad feelings have almost completely subsided for both of us.

The next day...

I wake up really early because I hear my phone buzzing. "It is my alarm?" I think immediately, I look down at it and see "David Archuleta" with a little call symbol next to it. I am in shock, but pick up the phone at once.

Me: "David! I wasn't expecting to hear from you! Are you okay?"

David: "I'm better than okay! Are you?"

Me: "I just woke up...but what's with the sudden change in mood? Last time I talked to you, you seemed out of your mind."

David: "Oh well I got a goodnight's sleep and I finally admitted I love Virginia, what's new with you?"

Me: "Well, I--WAIT! You didn't just say what I think you said, did you?"

David: "You heard me right and I made another important decision."

Me: "What could be better than that?"

David: "I'm going after her."

Me: "You aren't," I say thankfully and smile, "I'm so happy for you!"

David: "I just hope she's okay and she still feel the same way."

Me: "She probably does."

David: "Or dating someone else."

Me: "She isn't, believe me. After you, no one could compare."

David: "Awww, don't say it like that," even through the phone I knew he was blushing, so predictable, "A lot of guys are better than me."

Me: "Are we going through THIS again?!" I say in an angry way, but I'm really not. Then we both laugh, really loud.

* To Be Continued *