The "L" Word

Hey everyone, long wait I know but I warned you! This story is coming to an end, and I just want to thank all the loyal readers who voted and commented throughout the story. You all mean so much to me! Really, I mean it. Also, shoutout to FlaggermusReader849. She just put up her first story, and if you like books without mistakes read hers it is edited and is off to a great start. The books called Salt so go check it out!

Oh, and I know this chapter jumps POV’S a lot again like last chapter, sorry, I just felt the need to add certain things. Sorry if some of you don’t like it. I usually don’t change POV’S but for some reason this book made me want to!!.

I dug my feet further into the warm sand as the dark blue lake water washed up and over my knees. Keeping my eyes focused on the other side of the lake, I did my best not to think about Landon. Except he was all I could think about. Everyone one of my thoughts focused around him and there was nothing I could do about it.

How did I let this happen to me? How could I let another boy ruin my summer? It was simple; don’t get too close and there won’t be anything to break. But hell, I got as close as you can and now everything was broken. God I felt like a little girl stuck in one of those romance novels.

Get over Yourself Mia, it’s just a guy.

Over and over I told myself the same thing, but every time it hurt just a little bit more. Every time I reminded myself of how stupid I had been. There’s no future with a boy like him, there’s nothing at all with Landon. He’s the type you have a good time with, and then move on; except I couldn’t move on. I was stuck in the same spot, like some old video jammed, playing the same scene over and over again.

“It’s called a crush because you always end up crushed. I could have told you that in the beginning but you wouldn’t have listened.”

The sand next to me shifted as Owen sat down a few inches away. I kept my eyes on the blue water as he spoke again. “I would say I told you so, but then-“

“What do you want Owen?” I interrupted him before he could make me feel any worse.

But then again, nothing could make me feel worse. There was no more going down from here, everything else was above me now and I had to dig my way back up like everyone else did when they were stuck in a hole.

Owen’s hand on my shoulder brought me back to reality and I finally looked up into his gorgeous green eyes. “You know this wouldn’t have happened if you would have stuck with me.”

Rolling my eyes, I turned back out to the lake. He was just as equally beautiful, but I found the water just a bit more peaceful. “It already did happen when I saw you kissing your girlfriend,” I admitted remembering the horrible feeling I got when I saw her wrapped in his arms.

“Ex-girlfriend,” Owen corrected me, “and anyway I already told you what the deal was with that. I never set out to hurt you, and Landon seems like he’s done a pretty good job at it.”

For some reason, anger boiled in my chest at the sound of Landon’s name in Owen’s mouth. I didn’t know why I felt like I should back him up after what he did to me, but he was going through a rough time. Shaking the thoughts from my head, I leaned back into the sand and gazed up at the clouds passing over.

“You know I’m at the age where I should be having crushes and getting my heart broken. It happens to everyone Owen. Don’t you get that?” I asked.

He laughed. “Mia you’re past that. You’re at the age where you’re maturing; you can be with someone like me now. It’s not just age.

Snorting, I rolled my eyes. “Owen what would I tell my mother and father when they asked where we met the first time? At summer camp, when I was seventeen? My dad would kill you, and anyway, I’m going to Europe after summer, then collage and then who knows where else.”

My words set us both into a silent state, and I took in the peaceful moment while it lasted. Everything I said was right, whether it was targeted towards Owen or Landon. Sure, Landon was at a more appropriate age for me but I was going off to Europe and he was probably going to college.

“We could lie to them, tell them that-“

“There is no we, now just stop it. There is never going to be a we!” I once again interrupted Owen, but this time my voice was raised above the normal tone. I slowly released the sand clenched in my hands, and the little grains poured back down onto the ground.

The sand next to me shifted once again as Owen got up. “If that’s what you want, then fine.”

“It is what I want,” I replied harshly as he turned around and headed off to wherever.

When I was completely alone again, all I wanted to do was scream at the top of my lungs. I had one guy that wanted me with every bone in his body, but he wasn’t the one I wanted. Then, I had another one who wanted me but didn’t want me at the same time, and he was all I wanted.

God why did boys have to be so God damn confusing?

Closing my eyes, I let my mind wander somewhere else for as long as possible.

**

Landon’s POV.

After making breakfast for Luke, I found my mother’s office door and knocked twice. I knew she wouldn’t want to be bothered, but I had a better chance with her than my father. I stood outside waiting for a response that never came. Sighing, I reached for the handle and opened the door.

My mother was behind her desk, typing away at a small laptop. I had barely ever seen her without the damn thing; it was like she loved it more than her own children. When she finally looked up from her work, the expression on her face was pretty explanatory.

“Haven’t I told you enough times not to come in without approval Landon,” she scolded looking back down at her work without another glance.

I ignored her harsh words and took a few steps closer. “That’s why I came in, because I have to talk and I knew that whatever you were doing is more important than your son.”

Usually I didn’t talk to her, or even let her know that she was hurting my feelings but this time I was too annoyed to cover it up. Her eyes drifted back to me and the scowl on her face was more prominent. “Don’t you get it I work all the time so you can get whatever it is you want son, don’t be so selfish. Now what do you want?”

“I need to go back to summer camp, just for the remaining two weeks. I know you called me home to look after Luke, and because of the stuff going on but there’s something I need to do,” I stated, keeping my expression neutral so she wouldn’t know how much this really meant to me. If she did, then she would never let me go back.

Of course, the scowl on her face deepened. “You would rather be off playing sports at a stupid summer camp than at home with your own family?”

I rolled my eyes. “Oh come on mom, when was the last time we had a family dinner. When was the last time I saw you and dad out of your offices. The only family here is me and Luke, and I know he would understand. This is something I just have to do.”

As much as I didn’t want to leave Luke with another paid nanny or babysitter, I knew that Mia deserved an explanation. She deserved a lot more than an explanation but that’s all I could give her now.

“Landon I really don’t think it is necessary for you to go back to camp,” my mother went on, ignoring the now pleading expression on my face.

“Oh please you wouldn’t have even noticed if I went without asking. This is the first time I’ve seen you since coming back and it’s only because I came to you,” I stated.

My mother finally snapped her laptop shut and put her full attention on me. Eyes narrowed, she stood from her desk but stayed in her spot. “You always want more don’t you Landon? You’re never pleased are you? Fine, go back to this summer camp, but just know that you could be here with your family in a time of need.”

I didn’t wait for more lecturing, and I definitely didn’t wait for her to change her mind. Spinning around, I practically ran out the door and headed towards Luke’s room. When I go there, I found him crouched over his toy cars in his own world.

“He little guy,” I said crouching down next to him.

He looked up from his toys with a smile on his face. “Landon did mommy say yes?” he asked.

I remembered back to this morning when I told him about Mia, and how I had to go back to camp and tell her I was sorry for a few things. Luke seemed to like Mia, and seemed alright with the idea. Even though it meant leaving him for a little while longer, I had to.

“Yeah, she did. So I got to go as soon as possible. Give me a good luck hug?” I asked opening my arms.

He was quick to launch himself at me, and I squeezed him tight before going to my room and packing my things.

**

Mia’s POV

“So I take it from your gloomy stare that everything did not go as planned,” Gavin said as he walked up my cabin steps and sat down next to me.

After Owen had left, the beach became crowded with testosterone and it wasn’t as peaceful. I moved my spot up to my cabin steps and shortly after Gavin came around.

“Everything did not go as planned,” I stated a little frown appearing on my face.

Gavin practically mirrored my expression as he thought everything over. “Well what happened?” he finally asked.

Leaning back onto my elbows, I started my shortened story. “Well he seemed mad when I showed up, but then he warmed up a bit. His parents blow, and they’re getting a divorce, that’s why he went home in the first place. That night we kissed, but then he said something about pretending it never happened so I came home. End of story, he wished he could just forget about me.”

Gavin draped an arm over my shoulder and pulled me into his chest. “He’s scared, that’s what he is.”

“Scared of what?” I asked, looking up at Gavin in amusement.

“The “L” word of course.”

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