*Bruises and Black Eyes*
Chapter 8

That summer was the worst. Rumors spread that Logan lied to me, and I took him back. People talked about me; they couldnt understand why I was still with him. Once in awhile, Logan would still take me to a movie. When I see that face, my heart still skips a beat like the first day I met him. He still has the face I fell for.
Tyler was the only one that made things difficult for me. He never said anything, but he would give me this look. Every time we were out in public, and logan checked out another girl, I would just sit there. I could see Tyler at the corner of my eye, watching me with that face. He would get red and study me. But everything changed for the better the night of Logan's birthday.
For Logan's birthday, a few seniors invited us to another party. The only reason I went was for logan; it was his birthday after all. There wasn't anything crazy at this party; it was just crowded. I remember talking and laughing with Tyler. We had gotten a little closer. Logan was standing a few feet away, talking to a big group of seniors. I could hear every word they whispered. They didn't even notice me. One senior asked, "Logan, you still don't seem like the type to stay with one girl for so long. Why do you do it?" I don't think the senior was looking for a serious answer, but Logan reponded with, "Check her bra tag, then you'll know why I'm with her." With that, he took another sip of his beer. I wish I through the bottle at him.
My face turned red hot when I saw the seniors laugh. I marched out of that house with Logan wacthing me; now he knows I heard him. He was my ride home that night, but I was willing to walk that two miles home. When I reached my front steps my feet hurt.
About an hour later, Tyler was at my door. Our eyes met. It was raining outside, so I let him step in.
"Ty, if I talk about what just happened I'll cry, and I don't want you to have to watch me again." I was refurring to the night of April Steven's party only a month ago. Tyler's eyes didn't leave mine.
Ty looked so serious. His hair was dripping wet from outside. I was watching his eyes when he spoke.
"I knew I liked you the day I met you." The words slipped from his lips. The room was silent.
"When I saw your face, I knew I liked you. You are the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. But you're not just beautiful. You're creative. And smart. And funny. I could go on for days."
This deffinatly wasn't a dream; my heart is beating so loud it hurts my chest. Tyler continued.
"When i see you with him, I lose it. When I see the things he says to you I could kill him. The way he touches and grabs you in public makes me sick. I hate him. I hate him so much. And Mel. Melony I think I'm inlove with you."
In that second, I could feel the world stop spinning. My problems melted away to the earth. The controlling boy. The family that's mot here. The friends I don't have. All that mattered was that last sentence. I felt fresh tears in my eyes. Why the hell am I crying?
Tyler stood infront of me, waiting. I couldn't find the words to say. I was swept away by those blue eyes. And then something new came over me. I felt my body step closer and my lips were pressed against Tyler's. Our bodies collided and he almost fell the the floor. I felt him kiss me back. I felt those protecting hands hold my hand. Nothing else mattered in the world except us.
That's really when Tyler and I fell inlove.

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