Fall Part 1: Let Him Go

Epic First Day of Summer

I was awaken by the sound of clock. I went for shower and wear my shorts and crank top and fix my hair. I hurriedly went to downstairs to see if grandma is awake but to my surprise she wasn't here. "Grandma?" I went to the kitchen but she was bowhere to be find. I walk to the table and notice something. I took the paper that was addressed to me.

To Chanel

I have to go for my check up. I listed the chores for you.

I'll be home late,
Grandma.

"Shoot! Is she real? She knows I'm going out today, doesn't she?" I was beyond nervous hearing the door bell rang. "Jesus, I'm gonna have a heart attack here." I opened the door. I was hoping he never came.

"Whoa, I thought you still in your pajamas." he's daily routine, teasing. And I am really not in a mood to play with him.

Let me tell him straight, "I can't go. I'm sorry."

"And how in this world that you're not going with me? It's our first day of summer. What about the plan?" yeah I would be expecting him to be pissed right now. "Don't make it a big deal dude, we still have hundred days of summer."

I let him see the list of my house chores. "What's that?" he was really too slow.

"Grandma was out for her monthly check up and she left me with the household chores. So I couldn't go. I'll make it up to you next time, we just couldn't make this right now." I gave him my disappointed look. But he just give me a smirk. With that, I know he was planning something.

"Or we can." he went inside and took the list.

"What do you mean? How come?" I was confused right now. I know he was into something.

"Come on dude, I'm doing you a favor. Ready? It's gonna be a long day." with that I know what he means.

"This is going to be a good start of our summer." I smiled and took the tools and equipments needed.

As what you've heard, it's summer. It's been two years and nothing changed, well except for the fact that we got closer as the day passed by. And our ties got stronger everytime. Well, we're still the best of friends right now. I was beyond happy spending my life and making memories with the only man of my life.

We started taking the furnitures from the wall and started cleaning the house. It was almost sunset and we're done.

"Removing the cobwebs, check. Cleaning the yard, check. Garden, check." I let a laugh when I heard him checking the chores. I was about to go out from the kitchen bringing some snacks and stop where I am. Just like that.

Do you know that feeling seeing your best friend shirtless. I was breathing hard, I can't even feel I'm breathing. This is awkward.

"Hey dude, any problem?" he is too dense. Yeah, he's hot. Did I just say that? Shit. Don't curse Chanel.

"Hmm- nothing. You know what we forgot something. We have to get the furnitures back." if he was that smart, he would find out what I am feeling right now.  I can feel sweat forming in my whole body.

"I can do it." he took the the portable ladders passing from where I am. Hell,  why am I feeling this butterflies again?

He was about to return thr furnitures and there was an urge pushing me to do it. "No you can't. I mean I wanna do it. I can do it." I put the tray on the table and hurriedly went to his direction. My hands are sweating and I took the furnitures from him making our hands met and that makes me shiver. Hold back Chanel. He is your best friend. Best friend.

"You sure you can do it?" I can see he was worried.

"Off course I can. Don't you trust me now Anderson?" I am really doing my best to act normally when I just couldn't.

"Be careful." I was a little bit  uncomfortable when he hold my waist making sure I won't fall. I put the furnitures back but as clumsy as I am, I forgot to watch my steps and fall to the ground. I am dead and I close my eyes.

"You okay?" I was back to reality as I feel the touch of his skin. It's driving me crazy. I opened my eyes realizing that I didn't fall, well I fall, to his hands. Our faces are inches apart.

"I told you to be (long silence) careful." am I the only one feeling this tension between us? I tighten my grip as he get closer to me. I shouldn't be feeling this? This is a crime. His face was really close to mine until

"Chanel I'm home, Oh." thanks for ruining the moment grandma.

"Put me down." I whispered to him and he slowly put me on the floor.

"Hey Grandma. Got home too early?" I can see the shock on her face.

"Am I interrupting something here?" I can how disgusting she was. She was not a hindrance with our friendship but she always remind me of limitations. James looked at me nervously.

"No. Hmm, I was just about to finish putting the furnitures back when I fall and James just saved me. I almost break my back." I sighed.

"Yeah that's right." He added as he put one of his arms around my neck. "Your granddaughter is clumsy sometimes." I hit him on his making him chuckle. He never stops teasing me.

"Well, you must be going home James. It's getting late." I know she was pushing him away and I hope he understands. He agreed.

"And where are you going?" I am definitely screwed right now.

"I'm going to bid him goodbye." I walked away and walk James to the front gate.

"Sorry about Grandma. By the way, thank you for helping me, I owe you for helping and saving me. Thank you." I give him a hug. It's a little bit awkward this time.

"It's fine. But you still gonna give me a payback time dude. Good night." I laughed. "Yeah I will. Sweet dreams dude. Be safe." with that he walked away. And I walk back inside.

I sighed. What did just happen?