Coconut Colada

Chapter 6

I was always scared what my family would think if I ever got a boyfriend. I even felt judged when my brother told my parents I liked this one boy in fifth grade. I also didn't want them to think of me differently. Now I was going to have to explain to my brother and family about Levi. Ugh. Rather annoying, I was just trying to enjoy myself. And I couldn't say we were dating because we hadn't even discussed it. Lee was getting closer and I stood with my mouth open wondering what to say.

"Sup Lee," thank god Levi was so confident. Maybe he could do the talking. I was never good it these type of situations, but Levi seemed to be a natural.

"Sup! What are you doing with my sister?" Really Lee? What is he doing with me? I almost told him to mind his own business, but stopped myself.

"We were both watching the music and decided to talk for a bit, sorry does she need to be back?" Good move Levi.

"No, actually I just came to tell you we would be staying the night at the house. Mom and dad said it would be easier than driving all the way home and back the next morning." When I heard those words from my brothers mouth I nearly jumped for joy.

"So can I stay a little bit longer? You can always phone me when I need to come home, alright?" My brother nodded and we made our way to a picnic table.

"How are you so good under pressure?" I was so curious how he hadn't fallen to the ground like I would have.

"I don't know, I always just keep calm I guess. Besides I wanted to spend more time with you-" did he actually? I never had attention like this before and I began to second guess. What if he was just trying to make me like him for fun.

"Really? You're not just messing around right? This isn't some game?" I thought maybe it was best to tell him my thoughts, in case they got the best of me. Maybe these were red flags and I needed to know.

"No. why would you think this is a game, I want to hang out with you." He was so genuine.

"I should probably only stay out for another hour or two." I didn't want to disappoint him, but I had a sleep schedule that needed to be met in order for me to function properly.

"That's fine with me," he gave a smile so I knew he was okay with it. "Did someone hurt you or have you just seen other girls get hurt." He actually seemed to care and I wasn't used to it.

"Well I haven't been in a relationship before, but I've seen some of my friends get dumped and I hoped to never go through that." He looked me in the eyes.

"I will make sure no one ever hurts you." I looked into his eyes and nestled my head on his shoulder. Did this mean we were dating? I was too shy to ask, instead I simply enjoyed the moment.

"You are so sweet." He looked up when I said that.

"Wait till you hear me play guitar." He was less serious now. Levi was standing in front of me playing a non existent guitar.

"Can you actually though?" I was looking forward to this.

"Of course. You will have to come into my bedroom though. Is that okay?"

"Why would that not be okay Levi, you're just going to play guitar for me."

"Oh I meant we are going to have to sneak in. My parents think I'm at my friends house. We will have to climb up the ladder."

"How are you going to play guitar if your parents think you're gone?"

"Go on my roof of course." Was he serious. This seemed way to dangerous for my liking.

Before I knew it I was on his roof.

"A little help please," I was looking down at the leaves on the ground and my vision began to swirl. Levi reached his hand out but it was too late.