March 1994
Dahlia and Luke laugh as they skate around. "Can you just do everything?" He asks holding onto her arm. "No, I can't speak Spanish. Yet," she says as he nods. "You'll probably be great at that too," he says finally standing properly. "And you're a great girlfriend too," he adds. "Aww thank you," she says as they continue to skate around. "How was soccer practice?" Luke asks when they sit down. "Good but I've decided against it," she explains. "Why? You seemed so excited yesterday," Luke says as Dahlia laughs. "Too easy," she answers as he laughs. "Of course soccer is 'too easy' for you," He says as she nods. "Maybe in another life," she says smiling.
March 1994
Dahlia's grip tightens on the bat as a ball flies towards her before she hits it. "Another one!" She yells to Bobby as he throws another ball and she hits it again. "Can we take a break?" Bobby asks walking up to her. "You're just throwing a ball," Dahlia says before sighing. "But let's get something to eat," she adds before they head to the dinner. "Eww, you're so sweaty," Bobby says as Dahlia sits across from her.
"Order us something and I'll go get my hair wet," Dahlia says before walking to the bathroom. After wetting her hair before drying it with her hands a little. She washes and dries her hands before heading out to see Bobby waiting for her. The two sit and talk for a while before they get their food. "Stop doing that," Bobby says as Dahlia dunks a fry in his milkshake. "It tastes like ice cream," she says with a smile.
"Let me try," he says before doing it too. "And I'm paying so don't worry," Bobby says laughing. "Thanks. For today and this," she says taking a sip of her milkshake. "Always," he says as she smiles at him.
March 1994
Dahlia lays in Luke's bed as she rests her head on the pillow. "You can't still be cold," Luke says walking into the room. "Feel," she says touching her hand to his cheek. "You're warm," she says before pulling him down on the bed. "Okay," he says with a small laugh. "Get in here," she says as he gets under the covers with her. "Better?" Luke asks as she rests her head on his chest. "Much," she says with a small smile.
March 1994
Dahlia holds Reggie's hand as he gets his tattoo. "Don't worry, the pain is temporary," she says placing a kiss on his hand. "He's gonna have to learn to deal with the pain," Bobby speaks. "He's right," Reggie says letting go of Dahlia's hand. "Okay," she says walking to sit down with Luke. After a while, she sits down as the tattoo artist starts with her tattoo. "Oww," Dahlia says biting her lip. "Hold my hand, Reg," she says as he looks at the guys before getting up and holding her hand. "Thanks," she says with a light smile as he returns it.
March 1994
Dahlia falls on Luke's bed as he falls down next to her. She turns on music before getting. "Dance with me?" She asks looking at Luke. "Thought you'd never ask," he says getting up before the two start jumping around and singing along to the music. Dahlia laughs as they sit down on the ground. "This is the best song ever," Dahlia says interlocking her legs with his. "Your face is the best song ever," he says as she laughs. "Thanks?" She asks laughing before pulling him into a kiss as he wraps his arms around her waist.
March 1994
Dahlia and Luke laugh as they reach her house. "This has probably been the best week of my life," Dahlia says as he puts her bag down. "Maybe it should be a more than a week thing," Luke says as Dahlia frowns. "I can't, Luke," she replies. "What? Why?" He questions. "I have been trying, I really have but I can't like you the way you want me to," she explains. "If this is our last day dating I need to tell you-" Luke says as Dahlia shakes her head. "Please don't," she says biting her lip.
"I love you. I have loved you since we were kids but I never said anything because I knew you wouldn't love me back but when you wanted to date to figure things out I thought, maybe just maybe you'll finally love me the way I love you but you don't and that fine but I just wanted you to know," he explains. "Luke. I don't know what to say" Dahlia breathes out trying to take his hand but he pulls away. "And here I was thinking you always knew exactly the right thing to say," Luke says walking away as Dahlia picks up her bag before heading inside.
She walks up to her room to see Alex laying on her bed. "Hey," he says as she puts the bag down. "Are you okay?" He asks as she faces him before telling him what happened. "Holy shit," Alex says taking a sip of his glass of water that sat on her bedside table. "Do you think he'll ask me again?" Dahlia questions pacing across the room. "Better question. Do you love him?" Alex questions as Dahlia stops pacing.
"I could learn. Okay," Dahlia says pushing her messy hair back. "That's not something you learn," Alex says sitting on the edge of her bed. "I can. I have to," she says as he gets up from the bed. "Why? Why do you have to?" He asks as she moves to her knees causing him to follow. "Because no one will love me again," Dahlia says as he takes her hands. "What are you talking about?" Alex questions.
"No one will ever love me like that again because I keep secrets and I don't talk about my feelings. And I, I push people away. No one is gonna wanna be with someone like that," Dahlia says looking up at him. "Someone will. One day someone will love enough to accept all of you. I know because you are the best person I know," he explains pushing her hair behind her ear before pulling her into a hug. Dahlia closes her eyes as she lets out a sigh.
