𝐁 𝐄 𝐓 𝐓 𝐄 𝐑 𝐌 𝐀 𝐍
chapter fifteen
"You must be fucking in love with me to write me a song after only knowing me for about seven months, huh?" Amelia teased as she lightly shoved Daniel's shoulder, the two of them sitting on the edge of the pool, feet dangling into the water.
It must've been around four in the morning, yet they didn't feel exhausted- guessing it was due to the sugary alcohol running through their system, or the adrenaline.
For Daniel it had been a rollercoaster ride of emotions ever since he came to Jonah's place, the insecurity of Amelia not liking the song seeming to take over his body. The adrenaline had been set free when she took his face in her hands and turned his head before saying the most meaningful eight letters.
For Amelia, the night had been full of surprised and she felt her cheeks heat up and a shiver run down her spine every time she looked at Daniel, and his piercing blue eyes nervously looked back at her from across the room. When the song he wrote for her came on, it was as if every nerve that controlled her body stabilized and a weight fell off her shoulders. Another surprise came rolling around when her feelings decided to make an appearance and speak before she was even able to think about it.
Daniel chuckled and rolled his eyes playfully as he leaned backwards, his hands behind him to keep him balanced. "As if you haven't noticed that before," He spoke up, turning his head to look at her, the dimmed lights in the pool reflecting the blue of the water onto her face.
Amelia shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly, "Doesn't mean I don't like hearing you say it once again," She told him quietly, raising a cheeky eyebrow to somewhat challenge him.
"Oh fuck you, now you wanna hear me say it, don't you?" He groaned, throwing his head back before releasing a laugh, "Okay I will, but on one condition."
Amelia sighed deeply, "Fuck, here we go."
"Let's get into the pool before we head to bed yeah? I wanna end this night on a good note," He smiled softly, noticing her frown turn into a small grin.
It gave him the green light to take off his shirt after seeing the grin form onto Amelia's face, tossing it to the side so she was able to wear it to bed after they got out.
"Dani," She started after he helped her up from sitting down, "I'm not gonna get naked now."
He shook his head and reached forward to twist his fingers into the material of her shirt, pulling her closer to plant a small kiss onto her lips, "No need to, it's okay."
Daniel stripped out of his jeans and leaned down to get into the pool, staying close to the edge to help Amelia in after she took off her skirt and placed it on the stack of clothing. His hands rested onto her waist and stayed there after she got into the water as well, keeping her close to him.
They stayed quiet for a while, embracing the comfortable silence they found themselves in. Amelia's fingers ran through Daniel's wet hair, some droplets of water falling from his nose and eyelashes.
"I meant what I said before," She spoke up quietly, her voice as soft as a mumble, "I don't want you to think it was the spur of the moment. I really feel like that."
Daniel found himself trying to hold back the hugest smile possible by biting his lip before he spoke up, "What did you say exactly?"
This caused Amelia to groan loudly and pull back from him as Daniel laughed at her, knowing exactly how she was going to react after the question he just asked. "I'm kidding, don't worry," He assured her, reaching his arms forward to pull her back into his embrace. "I love how you just threw it out."
"You know me," Amelia sighed contently, "Always speaking my mind."
Daniel chuckled and nodded his head before he rested his forehead against the brunette's. He felt how Amelia's hands traveled up from where they rested against his chest, to tangle in the hair on the nape of his neck.
At this right exact moment, with holding Amelia and watching how she grinned back at him, Daniel knew that this was a position he loved to be in; close to her. To him it meant that he was able to feel her heated skin against his, holding her body as close as he could. He was able to see how her dark brown eyes twinkled and lit up to be a honey brown as soon as he came around. Kind of like when you'd see the claps of thunder and rain get exchanged for a sunny and hot day.
"I love you," He breathed, his voice calm and quiet, but laced with loads of emotions, "I fucking love you."
His words mixed with his hoarse voice from screaming along with the songs earlier tonight caused a shiver to run down her spine. Amelia sent him a genuine smile and pulled him in for a few quick pecks before she released a chuckle, "Took you long enough to say it back, asshole."
Daniel laughed and rolled his eyes playfully, feeling how Amelia's hands ran through his dampened hair as she looked at him. "At least I said it back! Could've left you hanging."
Amelia raised an eyebrow in amusement, "Like the first time we were supposed to meet up? Fuck no, thank you."
"You're always gonna hold grudges against me for that, aren't you?"
"Most definitely, Dani."
"Even when I tell you how much I love you?"
"Yes, even then."
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a lil shorter chap than usual, but i just felt the need to write a lil chap for my fav couple 🥺
