Just Be Friends

Chapter 2~ Love?

The final bell rang for the end of the day. The amazing sign of freedom. 

I headed towards my locker, waving goodbye to a few of my friends. 

I packed away everything I had with me and put on my backpack, sighing. It seemed like school dragged on even longer more and more every day. 

I opened up the school doors, skipping a few steps as I walked away from the school. 

Halfway down the school sidewalk, I noticed Alex waiting for me against a tree. 

I smiled and jump at him from the side, trying to scare him.

"Boo!" I yell and laugh.

He pretends to be scared and pats my head before leaning down and kissing the top of it.

I place my hands behind me and start to walk home with him.

"Did you finish your homework?" he glances at me, grinning.

I laugh and shake my head.

"I'll do it when I feel like it. I'm too tired today"

Glancing up above me, I saw that the cherry blossom trees are starting to grow again. I'm glad, they only grow once a year. A petal drops near me, so I reach out and cup it in my hand. It's such a pretty color.. pink, red and white all swirled together. I never really realized how pretty everything was. It reminds me of my childhood. It wasn't the greatest; I grew up with only a mom, who died from a car accident when I was 11.

Alex nudged me gently, waking me from my memories and smiled.

"Hellooo? Did you hear me? I asked if you wanted me to help you with your homework, silly!"

"Sorry... I was thinking. Anyways, sure, thank you it would be nice if you could."

He laughed and kissed my forehead as we went inside my house. I loved his laugh, it was one of my favorite things in the world. He's attractive, yes, but his personality was the thing I loved him most for. Alex was always so kind to me. He said he loved me all the time, sent me a good morning text, worked hard to get something great in the future , determined, can make me laugh easily and lastly, I love him. I never want him to leave. I know that I've become so attached to him that if he leaved me, I would sob for days... I couldn't live..

He opened up my door with his spare key that I made for him, and held it open for me as he smiled, "After you m'lady."

I curtsied and smiled back at him, "Thank you, kind sir", I kissed him quickly before heading inside and plopping down on my bed.

"No sleeping. Homework. Now. You know you procrastinate until the last possible minute, but not with me. You need to do your homework. Take it out, Luka" , he used that tone where I know he was serious. When it comes to school work, he doesn't joke around. I personally think his parents made him that way, but I know it's in her personality as well.. I don't like the serious him. He becomes harsh without even realizing it.. I could be joking, and he will get very defensive and frustrated.

I sat up and quietly took out my homework, putting it on my lap as he took a seat next to me. I could tell he was staring at me. Seconds later he sighed and hugged me against him softly.

"Sorry..... I know that sounded harsh.. I just worry about your future.. Okay? You know how I am..."

I nodded my head and hid my face against his chest. "It's okay.... Don't worry about it Alex.."

"Sigh. You know I hate when you do that.."

"Do what..?"

"You always say it's okay when I know it's not.."

I hate how he knows about that... I don't like when we fight. Or when I get sad or anything. I just want us to be happy together, even if that means I'm not.. I'll do anything just to keep him happy. I love him..

He sighed and let go of me slowly. "Come on... Turn to page 317. We'll start on Science.."

"Okay.. I love you?"

"Me too."

I love him..

I'm scared to lose him..

But that's what love is..

Right?