Chapter 3
I woke up to find that I was in bed with Gale’s arms around me. I sat up, careful not wake him. It felt safe and warm in his arms and like nothing could ever go wrong. He was my knight in shining armor. He was the key to my happiness. If I’m going to die, I want to die with him next to me, telling me it’s going to be okay. I never thought about Gale as more than a friend, and I definitely didn’t think he thought of me like that, but he did and that was enough for me. It only occurred to me that I thought of him like that, when he kissed me. I’m glad he did. I’m glad he loves me and I love him. I’m glad that when I die, I’ll be happy.
Gale made a weird groaning noise. “Good morning handsome” I said to him and brushed his short brown hair off of his face. He smiled up at me and said rather groggily “Good morning beautiful” He pulled me down so I was lying down again and snaked his arms around my waist. He pulled me close and kissed me. It was soft, yet passionate. I didn’t hastate to kiss him back. He pulled me even closer; I think it was impossible to be any closer. I put my hands in his hair. He pulled back and just looked at me. He turned over so he was on his back and I put my head on his chest where his heart was. He put his arm around me. “I love you Gale.” I said so quietly I was almost unsure I said it; but I must of as he answered back. “I love you too Catnip” I smiled as I fell asleep once again.
