I almost threw my phone. We were going to dinner, and now i had the time to tell him. To tell that sweet soul that i loved him, that i have been fantasizing him since forever ago. then i thought.... oh no.... "what the hell do i wear? "
I had rushed to my closet. "no, too pink, it's too hot for that, this isn't a club!" OH MYGOD!
I have nothing!! I texted Karl..
Gracie: hey!! what do i wear? is this like a casual comfy thing? or is it like a fancy dress up thing?
he responded
Karl: whatever you want! we could wear matching hoodies!! and paint our nails the same color!! or you could borrow one of my hoodies if you wanted. :) up to you
Gracie: let's wear matching corpse hoodies! I'll paint my nails black too!!
Karl: of course!!
I put on my corpse hoodie and a little bit of mascara, painted my nails black with a little bit of sparkle, grabbed my phone and basically ran out the door. I got in my car and started driving to applebee's. We had settled on applebee's because it was fancy, but not too fancy. When i got there, I met Karl at the entrance. We went inside and got seated.
"you look amazing," karl said as we sat down. He was wearing his hoodie and some black ripped jeans. "thank you," I said. he was so pretty. i guess we both zoned out for a moment because next thing i know the waitress interrupted us. "could i get you started with anything today?" she asked. she scared me half to death, i kind of jumped a little. karl knows i'm anti social, he could see that i was a little bit uncomfortable. he inched towards my hand under the table. it felt like slow motion, he grabbed it so fast.... but so gentle. I took it as soon as it was there. we locked fingers. he rubbed his thumb gently over my hand. the waitress put two menus on the table. "uhm, could i get uh sp- ss- sp- sprite." i finally said. i did that stupid thing again. i studdered over my words like an idiot. karl asked for a water and some breadsticks. the waitress walked away.
I was embarrassed my cheeks went red, and i tried to cover my face a little bit. "hey, it's okay" karl whispered. " i've been wanting to talk to you about something." he said. dead serious. i got nervous. he likes someone else doesn't he. he has a girlfriend. "i also have something to tell you too." I said in a shaky voice. Normally this would be an awkward conversation, but for some reason i felt safe. Like nothing could happen. Karl looked so comfortable. "i have liked you gracie. for a really really long time. You are so amazing. you're beautiful, sweet, funny, and fun. You are so exciting to be around. And i was wondering if maybe you felt the same way?" I froze. oh my god. he just asked me if i liked him. he likes me.
Karl fricken Jacobs likes me. "Karl, I have liked you since we met. I love you. Your personality is so bubbly and happy. I have been wanting to tell you the same thing but i never got the chance. " Karl's face lit up, he got so excited. "gracie?" he asked. "yeah?" i responded. "will you be my girlfriend?" he asked. "i'd thought you'd never ask." I said. We hugged. He wrapped his arms tightly just above my waist. His embrace was warm. It was fuzzy. It felt like a dream.
We ordered our food and kept talking....
