A Thousand Sweet Kisses

Winter Starts Everything

January 4th, 2009

It's twelve in the afternoon. And right now? I'm just sitting on my couch reading a nice book. Just relaxing you know. I'm not sure exactly why I haven't listened to my dad, I should start college up. Maybe look into acceptance letters. The chapter finally ends after over twelve pages so I close the book and set it on my coffee table. Looking out the window next to the door. A light blanket of snow lays on the ground. Making me wanna just run out and face plant into it. Of course, frostbite would be a problem but I can find a way to get past it. My phone begins to ring and I smile down at the face looking back up at me. It was a picture of Luke making a duck face at the camera with wide eyes. I press answer and press the phone to my ear.
"Hey there. "I chirp.
"Hey Mj. "He replied, his voice shaky.
"What's wrong man?"
"It's nothing. Don't worry about it. "
"Luke. What happened. "
The line went silent for a second.
"I... I gotta go. "He stammered.
I shot up as the line dropped. What? What was that? My legs react faster than I can, pulling me up to my room to be properly dressed. Pulling on black leggings and a long black winter coat. Why was he so sad?

I don't really know what came over me. I just had this urge to find him. To know what happened. But I'm really glad I did though.

I put my socks on inside out. Grabbing a pair of work boots and slipping them on as I run down the stairs. Bursting through my front door, and immediately doing a double take. Luke stood there. Dressed in grey jeans and a black coat too. The scarf I bought him wrapped around his neck.
"Surprise surprise. "He laughs, flashing a jazz hands at me. I stare at him with my mouth agape.
"You scared me Luke! I thought something was wrong!" I exclaim, feeling myself start to smile. He walks over and gives me a hug.
"Sorry. "He whispers into my ear. That voice making me melt.
"What are you doing here?" I ask after a while. He just shrugs.
"I dunno. Thought we could go for a walk or something. You know. Just to talk. "He tells me and pulls away. I look at him, contemplating what he said.
"Okay. But no pranking me!" I insist. He laughs and draped his arm across my shoulders. Fog blowing from his mouth.

I just followed him wherever he went. Also not sure exactly why, but I did.

We had made it a good way from my house. Now we just walked on the outskirts of Peters Park. It's mainly just a really pretty lake with a sidewalk looping around it. But since it had bathrooms and benches, it counts I guess. Luke stopped suddenly and turned to look down at me.
"What is it?" I ask puzzled. He grabs my hands and looks down at them. The way our fingers intwined perfectly. How soft mine were compared to his.
"You wanna be roommates?" Luke asks suddenly. My eyes widen and I lean back a little.
"Where's this coming from?" I question. He smiles and looks down at his feet. Squeezing my hand slightly.
"I... don't really know. It just feels right." Luke replies slowly. "Plus, I guess I've missed hanging out with my girl. " He finished. My heart skipped a beat. I'm his girl? I'm Luke B.'s girl?
"Y-Your girl?" I stutter, stepping closer. Letting myself lean in.
"Yeah. That's no problem right?" Luke questions to reassure. He had never been the type to escalate any relationship. No matter how minor.
"Not at all. " I say with a smile. He presses his forehead against mine. Our noses touching slightly.

We didn't kiss at first the two of us kinda sat there you know? Enjoying the other's company. No matter what anyone says, that was the beginning. Of everything. It didn't matter what. Everything started in that spot for us.

"So... Is that a yes?" He asks me. Whispering in my ear. I bite my lip to stop from leaning up and kissing him. No, not now.
"Maybe. "I reply. Luke smiles down at me and let's go of my hands. Wrapping his arms around me. Not even a hug. Which wasn't bad. It showed how me wasn't urgent for any intimacy. But damn. The way he smiled. The fact he had dimples. It makes me want intimacy. Not makes, it's always made me want intimacy. Now, I guess I just figured that out. Luke's arm stays draped across my shoulders. The two of us walking back to my house.

I am aware that this speech will be incredibly long. But our relationship was. Our friendship. Love. It felt like an eternity with him. And this? This's just the beginning...