You're the One - Part 1 || Greta Van Fleet

Chapter 89: The One

As we left the restaurant, Josh slid his hand into mine, intertwining our fingers, gently swinging our arms. The walk back was pretty quiet for the most part, thankfully we were parked just down the sidewalk.

Before going back inside, Josh stopped, turning around to face me.
"You know, it kinda feels like the first night we went out." He giggled to himself. I felt my cheeks burn. "I always hoped I'd get a second chance at that. I kinda feel like.. I choked." He said, scrunching up his face.

"Yeah, you kinda did.." I said softly, smirking back at him. He smile grew as he pulled me in closer. I felt my heart start to beat faster as he stared back at me with dazed eyes.
"Could I.. get a do over?" He asked, flashing me a wide grin. I couldn't help but smile, nodding back at him.
"Yeah.." I said softly, my smile growing. He then reached over, holding my face in his hands, pulling me into a gentle kiss.

When he backed away, he held his stare on me, giving me subtle smile. I sighed, staring back, but I just couldn't help but feel like.. something was missing. I guess couldn't expect to feel that instant spark with everyone. Maybe we just needed more time, because on paper.. Josh was perfect. He was sweet and sensitive and thoughtful, but despite all of that.. he just wasn't-

"You ready to head back in?" He asked, smirking back at me. "I'm sure they're all waiting up." I quickly snapped out of it. He laughed, rolling his eyes. My stomach dropped. The idea of Jake sitting there as I walked in from my date with Josh.. getting back on that bus was the last thing I wanted to do.

"Y-you go ahead, I'm.. I'm gonna call my Dad quick to let him know about my.. change in plans." I said, forcing a smile. He nodded.
"Okay, great." He said, leaning in, quickly kissing me on the cheek. "But don't take too long, it's freezing out here." He laughed, making his way inside. I waited until I heard him walk back up into the main area of the bus before dialing.

"Hey Sweetheart, nice to hear from you." He said cheerfully.
"Hey Dad.." I sighed.
"Oh no, what's wrong?" He asked. I couldn't help but smile. He could always tell.
"What do you mean?"
"You think I don't know you by now?" He laughed. "Now.. tell me what's going on."

I wasn't really sure what was going on. An hour ago, everything felt right. Everything felt.. perfect. But then something in me just.. flipped.

"Can I.. ask you something?" I finally said. He was quiet for a moment.
"Of course, Sweetheart."
"H-how did you know.. with Mom.." I heard him laugh.
"I don't think your mother is the best example but.. I think I know where you're going with this." He giggled to himself. "Are you having boy problems?" I felt my cheeks burn. The last thing I wanted to do was talk to my dad about boys but..

"You can say that." I said softly. "Josh took me out tonight."
"And.. which one is Josh?" He asked. I smiled, shaking my head.
"He's the one that babysat Mom that night." I laughed.
"Ah, that one. Well, he seemed like a nice guy. What's the problem?"
"T-that's the thing, I.. I don't know. He.. he's perfect but-"
"But he's not the one."

My heart sunk. He wasn't the one.

"But.. what if he could be and I'm just.. doing what I always do." I sighed, now starting to pace around the parking lot.
"Well, you just have to ask yourself.. if you could have anyone in the world.. would it be him?"
"I.. I don't know. Maybe it's.. too soon?"
"And that could be. But also, sometimes people are just.. wrong for us, no matter how great they are. But only you can decide which one it is." I nodded.

"But.. he also asked me to spend Christmas with him and his family." I said softly. He was quiet for a moment.
"And is that something you want to do?" He asked plainly. I could tell he was a little disappointed, but he would never say so.
"Y-yeah, I.. I think it is." I sighed.
"Well, then okay, Sweetheart. Just as long as you're going for the.. right reasons." I bit down on my lip, nodding again.