H.E.R

Am I in love?

I'm sitting under the tree in the cafeteria. It's empty. I can't believe so much has happened in just one day. I feel really terrible. Why am I thinking so much about him? Why are Kobi and Yasmin acting this way? Why did I say that to the teacher? Why did my dad die? Why why why why?
Sometimes love isn't enough. I sob loudly comforting myself with my warm tears. Suddenly a tall shadow towers above me. I look up and see Mike.
"Wanna skip this joint?"
"I don't know..."
"Come on weirdo"
"Okay"
He helps me up and his palms are so soft. He seems to have changed a lot to me. I won't think about it.
We get into his car.
"Where are we heading" I ask...he stays quiet.
"Helloooo"
"Could you please continue crying,I think you're less annoying when you cry" he replies
"You really don't have to be rude" I say
"I can do whatever I want" he replies
"Look-" I say
Before I could say anything he turns on the radio and loud beats overshadow my voice.
"How rude!" I fold my arms and stay quiet.

We get to a green highland. It's so relaxing. The mellow grass. The sound of the birds. The view. I feel calm instantly.
"This is my safe space, I come here to unwind" he says
"It's beautiful" I say
"I know"
Oh well. He doesn't change.
"So who are you?"
"A female..."
"Now this is exactly why I call you a weirdo,I know that but who are you?" He says
I know where this is going and I really don't want to tell him about myself.
"Forget me,who are you? A mafia boss?" I quickly divert
He smiles. Did he just smile at me?
"I'm Mike Dawfield,my dad died when I was just 3,it's been me,my mom and my baby sister ever since. I'm a transfer student from Europe. I have two best friends that you may know,life hasn't ever been easy,my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer,she had her surgery last year. I'm trying so hard to meet her expectations. I've never had a girlfriend. I've really never trusted girls. Some say I'm in the mafia..." he looks over at me and I giggle
"And others say I killed my dad out of anger but I'm just trying to escape reality."
I feel like he's hiding something but I'd respect his decision. He looks immensely sad.
"Wanna dance?" I suggest...
"No weirdo,I'm not a dancer"
"We're dancing" I put on Jungkook's song and try to lift him up and he towers above me. He laughs as we twirl and jump acting like frogs on leaf pads...

"I wanna love love love you,just take my hand,I'm nothing without your love,I'd never leave you forever and ever...only you can take my hands..."

Everything suddenly goes in slow motion...he looks deeply into my eyes,and holds up my hands,I could literally hear his heart beats and I'm pretty sure my face is as red as a tomato but suddenly it starts raining.
"Oh my God" I laugh loudly
We both fall to the ground laughing.
"We should get going now or we'd get a cold"
"Oh is mommy's boy scared of a little cold..."
"Oh you're gonna get it now" he pounces on me and tickles me quickly,I laugh loudly like a hyena and try to run but he's too strong.
"Mike-no-no-"
He let's go and we collaps on the grass under the rain. He suddenly takes my hand in his.
"Can we go now?" He says smiling
"Probably..."
We stand up to leave. I feel a weird bubbly sensation in my belly,I really hope those aren't butterflies.
He opens my door for me.
"I can't remember the last time I had that much fun"
"I believe you,mafia boss"
My phone rings. It's my mom. I'm back to reality.
I pick up.
"Where are you Kierra, it's raining heavily"
"I'm on my way home mom"
"Okay be fast"
"Is she pissed?" He asks
"Nope...just worried" I reply
"Okay"

We get to my front door. And I turn towards him.
"Thanks so much for today"
" I hope I lightened your mood"
"You did...Uhm byee"
"See you"
I practically run out of the car and head into my house.