hey stranger

#22

[song; dream girl by ivy sole | slowed + reverb]

previously on hey stranger;

his hand pulled me farther near the sea but not close enough to the point where the water would splash us or send us flying. we walked to the right point but not too far away from the car. he lay the blanket on the ground so we could watch the moon and the stars at the same time. we fixed the corners and made sure no sand got on the blanket before laying down as we watched the stars a smile spread across my face.

the sound of the waves flowed in and out of my ears as we talked about random theories and the different shapes we saw, my arm went up to form the shape with the stars,"look i see an elephant."

he cackled,"i see it too with that long ass nose it could your long lost twin."

"anddd you ruined it." i shook my head side to side,"if i stomp on you and come back to your funeral for a rematch i'd be in the wrong?"

"my fault stink y'know i had too." his head shook as if he didn't hear me the first time," rematch?!!"

"yeah rematch" i groaned and mumbled," now if i throw your lanky ass into the water i'd be the one in the wrong?"

he learned towards me and cupped his ear,"huh whatchu say?"

i shook my head side to side and looked back at the stars,"nothing love nothing."

the different stars connected and i saw multiple shapes and some constellations. there was a turtle, some flowers, and of course this man just had to see a "brownie"

he tried to get me to look closer as his eyes sparkled," why don't you believe me stink? it's a brownie i swear."

i rolled my eyes at his antics,"nah it's your stomach acting up again."

i sighed and plopped back down onto the flannel printed blanket. he talked about topics that he was passionate about and amazingly it wasn't all about me. he talked more about himself and wasn't so guarded as he normally was. it's like this was his safe place and he trusted me with it.

he spoke about everything and anything as if he was thinking out loud and i enjoyed listening to him and his views on certain things. he didn't seem like it but he was pretty wise and good at advice. there was more to this man than the modeling facade he showed to the public. there was a side that he only showed me to me. which made me happy. little fireworks exploded in my stomach and it began to churn," y'know this kind of feels like a date."

i instantly regretted what i said when he turned over to me and blinked repeatedly. he stared for a few second as if he was trying to process what i had just said," well i wanted it to be one but i was a bit scared and couldn't ask."

i turned my head to him and a wide smile spread across my face," why would you be scared? y'know i'd say yes right?"

"true but i have a giant fear of rejection and women. you were an exception, i'm surprised i even helped you out on that bus without running away to be honest."

"i'm an amazing person with a welcoming vibe maybe thats why?"

he raised one eyebrow,"why're you lying?"

we both went silent for a few seconds, the water waved at our toes as we laughed at one another. the little sprinkles in the sky twinkled and sparkled as we smiled at one another. my arm plopped back down onto the blanket right next to his. his pinky then began to mess around in between my fingers until they eventually intertwined.

the night time was peaceful, the waves, the sand, the stars, the moonlight on our skin. my heart leaping out of chest as his hand rested on mine, the smile that i didn't feel like fighting appearing on my face. the butterflies migrating throughout my body and into my hand. my heart beat so loud that i thought he could hear it. it felt as if it was my first time holding hands but it basically was in a way since i've ever only been romantically involved with one person. i looked over to kai who seemed to be way too quiet. he seemed to be holding his breath and attempting to keep a calm face," i think i'm blushing?"

a few giggles left my mouth," you're kind of cute you know."

he froze again trying to process what i said," uh thank you?"

"you're welcome love."

he scooted a bit closer to me and rested his head on my shoulder near my neck. my arms wrapped around him as i began to play with his hair," i'm gonna fall asleep."

i looked down at him as he looked into my eyes," then stay awake."

he looked up at me again and asked if he could wrap his arms around my waist. i nodded my head yes as he scooted closer and rested his hands around my upper stomach and waist area. it was surprisingly nice to sit there in silence under the stars that seemed to act as bystanders and audience in the movie theater. the waves serenaded us as we fought off sleep. a loud wave shook us both awake, we yelled in sync,"dayummm."

we laughed at the moment and became quiet again enjoying one another's presence. he moved a bit closer to me and asked for permission," y/n am i allowed to kiss you?"

"you could barely talk to me and now you're bold enough to kiss?!" i sniffled," they grow up so fast but yes you can."

he moved up from his position gave me a light peck on my lips the pecks turned into a kiss full of butterflies and emotion not lust. his head turned to the side as the kiss deepened. his tongue lightly moved with mine as his hand moved and shifted around my waist. he pulled back and giggled," your lips are very nice and soft. is that uh mango carmex?"

i sighed," i just lent you my luscious lips and you still got the time to make jokes?" i smiled,"it is mango carmex."

"yes i do, now give me another one."

i leaned down to give him a few more pecks as a shooting star ran across the sky. three months ago i would have never expected to meet a brownie obsessed man who could make my stomach flip and churn. life is full of random twists and turns but this was a good one. for the first time i liked this one. i liked the way life was at the moment and i hope that it stays this way.