Mission Impossible//Robin Arellano

Part XV

A Dance

We both just stood there for a few minutes like idiots before Robin said something. "I've needed to do that for a while."

"Needed?"

"Wanted, needed. Same thing."

I shrugged it off, not wanting to ruin the special moment we shared. Robin usually offers to walk me home, but I didn't want him walking alone, especially since it was already dark. I grabbed his hand and pulled him along the sidewalk.

"So... are we gonna talk about it?" I looked at the boy who walked beside me.

"We can but I don't know what there is to say. It was a short, great kiss. There."

I laughed at his response, slightly shaking my head. We continued on our way in silence, but someone occasionally broke it and brought up a funny memory. Our bond seemed like something that was unbreakable and I'd be shocked if it was actually able to be broken. I can't imagine what would make us have a falling out though. Worst case scenario, he has been playing me the whole time. That's not likely though. At all.

After I watched Robin walk inside his house, I turned in the opposite direction and started the trek back to my own house. Just the thought of my warm bed made me excited. My legs ached from walking so much and my eyes were trying to shut at what felt like every second. Though something was keeping them open.

Needed. What did he mean by he needed to kiss me? His words may have slipped and he meant to say wanted. Or maybe he really did need to so he could validate his feelings for me. Or.. no. It's not possible. Don't think like that, Valerie.

I blocked the assumptions from my head and became instantly giddy at the thought of kissing Robin. I've liked him for a while now and I'm ecstatic that our relationship is evolving. It's really nice to know he feels the same about me and that it wasn't just me who was making up the stares and smiles I would catch him giving me.

I just wish I had confessed before I left for Idaho. Maybe then we'd have an even stronger bond. But what we have right now is perfect and I couldn't ask for anything more if it meant our relationship might have been rushed. I hate when people rush themselves into being a couple. You have to know who you're thinking of being with or else you could end up in a bad situation.

I hope I've gotten to know Robin enough and he's gotten to know me. If we ever do get together, I don't want to find out things I didn't know before unless they're personal. That's the only exception.

•_•

All throughout the school day, I could barely focus. Not that I pay attention most of the time, but I still make sure I understand the material we're learning. At lunch, a teacher came into the cafeteria and announced that the homecoming game and dance were coming up.

I've never had an interest in going to dances or football games, but maybe Robin will ask me. Gosh, I hope he does. Going to a dance would grow our relationship even more, which is just what we need.

•_•

Finn, Robin, Gwen, and I were all walking home now. We planned to have an after school study session for me and Robin. Perfect, maybe he'll ask me tonight. I smiled, imagining my arms around Robin's neck and his hand on my waist as we danced.

I was cut out of my daydream by a hand grabbing mine. I looked next to me and saw Robin smiling at me. God, that smile.

We continued like this until we made it the Blakes' house. We all quickly ran to Finn's room and sat down on the floor.

"Okay, so.. what do we need to do first?"

"Ask you if you're going to ask Donna to homecoming." Robin replied.

Me and Gwen looked at him and laughed. He looked embarrassed and nervous at the same time.

"No pressure, Finn. If you can't ask her, I will."

I quickly shot Robin a confused look.

"What?"

"I'll ask her, for you."

I faced Gwen and gave Robin a side glance. I locked eyes with the girl in front of me and she seemed concerned. I pulled my lips into a tight line and shrugged. I don't know why I doubted him. I just felt like something was off.

When we finished the tutoring lesson and said goodbye to Finn and Gwen, Robin and I walked side by side, hand in hand. I couldn't help but blush at our recent interactions. They were so cheesy, but in a cute way, y'know?

We were having a nice, silent moment, but my dumb ass ruined it.

"Robin.."

"Mhm..?"

"Why do you never talk to me about.. it?"

"It?"

"You know what I'm talking about."

"No, I don't."

"Last year. November. The Grab-"

"Stop." he cut me off.

"I'm sorry. I just want you to know you can talk to me. I'm here for you, always."

"I know that."

"Then why don't you talk to me?"

"Because I don't have to tell you everything, Valerie. Why are you so nosy sometimes?"

I froze at his remark and watched as his expression immediately changed to regret.

"I'm sorry! I don't know what came over me."

"It's.. fine. I should've have brought it up."

I let go of his hand and held my own instead. I messed up. I messed up real bad.

a/n
I'm so mad at my Spanish teacher rn.

ANYWAY,
This book is coming to an end within the next few chapters ☹️
I had thoughts of canceling it because I haven't been motivated, but that's not fair to all of you. ALSO, I haven't gotten a chance to thank you all for 1.6k reads. I can't believe this book has come as far as it has and I love all of you so much!
Idk why but I have a feeling this chapter is gonna seem really repetitive with wording and stuff, so I'm gonna have a fun time with that.
I'm currently trying to force myself to write the next chapter but idk how.
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