It's Always Been You - Corbyn Besson

The Invitation

As soon as I dropped Lucia off safely at her house, I drove back home in silence. My mind was swarming with thoughts, and I knew music would be too much on top of that. 

When I walked in the door, the house was so quiet and empty, and for a second I'd wished my mom was there so I could explain to her just how great the night ended up being. I dropped my head, knowing they'd be gone for another week. 

As I was locking up, I remembered about the slip of paper Corbyn handed to me before I left, making me smile. I took it from my pocket and glanced at the number he'd written so confidently. 

I punched the number in my phone and texted him that I was home safe, just like he had asked me to do. 

Hey it's Kamri, I just got home but I'm safe! 

I shut my phone off and walked further into the house, setting down my keys and everything I'd brought with me that night. I was exhausted, and I couldn't wait to take all of the makeup off that I'd had on for ages. 

I didn't even make it halfway up the stairs before I got a text back, and when my phone lit up I knew exactly who it was. 

I was waiting for this text haha, I'll text you tomorrow, sleep good <3

I hearted his message, and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face in real life. Never in my life did I think that I'd meet the most perfect soul at a college party that I didn't even wanna be at. But, everything happens for a reason, and I just kept reminding myself of that. 

I tucked in bed feeling the most content I had in awhile, but I just wished my mom was home to spill all of this to. She'd be so excited that I'm finally letting myself feel again after Lucas. 

Fast forward to the morning, I woke up around 10, which was unusually late for me since I've always been an early bird. I think last night wore me out more than I thought it would've. 

I immediately checked my phone, which I always do in the morning, but I was internally hoping to see a text from him. 

Morning Kam, call me when you get a sec <3

My heart grew at his message, it wasn't even that special but I started to recognize the little heart he added at the end of all of the messages he's sent me so far. It seemed like a little token that I'd hold onto. 

I hurried to brush my hair, clean myself up and brush my teeth before calling him. Not that he'd care, but it still made me nervous as hell that he's only seen me with a full face of makeup. 

I wasn't too sure about calling him with no makeup, but I already missed his text by an hour and I didn't wanna make it seem like I didn't care. So I built up all the confidence I had and face timed him. 

He answered after just two rings.

"Morning sleepy head, seems like you were exhausted yeah?"

I just giggled, not putting my entire face in the camera, I didn't want him to see the little blemishes on my chin or my rose colored cheeks. 

"I didn't have time to put makeup on, so don't look too closely."

I was embarrassed but, I needed to let him no before he got his hopes up. 

"Are you dead serious? You look beautiful"

I just smiled, putting my whole face in the camera because he made me feel so much better in just one sentence. 

"Thank you..." I said, a light blush coating my cheeks

"Anyway, I was wondering if you and your friend wanted to come hang out at the beach today, maybe get some lunch?"