**ON HIATUS** The People We Are Supposed To Be (Boyxboy)

Part 11

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TWs: cursing

I'm so happy about this part :)

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I cradled my drink in my lap, staring up at the sky, watching the explosions of fire.

I didn't really have a great opinion of fireworks. Part of me loved them. I loved the color and how beautiful they were. But part of me also hated them. They were so loud and it bothered me. Loud noises bothered me. Yelling bothers me the most but fireworks reminded me of gunshots and that scared me.

I took a deep breath, glancing over at Alec. He was still there. It was fine.

"Hey you okay?" Alec asked, turning to me, his smile sparkling brighter than the fireworks.

"Yeah, i'm good," i smiled back.

"Good," Alec leaned over, pressing his lips to mine.

My heart stopped, my lips melting at the warmth of his. All the sounds from the fireworks were silenced, the only thing i heard was the beating of my own heart and damn was it loud.

Alec pulled away slowly, glancing back at the sky. 

I sat there for a couple moments, trying to breathe. 

"I- Alec-" I stuttered.

"Yeah?" he smiled, turning to me, his eyes gleaming in the moonlight.

"I- you just fucking kissed me!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah i did,"

I hated how sweet his smile was, the innocent look in his eyes.

"After everything i told you not even an hour ago?" I shook my head as i spoke, unsure what to think.

I wasn't sure whether or not i was dreaming. It felt like a dream. Why would he kiss me, of all people? He was arguably the most attractive guy in school and he was also funny and sweet. He was the perfect dream guy. He could have anyone he wanted.

So why me?

"If anything that just made me like you more," his smile grew as he spoke.

I tried to breathe, hearing the sweet accent that seemed to be a mix of Texan and Californian. I loved the sound of his voice, the way he accent shown through when he spoke slowly.

"Alec..." I shook my head, trying to think.

"Hey Chris if i misread something, i'm s-" 

"No no that's not it," i interrupted, pressing my finger to his lips, " I- well it just feels like a dream."

I slipped my finger from his lips, leaning back slightly.

"Well, it's not i promise," he cupped his hand under my chin, smiling, "Unless i'm dreaming with you."

"I see," I whispered, my heart pounding in my ears.

I leaned forward, slowly pressing my lips to his. He kissed me back, his hands slipping down to my waist. My heart was beating like crazy as I pulled away, laying my head on his chest.

Alec's arm wrapped around me, the sounds of the fireworks and our breathing being the only thing i heard.

I couldn't believe what had just happened. He had kissed me. And then i kissed him back. Part of me didn't understand it. Why would him of all people fall for someone like me? What was there about me that he would like?

But still, he had kissed me. I wanted to believe that he liked me. I really did. And i tried to.

I closed my eyes, the sound of the fireworks not bothering me anymore. I focused on the sound of his breathing and the rise and fall of his chest.

I traced my fingers over his hand, aching for his warmth. He took my hand, interlocking our fingers.

My smile widened as i curled closer to him.

I wasn't sure how to feel. Part of me was nervous. Well actually, most of me was nervous.

But i didn't care about it. Not right then. Right then i had him, Alec. That was all i cared about. All I needed. Me and him.

And finally, i was happy.

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