red x annie idk

7 (Red POV)

sorry if this chapter is bad or short im in a rush 

Annie went into her house, probably forgetting I was there. "Um, do I follow you in?" She turned back. "I guess. We can watch a movie or something." Her eyes lit up and I stepped inside. I sat on the couch. "I bought one of the older Barbie movies." She explained, turning the movie on.

We watched the movie closely. It looked like a musical. It was titled Barbie as The Princess and the Pauper.

I realized something. As I observed the relationship of the two main characters..

Holy mother of Jesus.

I actually like Annie. She was leaning her head on my shoulder. I'd expected this, but I didn't think it would be.. I don't know. It just feels different. 

 I wait through the last 20 minutes. I've been here for an hour.

 It felt like a minute though.

I looked at Annie. It felt strange to be looking at someone I love in this way. I didn't know this was what actual love felt like. It's supposed to feel different, right? I looked away, thinking.

My hand brushed hers. Like magic, our fingers suddenly intertwined. It felt real this time. My heart pounded faster than it ever had before. I looked over at Annie again, who was now smiling softly. I wished I could be like Annie. To effortlessly express myself like that. 

Despite the slight bit of bitter jealousy inside of me, this felt good. It felt like just us. Together.