You, Me, and Time

Chapter 5 - Happy Birthday, Love.

(Cover: Thomas)
[Lee's P.O.V]
She was more than just a friend. More than just a dream. A lie? This all started with a lie? It's kind of hard to believe. And I can't believe I was being such a douc-jerk.
"Because-my mom is in a coma." Skylar paused yet again. This would be hard for me to tell someone all of this as well. I mean, I'm just some guy she used to be the most popular girl in school. But now we're here talking about the most random stuff.

"A-and she had been in a coma for a while now. About a month before my brother Brent left for Florida. It was all hard to take in, but that's just reality." She shrugged. "I mean. . . My mom could wake up now. Maybe even tomorrow, or a week from now. Anytime. And all I have left is my brother and my friends." Sky sighed. "And maybe even-"
"Me?" I grin as a slight smile played on her lips. "Yes, you." Her blush was a soft pink. It was cute.

"Tell me, Lee. About yourself." She then said. "Me? Oh um, there's not much to that. I mean, I'm the youngest billionaire in the world, and I've done nothing for that. I was just lucky enough to have rich parents. But that really doesn't matter. I just really feel like-I'm not truly living my life. It feels like I'm forced to do everything. But this, I was just lucky enough to get a day with the prettiest girl I've ever met." I say clearly, and she's biting her lip gently.

"So. What now?" Skylar looks over at me, with questioning eyes. "How 'bout we hit the road? We still have a couple hours, and your party's tonight. Don't worry-"
"Lee, but what about my brother? Wouldn't you be-"
"Skylar, everything will be fine. Your brother will probably be drunk by then." I laugh, a little uncomfortably.

"He probably will be," Skylar giggled, glancing over at me. "Hey, you ready?" I said, a little impatiently. "Yeah, let's go." Skylar nods getting up. I grabbed her wrist, "Wait um, I'll pay." I say. We then have a little argument. "Nope, I'm paying." I stand as the bill comes. It really wasn't that much, I guess.
"Goodbye ma'am, and sir." The waitress nods back at us as we head for the car.

"Skylar," I said. I didn't really mind saying what was on my mind, but at times I completely hated it. With Skylar? I could really tell her things while I was speaking. Whatever these feelings were, I knew Skylar was more than just a friend.

"Oh. . ." Her voice trembled. "D-did I say something wrong?" I then seem to say. I thought she already knew. Didn't she?

[Skylars' P.O.V]

"Skylar?" Lee glanced over at me while he began to drive to wherever we were driving to. "Hm?" I lay back, although his voice sound quite firm and serious. "I need to tell you something, Skylar." He began to drive faster as I raise a brow glancing back over at him, then I sit up straight. "What is it?" I blush softly.
"Lately, this has been a little. . . I don't know, uh-Sky, I just really like you, a lot. And it's just, I don't know how to describe it." Lee paused just as I looked back over out the window, "Oh." The word just comes out. I don't really know what else to say. I mean, I like Lee too. It's just-everything I have to deal with now. . . And now you, Lee! Lee! He's not like other guys. He's not like any other guys in this world. And that's why I like him. But same here, I don't know how I even feel about Lee.

"D-Did I say something wrong?" Lee blurted. He never says things like this. He always knows what to say. "No Lee, you didn't." I say nothing else, sighing softly.
"You know. . . 'Oh' is another word for 'I'm hurt'. Sky, you know. . . If you have anything you need to get off your chest, go ahead and tell." Lee looks over at me for a moment. I shake my head, "I'm fine," I smile for no reason.

"Who was he, Sky?" Lee squints his eyes, tightening his grip on the wheel. "Who?" I bite my lip. Who was he? Is this about Ashton? He's the only guy Lee saw me with.
"That rainy day. It seemed like it was just yesterday, because oh. . . it was. He sure did like you." Lees voice turned rather serious than his foolish silly voice he always plays.

"Are you sure? He was my best friend. Ashton. Can we not talk about this, please." I was getting mad. Although, I don't know why. "Yes, we can stop." Lee mumbled, his voice rather soft. "But does he love you, Sky?"
This question made my heart stop. "Does he what?" I blinked. My whole mind was blank.
"Does he love you, Skylar?" Lee repeated.
"I-I don't know." I manage to say. "You do."
"I don't." Tears began to form in my eyes. "Why do you play these games?" Lee stopped the car. "Games? I don't play 'games'" I deny everything.

"Oh but you do." Lee mumbled. "He did love me. But I don't know so anymore. Love can change over nigh-"
"Love CANNOT change overnight. And you can never fall out of love."
"It can. Yes it can. And yeah, you can always fall out of love." I seemed to say.

"Wake up, princess." I hear a familiar voice, and soft warm arms are wrapped arm me, pulling me close. "Princess?" I mutter. As I open my eyes, I lay on my back and Lee is beside me. We're laying on the car staring up at the sunset. "You're heavy." Lee grins. "I am." I smirk. "You do realize I'm being sarcastic, don't you?" Lee smirked along, pulling me closer. "Duh," I stick out my tongue, then snuggle up next to him.

"Happy birthday, love." Lee whispers softly into my ear. I smile, pulling away. I sit up, only to notice a guitar and foods placed around us. I look behind me to find wine, two ("fancy") cups, and a small box. "You did this-"
"I did." Lee smiles.
"-All for me?" I blush as he nods. "Anything for you, beautiful."

Just as he'd finished pouring the wine, I grin glancing up at him. "To the most beautiful 17 year old." He raises his cup as do I. "Thank you, Lee. For everything." I search for his eyes as I find them. His brown glimmering eyes are staring into mine. "No problem, love." Lee said before setting his cup down, and I do the same. He pulls me close to him, gently kissing me on the lips. I smile during this. He backs away slowly, "Now, for the song." He sheepishly grins which turns into a little smile.

"A song?" I raise an eyebrow as he picks up his guitar. "Yes, a song. For you, love." He begins to play his guitar, singing softly at first. I smile, then laugh. As he slows things down I blush, as we lock eyes.

He finishes up the song as he sets down the guitar, I lean in a little, kissing his cheek. "This day was the best, Lee." I whisper softly. "And I don't really deserve this. Or. . . You." I blush.
He kisses my lips gently, pulling me close to him. He pulls apart for a moment, "I love you, Skylar. And I should've taken that chance about a year ago when I had it. I'm sorry."

It took me a moment to take this in. everything with Ashton, but. . . I can't think about him at the moment. Not now.

"Why're you sorry, Lee? And you're right, once you fall in love, you can never stop loving someone." I whisper. "Lee Richardson, I love you, too."

heyo ! i was gonna make this chapter really longggg but i decided not to. i have a project soooo gotta go loviesss . luv u all. bye babes ! ✌️
P.S JUST ASKING, WHO DO U THINK SKY SHOULD END UP WITH ? Ashton or Lee? (Maybe even Spencer?? :))

byeee lovessss. 💕