happier

the kiss

During this break, Cola had met this guy named Mark, who was the same age as her. He made her feel so loved and cared for. However, whenever she was with him, she couldn't help but compare him to Pacey at times. Mark was really reserved and he liked reading and all of the things that Pacey didn't like doing. But, she did like him a lot. However, after Jesse, she was afraid of him being ripped away from her by a strange force, no matter what it was. So, they haven't done anything. They've never kissed, he's never asked her out. They're just really good friends, much to Pacey's disapproval. Currently, she sat on his bed, the two simply relaxing together. She checked the time on his nightstand and saw that it was 10:00. She had to be home in 30 minutes. She sighed, getting up.

"I've gotta get going. I gotta be home in 30 minutes." Mark nods, also standing up. For a brief second, the two stood there, staring at each other, before Mark broke the staring contest.

"I-i'll walk you to the door." He said, making her nod as she walked in front of him, her heart slowly starting to race. Mark opens the door for her, walking outside. The two stand there again, before Cola lets out a nervous chuckle.

"I'll see you tomorrow, maybe?" She asks, walking down the stairs. He says okay and bye. She fights herself on the inside for letting him go without a kiss at least. However, she hears someone run towards her and she turns around to see Mark there. He takes her wrist, bringing her in for a kiss. She lets out a soft gasp, but kisses him back. She wraps her arms around his neck, going on her tippy toes to be at head-length with him. When they pull away, they both have soft smiles on their faces. She lets out a giggle, leaning her head on his chest. "So, now what?" She asks, looking into his green eyes.

"I really like you, Colie. If you want...will you be my girlfriend? We can take it slow, I would never pressure you into anything, but I just really want to be with you." He says, a nervous laugh coming out of his mouth. She has a big smile on her face, pecking his lips again.

"Of course I will. I really like you, too." He laughs, bringing her into another kiss.

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Currently, she was with her sisters, Sadie and Keira. They were at the mall, shopping for some last minute clothes for back to school. Cola was in a great mood after a very steamy date with Mark the night before. They watched as she practically skipped around the store. It was something new for the girl that they would always have to pull teeth with for her to at least go to the mall with them. The sisters shared a look, smirking.

"Your glow is highly suspicious this morning, Colie. How many cups of coffee did you have?" Keira joked, walking over to the girl, with Sadie right behind her. She can't help but let her smile grow as she asks that question.

"Can't a person be in a good mood while shopping?" She asks, but even she could see through her own lie.

"A person can, but you? It's like pulling teeth with you to get you come with us to the mall. You always say how dumb it is that we need to shop for new clothes for the new school year. So, what aren't you telling us?" Sadie asks, smirking at her. Cola bites her lip to try and keep herself from smiling.

"Nothing." She says, walking away from them.

"Then, what's with the look?" Cola looks at her like she's crazy.

"What look?"

"You have this look, this cheery yet sneaky, I-got-lucky look. I know this look. Sadie has it every single time she comes back home really late," Keira says, shrugging. Sadie's jaw drops as she hits her arm. "Wait, where were you last night?" Cola sighs, a big smile on her face. She knew she couldn't hide it anymore.