The folkloric summer

Chapter-6

"I am so in love,
that I might stop breathing,...."

Next day, i was awaken by the buzzing of my alarm, my eyes shut, As I slapped the alarm shut. Nothing irritates me more than something, that disturbs me from such a brilliant sleep. That's when I was taken aback to yesterday, normal day at school, Tristan's dare, James and my kiss!
'Shit! James!'- i murmured and woke up at once. My head was throbbing. I rubbed my eyes, to clear the vision and gazed at the clock! 6:35! Oh god! He'll be here anytime soon. How could I forget that he's going to drive us to school today. Our school starts sharp at 7:30. And we're supposed to show up at the homeroom by 7:15.

Without wasting another moment, I stumbled to my wardrobe, pulling out a quick outfit. As I put my hair up for a shower. After a warm shower, I could finally feel alive, as slept on my maroon sweatshirt and grey skirt. Hurriedly combed my hair, putting half of them in a pretty black bow, it was the real Gracie Abrams merch, i still remember, Inez gifted me on my 15th birthday, still dearer to my heart. Looked around at the time, and it was 7 already! He wasn't here yet. Not having the time for makeup, I quickly put on some sunscreen(ik it's not summer, but that just makes my skin look flawless), followed by my favourite lip balm and mascara. I was keeping my notebooks into my bag, when I heard honking of car! 'He's here:" I squealed in excitement, and ran to the door, taking my bag! Thats when I realised, "oh darn it! Shoes!" - I ran back to my shoe rack and picked out my favourite high heel boots, they would go so nicely with this skirt. Plus, it was cold so I needed to cover up my legs(not all of them Ofcourse) so, they were perfect. James honked again, and i rushed down, switched off the main switch, finally locking the main door. I saw him resting against his shiny black car, wearing a dark grey t shirt. He looked up and smiled charmingly!

"Heyy!"- i wished, as I moved towards him.
Instead, he pulled me into his arms, hugging me. Oh the sweetest gesture ever, how It feels, his fragrance! I hugged him tighter. He looked up at me, our arms on each other's shoulders.

"Oh! How pretty you are, Elizabeth!"- i flushed again, its not fair of him to make me feel this way.

"And look at you!"- I began, "you little handsome man!"- I giggled.

"Well! That was flattering, Betty!"- I could feel his lips turning into a grin. "Just...I am Taller than you...much taller!" - his voice was instructing, yet playful. I laughed out hard.

He showed me to the seat, next to driver's.

We were driving on the brightly lit road, the sunlight was dancing through his messy hair. Oh man! I love him. He looked at me and blushed. "What?" His smile widened.

"Nothing"- I said, and concentrated on the road again.

"I told about you, to Sophia! She's eager to meet you!"- he continued.

"Is she!?"- I said, excitedly.

"Mmhmm!"- he nodded, "..so I had to promise her that I'll take you to our home, someday!"

"How about....today??"- I said, suggesting.

"Well...no!"- he said at once, "it's our date, I want to spend time with you!", I felt embarrassed, "don't mind it, my mum won't leave you alone for a second, forget a damn date!" He continued, to which I couldn't help but laugh.

"No! Seriously!"- he corrected. I laughed even harder.

"Oh! James..." I chuckled, "such a selfish git you are!" I never knew when i got that comfortable with him.

"Ohk! I am! But mind it! I am not going to compromise our first date!" He continued, the seriousness in his voice, is what that made it even funnier.

I laughed out loud again,