Blue Moon (gxg)

"As long as we are together." (23)

Bella and I got our burgers and sat down in a table facing each other in front of the large windows overlooking the street.

"You know..." I whispered.
"I have just noticed how nobody here gives a damn about other people... It's not like that in California."

"You're right. It should be like that."
She sighed, then moved her chair closer to me.
"Something is bothering you in California?"

"I don't know...I always get the feeling that everyone is ready to judge you- whatever choice you make..." I confessed with a lump around my throat.

I just can't explain this feeling of telling her everything that was going on trough my mind.

"I can sense that too. But, Ellie, don't get confused between what people say and who you really are." She affirmed in a confident way.

"I'm still trying to figure it out..." I whispered.

"Well, me too... everyone feel a little lost at our age..." She shrugged.

Her talking made me me feel accepted and understood, as I haven't in a very long time.

Bella smiled and rested an hand over mine:
"But Ellie, I think you are a... beautiful... smart girl with a great future ahead."

My lips parted in a genuine, moved smile, as I was squeezing her hand.
"You just told me such a beautiful thing." My voice trembled.

I took her hand and entwined with mine:
"You always have the right words at the right time, Bella, I don't know how you do that... but you are helping me so much right now." I affirmed.

I looked straight into her hazel eyes and... I got lost in them.

Bella gave me shy, happy smile as she spoke tenderly:"Oh Ellie... It's just what I think..."

Then she looked around and giggled:
"Doesn't it make you laugh that we said these things to each other in a Mcdonald's... over some burgers?"

I tried to remain serious about that:
"No. This is way more poetic."

I came closer to her face and leaned the tip of my nose against her cheek.
Her candid skin was so soft that makes me want to feel it more.

I snapped her a shy kiss as I spoke: "Let's just eat now, shall we?"

Bella winked at me: "Oh, you can say that out loud..."

~

"So, what kind of dessert do you want?" Bella asked me, approaching against my chair.
"I'm quite full, actually..."
She stood up, smiling: "All right, I'll pick one and we'll share it."

"I'm coming with you." I said, surrendering.
"No, stay. I'll be quick."
I nodded at her and saw her walking towards the screen to order.

I got lost in her perfume.
A spicy, vanilla fragrance with a hint of jasmine and musk that hitted my senses in the most sweetest yet intense way.

I followed her with my gaze...
her long red hair, her slow but confident walk, her delicate way of adjusting her hair behind her ear to focus on the menu's...

My phone made the sound of a notification that woke me up from my thoughts.
From Joe:
<< Leo and I went surfing. You can call me "king of the waves" from now on. I'll send you some pics ;) >>

Although I didn't want to, my face and mood suddenly darkened.
I turn on the airplane mode in my phone and putted it back inside my bag.
Thinking about him still made me feel nervous somehow... it's like his shadow it's always following me.
And it's not a good feeling.