Silent teardrops

Evelyn

I finally stopped crying. My t-shirt was a mess; I couldn't begin to wonder what my hair or face would look like. And I now had a massive headache. The front yard was empty; the rogues had run off and all the family members had gone home. Suddenly I realised that I was leaning against someone's chest; one of my hands resting on their muscular firm torso while the other one was tenderly being held by their hand. Embarrassed I noticed it was Noah.

"Oh I'm sorry," I said quickly, sitting back. "I didn't realise where I was."

Noah just grinned at me, making my face go red.

"I don't mind," he said, pulling me back towards him to snuggle against his shoulder.

"Um..." I said puzzled, "Don't you have a girlfriend?"

"Not anymore," he answered into my hair, "I broke up with her because I didn't like her. She was only going out with me because she was popular and so was I." 

"Oh, okay," I answered shyly.

I wish Noah would let me go. This was really awkward because I think I may have liked him but there was no way he would ever fall for me; he was way out of my league!

A bristling sound interrupted my thoughts. Dangling above our heads from a drooping branch, was a steadily growing bush of mistletoe.

"Did you... how did....?" I stammered.

"Did I mention I can make plants grow like my sister?" Noah said as he gently wiped away my falling tears and put his hands on my waist. Impulsively I wrapped my arms around his neck and, parting my lips slightly, I leant in towards him, yielding to the soft strength of his kiss. Time stood still as our lips moved together sweetly making me forget how annoying he was. His soft, warm lips tasted like mint. I could feel him smiling which made me smile too. I pulled away, my forehead leaning against his. He smiled genuinely making his already beautiful teddy bear brown eyes so enticing. Everything would be alright now. I knew deep down that Carlos wasn't gone forever; he would always be with me in my heart. I felt at peace with myself, and knew that I would be able to go on, with Noah there to care for and guide me all the way.

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