A Hopeless Romantic

9

"I need to tell you something..."

"Yeah?"

"I, um... I love you, Savannah."

"I love you too, Aaron."

We lay on the couch, watching movies and cuddling until we fell asleep.
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"Savannah?" My mother whispered into my ear.

"Hm?"

"Whose he? Is this Aaron?"

My eyes fluttered open to see Aaron's arms wrapped around my waist and my mom standing beside us.

"Yeah..."

"Oh, okay. Y'all be safe and have fun. I'm going to work now. Love you sweetie."

She pecked my cheek, then headed out the door.

"Damn, I thought I was gonna die for a moment."

I jumped in fright as soon as he spoke. "Aaron! God, you scared me!" 

He laughed, pulling me closer to him. "What do you wanna do today?"

"Let's go to the skate park?"

"Ight. I'll meet you there." He kissed my cheek, then headed off to his house.

While he was gone, I showered and got dressed into black jeans and a loose purple tee. I straightened my hair, applied some mascara, then pulled on my black Honey SnapBack and black classic vans on.

Before I leave, I give Aaron a call.

J: You on your way?
A: Already there.
J: See you in 5.

I grab my board and keys, then ride down to the skatepark.

Immediately, I see Aaron talking to who I recognize as Diddy and Dre.

I stop my board and pop it into my grip, then walk over to the boys.

"Hey babe."

"Hi princess. You ready?"

"For what?"

"We're skating to a special place."

"Ight. Let's go."

The boys start going down the sidewalk, leading the way. I follow close behind.

"Stop here." Diddy says, popping his board into his hand. We all do the same.

Aaron leads the way through a thick grove of bushes and weeds, leading us to an open area with a cliff.

"3... 2... 1!" Dre shouts. The boys have somehow already managed to pull off their shirts and are running to the edge. They jump off, leaving me alone and at the top.

Moments later, the boys reappear, soaking wet.

"You coming or not?" Aaron asks.

"Fuck you! I don't have anything to wear!"

"Wear your bra and underwear. No ones around."

I give it a thought. "Fine."

Diddy and Dre are jumping for a second time while I'm busy stripping my clothes off.

"Aaron?"

"Yeah?"

"Where'd you put your stuff?"

"By the tree."

"Okay. Thanks." I walk over to the tree, placing my clothes down.

As I turn around, all three of the boys are jumping again.