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Ch 10 - I Got Your Number From Michael ×

Its been three days since I woke up to London's house. I missed her and I'm even surprised of what I feel right now. I barely know her but yet she gives me a feeling that I can't even explain. I'd like to go to my spot but I bet she'll be even there before I got there. Where should I go?

I decided to go to a foot ball field where I used to practice back then, just to clear my mind.

I was sitting on the grass under the shade of a tree and just watch some random kids running down the field when I got a message...

Hi Calum! Michael give me your number this morning. He said you're ill. Are you alright? - London

Me? Ill? Where did Michael got this shit?

Hi London. Thanks but I'm alright though.

Sounds like She's Kinda Hot.

I send in another message.

Can I meet you tonight?

This is it Calum, but I actually get nervous that I might get a no when...

"You don't have to wait until tonight." I suddenly look behind my back. There she goes, looking so perfect with her ripped skinny jeans and a black shirt. She walks towards me and sits besides me. I can't help but smile, man I like her.

"How did you find me?" I asked her.

"Let's just say that I happened to like the places you like." She said as she looks at me and smile. Its seems like the world stop, call me crazy but it is or its just me.

"I like you." I almost slapped my face. I didn't even processed what I just said. I slowly look at her to see her reaction. She's just looking at me and its seems like forever before she said anything.

"I like you too, Calum." She finally said. "I like you but I'm afraid..."

"I'm not gonna hurt you." I said immediately to assure her.

"I've heard that before." She said and looks away. I wanted to punch whoever broke her heart before.

"Besides, we know little about each other."

"I'm not in a hurry, London." I said but at the back of my mind, I actually am. We only have weeks left. "We can start now."

She just laughed and I started to ask her random questions from her childhood up to now and her asking me the same things. We talked for hours and hours until our throat hurts because of talking.

We go to different places until midnight, talking about anything that comes along the way and for the very first time, I see her carefree side. Talking about anything, doing anything and doesn't even care what others might think about her.

"Can I see you tomorrow?" I asked as we both stand in front of her door.

"Umm...No." My mouth almost fell on the ground.

"Why? Are you busy tomorrow?" I asked quickly.

She laughed a little. "Just kidding, Thomas! You're so serious!"

Thomas. I still feel guilty lying about my name. I mean, Thomas is my name too but my real identity is still a secret to her.

"Oh right. I thought you like calling me Calum instead of Thomas." I said.

"Oh, Thomas kinda grew on me. So... see you tomorrow then?" She asked.

"Yeah." I said and I'm standing still in front of her awkwardly. What now, Calum? She's just looking at me and smile.

"Good night, Thomas. I'll see you tomorrow." She said and kissed my right cheek.

"Good night." I said and before I can say another word she went inside the house.

It took a moment before I realized what just happened. She kissed me! I mean my cheek but kissed me!

I turn around and start to walk back to my house...another stupid grin is plastered on my face again.

When I get back to my room, I send messages to my brothers.

I've got a plan. Be here at my house tomorrow afternoon. I need your help.

And I slumped into my bed, trying to replay the whole night inside my head. And for the first time, I finally admit to myself that I flipped.