Meet... Little Miss Quiet

Chapter 7: I won't deny it anymore!

I fiddled with my hands as we walked through the masses of incessant people, the whole trip had been over in a flash, i don't remember anything, all that went through my mind was the torture my inner monologue has been feeding me all week...The kiss...

The whole week went by with Janice barely bothering to look my way and my mind Torturing me constantly.

I was way too embarrassed to look at her directly, I couldn't watch her from a distance...I have to figure it out! Why am I like this around her?
My heart throbs even thinking about her and its worse when she's around me...The very thought of her, the snow queen, Janice...It makes my lips tremble with the thought of being able to kiss her again...
It can't be love! Definitely not! Well...No! It can't be-
A soft hand on my arm interrupted my treacherous ideas, only to be replaced with a loud throb, "J-Janice!"

A curious stone-cold face peered around the corner, her hair was plaited for once, her fringe dangling on her right side with the plait, displaying her left side with elegance and roughness, "You okay?"
I panicked, hesitant with my answer, "Y-Yeah! All Good! Hahaha!"

She frowned at my strange reaction, knowing something was up...Quickly she caught onto the situation, "Is it about the kiss? You've been like that ever since..."

I gulped, Crap! She's the new Sherlock!

"It didn't mean anything, so it's fine..."
Her reassuring didn't really work...depressed me really...I mean- Nope! That really helped!

I smiled, pretending as if she hadn't said anything, "It's all good!"
I rushed to catch up to the rest of the class...this was going to be a loong ride...

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I buried my head into my pillow of clouds as my mum took my temperature. When the catchy beep rang she shook her head disappointedly, "38.6...Sorry, baby you're gonna have to stay home..."
I groaned in disapproval, I hate colds! It makes you sweaty, agitated, hot...The clear memory of Janice drove into my mind, "we get colds and fevers from the bacteria that builds up indoors"
I wanted to see her...
Mum closed the door silently, turning the fan on as she left...I fell onto my bed, closing my eyes in an attempt to sleep...
The darkness grew darker and darker until it surround me completely...

I woke up to the incessant sound of the doorbell ringing, the broken button played the song over and over again.
I groggily got out of bed, hurrying to the door.

As I approached the door, I smashed the bell with my bare fist, causing it to stop playing, completely..
I looked through the eye thingy to check who it was and to my surprise it was exactly who I wanted to see, Janice.
I opened the door, only just realising my appearance...I was shirtless in my Star Wars boxers...I have sunk low...

Janice stared into my eyes, explaining her sudden visit, "Aidan said you were sick, home alone...I went to the store after school...I got some things that would help..."
She held out a plastic bag, handing to me, the kiss...Shit! My stupid brain! "T-thanks, it's really helpful! Come in!"
Janice stepped into my house...she's been here before...she knows where to go.

I guided Janice to the lounge room, excusing myself and dashing upstairs to get changed, I chucked on a green shirt and black skinny jeans. As I passed the mirror in the Hall I couldn't help but to fix my hair, I tried to look goo- Wait, why am I- Gahh! I have no time for this!
I met back with Janice, she was studying all my baby photos, so embarrassing! After noticing my presence she turned to me, "You looked cute..." My heart pounded, I'm definitely going to have a heart attack!
I paused for a few, regaining myself as quickly as possible,"haha, T-Tanks!"
Tanks? I couldn't even say thankyou properly, i have to figure out why this happens!

I snuffled, causing her to rise to her feet, "you should go outside for a bit..."

She gently touched my hand, extending her pinky to lead me outside. On our way out a grabbed the keys and locked the door...

We walked in our usual spot, it was already 5:34 and the sun was setting, the colours blended in almost perfectly with Janice's hair.

What if I did like her?

I wanted to break the silence, "Janice, when is your birthday?"
Like he deadpan she is, Janice faced forward and never looked my way, "August, 14"
Soon!
"Maybe we could go to an amusement park or something?"
She smiled a little, "sounds great"
Janice can be a huge child when she wants to be, easily amused, likes to play, etc...

we walked to the edge of the park, viewing the city from behind the bars, suddenly it began to snow, the flakes being in perfect contrast with Janice's flaming red hair...i couldn't help what happened next, my body moved on it's own as she smiled I cupped her jaw in my hands and pulled her close, planting a swift, warm kiss on her gentle lips.

I won't deny it anymore! "Janice...I'm in love with you! Ever since we first met..."