Kissing In Cars | Kellic

Chapter 13

Just to make the release of Pierce the Veil's new single "Texas Is Forever" even better, here's an update :D

~Kellin's POV~
I pulled Vic's notebook out from under my pillow, where I had stuck it when I found it a few days ago, carelessly thrown on the floor near my closet. I read the open page for what seemed like the millionth time:
As we wake up in your room, your face is the first thing I see.
The first time I've seen love, and the last I'll ever need.
You remind her that your future would be nothing without her.
Never loose her, I'm afraid, better think of something good to say.
But it's all been done, more than once so I'll keep on trying.
I sighed and clicked my pen before adding to his already amazing poem.
I wonder who he wrote it for?

~~~~~
My phone rang beside me and I picked it up when I saw that it was Vic.
"Hey Viccy,"
I said automatically, thankful he couldn't see me blush.
"Hey Kells,"
He replied. His voice sounded tired and worn out, like he had been crying.
"What's wrong?"
I asked.
"Oh- um, nothing? I was just wondering if you found my notebook. I left it at your house,"
He said. I grinned, looking down at the notebook in my lap.
"No, I don't think so. But I'll tell you if I find it."
I lied. Vic seemed to catch it.
"Are you lying? I'm really not in the best mood."
"Nah, I'm telling the truth. But- Whats wrong?"
Vic sighed.
"It doesn't matter okay? Maybe I'll tell you someday."
I huffed at him.
"That's what you said about your arm, and it's been a week already."
I regretted mentioning it; I could almost hear him cringe.
"You're right, it's been a week, but that's not long enough, alright? Don't expect me to go telling you every one of my secrets. What happens to me is none of your business, get over yourself Kellin."
He growled before I was greeted with the empty beeping of the dial tone.

I tried calling for hours, being sent straight to voicemail each time, until the sound of Vic's peppy voice saying
"Leave me a message after the beep!"
Became embedded into my brain. I left one more message in his voicemail, which was probably full by now.
"Hey Vic... I'm sorry. I just- I really like you, a lot. I know it hasn't been long, but I already have feelings for you, and I don't know what to do. I want to know you better, I want you to let me in... I'm sorry for bothering you. I hope you can forgive me. I like you, Victor. Feel better soon."
I said finally, before hanging up and wincing at my own awkwardness.

My mom knocked on my door, not waiting for a response. She bounded into my room and pounced onto my bed, tackling me. She propped herself up on her elbows.
"Soooo how's Vic?"
She asked, winking suggestively.
"Good, I guess."
I lied. As usual, she saw right through me. It seems like everyone does, even Vic.
"What's wrong honey?"
"I... I really like him-"
"Wait, wait. You like like him?"
I giggled and nodded.
"Yeah. But he keeps a lot of secrets from me and he never tells me anything about himself, or at least that's how it feels to me. And he gets mad at me for asking questions,"
I explained. Talking things out with my mom always made the answer to my problems a lot clearer.

"Maybe he's just not ready to share yet."
My mother said, shrugging, her dark hair swinging slightly.
"Listen, Kells. There are people in this world who've been hurt a lot, mostly by the ones they trusted and shared secrets with. Maybe Vic is one of those people, ya know? He probably just needs to trust you more, and get himself ready for a commitment. He'll warm up to you eventually, just give him time."
She concluded, rubbing my hair. I smiled at her.
"Thanks mom. In that case, I should probably give him back his notebook..."

Mom didn't ask what I meant, she just smiled and nodded at me.
"You can bring it to him tomorrow. For now, stay here with me. You wanna watch a movie? We still have popcorn."
I grinned. My mom, as usual, knew exactly what I needed.
"Sounds good. What do you want to watch?"
"I was thinking Harry Potter? I haven't seen that in a while,"
My heart dropped when I remembered watching it with Vic, the way he had held me close to his chest...
I shook my head.
"I watched that pretty recently. How about the Jungle Book?"
My mother readily agreed and made the popcorn while I snuggled in my blankets.

Mom flopped back in bed beside me a few minutes later, holding the bowl of popcorn. I cuddled close to her, grateful for the affection. We started the movie and I relaxed, letting all thoughts of Vic flow out of my mind, if only temporarily. I couldn't remember a time since I'd met him when I had completely pushed him out of my thoughts.

*****
I figured I'd give you a lil update to celebrate today. Sorry for the time lapse, but Vic and Kellin have known each other for a week now, so it's been a week since the sleepover. And hey... Did you know that by leaving a comment, voting, following, and just reading you can make somebody really super happy?? Happy early Easter to those who celebrate it. Until next week~
-Landon