The next few months flew by faster than we could imagine. Our stair-climbing dates came to an end when Joe's prelims started and I barely ever saw him.
Soon enough it was time for his finals. The rest of the school was also busy with exams, and one sunny afternoon as I waited for my parents to pick me up, I saw Joe leaving the hall. He'd just finished his final exam... this was it. The last time I would probably get to see him. The last time I would hear his laugh...
Something inside me just burst and I flew up from where I was sitting and I almost ran up to him. He obviously saw me coming and I could see his cheeks turning a deep crimson colour.
"Hey. How was your last exam?" I asked him, quite out of breath.
"I've had better thanks, but I'm glad it's over."
We both stood there in a few seconds of silence as I gathered all my confidence.
"So uhm... I was wondering... could I maybe have your number?" I started shaking again as I awaited his answer.
He laughed softly. "Of course you can. I've been meaning to ask you for yours since the day we met, but I was just too shy."
So he gave me his number and we had an awkward, hugless goodbye.
I wasn't sure if I was ever going to see him again, but I hoped and prayed with everything inside me that I would.
Knowing that I'd have to climb those stairs without him down right broke my heart, and as I watched him walk out of the school gates, I felt a piece of me leaving with him.
I guess I liked him more than I realised.
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Our Love Was Made For Movie Screens
RomanceThis is a love story like you've never experienced it before. Something you'd expect to see on movie screens (hence the title, haha) but to Joe and Lyla, this is their reality. This is the story of exactly how choices can influence your entire life...
