Precious (Stanford X Reader)

Chapter 4: Love's First Signs

After telling the twins about the tragedy that caused my family's death, they were shocked.

-Wow... I'm so sorry, I shouldn't have asked -Ford looked really sad and worried. It touched my heart.

-It's ok, it's not your fault -I smiled.
-Hey girl, sorry to hear that. It seems that you are having a hard time living alone.

-Well, one gets used to it, I guess. But now I have you guys! You are being really nice with me. I appreciate that a lot, thank you so much!

Stanford blushed, smiling.
-Y-You're welcome!
-No problem, *N*. You know you can count on us.

-I'm so happy to hear that! -I grabbed Ford's hand, just to see his reaction-. Soo, shall we continue?

He seemed even more surprised than before. It took him a few seconds to say something.
-Uh... Y-Yeah!

When we arrived at my house, I invited them to come inside. Ford slowly let my hand go.
-We'd love to, but our parents--
-Ok! Why not? -Stanley exclaimed.
-STAN! Maybe she is busy with something!

I laughed at them while they were screaming at each other.
-Guuys, stop it! Don't worry about it, I'm not busy or anything -I lied.

The three of us were sitting on the couch. While Stanford was quietly staring at me, Stanley simply got too comfortable with his sitting position.

-Wanna have a drink?
-No, thank you.
-You have some Cola or anythin'? -Stanley yawned.
-Of course! I'll be back in a sec.

~Stanford~

OH, GOSH DAMMIT LEE. He was totally destroying the few possibilities I had with *N*!

In my opinion, he could shut up some day and never say anything again!
The Cola thing was the rudest comment ever made, plus, she was beautiful! How can you say that to a pretty and sweet girl like *N*?

My gaze full of anger went straight to my brother, who was scratching his neck.

-Stan! -I whispered, almost shouting-. You are a complete idiot!
-Again with your stupid jealousy?! She asked, I replied!
-You don't understand, you stupid monkey! Don't you see you are being extremely rude right now?!
-Bah, nonsense! I'm being myself!

Then, she entered the room again with her spectacular *H/C* hair.
-I'm back! Here you go, delicious Cola for ya!
-Thanks a lot, missy! Actually... Gotta go to the bathroom.

Mentally, I facepalmed so hard.
-Sure! It's over there -said *N*, pointing at a door.
-Sorry, it's an emergency!

He winked at me.
HE FRICKING WINKED AT ME.

I was dying inside. I didn't know what I should tell her... She must have been very uncomfortable.

-I, uh... apologize for my brother's behaviour. Lee's a knuckle head, he doesn't think about his actions.

-Why? Stanley doesn't bother me at all.
She smiled again. Ahh, so sweet...
-Oh, really? Well, if he does, please tell me... O-or him, I don't know.

-I will. But, may I ask, why are you always so nervous?

Oh crap. Dead end.
-Uhh... Nervous? Me? Heh, not at all...
*N* got closer. Just a bit, but it was too much for me.

-Are you ok, Ford?
-Y-Yes! I mean, NO! But, yeah...! -I sighed, hiding my face in my stupid and weird hands.

Surprisingly, *N* tried to see my face again by moving them away.
-Ford... It's ok. You can tell me anything and I'll try to help you.

Such a gentle girl. I was completely lost in her gorgeous *E/C* eyes.

-S-Same here, my princess...
Then, the awesome idea of kissing her hand came to my mind.

And, of course, I had to do that.

I mean... WHY?!
Why, Stanford Pines?! You idiot! You ruined everything again! Now you couldn't do anything to fix it, for sure...

But oh, thank God.
She chuckled so sweetly I thought my heart was going to melt.

We heard the bathroom door opening, and Lee quickly returned to his seat.
-What have I missed?

***

After an hour or so, we were saying goodbye to *N*.
-Thank you so much for the invitation! -I squealed, dumb as always.

-No problem! It was nice talking to you two. See you tomorrow, maybe?
-Yeah! See ya!
-Ok! Stay safe!

Then, just before closing the door, she whispered:
-Bye, Ford...
And gave me a peck on the cheek.

OH.
MY.
GOSH.

Was I dying? Probably.
Stan even had to help me walk.

-You fricking have her, Stanford! I see you both in a much brighter future, kissing, having kids, living together...!
-SHUT UP! -I shouted, annoyed-. Stanley, you almost destroy everything!

-Guess what, I DIDN'T, you nerd! -he laughed, giving me a little bump.
-You are a jerk. Don't you dare talking to *N* like that again!
-HAHAHA, I won't, lovebird.

***

~You~

Phew. They were finally gone.
It's not that they were annoying or anything, but I needed some time to focus on my work.

I sat on my bedroom's chair and began to think about what happened that day.

Who was the entity that talked to me when I was feeling dizzy?

Was it the same creature that killed my entire family?

I had to get some answers.

I pulled out some papers out of my bag, and I started deciphering some of the codes.

Suddenly, Ford's smile came to my mind. Ugh... Why did I like it that much? In fact, all of him was so perfect!

I closed my eyes and swam across my pool of thoughts, stopping in each one that was about Stanford.

He was handsome.

I came to the honest conclusion that... I had a crush on him.

-I like Ford.