One Last Breath

Chapter 2

He looks even better in front of me.
He has a sense of shyness but has a ton of confidence.

My mom leaves the room and tells us lunch will be ready in about a half hour if any one wants it.

I watch her leave the room and my eyes dart straight to him; it seems he is already looking at me. I can feel myself blushing and look away.

I see him glancing at me and he speaks up and states "I like your headphones".

God Dammit. I forgot I still have my headphones on so I just play it cool.

"Thanks my dad got them for me".

"Oh he must of had a great style" He playfully states.

"So what does your dad do now?" Chase asked not realizing my dad was dead.

"Well he has an occupation in sitting 6 feet under........ I'm sorry that was a bad joke, what I meant to say is my dad is actually dead".

He looks at me blankly "Oh.......I'm so sor...."

"Don't be" I snap "It's just we don't talk about him anymore"

"Well than let's change the subject" he suggests.

"That would be appreciated" I say "Hey maybe we can go to the living room and watch t.v. or something"

"That would be fine with me" he says agreeingly.

We shuffle into the living room and sit down. Next thing I know we are sitting right next to one another.

He looks into my eyes and asks "Why did such a cute girl like you decided to move here".

Blushing I say "Well I wanted a change of scenery.....in fact I NEEDED a change of scenery, my old town was depressing and I also needed to get away from my inner demons".

He states "Well looking at you I can't tell you have inner demons but I am here for you whenever you need me"

"Well everyone has secrets, and thanks I appreciate that". I say in response.

Out of no where he ask me questioningly "Are you single.....I mean it's just a question you don't have to answer".

Realizing he is blushing I begin to answer.

"Yes I am single"

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