One Week

Chapter 14

thought he actually had feelings for me...Maybe even loved me. We drove back to the café where this whole thing started without saying a word to each other. Today I was just wearing black leggings and a large sweatshirt, my was pulled back in high ponytail. I got out of the truck and Ender locked the door before shoving his hands into his pockets and opening the café doors for me, I looked down and didn't say anything. Carol and Richard were already seated in a booth, we walked over to them and slid into the seats opposing them.

"Hello Ender, Lyric. Your 7 days are up as a "married" couple. Are you ready to proceed to the divorce?" Carol asked, she sounded serious but I could tell she was way less tense than a week ago. Probably because the project was done.

"Yes." I nodded quickly glancing at Ender, his face showed no emotions and I almost forgot how weird it was to not know what he's feeling at all times. I am so used to reading his face and body language that it is heart wrenching to see his deadpan face. I noticed Carol flicking a finger at Richard, who lifted his camera.

"Well take each other's hands once more." Carol recited, pulling out a notebook. I quickly grabbed Enders hands and faced him, trying to ignore the sensation of wanting him closer. "You know the rules, Lyric repeat after me: I Lyric Lawrence am now released from the week of being married to Ender Williams."

"I Lyric Lawrence am now released form the week of being married to Ender Williams." I copied, avoiding eye contact with Ender.

"Now Ender do the same: I Ender Williams am now released from the week of being married to Lyric Lawrence."

"I Ender Williams am now released from the week of being married to Lyric Lawrence." Ender recited, his dead pan face not changing. Somehow he could still look me dead in the eyes.

"Thank you both for contributing in this documentary, I will send both of you a copy in the mail in the next month or so. Richard and I must go now, we have much footage to edit. Leave when you need to, coffee is on us." Carol said, before flicking her poker straight blond hair and promptly leaving the café, Richard waddling behind.

"I don't think I'm going to stick around for coffee..." I said, scooting out of the booth.

"Wait Lyric, I need to talk to you. Somewhere private." Ender said, his face was desperate.

"Ender... I'm so tired... Please.." I sighed, tears welling. I was sick of his games.

"Just let me talk to you! Jesus! Why are you so stubborn?" Ender yelled. People from other tables started to look at him in confusion.

"Ender! People are staring. Stop making a scene. If you want to talk then fine, talk." I angrily said, crossing my arms over my chest.

"Okay but somewhere private. Is your roommate home?" He asked

"I don't think so, why?"

"Can we talk back at your place? Please Lyric?"

"Fine. But you owe me ice cream." I said. Ender and I walked out to the truck and I directed him towards my apartment. I almost forgot the key code, but I wrote it down so we got in fine. April hadn't done much cleaning while I was gone, but the place didn't look too messy. I sat on my bed and loved the feeling of the familiar comforter, Ender began pacing and shoving his hands into the pocket of his sweatshirt. "Okay, say what you want to say."

"Lyric I'm sorry. I'm so sorry." Ender said. Taking a step towards me.

"Ender, we talked about this. I've fallen for you, and you haven't fallen for me okay? I get it." I muttered, honestly just wanting to dig myself into a hole.

"No Lyric, you are going to sit and listen to what I'm going to say without interrupting me." Ender said, anger now burning in his eyes. I nodded and stared at my feet. "You don't think I love you? I can't prove it to you but I can try. I love when you're walking down the hallway I know it's you even when I can't see you. I love the way you smile when we're watching Spongebob. I love it when you make faces when you're reading your book because I Ender Williams love you." Ender said, sighing with relaxation and slipping a hand through his hair. I smiled and a few tears dripped down my face.

"You love me?"

"I am in love with you." Ender said again. A sound between a sob and laugh escaped my throat, I stood up and had no idea why. All of a sudden Ender's lips were on mine, I surrendered to his touch as he kissed away my tears. His hand was sure on my waist, and my hands were desperately lost in his hair. I pressed myself closer and closer to him until I couldn't breathe. I pulled away and rested my forehead against his, dragging my thumb against his lips. Ender was breathing hard as he pushed me backwards, my knees hit the bed and I dropped.

"Wait, wait, wait." I whispered, my breathing coming out ragged. "Not yet."

"Okay." Ender said huskily, but brought my face back to his. This kiss was sweeter and not so desperate, but heart melting all the same. I didn't let him let go of me and kissed him harder. My fingers roamed his chest, I gasped when his hands hit my bare skin and slid upwards. I didn't want Ender to stop, and he didn't.

"Hey Lyric I heard you were back!! Come say hi to your best friend.... AHH!" April yelled, walking straight into the room. "Oh My GOD! I'm so sorry!" She said, beginning to close the door.

"No April it's okay." I said, pushing away from Ender and throwing myself into April's open arms.

"I knew this was going to happen." Lyric whispered into my ear before letting me go and shaking Ender's hand.

"Hi April, I'm Ender. I don't know if you remember me." Ender said.

"Yes of course I remember you. And I do support this, but if you give her a seizure again. I will kill you." April said, smiling at me.

"I won't I promise." Ender said, chuckling. April put her hands on her hips.

"So when will I see this movie?" She asked, wiggling her eyebrow at me.

"They still have to edit it, so probably in a month or so." I said.

"Alright, you guys hungry? Up for some international house of pancakes?" April asked.

"Sure." Ender said, while April bounded out of the room. I started to follow her but Ender grabbed my arm.

"Wait there's something I want to ask you."

"Okay."

Ender got down on one knee and I couldn't help but laugh.

"Will you. Lyric Lawrence. Take me, Ender Williams to be your boyfriend?" Ender asked, a smile playing at his lips.

"I do."