The Leaves Swirl

The Only Chapter

Today, was the beginning of fall. The luckiest day on earth.

Unless you were me. Then it wasn't lucky at all. My best friend hooked arms with me, and we walked through the red and orange and yellow leaves.

"So, guess who was talking about you?"

"Who?"

"Carson."

"Who?"

"The hottest guy in the school."

"Oh, great. "

"He said he liked you. Your... quirkiness."

"Not sure if I should be offended or happy."

"Maybe both?"

"Nah, I don't believe you. How could the most popular guy, like me? A geek?"

"Your quirkiness!"

"There he is now."

I snapped my head down, and avoided looking at him. "Hey, Sky. Can I talk to her?"

She grinned and pushed me forward.

"Of course." I was going to whack her later. I followed Carson, to under a cherry tree. "Listen. I wanted to talk to you." His cheeks were pink, and he stepped closer. "I really like you. A lot. And I know we're different. But I really really really like you." He was closer to me now, his lips so close to mine. "I need to kiss you." He pushed his lips to mine, and kissed me hard. His lips tasted of caramel apples, and they were soft. He pulled away, and whispered

"Believe her now?" His eyes were sparkling.

Maybe I was a but lucky...