Adopted by the King of Broadway // Lin Manuel Miranda

Chapter 12

Hey there! Ready for a chapter filled with a lot of Macey and Daniel!

Nothing super sexual will go on since they are only 6th graders.

ANNNDD, this will be more detailed because I am trying to squeeze that hobby in.

Well,

Enjoy!

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Daniel grabbed my arm and took me to the elevator. I watched the hood of his sweatshirt bounce up and down as he slightly tugged me. "Where's your house?" I asked as the doors closed.

Daniel pressed a few buttons. "It's not a house Macey. It's called an apartment," he laughed.

I laughed nervously. A-part-ment. Gotta remember that.

The doors opened, leading to a floor that looks the same as the one I live on. "Follow me," he said, stepping out of the elevator. I stepped out, looking out the window. It was absolutely breathtaking.

The view seemed higher than usual.

I followed Daniel to a door that looked a tiny bit different than the other doors.

"How long will you be staying?" he asked, opening the door.

I shrugged. The hou- I mean- apartment looked almost EXACTLY the same as my apartment. Except a few different things.

I walked in admiring the surprisingly well lit area. I glanced back at Daniel, who is already half way up the flight of light wood stairs. "What are you waiting for? Come upstairs."

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Soon enough, we were sitting on his bed watching a cute little movie called 'Minions.'

As the little yellow figures moved around the screen, I glanced around his room.

Lots of posters of things I have no idea what it is filled the room. A shelf sat in the corner of his room. On that shelf stood about 6 trophies. The room was painted a dark blue, and his bed was spotted with different types of balls.

I reached into the popcorn bowl that was set in front of us and looked at Daniel. His eyes were lit up from the screen and his tiny laugh made me giggle when something funny appears on the big screen thing.

I get a warm, fuzzy feeling in my stomach as blush slowly started to appear.

Love.

I cleared that 4 letter word. I'm only 12 for god's sake!

I looked back at the screen, my vision readjusting to the new scene. "Do you like it so far?" Daniel asked, reaching in for another piece of popcorn.

"It's confusing, but it's decently funny," I said, quickly swallowing the piece of popcorn and playfully glaring at Daniel.

He laughed. "Macey, I gotta tell you something," he said, completely moving his eyes towards mine.

I nodded nervously. Why do sudden?

"I- I have a crush on you."

My eyes widened and the blush flew in.

It was silent. The movie played in the background as we stared into each other's eyes. All I could here was my and his breathing.

"Are you okay with that?" he asked, his smile slowly going away. I snapped out.

"Of course. I had a- what is it called?" I stammered, looking at him for help.

"You have a crush on me too, right?" he said. I nodded, smiling ear to ear.

Daniel leaned back. "Oh good, I was worried you didn't like me."

I hesitated. "But- but we're only in 6th grade. Isn't that too young?" I said, brushing pieces of popcorn off my jeans.

He raised his arms and tucked a piece of hair behind my ear. "Love can begin at any time, even if your only 12," he said smiling. He leaned in, lips pressing against my freckles cheek.

It was a warm feeling. Maybe the feeling I have been longing for my whole life. He pulled out quickly and smiled.

I stared at him with an open mouth. "Did you jus-"

"Yes I just did."

I turned my head back to the movie, smiling. My head tilted, making me lean against his shoulder. He wrapped his arm around my hip. "I guess we're a couple now," Daniel chuckled.

"What's a couple?" I sleepily asked.

"It's when 2 people love each other," he said, planting a kiss on the side of my head.

The screen became fuzzy, the yellow figures turning into blobs.

And I fell asleep in the comfort of my friend.

I guess that's what love feels like.

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Whoops I made them too much of lovebirds...

Okay but the thing is they are really cute for 6th graders and they are just freaking cute AAAHH.

So, school is coming up soon... And...

A new book is coming! Check it out! It is titled 'She's Just Another 6th Grader.'

I apologize for any grammar mistakes or bad writing!

Cya,

~Elii