Grey's Hope

Chapter 2 : Catherine

I get out of the car and I turn to see Grey and William talking. Oh, William. I love him so much.  But, he unfortunately knows and likes Brooke. Ugh, Brooke. Anyways, I walked up the driveway and turned to greet the boys.
"Hey, Grey. Hey, Michael!" I say with enthusiasm.
"Hey, Catherine. How have you been?" William asks me.
"I am doing well. Thanks for helping at my house the other day." I say.
" You are welcome." He says back.
"I am going to go inside and talk to everyone else." Grey says.
"Okay, bye." We say.

After Grey leaves, I ask William if I can tell him something.
"Sure."
" We are going into high school obviously, but their may be new people. New girls and new guys. I want to remain friends with you, but I want you to know I like you more than that." I say.
"I know, but I am not sure how I feel about you."
I get an awful gut feeling and feel sick.
"Why do you like Brooke?"
"Because she is perfect and kind."
"Unlike me." I say out loud, but meaning to say in my head.
"No, you are, too."
"Then why do you not like me?"
"Because Grey likes you."
"But I do not like him."
"I know. But give the guy a chance."
"How come you can not give me a chance?"
"Because I am doing it right now."
As soon as he finishes, he embraces me in a tight hug. I hug him back embracing the moment. I take in his cologne that smells like trees. I have been waiting for a moment like this for years. Now, it has come.
"I love you." He whispers softly into my ear. It tickles, but I respond back.
"I love you, too."
As soon as we are about to let go, we hear someone.
"What in the world are you two doing?" It was Grey. Oh, boy. He is going to get real mad.
"Catherine and I are together now. And there is nothing you can do to stop me. I have waited years for you to make a move, so I turned my feelings to Brooke."
"I can not believe you would betray me!" Grey says with anger in his voice.
"All we did is hug! It is not liked we kissed or something." I say with red, hot cheeks.
"Fine! I am leaving." He says and starts to call his mom.
"Who am I supposed to go home with?" William asks.
"I can take you home." I say feeling bad for him.

As soon as the party was over, William and I wait for my mom.
"So, what are you going to tell your mom about me?" William asks nudging my shoulder.
"Oh, yeah. Can we just keep it between us please?" I ask.
"Sure. I can not wait to be in high school. It is going to hopefully be an interesting adventure."
"Yeah. Oh, look. My mom is here."
We hop into the back and drive home. I am so happy. I am the luckiest person in the world!