Mild Expectations

Chapter 6

Alex was above me and pinned my hands to the bed so I couldn't tickle him, which also meant he couldn't tickle me. So all in all, I was glad.

'I wish I could see you right now.' He said as I looked into his amazing eyes.

'Why? To see me defenceless?' I joked and we both laughed.

'No, to see you smiling. I haven't seen it in a couple of years. And now I never will.' He said and his smile faded as he let my hands go and sat upright on his bed.

I sat upright too and hugged his waist from behind. 'There are other ways to see.' I said, as he relaxed and folded his arms around mine.

'How?' He asked, the sadness clear in his voice.

'Your other sences, of course.' I said and he looked more confused.

'I don't understand.' He said and I let his waist go.

'Turn around.' I said and he did as told and turned around. I took his hand and brought it to my face, smiling.

'What are you doing?' He asked confused.

'Just trust me.' I said and put his hand on my cheek and took his thumb and put it on my mouth.

He ran his thumb over my lips and put his other hand on my face as well, doing the same with both his thumbs.

'Your lips are so soft.' He said and I smiled bigger, getting a smile from him too as he felt my smile grow. Then he brought my face closer to his and he kissed my forehead and then my nose. 'Thank you.'

'For what?' I asked as he still held my face in his hands.

'For everything.' He said and for a moment I got lost in his eyes.

'There's no problem.' I said and he smiled his amazing smile again. 'We should probably get started with the Braille.' I said and he nodded, letting my face go and sat down at his desk.

***

We have been busy for about two hours when Alex's mom came and called him to dinner. I had no idea it was that late before she came in and told us.

'Liz, why don't you join us?' Ms Milton asked and before I could protest, Alex talked.

'Yeah, it would be nice.' He said and I really couldn't say no to him.

'That would be great, thanks Ms Milton.' I said and her smile broadened.

'Well, come on then.' She said and we followed her downstairs, with Alex behind me.

'So, how are you two coming along with the lessons?' Ms Milton asked during dinner.

'Great, I almost got it now.' Alex said smiling and I nodded.

'He really is a fast learner.' I said as I finished my plate. 'Can I help with the dishes?'

'Oh, no no no. You should rest on that leg. I'll handle it, don't worry.' Ms Milton said and I smiled as she took all our plates and went into the kitchen.

'Thanks, again for everything.' Alex said once we were alone at the table.

'It's really no problem. I'm glad I could help.' I said and smiled and after a while Ms Milton appeared and it was time for me to go. After I said my goodbyes, Judy came and picked me up to go home.

And at the end of the day, Alex and I were friends again.

***

3 weeks later

Alex and I have been getting closer each day and it's as if nothing bad ever happened. And I was extremely glad about that.

And today I also get my cast removed. So that's exciting as well and Alex is joining me at the hospital after Judy drove us here after school.