<BrOhm> A Simple Hello

Part 13

I woke up in a strange place.
It was a small room with a double bed with dark green and brown covers.
There was a table to the right with a lamp and stacks of books.
The window, which took about the whole wall, was covered in a thick curtain.
The sunlight was seeping in from a corner, the only light in the room.

And it went across the bed in a small line.

And that's when I noticed someone in bed with me. The light ran across their face.

I jumped out of bed and slipped onto my butt on the floor.

I let out a yelp.

The person stretched and sat up.
"Bryce?" It was Ryan's voice.

I giggled. "Sorry."
This is so embarrassing.

"It's okay..." He looked around. "I haven't been here in a while." He looked at his phone.

"What time is it?" I asked and got up. Pulling the covers where I slept, back into place.

"8:45. I think Nana will be awake. She's probably already cooking." He pulled off his shirt and grabbed another pulling it over his head.

I couldn't help but notice his body.

I heard him laughed. "Once you're done checking me out you can wash up." He said making me blush and get my things and jog to the bathroom.

A knock came from the bathroom door just as I got done. I opened it and Ryan stood there sleepily.

"Gotta brush my teeth ya'know?" I let him in as I fixed up my hair and shirt.

Ryan brushed his teeth and ran his hand through his dark hair.

"Are you ready to meet my Nana?" He asked. He wrapped an arm around my waist, walking to the stairs.

The downstairs was a different world from the upstairs.

Everything seemed so opened. Big windows everywhere and nice furniture.

"Nana is a bit of a minimalist. The upstairs is where my grandfather decorated and my Nana decorated the downstairs. They used to fight all the time about stuff." He straightened up his shirt a bit before we walked into the kitchen, dinning room and living room. It was all the living space in one!

A lady with long auburn hair was in the kitchen chopping up vegetables. She was talking to a couple who was sitting on the couch.

When we came in she stopped and turned around. "Hi!" She chirped and hugged Ryan. "I'm so glad you got here safe."

She let go of him and turned to me. "You must be my sweet peas boyfriend." She gave me a hug.

I blushed and Ryan quickly denied it. "No. Nana, this is my best friend."

The lady didn't seemed fazed and winked at Ryan. "Maybe for now."
And she went back to cooking.

Ryan shook his head and led me to the couple.

They both had dark brown hair. The lady has brown eyes and the man had hazel.

The lady got up and hugged us both. "It's so nice to see y'all!"

Her husband got up and shook our hands. "Nice to meet you...?"

"Bryce." I said, my voice came out in a squeak. Making Ryan laugh.

"Nice to meet Bryce." He said. "I'm Jerry and this is Cindy." Cindy gave a wave.

The lady in the kitchen, Nana, joined in. "I'm Nana."

Ryan smiled.

"Hey Ryan, baby, can you show Bryce around outside while we wait for everyone else?" Nana asked. Ryan nodded.

When we got outside the first thing I saw was a beautiful lake surrounded by trees. A pier going out into it.

The pier looked like a ant compared to the lake.

"Woah."

Ryan smiled and grabbed my hand. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" I nodded, speechless.

As we walked towards it Ohm told me about how when he was little he would come out here when he was upset and his Nana would look for him. And when she couldn't find him she would say "No cookies for you." And he would come running.

When we reached the pier the wind blew. Making wind chimes hidden in trees clang together.

"Ah. Bunny!" I rabbit hopped across, going into the woods.

More wind came, making me shiver. And Ohm wrapped his arms around me.

He looked at me. A smile on his face, making me smile.

And I wondered. How can someone care for someone like this? How can his touch make me fill with love? How can this one persons smile make me feel giddy?

"Bryce." His voice cracked.

"What is it?"
His eyes caught the sun rays, they were dancing inside his lovely eyes.

"I need to tell you something..."

"Yeah?" I leaned in closer. What are you doing? Stop! Abort mission abort.

"I love you. And not in just a friend way. More than anything in the world-"

I cut him off. My eyes brimming with tears, tears of happiness. "What about Cry?"

"I can't live without you Bryce. I love Cry, but we aren't going anywhere." He looked down.
And suddenly I became the brave one.

"Look at me." I said putting my hand on his face, feeling his stubble.

"I love you too." I looked at him, his eyes full of disbelief.

He opened his mouth as if to say something but I couldn't help myself.

The moment my lips touched his, in this very second, I knew he was the one.
And this kiss was the most wonderful thing I've ever had.