Just Another Happy Ending

Chapter 13: Our Two Second Forever Pt. 2

I don't really know what to do at this point. No one has ever kissed me before and even if they had I'm sure it would have felt nothing like this. For some slight reason this felt like everything. It felt like I didn't care about anything else.

I wanted to stay here forever. What was this feeling and what was his point for showing me it existed? I lightly grip his arms and he pulls back from the kiss. "Ri..." I shake my head softly thinking for a minute before turning to head quickly back to the house.

I get inside and my sister questions me but I ignore her as I make my way up the stairs. I shut my bedroom door laying softly flat on my bed to just watch the ceiling. Shortly after came the knock I knew would eventually find me.

"Riley..." I sigh softly to myself. "Come in Evan." I watch the ceiling as he opens the door stepping in. He opens his mouth but I hold my hand up. "Don't Evan just sit please." He sits at my feet and I sit up eventually looking at him.

"Evan what I felt just a minute ago scares me. I'm more confused now then ever. Look I'm not mad but I just need some time for this one. I hope you're not mad at me." He smiles softly at me. "Not at all. Now come on let's get to school before we are late." I shake my head playing with my boot zipper.

"I don't want to go to school Evan." He takes my hands in that friend way and smiles at me widely. "Ri you didn't get all dressed up to not go to school." I gaze wide eyed at him in shock that he actually noticed. "I was beginning to think you hadn't noticed."

He tucks a piece of hair that's not curled back in its place. "I always notice. Besides I can tell my shirt from a mile away." He says with a small wink. I blush lightly. "I was gonna give it back but it just fit with my outfit." He smiles humming as if he had almost been laughing. "Keep it Ri. I have plenty."

There is a moment of silence before he sighs. "Will Ashe let you stay home today?" I nod knowing she would because the last day I took off was last semester sometime. He kisses my cheek before standing. "Okay Riley well I'll see you after school. Our plans are still on right?"

I think for a second nodding. He smiles admiring I can tell. "Alright then." He heads for the door pausing. "Oh and Ri take as much time as you need. I'm sorry by the way." He leaves before I can say anything so I pull out my phone.

'Hey Evan...' I wait patiently on his reply and it takes a couple of minutes and I know it's cause he's driving. 'What's up?' I know it's not just a 'what's up' he's concerned something is wrong. I take a breath for a minute before typing a reply.

'Why me?' I lock my phone laying it on my stomach and when I feel it vibrate I have to talk myself into opening it. 'Riley you...you are perfect. You're beautiful in detail and you just continue to make me smile even when you don't mean to. You're strong and you keep your head high even in tough times. Maybe I don't know a lot but I know that that's enough for you to be the first thing I think about in the morning. I like the way you laugh and the way you smile when you see me. I like the way you are full of life and adventure and your always up for anything. Riley I'm sorry for dumping all this on you but if you told me you never felt the same it might hurt but I'd be okay as long as you were happy. Class is gonna start soon but I hope this answered your question.'

I smile widely to myself before sending one quick reply back. 'Stop apologizing Evan. I've just never done any of this before so I'm confused. I'm sorry. Hopefully it won't take me too long to wrap my mind around an answer.' I know he's smiling when he sends his response. 'Don't apologize to me Riley. It's better for me that no one seen how amazing you are. I really need to do this work but I'll see you later.' I smile leaving that at that.

The day goes by pretty fast because all I have is my thoughts to over come me. Before I know it there was the knock I had been waiting all day for. This time he comes in without me telling him. "Hey Ri you ready to go?" I stand sigh. I take in a big breath and he seems worried.

I lean in pulling his lips to mine. I couldn't help myself that feeling was so addictive. I couldn't get enough of it. When I pull back I wrap my arms around his neck and he wraps his arms around my waist. "What's gotten in to you Ri?" I pull back a little bit smiling.

"We can talk about this on the way right?" He nods softly letting his arms fall. We head out to his car and we smiles at me refusing to start hid car until I answer hid question. "I made up my mind okay?" He smiles bigger than I thought I ever had. "So are you ready for me to ask?"

I sigh. "Not quiet Evan. Let's just do that thing where we flirt and kiss when needed but I don't want to rush into labels yet." He takes my hand and locks his fingers in mine. "Whatever you want." I smile softly and he turns the car on pulling off.

I had to admit, I really liked him but the boyfriend girlfriend thing just kinda scared me. I would get over it I just wasn't sure when and was hoping he would stick around that long. One thing at a time Riley. One thing at a time.

Still sucked but still hope you enjoy.💫