Everything in Between

Chapter 13: At Full Brightness

Dedicated to heartsxkisses because without you, I probably would've forgotten to update (he...he...he):

That night, I lay in bed wondering what the heck just happened. Over and over again I replayed the events in my mind and I can't for the life of me know what went through her head. Why? Why would she run? I thought the feeling was mutual? I mean I dunno what rules we have now in the 21st Century, but I'm pretty sure running away isn't like that when it comes to love.

Or is it? I mean, love is confusing like that. But damn, I still don't know. But what have I done? I mean I wasn't rude (I think), I didn't creep her out (right?), and I'd like to think that whatever poem I wrote I'm sure she would've appreciated the effort (I hope).

Not again. Quite ironically, the girl was the one who ran this time. I guess karma's really a b-

(Nick. Remember. You have a contract.)

Sometimes I forget you're even here. Fine.

-karma's a pain in the ass after all. I always knew what I did was wrong. I guess it was the consequence that the universe decided to play upon my soul.

I was used to rejection, believe me. I mean, even my own parents probably didn't want me at some point, or else they'd still be a happy union , right? Girls? Even more so. I could take this...

...if it was straight out. But if it was subtle, like pieces of a puzzle you expected me to solve, then my goodness you'd be waiting a long time. I knew she liked me. My sources never lie. And frankly, everyone has been saying the exact same thing.

So what was the deal, man? I mean I know I'm super dashing and the incredibly talented host of this book, so you must be wondering, dear reader:

What the heck was she thinking?

Get in line pal, I'm thinking that too.

And believe me, I'd gladly tell you what she was thinking, but still, from the memoir of my life and the awesomeness that is me in the present, I still don't know.

Thus, I spent my night in wonder. Wondering what the hell have I done, and was it even the right thing? Maybe she didn't want to go officially, or maybe she realized that it was stupid and decided to drop the whole thing, I don't know!

I hate not knowing. I feel like shooting in the dark and hitting nothing but the air. But shooting in the dark and hoping to hit something was my specialty. It's what has gotten me so far to this awesome tale which I now share with you.

Now, all my sources came up empty, and to be honest, I just wanted to be alone.

The bright side here was that at least I wasn't facing emotional rejection, at least I have a date, and still this affection which she holds for me.

Perhaps it would all go well the next day.

"Nick, I think I just like you as a friend."

Well, sh-

It's not what you think! Okay, well it is pretty much what you think.

Let's start from the top.

It was a usual Friday morning, and we had dance classes in the afternoon. After all, being the klutz that I am, I am in need of said classes for the prom which was to happen the next day.