First Love (David & Liza)

Chapter 33

December 11th,  2015/ Friday

The past week was beyond amazing. It was like David and I are actually living together. Although I have to admit that at first I was a little concerned about how us being together all the time will affect our relationship, but that thought completely vanished after the first day. I still can't believe how comfortable we are feeling around each other, despite the fact that our relationship is still pretty fresh. And don't get me started on the sleeping matter. Snuggled in David's warm embrace, I have never slept more peaceful in my life. When his strong arms surround me, holding me tight I simply choose to ignore the rest of the world. Somehow even the house feels different. It's not a dark hollow, lifeless place anymore. He brings this cheerful brightness and cozy warmth when he's here. I know it's cheesy, but his presence is making me feel more secured, protected, loved. He makes my parents' absence much more bearable than when I was all alone.

"Princess, hurry up or we're going to be late for school! Don't make me come up there!" David shouts from downstairs, making me giggle at his "threat".

"Be down in a minute!" I shout back, almost poking my eye while applying the last coat of mascara. I take one last look in the mirror and nod to myself in approval. Wow! My make-up skills are much more improved than before! Grabbing my purple backpack from the desk, I exit my room and make my way downstairs to find an empty first floor.

"Dav... Aaah!" I make a few steps back, covering my face when he suddenly jumps from around the corner with a killer-clown mask on his head, laughing like the Satan himself. My heart is beating so fast that I'm sure it can easily outrun Usain Bolt. I've never understood why people find scaring the bejesus of their friends or family so hilarious and amusing. I peek underneath my fingers and when I see David taking the mask off while laughing hysterically, an enormous doze of anger overwhelms me.

"You're a moron!" I say while approaching him, my index finger pointing at him in a threatening way. For a second I picture myself doing this as a parent. Be prepared my future children, I'll be one hell of a mother! "I almost had a heart attack? Why did you do that?" I slap his chest with all my strength, but he just continues to laugh, making me even more angry.

"You... you should... have seen... your face!" He bends down a little, resting his hands on his knees, his body still shaking from laughter. "I should have recorded that! Please remind me to do it the next time I scare you."

"Next time? Be careful, David! You are one step from being single!" I poke his shoulder like the bad guys do when they want to start a fight with the good guy in all action movies. I always thought that's a pretty lame move, but it seems to be working now because David's face immediately changes. His expression now is serious with no sign of the happyness from a second ago. He takes my hands, squeezing them lightly and stares deep in my eyes.

"Don't ever say that again even as a joke, Liza!" His voice is low and husky, his eyes wide open. "Losing you is my biggest fear and even the thought itself terrifies me to death." He pulls me for a hug, resting his chin on the top of my head. "I love you so much that it hurts."

"I love you too, David." His grip tightens and we stay in each other's arms for a few minutes.

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"The boys are waiting for us on the parking lot to exchange cars. We're taking Zane's car and they'll have David's. I was thinking that we can go shopping, then maybe a movie. Finally, I can have you all for myself!" Gabbie sqeaks with excitement for the hundredth time today, making me cover my ears.