The Girl With Red Hair

Chapter 15

Chapter 15

I awoke in my bed, two strong arms wrapped around me. I didn't have to look to see who it was. Kyle. I felt safety and belonging in his arms. I didn't want to leave them.

"Morning." he said quietly into my ear. I turned around slightly so I could face him. "Morning" I said back.

"When did we go to sleep?" I ask curiously, not remembering much the other night.

"Well, after your brother gave you a long lecture on doing what he says and how you dissobaid him, you went to bed. I went to say goodnight a little later but you were already asleep. I... I couldn't resist so I snuck in next to you." he admitted sweetly. In my head I heard a chorus of 'awww's' going off in an imaginary crowd. That was really sweet of him.

I gave him a warm smile and said "thank you"

"Would you like me to make you some breakfast?" he asked, already positioning himself to get up. Being out of his arms felt a little uncomfortable but I couldn't make him stay there forever.

"Yes please." I answered gratefully.

He got up and made his way downstairs. I sat up in my bed and rubbed the sleep out of my eyes. Then I realised I had to get to school! I got up and pulled out my usual school clothes and began getting ready, struggling to move quick enough due to my ankle.

I exited my room and down the stairs as quickly as I possibly could. I went to open the door but Kyle stopped me in my tracks. "where are you going?" he asked, an eyebrow raised.

"I'm going to school." I said exasperatedly. He shook his head in amusement. "I called and said you weren't feeling too well. They understood though." he said, referring to my ankle.

"Why would you say that?" I ask, trying to find a reason to Kyle's lie to the school.

"I thought we could spend some time together, get to know each other a bit better." he said shyly.

I thought over his offer. I could either go to school or have an amazing time out with my... Mate...

"Sure, why not?" I said giddily. "Where are we going?"

"I thought we could go out, get a pizza and then watch a movie at the cinema?" he said happily.

A smile spread over my face as I imagined the event about to take place. I was so excite I was visibly shaking with adrenaline.

forgetting completely about breakfast I agreed. "Of course! I'll go get changed!" I said as I began hobbling back up the stairs and into my room.

"Want some help choosing?" I heard Kyle shouted after me. I thought it over for a brief second. "Sure" I say. I heard a light thumping as he climbed the stairs and met me in my room.

We looked into my wardrobe, pulling different clothes aside as he helped me choose. I couldn't believe it, I was going on my first date. Yeah, I said first.

"How about this one?" he asked, pulling out a red top with frilly short sleeves and a slight v-neck. I smiled, this used to be my mums. I am probably about her size now.

"Yeah ok." I said and placed it onto my bed. He continued looking for some trousers or a skirt.

"I like these!" He says pulling out a mega short mini skirt I had NEVER worn. I snatched them out of his hands and threw it to the bottom of my wardrobe. His laughter filled the room, making me smile and feel happy. His laugh was... Beautiful.

"How about these?" he asked as he pulled out some long black trousers. They were wide legged but not too much to look overly baggy. I smiled again "Sure."