Wheels

Chapter 10: So Close, Yet So Far Away

          "You are amazing" I say to Rory and look up at her while she pushes me back to her house. "Why do you think that?" She asks and looks back at me, smiling. "Because you are one of the sweetest people I have met in a long time. You treat me like you would anyone else. You are really funny, and cute. And you didn't let that jerk bring you down" I smile and turn around to face her when we get in front of her house.

          She giggles softly and blushes, leaning against the railing of the porch. "Thank you. I actually don't treat you like anyone else, because you are so much better than that. And he did bring me down, more times than I can count, the only difference this time is that I had someone there for me" Rory says and leans down, kissing my cheek.

          I smile and kiss her cheek back "We should go inside" I say and look up at her. "Good idea" She smiles and we go inside. "By the way, what's my ringtone in your phone?" She asks and smiles.

          "You just have a generic one right now, but I have a possible option" I say and we go into her room. "What would that be?" Rory asks and sets me on her bed without me having to ask.

          "Thank you. And it is "Big Green Eyes" by Alan Jackson" I say and smile, biting my lip. "I have never heard it, but from the name, I have a feeling I'm gonna like it" She says and giggles.

          "I can play it for you if you want" I giggle and pull my phone out of my pocket. "Can you sing it to me instead?" Rory smiles and sits next to me. "O-okay" I nod and look down, starting to sing quietly "My baby has big green eyes. Brighter than the bluest sky, softly than an angel flies, sweeter than a lullaby... And she loves me without design. Her picture never leaves my mind..." I bite my lip.

          Rory smiles and wraps her arms around me "That's really sweet" She says. "Thank you" I giggle softly and hug her, looking at her. She starts leaning toward me but my phone starts ringing. I sigh and answer it. "Yes Ben?" I ask.

          "Am I interrupting something?" Ben asks with a laugh. "Yes, actually" I say and Rory giggles, kissing my cheek. "Sorry sis. Just wanted to see when you want me to come get you" He says. I look at Rory and she mouths 'Tomorrow' with a smile. "Tomorrow" I say and then hang up, biting my lip.

          "You are adorable when you're annoyed" Rory giggles and looks at me. "Thank you" I giggle and smile, shaking my head. "You're welcome" She smiles and leans back, turning on the TV.

          "What are we gonna watch now?" I ask and lean back next to her. "Annabelle?" She asks, looking at me. "Any other options? Dolls freak me out" I say and bite my lip.

          "Don't worry, I'll protect you" Rory says and pulls me close to her, holding me. "Thank you" I smile shyly and cuddle into her, laying my head on her shoulder. Rory smiles and turns on the movie.