The Beautifully Reckless

Chapter Ten

Mila-Rose's POV

I've been sitting in the cabinet for about ten minutes now, staring at the paper with the song about Jonah. The cabinet door opens and I'm met with Jonah's face. "You okay Milly?" He asks, helping me out. "Yeah. It just brought up some memories and I needed to get out of there." I say. He nods and looks at the paper in my hand. "What's that?" He asks, pointing to it. "It's a duet I wrote a while ago. I was thinking about trashing it because it's stupid." I say. He leads me over to a love sack and we both sit down. He takes the paper and reads it. "Have you ever preformed it with someone?" He asks. I shake my head and he smiles. "Well let's do it now." He says. I agree and he starts singing.

Bold is Jonah
Italics is Mila
Both is both

I saw you with that ribbon in your hair
Think that I began to stare
Maybe I'll love you for a while

A stranger at a table in a place
And that really pretty face
I wonder what happens when you smile

I might never be your hero
Never been one to fight
That don't mean that I can't be your valentine
I won't be your savior either
Couldn't even if I tried
But I—I think I could be someone you like
Someone you like

Reading in a coffee shop we share
Hiding shy behind my hair
Watching our movie in my mind

I promise, promise not to fly away
Make a story of today
C'mon, give me a try

Now I might never stop your sorrow
Fix you up good as new
That don't mean that I can't hold your hand in mine
I might never say I'm sorry
Even if I done you wrong
But I think I could be someone you like
Someone you like

I might never be your hero
But I think I'd like to try
And the way you look at me is your reply

You got a lot to learn about me
Maybe you could start tonight
'Cause I—I think I could be someone you like
Someone you like

We are staring into each other's eyes once the song is over. Before I can comprehend what's happening he leans in. I lean in too and he places his lips on mine. He slowly kisses me and I kiss him. The kiss lasts for a few seconds before we pull away. He grins goofily at me and smile. We sit there looking at each other for a few seconds with the stupid smiles on our faces until the others come bursting in. "That's all going in my vlog." Logan says. "Won't people question it?" I ask. "Plus why have them keep fake dating if they can just real date?" Rosa asks. "Looks like you two love birds have some explaining to do. Also good song by the way." Logan says, grabbing Hannah's hand and leaving the room. I roll my eyes. Brothers. "So when's the wedding?" Jack asks. "The day after your funeral, which oddly enough is planned for next week." I say. "Dibs on being the best man!" Daniel says, raising his hand. The other boys laugh as I groan. "So now what? Are you to like an official couple or what?" Zach asks. 

I look at Jonah. "Would you like to be an official couple?" He asks, looking at me. "I don't know. I kinda like this whole friends with benefits thing we got." I joke. "Mila-Rose Ophelia Brinley Paul, would you be my girlfriend?" Jonah asks. "Well fuck. You remembered my full name, I can't say no now." I smile. He grins and kisses me again. I hear Rosa awe as the other boys gag. I lay my head on Jonah's chest as the others sit on the Love sacks. I stand up and walk out onto the balcony. The sun has set and stars litter the sky. I lean against the railing and look up. I feel the presence of the others and they make their way over to me. "This is beautiful." Rosa says. "Not as beautiful as you." Daniel mumbles. I grin. Jonah looks at me. "Whatcha thinking about?" He asks. "How long it's gonna take for Daniel to ask out Rosa." I respond. "I give him two weeks." Jack says. "I give him a week." Corbyn chimes in. "Until Saturday." Zach says. "I'll say three days." Jonah suggests. "I'm gonna go with right now." I say, pointing to the two. Rosa is blushing and Daniel is rubbing the back of his neck. Rosa nods and hugs Daniel once he finishes whatever he was saying.

"Well damn. Danny boy has some balls." I call. He blushes and looks down. Rosa flicks me off. I laugh and lean into Jonah. This moment is one I'll remember forever. "Wanna have a movie night?" I ask. Rosa and the boys agree so we head down to my living room. We push all the couches together making a little square and we lay down multiple blankets and pillows. The boys go to the guest room that holds their spare clothes and Rosa and I head to my room. I give Rosa a pair of sweatpants and a shirt. I change into some gray cotton shorts, and old shirt and some fuzzy socks. We meet the boys downstairs and grab drinks and snacks. I sit in between Jonah and Jack. I lay my head on Jonah's shoulder and he wraps an arm around my waist. Rosa is cuddled up with Daniel. Zach and Corbyn are each holding pillows and Jack has a blanket. We end up watching The Little Mermaid per Rosa's request. I sing along to every song and laugh at stupid things. I scroll through Instagram as we take a break.

We continue watching Disney movies all night, laughing a comments someone makes or singing along with the movie. I laugh as Jack hits Corbyn with pillow over a disagreement they had for something in the movie. Rosa and Daniel have fallen asleep and Zach is close behind them. I suppress a yawn and snuggle closer to Jonah. Jack and Corbyn finally drop whatever they were arguing about and we continue the movie. Jack and Zach quickly fall asleep and Corbyn goes a few minutes later. "Looks like we're the last two standing." Jonah whispers, yawning afterwards. "Not for long. I'm ready to go to sleep." I say through a yawn. He nods and lays down. I lay next to him and he quickly pecks me on the lips. I lay my head on his chest and he runs his hand through my hair. "Night Jonah." I say, yawning again. "Night princess." And with that, I fall asleep.

Sorry for the short chapter. Next one should be longer-ish.