22 Days|✔️

Mixed Signals

It's been a week since I saw Declan. He texted me a couple times, he went to England for a bit to visit family. When I saw his parent's car pull up in the driveway I walked outside and called his name. "Declan, Hey!" He smiled when he saw me and exclaimed;

"Hey neighbor! How's it been not being able to open your window and see my beautiful face, has it been torture?" "Ha, you wish buddy! It's been nice not having my lousy old neighbor call my name from his room everyday!" "Admit it Vera."
"Admit what?"
"That you missed me and that you're over the moon now that I'm back here."
"I might have missed you a bit but I'm not over the moon that you're back"
He rolled his eyes and laughed. I furrowed my brows "ugh it sure is nice being back here!" He said sarcastically.
"How was your trip D?"
"Pretty good V."
"Could you maybe elaborate just a bit more..." I urged.

"My trip was nice because I got to see my family and they never get to see us that often, last time I saw them I was five my sister wasn't even born yet. My cousins were nice to me and my grandparents were there which was funny because the live in Florida. Far I know. They do nothing except sit on their porch looking at the water."
"Cool."
"Really you ask me to elaborate and all you have to say is 'cool'?"
"What do you want me to say?"
"Something like; 'Oh, Declan, that sounds fantastic! I missed you while you were gone so much! It was so boring sitting up in my room with nobody to talk to' that might work. Now let's try again."
"Oh Declan that's fantastic! I missed you while you were gone. If you didn't come back I think I would've died of boredom." I said in a monotone voice

"Come on V what about enthusiasm!"
"I'm not doing it again." I stated "party pooper" he pouted. His frown made his face wrinkled and I couldn't help but laugh. "See! I always put a smile on your face!" "I want you to meet my parents!" He added. "Um, okay" he took my arm and guided me into his house "Mum, Dad, I have someone to introduce to you." His parents didn't look very old. Early thirties maybe.

"Oh! Honey is this your new girlfriend?" His mom asked in a very thick British accent. I blushed "no, I'm your next door neighbor" "Vera Lewis, Vera these are my parents Sophia and Jacob Carter." Declan gestures from me to his parents. "Nice to meet you sweety, I think we've met your parents once before, how are they?" Jacob asked me.

"I don't know, I assume that they are doing fine because they are traveling the world but they never really call" I answered honestly. "I see... who do you live with at this moment?" Sophia questioned. "My half-sister Jenna and my younger sister Sunny" I answered. "I see, anyway you two go have fun do what you want" Jacob instructed. Declan took me upstairs and led me down the hall to his room. It was huge! He had a great king sized bed and a bathroom connected through his bedroom.

"Oh little rich British boy I see" I stated not very surprised. "Well, both my parents are doctors and I'm my mum's spare time she writes books and normally they are very successful" Declan answered nonchalantly. I raised my eyebrows and my eyes grew wide. Declan laughed but then his tone turned serious all of a sudden "I need to tell you something because I need your advice..."
"About?"
"A girl at school. I like her. A lot and I don't know how to ask her out or show that I have feelings for her."
"Do you talk to her?"
"A lot. I know her pretty well."
"Okay, start with little compliments like 'your hair looks really good today' something that shows that you notice her appearance and admire her. Nothing too strong, start slow."
"Then..."
"Then, once you and her are flirting with each other, ask her out."

He nodded. "You're the best! Thanks, I'll do that." "It's what I do sweetheart" I open my arms and lift them up as to say 'yes, you're welcome. I'm amazing, I know.' He smiled. "You really are great"
"Thanks D!"
"No problem V."

I went over to his window looking out towards mountains. I said nothing just admiring the view. I then turned to him and he was dead staring at me. I snapped my fingers "D?" He shook his head and looked confused. "What were you thinking about?" I wondered. "Nothing, it's not important." "I think it is, you were pretty deep in thought."
"Is it weird if I told you that I just imagined us as a couple?"
"Kinda. Why would you think about that D?"
" I don't know...?"

Why would he think about that, I mean, we're close but not that close. We've been friends for maybe a week or a bit more. I'm so confused. What is that even supposed to mean. I raised my eyebrow at him as to say 'boy, tell me! Come on now' "Vera, I really don't know!" "Declan...?" I urged him. "V! I've told you already I. DON'T. KNOW. Let it go, okay!" "It's kinda hard to let it go. You just asked me how to tell this girl at school that you like her and then you think of us as a couple. What am I supposed to do Declan?" "Stop thinking about it!" He shouted. I sunk down in the chair where I was sitting looking out at the mountains. He exhaled loudly and said "I'm sorry for raising my voice, can you just forget that I said that?"
"Sure D" I slowly answered.

What is with him? Why do I keep thinking about us as a couple now?!
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What do you think Declan means by 'couple' like couple couple or like a couple of pals hanging out? Do you think Vera likes him too?
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