white rose & apple blossom - A Mileven Story

eight

El's POV

We got home when the movie ended. The whole party came with us and we said goodbye when Mike and I had to turn to our neighbourhood. I hugged them all and said I had loved meeting them and watching the movie together. This afternoon was great and I wanted to repeat this many more times.

- We loved meeting you too, El. - Lucas said.
- Yeah! You should join our party! - Dustin said.
- I'd love it if everyone is ok with it... - I said, looking at everyone.
- Of course we are! Welcome to the party, El! - Mike said, squeezing my hand. I noticed now that we never let go of eachothers hands. That thought made me smile but I brushed it off quickly so no one would notice.
- Thanks guys! - I said.

Mike and I walked into our neighbourhood and headed to our houses. Our hands were still interlaced.
Neither of us talked during that 2 minute walk. When we got to my house I let go of Mike's hand to open the door.

- I guess I'm going now... I just wanted to make sure you got inside and stay safe until your dad comes back. - Mike said, leaving.
- You're so sweet. - I said, making him turn his head and smile at me. I smiled at him too.

- Mike! - I shouted when he was already in my front yard. He turned around and I ran towards him.
- El?
I felt like I needed to thank him, so I kissed his cheek. He was so soft and when I pulled apart, I looked at him noticing how red he was. I noticed how he blushed sometimes and felt really nervous after it but this time was different. He blushed and kept his calm. His eyes were shining and he smiled. His smile was the most beautiful smile I had ever seen.
My hand was still in his cheek, right next to his ear and hair. We just stared into eachother's eyes for half a minute that felt like days. It almost felt like that song, "Robbers" from The 1975, that we had been listening to before we went out, was playing in the air. It was truly a beautiful moment.

- I'll see you later. - Mike said to me, putting his hand on top of mine before we both pulled apart.
- See you. - I said, longingly. He was already in his lawn when I screamed. - Tap my window and say 'Goodnight' before you go to bed later!
- I will. - he said before going inside his house and waving goodbye at me. I also got inside, still smiling and already missing Mike.