Absolutely Smitten

If I Fell

A/N
Tbh, idk how I feel about the last chapter ["What if we run away"]. I don't know, there's just something about it that I don't like lmao. What do you guys think? This chapter is kinda a filler and it's not as long as the other ones. But it's still important for the story. It's different as it's more conversational rather than storytelling. And I'm sorry if it's kinda whacked, I'm currently watching Celebrity Big Brother and I'm distracted LMAO. Well, anyways, thank you guys for all your support! I really do appreciate it. Please vote and comment! I love your guys' comments. :)

Damien's POV

"What do you say?" Shayne asked. 

"Shayne, I--" I tried to reply but Shayne interrupted me and said, "Don't even think about it! We can go somewhere up north, just the two of us. No one will even know we left." I thought about it for a second. I can't believe he kissed me in broad daylight. Outside the office, where everyone can see us. By everyone, I meant Courtney.

"Shayne, why are you doing this to me? I have feelings for you! Don't you understand? You should know since I told you when I was drunk, " I yell without restraints. 

"Dames, let's talk about this. Please." He argued. This is what I wanted. I felt tempted to say yes as he asked the question, but I know he loves Courtney. I agreed to his proposal to talk about our issues.

"Okay, you wanna go somewhere? I'll drive" Shayne offered. We both got into his car. "Damien, I have feelings for you too." Shayne confided as he drove away. I responded to his statement, "I don't get it. Shayne. I walked in on you and Courtney and you two were basically making out." His face changed and it's obvious that he feels somber. 

We arrived somewhere by the seaside. Shayne parked and we walked towards the shore. I lost my balance in the sand, so Shayne grabbed and held my hand. It felt and seemed peculiar; but on the inside, it felt pleasant. 

We laid on the sand and Shayne laid on my stomach. He started the conversation by saying, "I like you, Damien. I really do." I played with his hair, held his hand, and added, "I don't understand. Wasn't I just your wingman for Courtney last week?" Shayne sat up and looked at me straight in the eyes. I could see his sincerity through his bright blue eyes.

"The first time we met, I felt attracted to you. I thought it was just a small crush. But as time went on, I knew my feelings for you were valid. I even started forgetting Courtney." Shayne confessed. "But I thought you weren't interested in me at all. I told myself that I will never let my feelings ruin our friendship. So, I focused my feelings towards Courtney. I was so blind. "

I sighed and said, "Shayne, I remember what happened at the party. I remember you kissing Courtney and you two singing a duet. How do you know these feelings are still real? I told you that I loved you in the car and you didn't even say anything."

"Wait, you remember everything? Then, you should know already that my feelings are real because I kissed you back." Shayne elaborated. I looked at him and curled my eyebrows in confusion. "I kissed you back. YOU kissed me first, remember? Once during the party and a while ago in the parking lot." I noted.

"Not during the party, I meant at my room! Wait, you don't remember?" Shayne added. At this point, I felt embarrassed. "I don't ... remember. We KISSED more than once after the party? IN YOUR ROOM?"  

Shayne's face turned red. "We made out and basically dry humped. We cuddled after?" he confessed with a small adorable smirk. My cheeks, however, turned redder than his.  "I'm pissed that I don't remember our almost 'sexual' encounter" I added. We laughed and he laid on my chest as we cuddled.  We watched the sunset together. Our connection felt genuine. 

As we were walking but to the car, I exhorted, "Well, I guess I'll have to accept your offer. Should we leave tonight?" After I said that, Shayne's face grew large with excitement and bliss. "Yes! Ugh, I love you-" He stopped walking at the realization of what he said.

"I love you too Shaynee." I teased. He held on to me, feeling flustered. We walked like this together to his car and drove back to the office to get my car. The drive was quiet. All I can think of his how Shayne would take all of this. What about Courtney?  Would he promise to be true? How will I know he would love me more than her?

"So, where should we go?" I asked, in order to break the silence. 

Shayne looked at me, smiled, and responded, "Wherever you wa-"