Warning: Mean Princess

Chapter 14: Denver

My head is dizzy as I climb out of Denver's car. I look at my watch, it's almost one in the morning.

We are standing in front of my house's gate. I turn back at him, "Thank you for not telling her I forgot," I yawn.

He chuckles, "You were so talkative with Mom and now it seems all your energy is drained,"

"It never changes," I turn back to the gate to open it but a cold hand on my wrist stops me, I turn back to him.

"Kars..." Denver's eyes are full of emotion I am alien to, "Will something change between us?"

I blink my eyes, "Nothing will change between us, you will continue to be one of my bestfriends, my best frenemy," a chuckle escapes my throat but it is drowned immediately when a pair of lips land on mine.

Denver kissed me. It was brief but it still shocked me.

Blinking my eyes. I can't put a name of my emotions. My eyes glued on him as he rakes his hands through his hair. He's embarrassed. I have never seen him like this, being unsure of what he's doing.

He looks back at me, "Why are you so insensitive?" His voice accusatory but I also hear it's quivering.

I think I know what he will say next but I am still not prepared for it.

"I've been in love with you for so long," he says. He looks up at the clear night sky as he breathe deeply before he continues, "You always think I'm joking!"

"You were one of those people who mock me when I was struggling with my weight," I don't know why I said it but I think my mind is already too tired to be superficial at the moment.

"What do you mean?" Denver's voice is deep and breathy now, I can't almost understand what he is saying.

"Have you forgotten? You always told me you would never ever date me,"

His forehead creases, questions in his eyes, "When did I say that horrible thing?"

I cast down my eyes on the concrete pavement. Honestly, I don't fully remember. It was ages ago. I am not even sure if it's Denver who said it but it must be him. He's the only guy who knew me when I was a fatty kid.

Two hands on my shoulders, "Kars, you already forgot. You always forgot! How can my folks say you're a genius when you're the most oblivious person in the world?"

I raise my head and meet his eyes again, I can see amusement in them, "Did you really forgot that I was also a fat kid back then?"

Oh! The realization strikes me and then I laugh. We laugh for several seconds, "Why did I even forget about it???"

I can't believe it. Yes, Denver was a fat kid but not as fat as me but I think it doesn't matter with boys. They're fat yesterday, now they're hot. Women will swarm all over them irregardless.

"Kars, I've been bullying you for years because you're so insensitive," Denver sighs, "I know it shocks you but I want you to think about this. I waited for this moment to tell you...I love you,"

"C'mon, Denver, we've been friends for so longー"

"Sssh," he puts his index finger on my lips, "That's how long I waited for you,"