Invisible Forever

Part 9

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Part 9

Quinn’s POV

Why was it so hard to express my feelings to her?! I had no problem displaying emotions or lack thereof in front of my pack and family, even my two closest friends. Why couldn’t I tell the one girl that’s ever meant anything to me that I love her?! What is it that makes it so hard to just say it out loud? These questions swirled through my head as Penny waited patiently for my reply to her previous question.

“I-” I began only to cut myself off.

“Are you ok, Quinn?” She asks, titling her head to the side, making her look even cuter.

I nodded, unable to speak, suddenly feeling my hands get clammy and sweaty. I groaned internally as I recognized the signs of nervousness and tinge of fear. I couldn’t believe this! I could fight off thousands of rouges, protect an entire pack of werewolves, lead said pack with discipline and honor, but I couldn’t ask a girl out!

“I need you to not freak out when I ask you something, ok?” I started off again, taking her hand for reassurance.

I didn’t want her to pull away or start running when I asked her.

She sent me a comforting smile and nodded encouragingly.

“Will you be my girlfriend?” I asked, rapidly.

*Silence*

I saw her eyes widen, in fear and she froze up. I instantly tightened my hold on her hand, afraid that she would pull away and refuse my offer. She looked down at our intertwined hands and she visibly calmed down. I let out a deep breath after realizing she wasn’t going to run away.

“Penny, please, calm down. It was just a question. I don’t need an answer now, or ever if you don’t want to give one. I’ve just, I feel like we have a connection. Don’t you feel it? I want to give this a try, if you want to.”

I wasn’t going to make some lengthy speech about how I love her. In her mind, we had just met and it might too fast for her. I was willing to go at her pace, but I really hoped she said yes.

She sat there, not saying a word, but at least she didn’t pull away. I count that as a success, even if she did say no. It means that she was getting comfortable with me. It meant I was making some progress.

“Quinn, you don’t even really know me that well. There are some things about myself that I find a bit strange or uncomfortable to deal with. Do you really want to be stuck with a girl who has so many issues?” She questioned.

At least she was thinking about it, which means I still have a chance.

“That’s what I find so interesting. You don’t have everything together and you realize this and are ok with it. There are so many people in this world that act like they’ve got everything figured out, when no one really does. I really appreciate that about you.” I stroked her cheek, lightly.

She gave me a soft, tentative smile, as she thought of what to say next. I knew I could refute every reason she had for not going out with me.

“Can we do a trial period?” She asked.

I practically leaped up with joy but refrained from moving too quickly, so as not to startle her.

“Of course, I wouldn’t ever want to make you feel like you have to say yes or no. You can definitely think about this. I will be the best boyfriend you’ve ever had.” I sent her a big smile that took up most of my face.