things you said

... in the rain

This night we had a wonderful date, and I remember how excited you were to take me. Apparently it was one of the restaurants you grew up on as a child, and you were so excited to share a piece of your history with me.
What we didn't expect was a torrential downpour. The weather didn't show rain, only clouds, and we just stood there dumbfounded in our fancy clothes- you in a button up and I in a dress.
I laughed loudly, somehow finding it hilarious that we were caught in the rain, a good 15 minute walk from your dorm room. You gave me a weird look, but your face softened and soon you were laughing right alongside me.
We calmed down a bit but the rain certainly didn't, it seemed to get worse as time went on and neither of us could seem to hail a taxi.
'Why don't we just run?'
I asked, looking up to you. You smiled and said,
'Yeah, why not?'
You grabbed my hand and pulled me through the night, rain splashing in our eyes and messing up our hair. We didn't care, though, and found that it was exhilarating to run as fast as we can, dodging cracks and other people.
While running, you let go of my hand and screamed at the top of your lungs,
'My girlfriend is the greatest!'
I laughed and hit you in the arm, struggling a bit to keep up with you.
Eventually we reached your dorm, slamming into the doors panting and soaked. It took me a while to regain my normal breathing, and you kept your hand on my shoulder as support. I looked into your eyes and fell in love at that moment.
'Stay the night,'
You said, taking your hand away to wring them together. You looked nervous, because it would be the first time I'd stayed at your dorm.
'I can- I can sleep on the couch. I won't try anything.'
You held your hands up innocently and I laughed, hitting your arm. I started to walk into your dorm when I said,
'I'll get lonely if you sleep on the couch.'
You instantly lit up, the nervousness slipping away at my words.
'Of course, princess.'