Flowers for Downers || Lance McClain x Reader

Chapter Four || Swooned By Chance

The both of you walked out of the store with a bag in your hands. You sighed, looking at the taller male.

"Can we get some food Lance? I'm starving.." the girl sighed. Only to receive widened eyes from Lance.

"Yeah food sounds great!" he replied, one of his hands in his pocket.

"Great..How about chinese?" you suggested. Your hair was tucked behind your ear as you walked by. The strands moving as you took a step. He always noticed the little things, like how you close your eyes every time you smile sincerely, and how every time you sat down you tucked your hair behind your ear, just as it is right now. He could admire you all day, and point out every little detail about you. He loved your laugh, and your smile, and my god he loved you. He would never admit it so quickly..he knew it was too soon. He's not a fool.

Lance quietly nodded as he stood in line with her. The both of you waited for the food and gobbled it down, you talked, laughed, and joked. By now the two of you decided to go to the movies and make the best of the day. Luckily, there was a cinema inside of the mall. Which cleared up the plans.

"What movie did you want to watch?" you asked looking at him as you both stood by the ticket booth.

"I guess we could watch the next one they're playing.." Lance suggested.

"That sounds good!"

And so the girl and the love sick boy bought a ticket for the next screening. Which just happened to be a horror movie. Oh the irony.

They both got themselves a popcorn and sodas. When Lance was in line ready to rip the tickets he felt a sudden hand grab his own. It was warm and soft..

"Wha-" he was cut off by the guy behind the small podium directing them into the room where the movie would be seen in.

He gulped and nodded to the man. Quickly looking back at you, making sure you were in the right state of mind.

You just sipped on the soda and kept walking, with his hand in yours.

It was as if you did this on purpose, but if it wasn't clear enough the first time. You just reached for his hand. He couldn't help but overthink things. Was that a sign? Did you want to be more than just two friends?

Damn. His head was going wild but only you could make it that way.

When the both of you were settled down you let go of his hand. Which gave him time to think. Was he really falling for you? Did he already fall? And is this actually love?

He stole a glance and stayed there for a while, looking at you instead of the movie. He was completely evolving around your small breaths and your lips slowly parting to put a piece of popcorn in your mouth. He was so sure of it now. He adored you.

He couldn't help but thrive at the thought of actually being with you. I mean, you were so amazing. Your parents were going through tough times but you never failed to show them support even though you were going through a rocky path as well. He remembered how the two of you met and how stolen he was by your figure.

It was as if his heart was beating so fast when he was around you. He had to place his hand on his chest in order to keep it in place. What the hell were you doing to him? Was it some kind of magic? What  spell was it..?

His thoughts were interrupted by you suddenly shrieking. 'Right we're watching a scary movie..' he thought as he looked back at the movie and then at you, he finally had the courage to do it. To reach for your hand this time. So he did..he reached for your hand.

He held onto it tightly once he gripped it. You looked at him and smiled, giving him a signal that it was okay as you gently caressed his hand with your thumb.

The movie soon enough ended and the two of you were now walking around the mall, looking through things. You looked at Lance in a loving way.

You weren't..falling for him were you? Were you..??

He couldn't help but notice the small squint in your eyes, it was so..cute. I mean of course everything you did was cute, but this just made him want to kiss you. Kiss you gently, but strong enough for it to mean something.

He leaned in, closer and closer and you closed your eyes not wanting to get rid of the moment. But all of a sudden your phone's ringing could be heard.

"Sorry it's my mom..I have to take it.." You said as you answered the call and looked at him with a smile. Lance only nodded with an understanding grin.

"Mom?" You said through the phone.

"Wait slow down! What's wrong with dad?!?"