The Skin I'm In

Chapter Sixteen: Finally..Us

Spring's P.O.V

It was the last day of school. The last day of what I've dreaded the most. There I was under the tree with Harry as he talked to me about how he felt he did on his exams.

"I think I got like C's on all of them."

I chuckled.

"That's better than nothing." I reassured him, chuckling.

I didn't know what this was. Were we together?
We hadn't really discussed what happened after the performance, I became preoccupied by things like tests and academic activities, while Harry was busy with football and scholarship applications, I did what I knew best since I met him, avoid. I wasn't the clingy type, but I needed some verbal signature. Maybe I'm not ready, I'm not ready emotionally or physically. Maybe something was wrong on my part. Did I rush in too quickly? Was the song wack or too upfront for him? I needed to know if I should leave.

"Can I talk to you about something that's been on my mind lately?" I asked boldly.

His attention shifted from the book in his hands to me, quickly shutting the book. His eyes dilated as he looked at me with an intense but soft, comforting gaze.

"What are we?"

Intertwining my fingers in his, he spoke. "What do you want us to be?"

I shook my head, "I know this sounds stupid-"

"Hey-hey. You could never sound stupid. You're mine and I'm yours. It's as simple as that." He smiled.

"Us?"

"Us." He nodded.

"You're my first." I informed.

He smiled widely, "I'm honored." He caressed my cheek.

"Promise me something?"

"Anything."

"You will put effort into this, I'm not just any girl. I value this so much and I want you to do the same as long as I do it." I paused. Taking a deep breath.

"I'm an emotional rollercoaster. Accept everything that comes with me, including my scars, emotional and all. I don't ever wanna feel like I have to change myself for you and if I do, I'll let you know of it. Promise me that you will tell me if this isn't working. I can't have people leaving without an explanation right now." Pausing again, teary eyed.
I smiled at him, getting emotional from all this, I like him so much, I want this to work.

"If you have any questions, which I know there will be. Feel free to ask them. Instruction manual ends here." I laugh.

"You amaze me."

I shook my head, laughing as I looked down at the grass.

"I've never met someone so brave."

His hands left mine as he moved them to my face, holding my gaze to his.

"You're adorable. I love it when you get embarrassed around me and blurt out words. I love your instruction manual. I'm fully committed to this. I promise to communicate with you, always."

His eyes held all the security I needed in them, a beautiful forest of strongly standing emerald trees that I just wanted to run through and build a home in. Insecurity was laced within my tone and I spoke with caution, not wanting to scare him away, but he had to know. This is me. All that I have should be enough to make it work.

"Wait. You noticed the out bursts?" I laughed.

"Of course!"

"I'm embarrassed." I stated, covering my face with my sleeves.

"Don't be."

"When was it obvious?"

"Dimples!" He imitated me.

"Okay, shut up and come here."

Pulling him by his shirt, I kissed his lips softly, still trying to get used to the feeling of my stomach fluttering every-time I get this close to him. I pulled away, smiling widely, probably looking like an idiot.

"Lips!"

"Dimples!" He imitated.

"I don't like you."

"Well I like you. You're just gonna have to deal with it." He smiled.