Edd x Marie - A Heart's True Desire

Chapter 5: Savour The Moment

Double D's POV

~3 weeks later~  

     I can't seem to express my thoughts thoroughly these days. In the sense that I'm aware of every factor; at the same time, it's vague. A mental anomaly? Maybe that's probable? Seems that I have another thing to study tonight.

     I stirred away from my thoughts to stare at the sunset in front of me, as I sat on this hillock. Nature truly is a gorgeous sight.

     "Well looks like someone decided to take a late afternoon stroll for once, about damn time." I looked over my shoulder to spot the blue haired beauty approaching the area to where I sat; maybe she also wanted to take in the view.

     "A change in daily proceedings can be delightful, keeps things interesting. Also, it can lead to a thrilli-" Marie placed her finger on my lips, subsequently leading to my abrupt stop.

     "A thrilling time to spend with me?" Marie told me this in such a way that I can only describe as soft, gentle. Her eyes felt that way as well. I don't know why...but I felt like I could feel what she was feeling at that moment. Like we were connected, somehow. She removed her finger from my lips and just stared into my eyes, as I stared back into hers. Everything between us was different; ever since Marie came back, it's been that way.

     I believe it was only mere minutes into us staring into each other's eyes; more like being lost in them. I couldn't help but get flashbacks to when she came back, us staring into each other's eyes as if beholding something mystical. 

     Honestly, Marie may be correct. Whenever I come here, I hoped to see Marie. She's been persistently in my thoughts for weeks. I adore the time we spend together because I have those moments of complete comfort. Do I actually...have feelings for Marie Kanker? I could feel my stomach churning along with my tidal volume decreasing. Within my current state of contemplation toward her eyes, and my thoughts, I felt these things that have never truly entered my mentality. 

     I placed my hand over hers as our gaze remained consistent. She seemed rather bewildered as she momentarily left her gaze to glance at my hand resting on hers. She returned her focus onto me; her smile...I couldn't help but transmit my happiness, via a smile of my own, for this alluring person right in front of me.

     Marie held my hand in hers. Not just my mentality but I felt that my environment had shifted, yet the sunset remained prominent. One beauty complimenting another, I'd say. In any other scenario in which my heart rate rose rapidly, I'd be worried but right now I felt comfort.

     I-I don't know what aspect of my mind drove me to...but I began to lean. In no second later, I could feel the closeness of our lips; we're just moments away from contact. An anticipation to engage in a kiss with Marie had never been something I yearned for. But now, this is a moment that I want to savour...with Marie.

     "MARIE!! Where are ya?! Come help with the trailer!" Lee shouted from a distance, though we couldn't see her.
     "Coming!" Marie replied with a haste as she then turned to me. "Sorry, we gotta work on some stuff in the trailer so I gotta go help..."

     "Oh...it's alright, go on it's okay. I'll see you soon, Marie." I said to her, trying to keep that smile.

     I waved as Marie began her departure; she briefly stopped to turn around and plant a soft kiss on my cheek as I got to witness her bewitching smile once more.

     "See you soon, Edd."

     I made my way home with one hand resting on my cheek while having a smile engraved onto my face. I made my way to my room as I sat in the chair by the desk just reflecting on this one afternoon. It seemed to just almost be an imaginary state of mind that I was in, but it was real. All of what happened was reality.

     I nearly kissed Marie Kanker. The girl I was once annoyed by; I dreaded every second of her nerving presence. But now , I anticipated a kiss from her today. Now, she was the girl whom I really liked. Okay, now that I have established my mindset, I may need some help with how to go about this. Ah! Ed and Eddy! Tomorrow this shall be determined!

     I completed my nightly duties and went straight to lay down in my bed as I fell into my slumber with one hand resting on my cheek. This may be something I can get used to.