Loving River

Loving eighteen

"The real happy endings come after a story with lots of ups and downs."

Semmy Carson

The bright sunlight that peeked from out of my windows into my eyes, woke me up. I fluttered my eyes open and was met with a strong chest as I felt two arms tightly and safely wrapped around my body; giving me a warming atmosphere.

I looked up to him to see his dark brown hair falling across his forehead and his never ending shining gray eyes were closed shut. My heart fluttered at the sight and I couldn't deny the smile that crept on my lips.

I slowly raked my hand through his hair, pushing it back and kissing the top of his forehead. My heart skipped another beat when he smiled right after that.

He slowly breathed in and out, I could hear the soothing sound of his calming beating heart from right under me whilst I leaned my head on his chest. Each and every beating filled me with his happiness and brightness that lighted up my entire life.

An fallen angel; that's how River Allen looked like under the shining sun.

And every time I thought that I already have fallen hard enough for him, I drowned even further into this ocean called love.

"Semmy?" A low morning voice spoke up, pulling me out of my thoughts.

"River, you're awake.." I smiled at the loving sight.

"You look really adorable in the morning" He smiled sleepy at me, making me look away from his sweet words.

"Oh s-stop!" I giggled shy. "What do you want to do today? Are you leaving?" I changed the subject, before I'd get more flustered.

I knew this bastard would make fun of it if he found out.

"Shall we go to the movies? It's been a while, I want to hang out with my favorite boy on this earth" He laughed softly and in the most beautiful way, he hypnotized me by it.

I agreed while my cheeks turned pink.

Stupid damn cheeks.

"Aw your cheeks are glowing! How sweet" He grinned and smirked cheekily.

Dang it, I knew it.

"No stop! M-meanie" I stuttered shy.

"Let's go my little cutie" He laughed and kissed my red cheek.

-

"No no no, don't pay!" I protested inside the cinema when River was about to pay for the tickets, food and drinks.

"I'm the one who suggested this idea so I'm paying and even if I didn't came up with this idea, I still wouldn't let you pay" He smirked and payed before I could say anything.

"But River!" I whined, knowing I couldn't change it anymore.

"Baby, don't feel guilty okay? I offered it myself" He smiled and kissed me on the cheek, leaving me gape at him breathlessly.

"R-Riv.. we are.. in public.." I tried to warn him for his own sake.

"I don't care who sees us Sem. I want to enjoy my time with you and I only care about our feelings. I just haven't exactly sorted out my feelings for you yet" He said, kissing my forehead this time and grabbing my hand as he leaded me towards the room.

Tingles spread from my fingers tips towards the back of my shoulder, making me sigh in pleasure and overwhelming.

This boy is driving me insane.

His gray eyes pierced through mine, having the ability to watch into my soul and giving me the best new yet magical feelings in the world. I could swear that everything moved in slow motion and became unsharp expect for him.

"Good, I'll try to help you. Please tell me on time if this won't work out okay? I know you won't lie to me, but I don't want to end up hurt either. I'm glad you at least feel something for me" I told him genuinely proud of how far he came.

I could see that River was struggling with his own identity and his feelings ever since our kiss at prom, but I was more than happy that he didn't care about what others thought of us. Most people stayed in the closet, afraid of what others will do or say, no matter if the hurt their lover.

But this wholehearted boy doesn't care for that.

And I was okay with waiting and helping him to find his way back on his path. I knew he wouldn't lead me on, making me think he like me while that wasn't the case.

He does feel something, but he didn't know what exactly. It made my best friend look lost and I was aware that their was still a slight chance of us not ending up together.

We sat down in our seats when we got in the theater and watched the movie. I had no idea which one he chose, but I couldn't care less as long as I was with River.

I wasn't even able to pay attention, because once in a while our fingers touched, but both of us took our distance.

Now they touched again and this time he intertwined our fingers together, making me smile as I kept watching the screen. I could feel his gaze on me which made me stop breathing for a second.

He definitely had my heart in his hands.

River pulled me closer to his chest, making me head lean on his shoulder as he continued caressing my hand.

Somewhere in between the movie I closed my eyes and everything became a black blur.

-

"No! I fell asleep on our kinda date, didn't I?!" I instantly sat up after I woke up and felt the guilt crawling up my stomach.

How could I be so freaking stupid?!

"Date? Oh, this is no date at all Semmy" He told me in all seriousness.

I could feel my heart drop along my face that fell in deep sadness, of course it wasn't a date.

"I'd give you way more on our first date" He finished the sentence with a comforting smile.

Wait.

"Are you.. Are you asking me on a date River Allen?" I asked him in total shock.

"Yes, I am. Do you want to go on a date with me Carson?" He winked playfully at me, probably knowing that I would freak out.

HOLY MOLY YEAH I AM FREAKING OUT.

WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?! OR TO SAY?!

A DATE? WHAT IS EVEN THE DEFINITION OF THAT?

"Yes!" I answered fast without hesitating, not missing his bright smile in that moment; giving me more tingles rolling over my skin.

"RIVER ALLEN ASKED THIS POTATO ON A DATE!" I yelled and cheered after that, whilst happily running through my house, hearing River's laugh in the background.

My dream boy wants to go on a date with me.