My Accidental Boyfriend

Chapter 19 (BitterSweet Chocolate)

Hmm. I could feel the tension in the air. What does a boyfriend do in this kind of situation? Think Clyde, think. I looked at her and she looked so embarrassed. Was she embarrassed because I'm with her? No... no... no, that couldn't be it.

We remained silent for a very long time. I dragged her to a nearby ice cream shop. I bought a large one for her and only a small one for me. This was awkward. We looked for a bench so we could sit and eat comfortably. It was hot.

As we were eating, she said, "Babe, can I have a bite of that?"

Honey, babe, what's next? I was confused. Why did she want a bite of mine. I already bought her a large one. Maybe this is what they do on dates, so I let her have a bite.

Nicole's POV

I felt a bit embarrassed when I asked him if I could have a bite of his ice cream bar. After he let me, I thought it was only natural that I offered him some of mine. I forgot that he was not fond of ice cream.

I didn't notice that there was ice cream all over my lips. I was a messy eater... sorry. He wiped his hands with his handkerchief. Then he wiped the ice cream on my lips using his thumb... then licked his thumb! I felt my face grow hot. I asked for a bite because I thought about indirect kisses in the movies, but he just brought it to a whole new level. I was stupefied and just stared at him.

"This will do," he said.

I continued to quietly eat my ice cream and he did the same. After we finished, we got up to leave.

Clyde's POV

When we stood up, I started thinking of what we might like to do together.

"What would you like to do? Would you like to ride a roller coaster?" I asked. Her facial reaction was a good enough answer. "How about a bump car ride, instead?"

She nodded. We went to the location of the bump car. There was actually no line because our school trip was in a different time frame with other schools. We went inside and we obviously couldn't ride different cars because we were chained together. I couldn't drive as well because my strong hand was chained. She had to do the driving. I prayed silently for my safety.

As the bell rang, she stepped on the pedal. I was about to cry because she was crashing all the other cars like a madman. It was a horrible experience, but she was having fun, so I couldn't complain. Afterwards, we went to a mini roller coaster. As we boarded, she clung tightly to my right arm. She was shaking. So I pat her on the head lightly and held her face up.

"Don't worry, I'll be right beside you," I smiled at her to let her know that it will be alright.

Nicole's POV

As we boarded the mini roller coaster, I started to panic because I was afraid of heights... but I couldn't tell him that. I clung to his right arm. Then, I felt a light pat on my head. I felt secure, then he held my face up.

"Don't worry, I'll be right beside you."

I was pleasantly surprised when he said this. Then I heard a horn. The ride started to move. I tried to suppress my screams because I didn't want him to feel embarrassed because of me... this was a kids ride! My eyes became watery.

"AAAAAAH!"

What the...? That wasn't me. I looked at prez and realized he was the one shouting. Then he looked at me and said, "Just scream, darling. Don't keep it in." He smiled at me. So, I screamed at the top of my lungs.

I knew he wasn't scared. He screamed to tell me that it's okay. He's so kind.

After a couple more rides, I looked at my watch and saw that it was already six o'clock. All of the rides we took were my choices. This time, I asked him what he wanted.

Clyde's POV

We rode all of the kids' stuff. As long as she is having fun, I guess, then it's okay.

"Babe, what would you like to ride next?" I was bemused when she asked this.

"Well, I do have one thing in mind," then I pointed at the Ferris wheel. Her reaction was the same as when I asked her if she would like to ride the roller coaster. "If you don't want to, then it's okay."

"No, let's go," she dragged me, so I gave in.

As we boarded the Ferris wheel, I could see that she seemed fine. Then, without warning, it moved.

Nicole's POV

I started to have another anxiety attack. I was gasping for air. My sweat was cold.

"You should have told me that you were afraid of heights."

Then he hugged me. I felt calm. My breathing was back to normal. "It's a pretty view up here," Clyde said.

I tried to look, but I was scared. He locked hands with mine and I got the courage to look. It was indeed pretty. But I started having another anxiety attack. I turned around and faced him.

"I'm scared Clyde."

"Here, eat this."

He was holding a piece of chocolate. I took it, but I spit it out as quickly as I put it in my mouth. It was dark chocolate and it was so bitter.

"Are you trying to make fun of me Clyde Rubio?!" He took out another one. "I'm not eating that. I only eat sweet things." Then he bit it and held it in his lips. He looked at me, his hands on top of mine. They were locked together.

"Maybe this will make it sweeter."

"What are you doing?! How can that make it sweeter."

He slowly leaned towards me. I couldn't move. I didn't want to open my mouth but... those eyes... eyes that seem to be staring directly at your soul. Damn it! I opened my mouth slightly and I felt his lips touch mine. I was so lost in the moment. Our tongues intertwined. I was holding his hand tightly. I already got the chocolate, but he didn't stop. I pushed him away so I could breathe.

As I inhaled, he pulled me and kissed me again. I didn't know what to do. It was pure instinct that I held his head and brushed his hair. I pulled him closer, but then, he pulled away. He opened another piece of chocolate. I thought he was going to do the same thing. I gulped and waited, but he just ate it. I have to admit I was a little disappointed. Then he wiped my mouth with his handkerchief. I didn't notice that we were at the peek of the ride. We were still holding hands.

"You thought I was going to give you the last piece?" he said, "I'm not that generous. These are my favorite chocolates."

We remained silent for the duration of the ride. I was hesitant to ask... but I had to ask him.

"How are your wounds?" I asked.

"They're alright now," he said.

As we got off, we saw Angelo and Violet waiting for us. Angelo hurriedly unlocked the handcuffs. What a relief. My wrist was killing me. It left a small bruise.

"I will just go to the comfort room," prez said.

We waited inside the bus. I waited for him for like an eternity... then came up the bus and sat right beside me.

"Darling, Violet, my house is along the way. Would you like to have dinner at my place?"

"Sure Prez," Violet said.

"Okay," I said.

"Then it's settled," prez said.

This day was full of memories. I dozed off on his shoulder again. It was a fun and tiring day.