Autumn Kisses

Chapter 8- Hold on to me

~ANNE'S POV~

Anne woke up pretty early this morning. She sat up on her bed and took a minute to think. She couldn't help but decorate her freckled pale face with the biggest grin she had. She took her notebook and opened it in an empty page. She took her pen and started writing whatever she felt at the moment.

"Anne what are you doing awake? Go sleep! It's too early and you will be sleepy at school" Marilla said as she fixed her bun.

"Marilla I can't sleep! I'm really happy" Anne said and brought her notebook close to her chest.

"Nonsense. You can always sleep. Now get some rest until breakfast. This minute I say!" Marilla said and tried to hide a small smile.

Anne couldn't contradict Marilla. She placed her notebook back on her desk and got under the covers. Every time she closed her eyes, she pictured Gilbert in front of her. He was smiling at her with his dazzling green eyes and his dark messy curls. She is so in love. She knew it. She was sure then. Anne smiled at herself and fall asleep

After some hours, Anne got up and, after she wore her clothes and got ready for school, she went downstairs.

"Anne go to the table and start eating. There's someone waiting for you." Marilla said with a huge smile.

Anne ran to the table to see Gilbert. She smiled warmly and went to hug him. He took her inside his hands and whispered in her hair.

"I didn't know if I should come, but I couldn't wait to see you." he said as he rubbed her back.

"I couldn't wait to see you either. But I think it would be better if we met at school. Anyway I'm glad your here she said and gently pulled away. They sat and ate their breakfast. Then she wore her coat and Gilbert took her book so they would head to school together.

"Bye Marilla! Bye Matthew!" Anne shouted as she closed the door.

Gilbert immediately took Anne's hand in his, which made her giggle and blush.

Most of the way to school was silent as they felt complete with only being together.

"Anne! Gilbert! Wait!" a voice said as they entered the woods. They turned around to see Diana who was now running to reach them. Anne and her bosom friend hugged each other and then continued walking. They were laughing and discussed, while Gilbert's and Anne's fingers were still tangled.

"So." Diana said turning her head around to see if anyone was around.

"You are friends with Josie and Billy?" she continued.

"Yes. I mean, I talked with Josie and she's actually a good person, and so is Billy, deep down." Anne said and smiled.

"How can you always find good in people? It's actually really hard! It's a talent!" Diana exclaimed and laughed.

"Well I don't know. I guess it's related to my past, but I'm not sure" Anne said and her smile nearly faded away with the thought of her life. Gilbert squeezed her hand so she would turn and face him.

"Hey, are you ok? You know we're here for you. Both of us" he whispered and his eyes softened, making Anne relax.

"Yes I'm fine. Thank you." she said and smiled, squeezing his hand back.

"Come on lovebirds, we have a school to attend to" Diana teased and the three of them laughed.

Anne felt safe to have people like Gilbert and Diana in her life. She smiled at herself.

Author's Note: sorry my last two chapters are really small and not that interesting. I really hope you don't hate me😂 next chapter will be more interesting I PROMISE😂 sorry again, I also have trouble with the WiFi here so🤷‍♀️

Mel, xo<3