The Unexpected

Chapter 10

(EMMA'S POV)

The first few minutes we walked out from that lobby were all silence. We were walking side by side but with an 'awkward' gap in the middle. We weren't even looking at each other. We were looking down and all we could hear was our own breathing and the busy streets of Paris.

After a while, he finally broke the silence and said "So..."
I look up "Yes?"
"Do you have any plans for Christmas?"
"I guess since it's only my mum and my sister here, we'll probably just go out and eat somewhere. And also probably give each other presents. You?"

"Pretty much the same as you. Growing up, it's been always like that. It's always been just the 3 of us. My dad left when I was about 6. We don't really see him that often since he has his own family now."

"Oh." I chuckle "I guess we have something in common. Since I'm the youngest, I don't really remember much about what happened. I just kind of gotten used to being with the 3 of us all of the time. They're like my best friends, especially my sister. I love them to bits."

He was smiling when I mentioned about how special my mum and my sister are to me. His smile is the most beautiful thing ever. I don't know how to describe it, but his eyes sparkle whenever he smiles. I just love it.

"That's so sweet. I'm close my sister too, but probably not as much as you and your sister." he giggled

We were walking near the Seine river when we decided to ride the little boat to go to Norte-Dame Cathedral.

During the cruise ride, we continued talking and asking random questions just to get to know each other more. He started with "hmm, well okay, I'll start off with an easy one, what's your favourite colour?" (Damn that was cheesy hahaha but y'knowwwww)

"I feel it changes. One day my favourite would be blue, the next would be green." I chuckle

"Mine would probably red. I don't really have a specific reason for it, I just like it somehow."

I just nodded.

"What do you usually do on your free time?"
He asked.

"Well, I sing and write songs sometimes. Or learn new songs on my guitar."

"I write songs too. Music has been such a huge part of my life. I don't know what I'd do without it."

After a few random questions asked, we got down the cruise and walked to the Cathedral.

It was so beautiful. I didn't manage to bring my camera since my sister wanted to borrow it. This would've been such a beautiful shot.

We were busy joking around and taking pictures when a girl came up to him all excited and asked "omg DANIEL HII!!! CAN I PLEASE TAKE A PICTURE WITH YOU??"

Daniel smiled and hugged the girl. "Hello, yeah of course. How are you?" He poses for the photo and hugged the girl one more time.

"Yeah I'm good. How are you?" The girl asked.

"I'm doing great. What's your name again?"

"Olivia."

"Ohh cool that's a nice name. This is my friend Emma." Pointing at me.

"Hello!! Nice to meet you!!" she says, excitedly.
My face went from being confused to a smile. "Nice to meet you too!"

"Where are you from?" He asked Olivia.

"I'm from the UK. My family and I are just here to visit some relatives."

"Ohh that's amazing. Well, it was nice meeting you, Olivia." Giving her another hug.

"You too! Thanks for taking a picture with me! Enjoy Paris!" she looks at me and smiles. "Nice to meet you too, Emma!"

"My pleasure."

She waves over to us while walking away.

After a while, I look at Daniel and asked "So....what was that all about?"

"Well..umm"

"Yes?"

"Okay, here's the thing. I'm kind of in a band?"

"Shut up! You're kidding right?"

"Nope. I'm in a band with 4 other annoying dudes. Over the years, we've managed to gain some following..."

"OH MY GOD! That is so cool! Why haven't you mentioned it before?"

"I was scared that you would treat me different if you found out."

"Of course, I wouldn't. As a music lover, I like it when people actually pursue their dreams and works hard for it."

He gives me a hug. That hug felt different. It's as if he felt relieved.

We started walking and I said "So, what's the name of your band?"

"Why Don't We."

"Interesting name. Who are the other members?"

I don't know why I got all excited about this honestly.

"There's Corbyn, Jack, Jonah, and Zach. We were all solo artists before we got together."

"Ohh that's cool. I love how you're so chill about this. I feel like if I met someone who's famous, they'll be flaunting it to everyone."

He blushed. "We're not famous. We're just 5 guys who makes music and are passionate about it. Well..... ENOUGH ABOUT ME, you mentioned you sing? I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOU SING SOMETIMES!"

"Huh me? Nah nope. I'm not good at it. It's just something I do when I'm bored."

"Pleaseee??"

"Probably not in front of everyone."

"Fair enough. I brought my guitar with me here, maybe we can jam out when we get back."

"Sure" I smile.

It was getting late so we decided to grab some dinner  and after,  we went to the Eiffel Tower on the way home.

We were walking side by side when the back of hands touched. He slowly grabbed it and there we are, in silence, walking together while holding hands.

'IS THIS EVEN HAPPENING??? PARIS REALLY IS THE CITY OF LOVE.'

He suddenly stopped walking and faced me. He tucked my hair behind my ear, touched my cheek and leaned in for a kiss.

His lips were so soft, so gentle. In that moment, everything was perfect.

He pulled out from the kiss and stared at me. His eyes were so blue, like the ocean, even in the night time. "I'm sorry.." he said.

"W..why?"

"I know you wanted your first kiss to be perfect but I just....couldn't help it....I...I..-"

I cut him off. "No. This...is more than perfect."

He smiles and kisses me again.