Hiding Love

PART ONE•CHAPTER TWENTY THREE

                   Christmas Eve Part Two

SARAH'S POV
"So, you guys got coffee?" My mom asked.
"Yeah, saw Sarah's boyfriend there." Dirk said. "Sarah, do you want to take Christmas pictures?" Dirk asked. "Sure." I said. "Come on, let's go, I'm assuming you have plans tomorrow, so..." Dirk Said. ... We got to the photographer place where they take the pictures. "So, which background would you guys like today?" The lady asked. "Royal balcony please." Dirk Said. "Ok, smile in three...two...one!" She takes the pictures. "Gorgeous!" We take the pictures with us and head out as the lady sets up for the next people.  "So, do you wanna pick up some dinner for tonight?" Dirk asks. "Sure." I said. "Italian? Greek? Mexican? Pizza?" "Pizza would be fine, then we can watch a movie or something..." I said. "Aight, at your place or- ." "I sold my place." I Said. "What?" Dirk looks shocked. "I live with Cane..." I Said. "Damn, you guys are closer than I thought. Ok, so at your mom's place, I guess..." He said. "What's the long face for?" I asked him. "Oh, uh, nothing..." Dirk says. Ah, I know why! "Ok." I said. We enter my mom's house. "Oh, kids, you're back!" My mom said. "Yeah..." I Said. "Great!" My mom said. "We're gonna go watch a movie together." Dirk Said. "Ok have fun you two, bye! Call me if you need me, I'll be going to the grocery store to pick up a few things." "You mean to flirt with younger men and people you don't have a chance with?"  I asked her. "Uh, no, bye!!!" My mom left. "Your mom is insane to have the air conditioner on! what is with her?" Dirk asked. "I really don't know." "Can I make it warmer? You look cold... and the weather is only twenty eight degrees today so..." "Sure." "Great, thanks!" "I'll set the Netflix up." I said. "Is seventy five good?" "Yeah that's fine." He wanted to watch something romantic, I don't know why but... so we started watching the notebook. After that movie, I cried into Dirk's shoulder. "HEY! This is a new suit! Just kidding. It's okay, it's okay, everything's going to be okay." Dirk Said. He hugged me and stroked my arm. He caressed my far head lovingly, repeatedly. That's the thing with Dirk, he's a cuddle bear, and sometimes when he touches me, I get sleepy. When I worry he calms me down, he's very soothing, and might be the sweetest person I know. "What time is it?" I asked "11:40" Dirk Said. "I think we should go to bed... plus, I have a big day tomorrow..." I Said. "Oh,yeah,right,that... hmm, I'll sleep on the couch. Dirk said. "There's an um, blow up mattress in my bedroom, if that's...uh, more comfortable for you." I said. "Ok, that sounds good." He said. "Oh! I just realized something... remember that construction sight?" I asked. "Nah." He said. "Well anyway, my mom built a guess room. She finished yesterday." "That's great!" Dirk Said. "Fuck, are you serious?" Dirk asked. I grabbed his hand and pulled him into the new, built room. "It's a little messy but..." I Said. "Aight..." Dirk said. "So are you going to sleep here?" I asked. "Nope." "What?" "Nope..." "Dirk...dirk...Dirk..." "I'ma sleep with you." He said. "Dirk!" "It'll be like the old days." "Dirk." "I missed you." "DIRK." "We'll have fun!" "DIRK!!" "SARAH!" "Pfffft, I see I'm clearly not going to win this war so... knock yourself out..." I playfully nudged him. "Dirk, you're a jerk." I Said. "Thanks for letting me have my way..." He said. "Oh, it was my pleasure." I said sarcastically.  These are the things I missed, moments like these... "Goodnight  Dirk.       Watcha doing... Dirk..." "something I've been wanting to do since we were together years ago..." "Dirk, I" "something I should have done when I got here." He pressed his lips against mine.
ZAYNE'S POV
I'm watching everything from outside Sarah's bedroom window..."Perfect." I whispered to myself as I pressed the button on the camera. Sarah, you're in big trouble hun. I run to my car and drive away before I get caught.
SARAH'S POV
I broke the kiss. "Dirk, I, I can't I'm sorry..."
"I understand..." Dirk said with a sad face. "Just keep in mind Sarah, I knew you longer than any of those men you've dated...not giving me a second chance would be ridiculously foolish of you... so think about it, okay? I'm here if you need me... I always am." "I have a boyfriend,...I'm sorry, goodnight." I Said, ending that conversation. He kissed me on the cheek and leaned down next to me. "Sarah?" "Mhm" I Said. "Do you ever miss us?" "Sometimes." "Hm, ok, night." "Goodnight." "Love you." "Love you too." As a brother.
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