Finding Criss

Chapter 7

Mhmm, sleep. I awoke, but kept my eyes closed, enjoying the warmth of my room. My blankets encircled me like a tight hug, and my pillow lifted up and down in synchronization of my breathing. Wait, pillows don't move. I popped my eyes open, and saw James's tee shirt. His arms were circled around my waist,and our legs were entangled together. My head lay lightly on his chest, and my arms and hands were brought up to lay close to my face. I looked up, and saw sleeping James. A smile played on his lips.

"Good morning, sleeping Beauty." he whispered, keeping his eyes closed.

I shuffled , trying to escape the coziness, but James's strong arms locked me in tight.

"Don't go," he started, his eyes now open. " I like this. I like having you in my arms, and to hear the soft noises of your breath. I like having you close to me." he whispered, but not fully knowing what he said. My heart beat increased rapidly, and I thats when I noticed he was drawing small circles on my back. Little tingles that shocked me awake spread like wildfire everywhere we touched. My eyes widened at James, and he looked shocked. " Did I just say that?" he whispered to himself. He started to separate, but I put a hand on his face. He looked at me, as I started to gently brush his cheek. "It's ok James. Yes you just said that, and yes I heard, but its ok. I won't leave you again." I smiled, unsure of what to do. Really, unsure of what to say. I awkwardly reached up and kissed him on the cheek, then got up from the couch. What did I do?

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All through breakfast, I couldn't look at James. I poked through my food, and then proclaimed I was done. As I took my plate to the sink, I plucked up enough courage to ask, " What did you want to do today?" I turned my head to look at him, and reclined on the counter.

"Movie?" he asked, as I stared at him intently. "Which one?"

"Uh, Guardians of the Galaxy?"

"Ok" I chuckled, and smiled at him. I left and went to my closet. Today I wore my new Pink sweater. Also, my new tights, and the same black UGGS.

I walked out, with my hair flopped around, so I re tied the bun that James did. James was now dressed in a grey long sleeve tee, and sporting Black pants. "Where did you get the clothes?" I asked.

"From my car, I knew one way or another, I would be spending the night here." I rolled my eyes. "Come on, let's go." I huffed, and grabbed his hand to lead him out the door. I stopped, and looked at his hand, then to James, who wore a smirk. I turned away, ignoring the tingles.

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The movie finally ended. On the way out, we were speaking Groot, carrying on a conversation.

" I am Groot" I began, drawling my words.

" I. Am. Groot" James said. We walked to his car and then stopped.

"I am Groot" I say quickly. I look up and find James's eyes.

Just standing there, it became awkward quickly.

"We are Groot" James whispered. My laugh was louder than expected. "Ok, Ok, unlock the door." I chuckled. I got in and sighed.

"You totally ruined the moment I was making." James accused.

"I'm sorry, what kinda moment where you hoping to make?" I raised my eyebrow.

" The moment. You know, those moments, where the two people , like, I don't know. But they end up kissing. That moment." he argued.

"Oh, you are funny James. I almost thought you wanted to kiss me. Even though you didn't make the move,  I was quite surprised." I laughed.

   "And, how exactly do you make a move? You have never kissed or been kissed in your life." he asked, accusingly.

   "Well that's not my fault. No one has wanted to kiss me, and I have never wanted to kiss anyone.

   If I were a guy, trying to kiss a girl for the first time, I would bring her somewhere secluded. It would be night, and the soft glow of fireflies would fill the sky, and the dancing stars shown above. Then, I  would see her, and all her beauty, and pull her close, and kiss her." I dreamed. I replayed the moment over and over again in my mind.

  "Wow, very, Disney. Sounds like a fairy tale. The only thing you are missing are dwarves. Seven of them to be exact." he laughed.

   I smacked his arm, forgetting about the blooming feelings I had for him, but soon, those came flooding back. "Thanks for ruining my dream." I huffed.

     By the time James and I got home, it was dark, and I was already yawning. We pulled up into my driveway, then waited for someone to leave. "Do I have to walk you out?" James asked.

   "Yes, duhhh. You are such a gentleman." I replied, opening my door.He walked me to my door, and waited as I unlocked it.

   "Well, good night blondie." He chuckled.

   "Good night James" I replied as he ran back to his car. Before I could step inside, he was beside me, and pecked me on the cheek then ran away.