In the End

Chapter 4

We pulled up to Lane's house. "Well here we are," I said. Feeling nervous I walked in with her.

I bet we look so cute. Both of us wearing plaid. She's in red and I'm in grey. We both have vans on. I bet we look like a couple. I wonder what people will think.

[Finley's POV]

My heart is pounding out my chest. What does he think. I probably should've dressed up but I wanted to go casual. I hope that he doesn't think I am ugly. I barely even have any makeup on.

We went and met his friends. His friends were really funny. It was so nice to meet them and I think they liked me. He even brought things for s'mores just for us. Even though we were the only ones eating them it was sweet. I honestly liked it and would enjoy doing it anytime. This actually was really casual date and I liked it that way. Emerson didn't have to do much to impress me. The way he went about things made him unique.  He asked if I wanted to leave. I told him we can do whatever you want. He seemed kinda happy and kinda relived in a way. I hope he was comfortable with me and being around me, I think I was with him. I really liked him but I've been trying to play it cool. I hope he thinks I like him and I'm not pushing him away.

I would be okay with dating him. I think my mom would approve.

[Emerson's POV]

All my friends really like her. They think she is cool and pretty. I can't believe it, they think she is perfect for me. I think I'm gonna go ask her to be my girlfriend.

I need a sweet way to ask her. I don't know but I hope she says yes.

I asked her if she wanted to stay here or leave. "It's up to you. I dont mind either." she told me. That was a relief, I went back to the truck and got my extra sweatshirt.

She asked what that was for. I told her in case she gets cold while we were walking down the beach. We spent the first 10 minutes walking down the beach arm bumping arm jacket still in my hand, talking about how much we love music, and our favorite bands. She finally got cold and asked embarrassed for my sweatshirt. I handed it to her without any problem.  When we got far enough you couldn't see the bonfire anymore I stopped walking. I turned to Finley looking at her for a long time, just taking in her beauty.

She is so beautiful. She is the epitome of beautiful. It's not just her it's her personality too. Her eyes are blue like the sky on a sunny day. Her hair is soft and silky. Her lips... oh I just want to kiss them but I don't want to make her uncomfortable or move to fast I mean we aren't even dating. How do I go about this?

"Hey Finley?"I said I looked at her. She seemed to be waiting and anticipating me to do something. "Yes?" she said. I didn't need a mirror to know my face was red. I was so nervous. "Umm... well it's just that tonight was amazing and I was wondering if you wanted to be my girlfriend? I really like you Finley. If you want I can give you a few minutes alone?". "That would be great," she said so I walked away.

I really hope she likes me and I didn't just embarrass myself and look like an idiot.

[Finley's POV]

Oh my god he just asked me out. I wasn't gonna just blurt out yes and fall into his arms even though that's what I wanted to do. I already know my answer. I guess I just need to tell him.

I walked over to him as nervous as can be. I opened my mouth to respond, but closed it to make sure I didn't sound like I didn't care but I wasn't gonna go home and dance around like an idiot. I know that's what I will probably do but he doesn't need to know that. I smiled.

[Emerson's POV]

I was waiting, just standing there. It was so nerve-racking. She was going to answer but stopped. She then smiled at me.

Oh no I'm about to get turned down. She only wants to be friends.

She reponded with "I wouldn't... want anyone else to have you so of course!"

SHE SAID YES! SHE SAID YES! OH MY GOSH! I don't even know what to do.

I got the biggest grin on my face. So caught up in my happiness I scooped her up in the biggest hug ever and just held her as close as possible. I couldn't believe this was true and her warm body wrapped up with mine in my sweatshirt too big for her was proof but even then I still felt like this was just a dream. We walked back to the bonfire hand in hand.

When we got back we could see people whispering and glancing at us.  I told her dont worry about them. They always gossip about the newest thing.

I just couldn't believe the newest thing was us.

I decided to take Finley home but she said her mom wasn't home. She said she wouldn't be home until tomorrow afternoon. She said I could come inside and watch a movie if I wanted. It's a horror movie she added. We watched it and I think she was paranoid because she didn't want me to go home. I texted my parents amdbasked if I could spend the night at Lane's. They said that was fine. I was really shocked when she went upstairs and told me to follow her. She showed me her bed. She took a shower and I took one while she got dressed. The only problem was I didn't have any pajama pants or a clean shirt everything smelled like bonfire except my boxers. I explained the situation amd she said it was fine if I slept in that. I dont think she was ready to see that because when I stepped out all I could see was her eyes locked on mine and a bright red face.

I told her I would sleep on top of the covers to show I wasn't trying to make a move, but she insisted I slept under them. The truth was I didn't want to be under the covers with her tight tank top and short shorts or else I would wanna make a move.

I decided to get under the blankets. She was fine with it originally and she giggle when she knew she was right for me to get under in the first place. She rested her head on my chest and fell asleep. It was so peaceful. But the adrenaline I had felt from her laying on me made it hard to fall asleep. I finally fell asleep for about an hour when I was awoken by her getting up and coming out of the bathroom upset. I asked if she was okay. One thing I hadn't know until that night about her was that he has nightmares, not often but every once in a while and it wasn't triggered by horror movies. She just had them.

I felt so terrible.  I held her in my arms until she want upset any more. She snuggled her cheek next to mine. I didn't mind but once again that adrenaline took over and it was hard to fall asleep.