Forget Me Not (Klance)

Chapter 20, Content

I laid softly on his chest, his breathing shallow and calm as his heartbeat was slow. I could almost feel it through my fingertips.

"I love you" I whispered softly, my hand trailing over his chest over and over.

He was sleeping, his restful eyes soft and his eyelashes long. And gosh, his tan skin was gorgeous. I lifted up a little and peppered a few kisses on his cheek.

"Keith" His rough voice croaked, opening his eyes, staring at me with grumpy eyes.

"It's noon" I mumbled.

"It is?" He looked at his phone. "Shit, it is"

"Told you"

"Whatever" He got up, sighing softly.

"Sorry-"

"It's okay Keith, lets get ready" He pulled out clothes. I got up and went into my room, changing quickly.

He wanted to go on a date, I guess that's why I'm smiling. I played with my long hair, staring into the mirror in my room. I felt special, like I mattered for once, that I made him happy. I pulled my hair into a ponytail.

-

"You two are together" One of Lance's friends pointed in disbelief.

"Yes" He answered.

"Why?" They asked.

I felt uncomfortable, like I didn't belong there.

"Because I love him" He simply said. "And I care about him, how hard is that to comprehend?" He crossed his arms.

"But he's emo" They whispered as if I couldn't hear.

"So? He's also my best friend, my boyfriend and possibly my husband one day" He smiled at me, my cheeks heated up, my chest heavy.

"You're fucking crazy for ass my man"
One of his other friends laughed.

"It's not even-"

"He does have a little booty though" His friend's girlfriend said.

"That's not why I'm dating him, I-" He paused. "I truly love him, its not about his looks, or what he shows....I care about him" He held my hand.

"I love you too" I whispered back.

"Jesus, you sound like a Shakespearean poet" They laughed.

-

"Cmon' Keith, lets go!" He giggled. "It takes an hour to get up to Portland, and I don't wanna be late for our reservation"

"Coming!" I called, grabbing a pin and settling a barette above my ponytail. I walked out the door with him.

"Bye mom, see you by 10" He called out.

"Alright, mi hijo!"

We both got in the car together, I  buckled my seatbelt and continued to smile wide.

"You're cheery" He started the car.

"I've dreamed about my first date with you since I was 12" I noted aloud.

"Alright..." He awkwardly giggled.

"Don't act like its weird!" I pouted.

"It's not..." He reassured, holding my hand on the center console. "I've dreamed about it too" He paused. "Im just... Kinda in a blur it's all happening"

"Me too" I looked in his eyes.

"I love you" He giggled, continuing to drive.

"I love you too" I said softly, and honestly, I didn't know what to think of love. I knew I loved Lance, I knew I did... But it honestly was so damn hard to concept love, especially being tricked before.