*Phoebe’s POV*
So we had this fool proof plan; we knew if anyone knew Luke was coming to my room later the questions and teasing would never stop. We’re going to sneak around, not in the bad way, it’s just a movie.
Ever since the boys have left I’ve been texting Luke. We don’t talk about anything at all, just dumb things like the absurd lifespan of a turtle is or the existence of aliens and stuff like that.
It was impersonal and dumb but I really liked him.
My thoughts were interrupted by the loud vibrations of my phone. I quickly answered “Hello?
“Hey!” it was Luke.
“Hi” I laughed.
“Do you want to watch Happy Feet or Cars?”
“Why do you have those movies Lucas?”
“Fans… but I also like them.”
“Me too, let’s watch both.”
“Yyeeeeessssss!”
“When are you coming over?”
“I can come now.”
“What are you going to tell the boys?”
“I was going to tell them I’m going to the gym downstairs… they aren’t fitnessy so this could work out.”
“Okay, hurry, I miss you”
“I will, bye!”
“Bye!”
Instantly I heard a knock my door. I rolled my eyes thinking it was Roxy, who left her charger in my room. I opened the door finding Luke with a bouquet of red roses wearing red sweatpants and or band shirt.
He had the goofiest grin on and I almost cried as my mouth flung open and I hugged him. “how long have you been standing outside of my door?” I asked, still hugging him.
“Just five minutes, I wanted to be ready” he said, squeezing me tighter. I was the one who had to let go first because I knew he wouldn’t let me go.
“Come in” I said as he handed me the roses. I held them close and told him to make himself comfortable.
“What do you want to watch first?” he asked as I tried to find a place to put my flowers. “Save the best for last” I said rummaging through my luggage.
I found my mason jar that I take everywhere and filled it with water then placed the roses in it. “So we’re watching Cars first then?” I called to me.
“Yes, that’s exactly watch I was thinking” I laughed and walked back over to my bed. Luke popped Cars into the hotel DVD player, bless the Hilton, and then he asked me where he should sit.
I laughed and said “Just sit by me.”
I climbed into bed and sat up, leaning my back on the headboard, patting a spot next to me. He smiled and obeyed, sitting next to me in the same way. He was a few inches away from me and had his arms crossed across his chest.
I really liked to make him uncomfortable so of course I scooted over toward him so that or sides were now pressed together.
“Thank you for the flowers” I said putting my chin on his shoulder, talking into his ear. I saw the corner of his mouth curl up instantly and it gave me this tingly feeling in my stomach.
“You’re welcome” he said, watching the previews before the movie, or at least trying to. I removed my head from his shoulder and leaned it back onto the headboard.
We sat silently and when the menu came up I pressed play and it began.
I watched happily for a while until this thought started bugging me. It was weird; he was so talkative on the phone but in person he has short bursts of conversation then he goes silent. It was bugging me so bad I actually paused the movie.
“Hey, that’s my favorite part” Luke whined, referring to the part where Matter and Lightning meet for the first time.
“I have a question” I said, and he faced me. “Oh… what is it?”
“Why are you so quiet around me? Aren’t we cool?” I asked.
*Luke’s POV*
Oh god, we’re more than cool.
“I’m sorry, I just get so nervous” I told her, not able to make eye contact.
“you don’t have to be nervous, I’m not going to bite or scream if you say something dumb” she laughed. “I know… I just don’t want to screw this up” I said, still unable to look at her.
“Don’t worry, that’ll probably be me” she said as she placed her head on my shoulder and played the movie.
I didn’t think about her comment much, I knew she was wrong, it’s always me.
Something about her made me so uncomfortable but comfortable; I even got the courage to put my arm around her.
She adjusted her head to my chest and her arm across my middle. For the rest of the movie we sat like that, laughing occasionally, but otherwise silent.
When it was over Phoebe couldn’t have got up any faster, instantly changing the DVD and coming back to the position we were just in.
“I’m kinda cold” she said as the previews started. “Let’s get under the covers then” I laughed.
We adjusted quickly to the same position under the cover and it just felt plain weird. I met this girl last night and we were already cuddling and watching movies and it was just crazy how much I already liked her and not even because she’s an amazing musician.
At the beginning of Happy Feet the parents meet and it’s probably, in my opinion, one of the greatest love stories ever; they just kinda sang to find each other… and that’s kinda what led to this.
