My One Night Chance | Wattys 2019

#2 | Here comes the... what?

I turned around and I saw Hollister... Lawrence brother... My friend... My high school crush... and my dreamy, steamy future - he doesn't know it yet- boyfriend. Yes, this was Hollister. My Holli. Dark brown hair with golden highlights. Dark brown, hazelnut eyes with a perfect tanned skin and perfect abs.

I had seen him shirtless once... not by accident.

I blushed while looking at him in his green leather jacket and tight tank top. I wanted to rip that jacket off and snuggle myself in it while being embraced in his scent. I bet I would be embraced in by a rainbow.

"I hope my brother hasn't bored you to death yet!" He chuckled while leaning against the kitchen table. My cheeks started to burn like an iron pan and I bet he could see it.

"Oh no! You know I love my brother-in-law. He's funnier than Daniel", I giggled while covering my mouth with my shirt, hiding half of my face to cover my blushed cheeks. Holli chuckled and nodded, agreeing with me.

"You know, I'm very happy I got in touch with you. There's something I want to ask you", he said while scratching his neck. Did he blush? I think he did...

"R-Really?" I said shyly as I blushed even more.

"Yes, really. I've been nervous though since I don't know how you'll react", he said while taking deep breaths.

I cupped my cheek as my elbow rested on the kitchen island, supporting my weak, tingling body.

Yes... I'll marry you, I thought to myself. Holli started to sweat a bit. Those shiny drops of sweat probably smelled like vanilla.

"There's no easy or smooth way to ask." He took a deep breath and straightened himself up. "But I'm man enough to ask."

HE'S GOING TO ASK?! MY CHILDHOOD CRUSH IS BECOMING MINE TODAY! My mind went crazy as I started to plan our future wedding, house interior and naming our kids. Yep, I was going all the way. My nail started to dig into my cheek and I bit my lips, hard enough to taste blood.

"What kind of flowers does Tracy like?" he asked with a thinking look on his face.

"WHAT?!" My face is pale and Holli jumps, surprised by my sudden reaction. My heart stopped and I stopped breathing. Lawrence were slowly sliding away from me, hiding behind his kitchen pans.

I think my heart got nagged...

"I'm going to ask her out tomorrow. I finally got enough courage to ask the woman I love out. I've been in love with her since high school", Hollister blushed and looked down shyly while playing with his fingers.

My heart... is broken now... it bleeds... life is hopeless, I looked down and bit my lips hard to hide my humiliation. I felt like a stupid girl believing in fairy tales.

"I want everything to be perfect. Do you know what her favorite flower is?" He asked while his cheeks turned rose red. I saw Lawrence in the corner in my eye and he looked heartbroken, not for Holli or for himself but for me. His eyes comforted me without a touch and I played with my hoodie.

"Easter lilies..." I said in a low voice. "She loves Easter lilies." Hollister shined up and his eyes started to sparkle like stars in the sky. I looked down. I couldn't see his happiness.

"Thank you, Arden! I knew I could count on you!" He ran out quickly and a deep sigh came from behind me.

"I'm sorry, baby girl. I didn't know he was going to do that."

"Life got no meaning anymore..." I wiped away my salty tears from my corpse pale face. I took out a knife and took out the cutting board. Lawrence sighed and shook his head.