The Devil's Promise

Chapter 4: D day.

January 10th, 2018

Christmas came and Christmas went. We had the traditional family get together. We had dinner and opened the presents, but this year I had the added bonus of having a present from Chris under the tree. I was excited to see what it was, so it was the last one I opened. I was over the moon to see he got me this beautiful necklace and felt sort of bad that I only got him a t-shirt.

But the next day I talked to him and he said he loved it. We have been talking every single day non stop.

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New years came around and I was left kind of down because he was going out of town with some friends to celebrate. He invited me to come but I already had plans with Jennifer. 

I was fun, we spent new years at her house, she had this small get together and I was the first person Chris called to wish a happy new year. 

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I was screwed, I was madly in love with this boy, and it seemed like he was in love with me.

I couldn't be happier; Or maybe I could seeing as today was our first official date! He still hadn't asked me to be his girlfriend but today was planned to be perfect.

I woke up bright and early, the sun was shinning through my window and I had this huge smile on my face. I lazily roll out of bed and go take a quick shower. I pick my favorite skinny jeans and shirt from my closet, I put on my red converse and I'm ready to go.

We only planned to have lunch together but I had things to do in the morning.

Time seemed to take forever to pass.  I found myself looking at my watch, what seemed like,  every second.

Then I got a text:

From: Chris

Can't wait to see you.  Be there in five minutes.

My heart raced!  I felt my stomach  sink.  I was super excited but also very nervous.  I hope he asks me out today, and if he doesn't I just might have to do it myself.

I quickly made my way to the restaurant that was right around the corner from my house. I sat down, got out a cigarette to calm my nerves and waited. 

It seemed like forever.  But Chris finally showed up. When I saw him a smile grew effortlessly on me.  Gosh, how I loved this boy!

I could see he was nervous as well. He was fidgeting with his hands and straightening his hair and clothes.

"Hmmm...Hi, y-ou look... beautiful", he looks so cute when he stutters! My checks got red hot, even though I spend best part of my day talking to him, I can't help it but feel nervous around.

"Thanks", I said shyly looking down. 

Lunch was a blast. I loved how the conversation just flowed between us. But I was so nervous I could barely finish my meal and I think he had the opposite affect because that boy swallowed   down his food like he hadn't eaten in a month.  In the end we did the cliche share desert scenario, which is pretty cute even though he ate most of it.

"So where do you want to go now?" He asked as we made our way out of the restaurant.

"We can go to the park near by..." Okay, so I'm a bit of a control freak, and I kind of already knew where I wanted him to ask me out. And if he didn't ask, then I would.

"Sure why not", he smiled and gave me a kiss on the check. Made my heart melt obviously.

It was a 15 minute walk to the park and half way there I got the courage and held his hand, he simply looked at me, smiled and held on tighter.

When we got the the park we found a seat with a view of a sea. This has always been my favorite place to read, write, draw or just think; And I wanted to add another beautiful memory.

"I love the way your eyes look when you are looking at the sea or the sky", I was lost in my thoughts and barely heard what Chris said.

"What? Sorry I was lost in my mind"

"And I was I lost in your eyes" I quickly turned my head trying to hide the fact that I was blushing but by the sound of his giggle he knew.

"I said, I loved the look of passion you get when you look at things you love"

"Like the way I look at you..." I had never told him I loved him directly but always left small hints here and there.

When I look at him he had this big smile on his face. "I love you so much Alice!" I couldn't believe my ears. He loved me! Well I mean, I knew it, but to hear it was something different. " And I love you Chis" For a moment we just stared into each others eyes, lost in the universe we held within them.

"Would you do me the honor of being my girlfriend?"

"The honor would be all mine" It was official! My heart was racing; the 10th of January would forever be the happiest day of my life. 

I was smiling like a fool when I noticed he was leaning towards me. Oh gosh, he was going to kiss me! I've never kissed anyone! I didn't wan't to turn my head but I did out of instinct. His expression changed, and he looked down at the ground with regret in his eyes. What have I done?! I took in a deep breath and kissed him. It was a small peck but enough to get him smiling.

"I'm sorry, I was just nervous"

"It's okay, I understand"

After that he leaned in again but cautiously this time, sort of seeing if I gave him permission. But this time I didn't run  away. I let him kissed me. The feeling of his lips pressed against mine was exhilarating.

To loved and to be loved was the best thing in the world. This would be a day I would never wish to forget.