I guess it's Fate

Chapter 4

Jack's POV

I have one hour till school starts so I start to get ready so I can leave early to pick up Liz. I want to see her more often but school restricts that so since our schools are close I thought of the idea to walk her to school and walk her back home. We call and text almost every night and I love it, I get to hear her soft, soothing voice that I could listen to for hours. When I told her that I think I'm in love with her I wasn't lying. We may have known each other for a short time but we spend so much time together it's like we have known each other for ages. The moment I bumped into her my world lit up and I know that sounds stupid but it really isn't.

I make myself a quick breakfast and walk out the door eating my toast with peanut butter. I get to Liz's house and knock on the door, waiting patiently to see her beautiful face. She opens the door and smiles at me. "Good morning", I say to Elizabeth. "Good morning", she says back. "Ready to go?", I ask. She nods and closes her front door. As we are walking up the street, a thought pops up in my head and I start to drift off as Liz is telling me about a movie she watched last night. Am I being too clingy and annoying? Does she think that? I don't want her to get the idea that I'm a clingy guy who won't leave her alone because that is not true. No girl or guy wants to date someone who's clingy and at their side 24/7, it's very annoying and it absolutely sucks when they are really nice and you cannot tell them to give you space. "Liz, apologies for stopping you mid-sentence but I just have to ask, do you think I'm being clingy?", I ask. She shakes her head no and I let out a sigh of relief. "What made you ask such a silly question?", she asks me. 

"I walk you to school and back home, it's like I'm a parent. I don't want you to think I'm clingy with always wanting to be around you. I just really love your company and I always have this feeling to see you because I miss you. I miss you so much every day at school and every night that my heart physically hurts".

"Aw, aren't you a little sweetheart. I love when we hang out even if it's only for a few minutes. It makes me feel special".

"You are special", I say to Elizabeth and she blushes. She looks away from me, pushing me slightly with her hand. I hold her hand and kiss the back of it with a smile. She is so beautiful, like an angel. I can get lost in her bright blue eyes and never escape because she has drawn me in with her kindness and beauty. I tuck a loose strand of blonde hair behind her ear and kiss her cheek. She looks at me with a slight blush spreading across her face which highlights her cute freckles. Liz pulls me close to her and giggles. 

We get to Elizabeth's school and I let go of her hand. "I miss you already", I whisper in her ear and she giggles as my breath tickles her ear. I lean in and kiss her lips tenderly and hold her face in my hands. "Your lips are soft", I whisper to Liz. Her eyes widen and I laugh. "I could kiss them for hours and love every minute", I say. "Why don't you?", she asks with a grin and I blush. I did not expect that response but I'm not going to lie, it was hot. "Let's continue this conversation after school", I say as I press my hand to her cheek and rub it with my thumb. "I'll see you after school", I say and walk away as she waves goodbye and walks into her school. 

The day went so slow, it's like it knew I was excited to see Elizabeth that it wanted to torture me with stupid teachers talking about the most unreasonable shit. After school, I stop off at a cafe that is right around the corner and buy two chocolate muffins and two strawberry milkshakes for me and Liz. I figured that school is probably hard so her favourite snacks can cheer her up. I reach her school and see her standing at the front gate, fiddling with her hands. "Hey babel", I say to her as I approach her. "Hello", Liz says. "I come with snacks. Strawberry milkshakes and chocolate muffins which are in my bag", I say and her smile grows bigger. She takes the milkshake out of my hand and kisses my cheek as a thank you. "You didn't have to get me anything", she says. "School is hard so why not make your day better by giving you your favourite snacks", I say to her. We start to walk towards her house while talking about our day. "You know, it would suck if we cannot have our snacks together so how about you come to my house so we can enjoy it", Liz says to me as we come closer to her house. "Yeah, sounds good", I say with a big smile. 

Elizabeth opens her front door and walks in with me trailing behind. "Welcome to my house. The living room, kitchen and dining room are downstairs and all the bedrooms are upstairs", she tells me. We walk into the dining room and sit down at the marble table displayed in the middle of the room. I open my school bag to retrieve the muffins and give one to Liz. "So when do your parents get back from work", I ask to start a conversation. "About 5 pm, sometimes it's later, depending on the day. They finish work late then my mum goes to pick up my little sister from after school care", she says. "Sounds like a busy afternoon", I say and Liz nods. "Do your parents know I exist?", I ask her curiously. 

"Yes. They know you as my friend that I hang out with all the time. They find it funny that we hang out so much and not get bored of each other".

"My parents think the same. I could never be bored when I'm with you".

"You really have a way with words don't you".

"I have no idea what you mean Elizabeth. I am simply being myself, the guy you fell madly in love with", I smirk. "Who said I was in love with you?", she says to me with a sexy smirk. "I don't need anyone to tell me, I can tell by the way you act around me baby", I wink at her and she blushes as she looks away. I check the time on my phone and tell her I should leave since her parents will be home soon and I don't think they would like a guy in their house without their permission. Liz nods and we stand and move to the door. "Thank you for the snacks. It was delicious", she smiles. "My pleasure. I'll see you tomorrow and probably text you later on in the afternoon", I say to Liz. She nods in response. I press my palm to her cheek and pull her close to me as I lean in to kiss her lips. When I pull away she leans into my palm and smiles. "Bye", I whisper to her. "Bye", she whispers back and walks back into her house. She is amazing and I want her to be my girlfriend but I know she thinks it's too soon. I already scared her with my 'I think I love you' statement so I don't want to scare her more by asking her to date me. I lay on my bed and Elizabeth appears in my mind so I close my eyes and let her invade my thoughts.