It Was You

Chapter Fourteen

I didn't know how long I'd been awake for. 

30 minutes? 

An hour?

Two hours?

I'm falling in love with you. 

His words kept repeating in my mind. 

Love. A word so many people use freely without caring about the significance behind it. And yet Nate worked up the courage to tell me the four letter word. No wonder he was nervous. He knew that was the right time to say it. I felt it too. 
Unfortunately by the time I had the chance to say it back he pecked me lightly on the forehead and left to tell Kate the bad news. 

When did he realize this? Before or after we kissed? Maybe it was a little joke between friends and he didn't actually mean it. 

Only I would think so insecurely. 

I tried drifting off to sleep but it didn't work. Every time I close my eyes I thought about him. What was he going to do after he dumped Kate?  

I sighed and hopped out of bed to pour myself a calming tea, maybe that would stop me over thinking everything. 
I waited for the water to boil and checked my phone. I didn't have any messages from Nate but I did have a bunch from Brea and Chris. 

I quickly dialled Brea's number and she answered straight away.

"Oh my god you won't believe what happened!" She practically squealed into the reciever. 

"What's up?"

"Don't be mad but Chris and I...we kind of...kissed." 

I paused. Chris and Brea? Well that was unexpected. "When did this happen?"

"Earlier on today when he came by. We talked about everything and before I knew it we were kissing." 

"I didn't think you liked him in that way."

"I didn't think I did but he is pretty attractive and he's sweet and kind and caring. I like him Mia, I do."
 
I smiled even though she couldn't tell. "As long as you're happy." 

When she finally stopped going crazy with happiness she hung up the phone and left. I instantly checked the messages from Chris, I assumed he'd be asleep by now so I texted him. 

Oh my god. You and Brea? Sneaky. LOL. Love you big bro x

***

The next day I was exhausted. I'd barely gotten any sleep and the sleep I did get was terrible. Thankfully I only had one class and then the rest of the day was study. 

I ran down to my favourite spot on the campus grounds under a shady tree. I rested my head on my bag and tried to nap. 

"Hey, sleepy head." I heard a familiar voice. 

I squinted with one eye open. "Nate?" I sat up, rubbing my eyes. "How are you?"

"Much better." He smiled. "Now that I've seen you."

I blushed. "Did you mean what you told me yesterday?" 

"Of course I did." He took a seat on the ground next to me and grabbed hold of my hand. "I really and truly meant it." 

"I think I am too. With you, not me." I laughed. 

"You have such a beautiful laugh." His hand held tighter onto mine, afraid I'd tear away from him.
"Mia, I know that I've been a crappy person lately especially towards you but will you give me another chance?" 

"You're really bad for me you know." I giggled.

"Why's that?" 

"Anytime you're near me I can't speak or think clearly. It's terrible." I grinned. 

He leaned in and planted a gentle kiss on my lips. 

"I won't hurt you, you know." I explained. "If you want to be with me, Nate, you can't push me away." 

He nodded. "And I don't want to hurt you. I've tried to keep my distance from you but I can't stay away. You have this hold on me that I can't explain. All I want is to be with you." He ran his fingers through my loose hair. "Amelia Callum, will you be my girlfriend?" 

I didn't have to think of answer. I already knew. "Yes. I will." 

***

Nate and I spent any spare moment we could with each other. Brea and Chris did the same thing. We double dated and hung out but mostly Nate and I would sit around wherever and talk about books in between sharing kisses. 

We were lying down on his bed, his arm wrapped around me as we talked. I enjoyed being in his arms just like I'd imagined. I felt safe and happy and completely head over heels in love. 
I'd never felt like this before. I thought I'd loved people but it wasn't the same feeling as I got with Nate. With him it was different. 

"I still can't believe it was you." Nate remarked. 

"Why is it so hard to believe?" I chuckled. 

"You were so hostile towards me. I didn't think you had a romantic side." He tickled me, knowing how sensitive I was. 

"I wasn't hostile, you were self-centred." I could barely control my laughter but thankfully he stopped. 

"I still thought you were one of the prettiest girls I'd ever met. Even if I didn't know your name." He winked, looking down at me. He placed his finger under my chin and lifted my face towards him, kissing me. 
Our kisses were always passinate and lasted forever. This kiss was different. It was more intense. 
He held me tight towards him. I'd never been this close to anyone before. I couldn't stop myself, I wrapped my arms around his neck and leapt over onto his lap. My fingers entwined in his hair. 
Our breathing sped up. His arms ran down my back and moved under my shirt. 
I wasn't bothered by it. I only wanted to be close to him. 

He must have been thinking the same thing as me for he pulled away and looked up at me, "Are you sure you want to do this?" 

I nodded nervously. I wanted this. I wanted him.