A Lifetime With You

-10-

Jericho's POV

As I saw her running out of the field I couldn't help but feel down as I finished the song. I tried to look for her all around but I failed to find her. I went back to the field and told Jp, Peter, and Evan who told me that we had another set of songs after the next line up of bands. I wasn't in the mood to perform in front of the crowd knowing Kayla got mad at me. Why would I be in a bad mood? Are me and Kayla a thing? I got even more confused I saw one of my co-varsity players sitting next to a girl more like surrounding her. I looked closely and saw that it was Kayla. I knew something bad as about to happen when I saw Eric getting close with Kayla. I stood up from my seat and ran towards Eric but the next thing I saw he was on the ground with a busted lip. Kayla didn't even react after punching him but as soon as I saw him getting off the ground I punched him with the strongest force I could do. Eric is a spoiled brat who gets away with anything he does but he won't get away with it if he hurts Kayla.

I was so mad with what Eric was about to do so I asked Jp to give me my jacket because I could feel Kayla shaking maybe she was in shock of what just happened in front of her. I lead her to the car but she looked doubtful to enter the car  I could help but just give her a hug and as I release her from my arms she entered my car and drove to a place where I knew would make her feel a little less fuzzled. I couldn't bring her home because I felt that she wasn't herself on the ride home. This was the first time I have ever been this worried but as the two-hour drive ended I knew it was worth it when I saw her eyes light up seeing the sunset. She settled to sit on the sand even if it was warm. I really loved staring at the sunset but I noticed that Kayla was more beautiful than it. The sun slowly went down and she turned to look at me.

"Jericho, Thank you for bringing me here. I really appreciate everything you have done today." She was tearing up and I didn't know what to do. I smiled and tried to speak but she started to speak once again.

"I love this scenery. How did you find out about this place? It will so unreal. The skies and water meet at one point. AMAZING!"

"This is my favorite place to calm down most especially when my mood is off. That sunset is what makes me smile every single time so I thought to myself maybe it would work on you too." She laughed a little and that made me a little shy about what I replied to her.

"You brought me to your secret hideout? Why would you do that? Who am I to you?" She looked at me with a very curious look. I laid down and looked up to the sky before I answered her.

"Kay, I like you. I wouldn't have brought just anyone here. My family hasn't even gone with me here. It's always ME, MYSELF, and I. I have never acted this way it sounds cheesy YES! I love being with you. I love everything about you." 

She didn't reply. I think this girl likes staring into open space and not taking notice of anything. There I said it I like her. I mean I think I noticed that quickly. This girl is different she is not as easy to love but I won't take her as a challenge. I will take her as a person who deserves to be liked or maybe to be loved. It has been just a few days since we got close but it feels like forever. I couldn't stand the silence so I got up ran to my car and got my guitar. She was confused as to why I got it. I sat in front of her and played Viva La Vida because I love that song way back when it was released in 2008. It's meaning is basically "Live, Life"

"...Once you go there was never, never an honest word. And that was when I ruled the world" She sang that part of the song word for word. I didn't know people still knew this song. 

"I used to sing that song while playing the piano when shit was messy in my life. For some reason it made me smile even if it was a sad song." She finally spoke and that made me feel like she was having a good time. 

"Kayla... I really li--" I wasn't able to finish my sentence when she suddenly started talking

"There is a clear difference between being comfortable with someone and catching feelings. For me, I guess I did start to catch feelings not for long but the moment you protected me from one of your varsity co-players. I saw goodness in you that I have never seen from the male students of our school. But I don't want to fall too fast because I like to take things slow and just live in the moment and wait what the future holds for me. Jericho, I like you too but I don't want to entrust my heart to you that fast. It takes two to tango and get to know each other."

I tried to act cool and not react but I'm sure she noticed my eyes enlarge. I couldn't believe it she likes me too? I thought I was going to get rejected. I know a lot of girls like me but the difference between the girls that like me and this girl that I like is that they don't throw their body on me. She literally just let me hold the key to her heart but not to take but to earn. I wonder if she actually is gonna give me the chance to prove to her I am a good person.

I got the mat in my car and we sat there for a long time. Not knowing what time it was and just talking the sky was full of stars and it was a full moon. I noticed that we tried to get to know each other with small stuff like colors, food, hobbies and it was my first time getting to experience that. Love is so much different from Lust and most especially when nobody knows your riches and family. It's better to stay simple 'cause that way you loved to loved not loved to own.

I looked at my phone and saw that it was almost 10 pm. I handed her my phone and as she looked at it she didn't act scared or anything. She is a rebel girl with a good heart. I finally ended the conversation and told her that maybe we should head home. She nodded and we both headed to the car. I let her take control of the music and let her connect to the stereo. We are so much alike in tastes. We got into traffic because I used another route to go to her house. We arrived at her house at half-past midnight. She fell asleep and I lightly tapped her arm she woke up immediately. I got out of the car and opened the door for her she said thank you and as she opened the gate her father was standing and waiting for her. He seemed very familiar but I lowered my head to signify me heading home. 

I went home with a big smile on my face playing her playlist on Spotify. I saw the light in the house open and immediately knew what was coming for me. My father looking all disappointed at me. I didn't take notice of him so I went to my room locked the door and started to get ready for bed. I can't imagine the talk I would get from my father downstairs. I tried to lighten up my mood by texting her a goodnight message and it worked. I finally had shut-eye.