A Beautiful Reflection From Firework Eyes

Do You Wanna Know How The Story Ends?

"Do you want me to come?" Kellin asks as we're toweling ourselves off. He's still shivering slightly from the cold shower as he

"No," I shake my head. "You should get some sleep. We'll probably be back late."

He looks like he wants to argue, but the door opens as the guard comes in. We walk in silence back to our room, but I can't help but sneak glances at him.

The door slams shut, the lock clicking in place. I sigh, turning to say something to Kellin, but I don't get a chance to cause he kisses me before I have a chance to speak. I freeze at his touch, shocked. It's over just as soon as it begins, leaving me in stunned silence.

Kellin's face is red as he steps away. I can only stare at him. Part of me screams, I told you so at me, the other part of me tells me to shut up because Kellin just actually kissed me.

"Sorry," he mumbles.

"Don't be," I gasp, my heart still pounding in my chest.

"I really like you, Vic," he mutters, embarrassed.

"I really like you too, Kells," I say, making him blush even more.

"Ever since you kissed me the first time," he admits. "I just wanted you to—."

I kiss him before he has a chance to finish. This time, the kiss is softer, sweeter as we explore each other. His lips are soft against mine as he tangles his hands in my hair. I pull him closer to me, wrapping my arms around his waist, not wanting to break away, not wanting to stop the bubbly feeling rising in me as if I could float away and fly right now. We finally break apart, panting slightly.

"Wow," Kellin breathes.

"You have no clue how long I've wanted to do that," I say.

"Do you want to be my boyfriend?" Kellin asks. He drops his gaze immediately, his face going red. "Or, uh, whatever. I mean—"

"I'd love to," I say, kissing him again. He immediately wraps his arms around my shoulders, pulling me closer.

The door creaks open way too soon. Jack shimmers into appearance, raising his eyebrows at us.

"Am I interrupting something?" He asks, motioning to how close we're standing.

"No," I say, as Kellin flushes bright red. "Let's go." I squeeze Kellin's hand once before I push past Jack, not wanting to see his expression.

Jack just lets out a low whistle as we walk through the dark hallways. Sneaking out isn't going to be the same without Rian helping us, but we manage okay. Jack grins at me as he picks the lock to Mr. Styles' office, opening the door.

"Shut up," I mumble.

"I told you, didn't I?" Jack says as the door opens and he walks in, greeting Alex.

"Told me what?" I ask, crossing my arms.

"What happened?" Alex asks at the same time.

"That he loooooves you," Jack says, drawing out the word unnecessarily.

"Let me guess," Alex says. "You proclaimed your love for Kellin?"

"Why am I friends with you?" I ask, my face going red. Alex just smiles as he floats up. It takes a few tries, but he cracks open the window, blasting us with freezing air.

Jack just grins. "Cause we're awesome and you need us." I move to argue back, but Alex floats down, grabbing my hand, dragging me out into the cold night air.