One day, in tenth grade, when I was 15 and he was 16, he asked me "Do you want to go to the carnival with me tonight?" I replied "Sure."
I only have fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh periods with him. I only have to go to my locker before fourth period and after fifth period. He always walks me to my classes, even if his are on the other side of the school. He will even walk me to my classes, even if he knows he will be tardy. When we get to my classes, he kisses me on the lips and runs to his class.
In all the classes we have together, he would always make me smile. In all of our classes together, he sits right next to me. Sometimes, he will just subconsciously put his arm around my shoulders. He always has an adorable pink tint to his cheeks when he's around me.
When he talks, he has a lisp. I think it's adorable. I have a slight one, but you can hardly tell.
Right before it was time to leave, which was around 3:00, I texted my mom.
Dawson invited me to go to the carnival. I might stay at his house tonight. Don't worry, nothing bad is going to happen. He is going to drive me. He is a great driver. I'll call you later. If it's okay to stay with him, I'll call you, if not, he will drive me home.
Okay, be safe! I love you! Have fun!
Okay, mom. I'll be fine. I love you too!
When we got let out, he grabbed my hand, and we walked to his car. I recognized it. It was a 2015 Dodge Challenger. I sat down, and looked around. "It's beautiful," I said. He said " Thanks." He put the key in the ignition and started the car. My left hand found its way to his thigh, and his found its way to mine. He asked me "Do you want to go to my house first or just go straight to the carnival?" I replied " Let's go to your house so I can meet your parents. And I need to put my backpack somewhere."
When we arrived at his house, he seemed kinda nervous. We held hands all the way to his room. His mom yelled "DAWSON ARE YOU HOME?" He replied "YES MOM, WE ARE HOME!" His mom yelled "WHO IS WE?" He agrivatidly replied "MOM, WE DISCUSSED THIS EARLIER. I TOLD YOU I WAS GOING TO ASK PAIGE IF SHE WANTED TO GO TO THE CARNIVAL WITH ME!" Then his mom said quieter " Bring her here." Then he grabbed my hand and we walked down the stairs together.
His mom asked us "Are you two going to eat dinner here or at the carnival?" Then he asked me quietly "Where do you want to eat?" I replied "Ummm... Carnival I guess.." "She said carnival," he said.
"Okay. You two, go have fun. Don't worry about us," his mom said. "Love you," he said. We walked back to his room and he shut his door and changed his shirt. I was already in a shorter dress that I knew he liked.
He grabbed his keys, wallet, phone, and a jacket. We walked down the stairs, silently. I checked my phone and it was only 4:00. We got into the car, and he started the engine. He said " When you are sixteen, I will teach you to drive." I replied "Okay."
When we got there, since it was Friday, it was already packed. Once we found a parking spot, we just sat there staring at each other. I said "Just kiss me." Then his lips collided with mine. They fit together perfectly.
After about two minutes of kissing, we stopped and got out of the car. He made me get on his back, for a piggyback ride. He held my legs in his arms, and I wrapped my arms around his neck.
Then when we got to the carnival grounds, he put me down, and we held hands. I was pretty hungry, so I told him "Can we get some food? I'm hungry." He replied "Okay. What would you like?" I hesitantly replied "Ummm.... Fries?" He said "Okay. I was hoping you would say that. Do you want anything on them? Do you want anything to drink with it?" I reply "Get one large blue raspberry slushy. We can share. We have been dating for like three years. I think we can share drinks now." We walk over to the concession stand and get the stuff. When we walk to the seats, I see my best friend, Bailey, and her boyfriend, Joah. I say "Let's sit over here." He says "Okaaaaay." Then we sit down across from them, and talk for like an hour.
Then when we are done talking, we decide to go to the tilt-a-whirl. I love these rides. "It says one dollar admission for one person," he says. He hands two dollars to the person in the admission stand. We walk over to one of the seats numbered "4" and sit down. I pull the bar over our thighs and I say "Hold onto this." Then I hear clicking, and I know that is the person pulling the handle. Then it starts twirling, and I start giggling. When the pressure of the twirl hits me, it makes my stomach turn. But I always do that. Nothing happens to me.
When we get off the ride, we both look like we are having lots of fun. Then, we decide to just walk for now.
"Your eyes twinkle like stars in the night sky. Your hair falls perfectly without you trying. You're so beautiful, perfect... You're amazing. In sixth grade, when I rejected you, I don't know why I did it... But I am glad that you accepted when I asked you out. I didn't think you would after what I did to you. I love you." He tells me.
"I-I don't know what to say..." I breathe out. Stuttering, I say "I love you too, Dawson McCrary."
I embrace him, as I feel a tear falling down my cheek. I sniffle. He says "Your happy tears are my motivation to love you even more. But please don't cry... It makes me want to cry." I finally pull away after about three minutes, and he pulls me back, and kisses me. Not the kind of kiss that means "I love you", the kind of kiss that means " I love you to death and I never want to let you go." This was the kind of kiss I've been waiting for for my entire life.
Next, we walk over to the dart toss stand. He played, and he hit the smallest balloon. The prize for the smallest balloon is a giant teddy bear. He asked "Which color do you want? Baby blue or pink?" I replied "Umm...pink." He handed me the teddy bear and I kissed him passionatly. I didn't care who seen it. I wanted people to see it. I wanted people to know he is mine. He is my bae.
Then, around ten o'clock, we decided to go on the ferris wheel. Bailey stayed on the ground so she could take a picture. We stepped in carefully. The ferris wheel started. Then, when we reached the top, Dawson's lips smashed into mine, and Bailey snapped a picture. When the ride ended, Bailey handed me the picture she took and I said "I will always treasure this picture."
We decided to do one last thing. Photo booth. We walked in, and surprisingly, it was very roomy. We sat down, and pressed the button. I kissed his cheek for the first one, we kissed for the second and third one, made goofy faces for the fourth one, and we cuddled for the last one.
I wanted to go home with him, he wanted me to stay with him, and my mom already said okay. So he texted his mom and asked if I could stay.
Can Paige stay the night?
Sure.
Okay. I'm sure she's happy. See you in a little bit.
Be safe!
We got into his car and we went to his house. When we got there, his parents knew we were home, so they unlocked the front door. We opened the door quickly, then slammed it shut. We ran up the stairs, giggling.
I didn't bring any pajamas, so he let me borrow some of his clothes. I changed in front of him, since I had panties and a bra on. Flannel pants and a tight T-shirt. I loved the way he smelled. I loved the way his clothes smelled. He changed in front of me. I mean, its not like he doesn't wear underwear. He just puts on a pair of flannel pants like mine. I had to text my mom and tell her I am staying.
I'm staying the night here. Love you!
Love you too, honey. Nite.
Nite
We both get on his bed, and we cuddle. He knows I love to cuddle. I could tell he was nervous. He was tense. "Why are you nervous?" I asked. He replied "How did you know I was nervous?" I replied "Because you are tense. Now answer my question. Why are you nervous?" "Because I've never had a girl like you over before," he replies. I turn around and kiss him playfully, and between each kiss, is a smile. "Stop being nervous. I would come here everyday if I could. I love you. You don't even know how nervous I am right now," I say. "You're the stars to my night, the Hazel Grace to my Augustus Waters, the Minnie to my Mickey... I love you. You are beautiful, you are perfect." He says perfectly.
I rub his chest with my hand. "You don't know how much I love you, Dawson," I say. He turns on the TV. I make him turn his head, and kiss him. His arms go around my hips, and he pulls me closer. Now we can't get any closer. Every inch of our bodies touch. I say between each breath "I...love...you..." "I...love...you...too...you...are...perfect..." He says between each breath of his. " I fell in love with you the way you fall asleep; slowly, then all at once." I said. Then we stopped kissing. My head rested against his chest, like he was my pillow. He put his arm around my side and kept it there. He kissed the top of my head and said "Goodnight, darling. Sweet dreams."
