Chapter 22: The Tangy Twist
1060 Words
*Millie*
We decided to sit down and discuss our past. "I still can't believe you took me out like that and it was not funny nor when you started those rumors about me", I pouted at him. "But you always got me back. When I got to the gym at the end of the first day for practice, your brother and his friends practically tramped me. Then, you did some rumors right back that were absolutely gross", he replied. "Oh whatever. Like you were ever affected by those rumors", I scoffed back. "You're right because the one person that really mattered to me, knew they weren't true", he smiled back. "Ooooo. I didn't know you had such a crush back then. Tell who was it?", I said scooting closer to him with curiosity probably leaking from my eyes at this point. "You know what they say, curiosity killed the cat, and I'd hate-". "Yes, but satisfaction brought it back, so continue", I smirked scooting closer to him. Our sides were touching now and our hot foggy breaths were mixing. He stared at me for a long minute before focusing on what I said. Um, weird. "Well, *ihm*", he said before readjusting to face me, setting his back against the tree," She was an intelligent, cute, beautiful, wonderful, kind girl with big dreams of her own. Her brother was always overprotective of her, so no boy could ever get close to her. Sweet was as sweet as what she baked. Her voice was like honey. Her eyes would shimmer like sapphires when she'd have extreme emotions. But I don't like her, no. I love her she was my first and only love". "Wow, no wonder you never dated or cared about the rumors because Carrie knew all along that they were fake", I smiled forcefully. Some inside of me felt like it was breaking at the thought of him and my best friend together. "Yeah, we'd-. Wait what did you just say Carrie? I didn't mention any name I just-", he said panicked. "It's ok. Your secret is safe with me. I also have one nobody ever found out *laughs seldom*not even you", I replied. "Y-You had a crush back then too?", he said softly in surprise. "Yes, it was fifth grade and this boy did so much along with me. We laughed, he supported me when I cried, and he always treated me like I was the only girl in the world to him. But...but unlike you I'm not afraid to say his name because I'm never going to get my chance with him *sighs". I was in love with Daniel Troy and maybe still kinda in love with him", I said blushing. I just revealed my first love to my sworn enemy. Is the world ending tonight?
*Lucas*
I watched her blush at the confession and my mind blurred. Angry and heartbreak was probably flashing through my eyes. My biggest love rival to her was her crush! The kid I threatened everyday to stay away from her was her love! I gritted my teeth to save myself from saying things I could never take back. My fists grew white at the thought of both of them ending up together. "So, I was never brave enough to tell him or anyone until today. *laughs shyly* I even have every love letter I tried to give him", she said blushing more as she looked to the full moon. The beams dancing over her face, her eyes shimmered like water in moonlight, and her lips looked as perfect as ever. I couldn't let her ever find the courage to give those letters, ever. "Burn them", I mumbled. "What?", she looked at me in shock. "Burn the letters, Millie", I gritted out in anger. "No! I won't", she shouted raising to her feet, " You have no right to say that!". She stormed off. Well, s**t. I got up and chased after her. "Millie, wait up!", I yelled after her. She whipped around and yelled, "Who are you to make that decision for me huh?! Your crush doesn't even know about it and you dare to nudge me for thinking to confess to mine!", she yelled with tears streaming down her face. "Millie, I-". Her phone rang. *Huff* I'm never going to get this out, am I? "It's Chris. Hey, Chris. No I'm fine. I just tripped over my own feet and fell. I promise I'll be home soon first I need gas for my bike. No I'll get it just distracted mom and dad please. Thanks bye". She hung up the call before walking back to her bike. I followed behind her, trying to think of a way to tell her how I feel. It was a quick and silent walk back to the road. She opened her hidden compartment and pulled out a mini gas can before searching the road for I guess a ride. I went and pulled my bike from its hiding place before riding over to her. "Look mills*sighs*. I'm sorry. You're right I never had the right to judge you. I will give you a ride to get gas and then we'll never speak again, ok?", I said. My heart and mind screamed at me for doing this part of me was breaking thinking I'll never speak to her again. But I guess just the chance of being in her arms is enough to make me last a lifetime. She was hesitant for a minute before nodding yes. She climbed on behind me and we rode to the next town. Her arms around me was what I always dreamed but her tight grip was making it hard for me to drive. Her touch electrified my body into sparks. Her warm septet through my shirt and it was enough, enough to push me to my decision. I will never let her know how much I love, care, worship, protect, pray, and cherish her in the past, now, and in the future. I will never ruin her happiness of love to satisfy mine. So Millie Waters if you ever get the chance to read my thoughts, I just want to say. I looked at her closed eyes against my back in my bike mirror. Her peaceful face made my smile bittersweet. I love you, forever always, my little mills.
- Writer
