Case Of The Lovebug
Sunday, June 14, 2009
~ One ~
Brianna
Starts out with the truth
“What do you think of me?” He asked, sitting on my couch. He took a bite out of his apple and chewed slowly, waiting for my answer. How was I supposed to answer to something like that? Nervously, I sat down next to him. This him was my best guy friend, Darcell. We had been friends since we were in diapers. We even had a secret handshake that no one and I mean no one… could repeat. Mainly because it was that complex and very embarrassing to do. “So?” He edged on.
“Um, you’re cool?” I said, not sure what to really say. He shook his head, smiling away from me then looked back, his green eyes twinkling.
“No, Brianna. What do you think of me? Do you like me?” He asked. I felt my insides grow warm as he leaned in.
“Uh, well… Darcell… I dunno how to—“ Suddenly, the doorbell ringed. I hopped off from the couch. Yes, saved. I thought happily. I walked to the door and checked through the bay window at the top of the door. It was my girl, Olivia. I waved at her and unlocked the door, letting her in.
“I got sooooo much to tell you, girl. You are going to have to get some popcorn if you know what I—“ Olivia stopped talking, carefully glancing at me then at Darcell. She raised both of her newly did eyebrows. “Oh, did I interrupt something?” She asked, peeking over at Darcell with a smirk. He smiled at her. “Darcell.” She said, glaring playfully at him.
“Livy, how are you?” He asked, slightly turning to her.
“Angry ‘cause I need to talk with my girl but you hogging her.” She snapped. I rolled my eyes barely and walked back to my couch next to Darcell. I patted his leg and he smiled. Olivia, who was seeming to look aggravated with that, sucked her teeth lowly.
“I ain’t, Livy. You always bringing that up.” Darcell said, fixing on an angry look. Oops, I guess I forgot to tell you that a little thing happened with Darcell and Olivia. Yeah, they went out for about a month. Near their final days, Olivia started seeing this guy (who is now her recent ex-boyfriend) and went out with him. So, cheating in other words. Somehow, Darcell found out. Damn, gossip spreads like wildfire in our school, swear it. First period, for example, you would hear it. Then by at least third or fourth, it’s all over the school, even some middle schoolers finding out.
“Hogging her? I’m not trying to bring up anything, dammit. You—Darcell, just shut your mouth, alright?” Olivia hissed, squishing her pinky, ringer-finger, middle finger and index finger together then clamping it down on her thumb next to Darcell’s face. “This is suppose to be your mouth.” She clamped it down again. Darcell pushed her hand out of his face then looked at me.
“Do you know this girl?” He joked, chuckling. I loved the way he laughed. It was a small manly giggle. I know sounds weird but it’s cute.
“No,” I answered, glancing at Olivia with a grin. She shook her head sadly then got up. “Where you going?” I asked.
“Home, call me when that boy is outta here.” She muttered, casting a glare at Darcell. He smirked to himself and I slapped him on the arm.
“Um, okay?” I said, watching her leave the house. Once the door closed, Darcell jumped on me, holding my hands on both sides. His face was inches away from mine.
“Are you going to answer my question?” He whispered, his breath smelling like apples.
“Maybe,” I whispered back.
“Go on,” He said.
“I dunno, sure?” I replied. He chuckled his manly giggle and leaned more into me. I could feel his breath on my lips. He brushed my lips with his. Oh my God, no! I screamed in my head. He can’t kiss me! He can’t. That would ruin everything. I thought. He leaned more. He pressed his lips on mine. I felt myself melt under his body as he moved a bit and continued pressing his lips on mine. I closed my eyes because I saw him closing his. Was I supposed to be enjoying this? Was this what people said that was so breathtaking? Was this a kiss? What the heck was this? He instantly pulled away from me. He got off from me.
“I’m sorry,” He murmured. Aww, he’s done? No! I cried.
“Uh…” I said softly. “It’s ok?”
“No… I shouldn’t have done that. Uh, I’m going.” He quickly walked to the door, climbing into his shoes. He reached for the knob.
“Hey, Darcell?” I asked. He turned back to me, his eyes looking tired. “You forgot your jacket.” I laughed daintily. He chuckled then walked back and took it.
“Thanks, I’ll um… see you tomorrow then? At my locker?” He asked.
“Yeah, sure.” I answered, letting him go. The door shut without a sound.
