Yeah sis, you’ll get to meet her, I said, pinching the bridge of my nose when she squealed happily down the line, almost deafening me.
Yes ! My little bro has finally found the one, she laughed.
Jeez ! Slow down, I laughed, trying to ignore the fact that when she said ‘the one’, it actually sounded good.
Ok Ok ! she chuckled, Well I’ve gotta go. I’ll see you in a few weeks little bro.
Looking forward to it, I smiled. Say hi to Dick for me.
Snapping the phone shut, I dropped it in to my pocket and turned towards Lily. I kept my eyes on her as I walked over. She was bouncing around with a huge smile on her face, and the little kid beside her was laughing. His mother was standing at the side, watching the two with a small smile on her face. When I reached Lily, the music shut off and I stared as the little boy hopped off the dance mat, after giving Lily a high five.
Stepping up to her, I grinned. So did you beat him ?
Are you kidding ? She laughed. I am the undefeated champion.
Oh really ? I smirked, jumping up on to the dance mat beside her. We’ll see about that.
I watched as Lily stuck the money in to the slot and selected the music. After a minute, the machine burst to life and Lily jumped like she was a pro. Crap, I thought, struggling to keep up. As I glanced towards her, I saw that she was grinning at me, a look of amusement on her face as I missed yet another step. But as I grinned back, I didn’t care that I looked like a total plank.
Lily looked completely happy and care-free, and that was all I cared about.
Lily POV :
I leant back against the Harley and grinned at Noah. He was still huffing about losing on the dance mat, even though he had no rhythm whatsoever. So, are you gonna sulk all day ? I laughed, raising an eyebrow when he looked at me.
I’m not sulking, he sighed, stepping up close. I’m just coming to terms with the fact that I just embarrassed myself in front of my girlfriend.
I looked up at him, wondering if he had just realized what he had said. For the first time, he had just called me his girlfriend and he didn’t even think twice about saying it. Girlfriend ? I whispered, hoping it wasn’t just a slip of the tongue.
That’s what I just said… He smiled, placing both hands on the Harley either side of me, and lowering his face barely an inch away from mine.
Oh w-well, cool. I was just checking that you I stuttered, noticing the way Noah was smiling at me.
Without taking my eyes off his, I watched as he bought one hand up and cupped my cheek, stroking my bottom lip with the pad of his thumb. Stop talking Lily, he whispered, pressing his lips against mine softly.
Wrapping my arms around his neck, I urged him closer. He seemed more than willing, but as he pushed his chest against mine, I felt the bike start to lean to the other side, at risk of falling over. Noah, I mumbled against his lips, trying to push him off.
But he wasn’t going. Lily, he laughed back, still pressing his chest against mine.
So, putting my hand on his chest, I pushed him back a little and smiled up at him. This bike is gonna tip over, I said.
Oh, he replied, pushing off and looking at me sheepishly. Sorry, I was uh I was somewhat distracted.
I just laughed and shook my head. Turning around, I got ready to swing my leg over the bike when I felt Noah’s hand on my arm, stopping me from hopping on to it. What’s up ? I asked, turning back around to look at him.
I have to talk to you about something, he said, looking kind of nervous for some reason.
Okayyy, I said uncertainly, wondering why he looked so agitated.
So, the uh- phone call earlier was my sister and she’s coming to visit in two weeks, he said fast, barely taking a breath. And I was wondering if you would want to meet her, and her fiancee ?
My eyes widened when I registered that he was asking me to meet his family ; or at least part of his family. That’s a big step ! Meet your sister ? I mumbled, totally taken by surprise.
He looked at me panic-stricken Yeah but I mean if you don’t want to that’s okay. We can just umm well… he babbled, refusing to look me in the eye.
And as I watched him, I couldn’t help but grin widely. He was asking me to meet his family, and in truth, I wanted too. Noah, I laughed, taking hold of his hand. I’d love to meet them.
His head snapped up, a look of surprise on his face. You would ? He asked, raising an eyebrow at me.
I nodded, squeezing his hand. Of course, I said, smiling when Noah swept me up in to his arms and hugged me tightly.
Can’t breathe… I gasped, Noah’s arms squeezing me too tight.
He dropped me gently, trying not to laugh. Sorry, my bad.
As I looked up at him, it was finally sinking in that I had just agreed to meet his sister. Holy crap, I thought, I’m meeting his sister. That was big ! Starting to really think about it, I realized that I was kind of nervous. Of course, I wanted to make a good impression.
Are you ok ? Noah’s voice interrupted my thoughts. You look a bit green.
I stared up at him and bit my lip. I’m meeting your family, I mumbled, running my hand through my hair.
Yes, Noah smiled. You are. And don’t be nervous. My sister, Jackie, she’s been dying to meet you for ages.
Really ? I asked.
He nodded, grinning at me. I may have told her about you already.
Well, I smiled. I guess that settles it then.
Great ! So shall we drive back now ? Noah asked, reaching his hand out to me.
I looked down at it, knowing what he was getting at. Uh-uh ! I laughed, shaking my head. This time, I’m driving.
Oh man, he mumbled, looking completely crushed.
Laughing, I turned around and stepped up to the bike. I swung my leg over and settled at the front. Smiling, I turned to Noah who was just standing there, staring at me. Seriously ? I grinned. What’s with the staring ?
Seeing a beautiful girl straddling a Harley just gets my blood pumping, he smirked, raking his eyes down my legs. Especially when it’s my gorgeous girlfriend.
I smiled as I heard the word, ‘girlfriend’ again. It was like music to my ears, and I loved it. I continued to stare at Noah as he wandered over and then swung his leg, settling in behind me. Maybe this isn’t so bad after all… I heard him whisper behind me, his breath fanning over the curve of my ear.
I sucked in a breath, unaware that he was leaning in so close. Just hold on to me, I gasped.
Whatever you say, honey, he chuckled behind me.