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Solely Noah POV :
The city lights reflected off the shop windows as we all walked to the Italian restaurant. There was a slight chill so I wrapped my arm around Lily’s waist and pulled her against me. Having a good day so far ? I whispered in to her ear, a small smile crossing my lips.
I’m having the best day so far, she whispered back, the sincerity in her voice warming me to the core.
As she snuggled in closer to my side, I couldn’t believe how things had changed for me. The talk back at the apartment with Dean and Dick had really put it in to perspective. I had a girl that made me feel like I was worth something, and truthfully, I was afraid that she would wake up one day and only see the guy I used to be. Sighing, I pulled her in tighter, savouring the feel of her body heat and wishing I could never let go.
Are you ok ? I heard her ask, sounding concerned.
Looking down at her, I smiled and nodded. Are you kidding me ? I’m wonderful !
Well I’m glad college boy. You deserve to be, she whispered quietly, looking up at me with those beautiful grey eyes that I had come to love.
Kissing her lightly on the top of the head, I wondered how she seemed to instinctively know when I was thinking about her. It seemed to be one of her many talents, but not the best one. My mind drifted back to the first time I heard her singing with her guitar. Her voice was so beautiful, and I think that was the first time I knew, that Lily would always be the girl for me.
Suddenly, a loud laugh came from behind me and I looked over my shoulder to see Jackie smiling up at Dick, her eyes betraying how happy she was. And the way he was looking back at her, was something that made me sure that those two were meant for eachother, just like Lily was meant for me. I caught Jackie’s eye and nodded slightly, an understanding passing between us. Ever since we were teenagers, we’ve wanted eachother to be as happy as we both could possibly be. And right at that moment, we both knew that we had found what we had been looking for.
Alright sis ? I grinned, winking at her.
I’m awesome bro, she winked back, wrapping her arm around Dick’s waist as he guided her through the busy street.
Looks like we’re here, I said to Lily, pointing to the restaurant which looked extremely busy. Uh-oh, looks like we weren’t the only one’s who had this idea tonight.
There’s no way we’re gonna get in there, she muttered, shaking her head slightly.
All of a sudden, I felt a heavy weight on my back and I fought to stay upright. Smiling to myself, I could recognise that giggle anywhere. Jackie ! I shouted, You almost made me faceplant the sidewalk.
I know, she laughed loudly, That’s what I was aiming for, but alas, it was not meant to be.
You’re so annoying, I mumbled, as she wrapped her legs around my waist and held on tight.
Must run in the family college boy, Lily smiled, arching an eyebrow at me.
I huffed out a breath as Dick burst out laughing and stepped next to Lily. He held up his hand for a high five and Lily gladly accepted the offer. I’ve finally met someone else who does high fives ? Woo ! She laughed, smacking his hand with enthusiasm.
Hell yeah, he chuckled, swinging his arm over Lily’s shoulder. Us two, we’re the cool ones. Unfortunately, we become uncool by association with these two nutbags.
Hey ! Jackie and I blurted at the same time.
As they both burst out laughing all over again, I felt Jackie jump down from my back and step to my side. She patted me on the shoulder lightly so I bent down. With Jackie whispering in to my ear, I couldn’t help but smile. What’s say we teach these two a lesson, she laughed softly. You take your other half, and I’ll take mine.
Sounds like a plan, I whispered back, giving Jackie a quick fist bump as we approached Dick and Lily slowly, devilish smiles on both our faces.
They were too busy laughing to notice us, so I nodded at Jackie and grinned. Striding forward, I grabbed Lily around the hips and pulled her against me. Her head snapped up and she yelped in surprise, a look of shock on her face. What are you She started, but raising my eyebrows at her, I squeezed her hips gently and a laugh escaped her.
Looking her straight in the eyes, I moved my hands up slightly and squeezed again. This time, Lily’s laugh became louder. Starting to laugh myself, I kept moving my hands higher until they were on her ribs. Noah, please please stop ! We’re in the middle of the sidewalk, she gasped, laughing almost uncontrollably.
I don’t think so honey, you have to do something for me first, I whispered in to her ear, noticing other people laughing at us.
Wh- what ? She breathed, trying her hardest to wriggle her way free.
Oh it’s quite simple really, I smiled, raising my head and looking in to her eyes.
But just as I was about to tell her, the words seemed to vanish. Staring down at her, I was overwhelmed by how beautiful she looked at that very moment. Her cheeks were flushed from laughing so much, and her tied back hair had come loose, falling over her shoulders. A huge grin came to my face as I realised what it was. It wasn’t makeup, or clothes, it was seeing her laughing without a care in the world that made her look so beautiful to me. And it was at that moment that I vowed to make her laugh everyday, if it meant I could see her like this again.
Noah ? I heard a faint voice calling, snapping me out of my trance.
Blinking a couple of times, I realised that I had stopped tickling Lily and I was just holding her around the waist, a faraway look in my eyes. What happened ? Lily smiled, stepping closer so she was pressed against me. You looked like you were lost in thought.
Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, I lowered my head and kissed her lightly. I was lost in you, I whispered against her lips, before pulling back and smiling at her.
Looking in to her eyes, I wondered what she was feeling. The way she was just standing there on the sidewalk in her yellow dress, the wind blowing her hair, she looked a little unsure. But my brief worries vanished when she threw herself forward and wrapped her arms around me, a huge smile on her face. Thank God I found you, I heard her mumble in to my shoulder, and I couldn’t help but think the same thing as I wrapped my arms around her and held her close.
Um, guys, I heard Jackie’s voice say next to us.
Reluctantly, I gently pushed Lily away from me and took hold of her hand. She was blushing furiously, obviously just realising that we had just acted like we were in our own little world, when in fact we were on a busy sidewalk, right in front of an Italian restaurant’s window. Realising the same thing, I was sure that I was probably blushing a little too, but I just chose to ignore it and turned to Jackie.
So, shall we find somewhere else then, I shrugged non-chalantly, trying to ignore the looks that they were both giving Lily and I.
She cleared her throat and looked up at Dick, who was beaming at us. Well, we’ve actually been suggesting that for the last minute, but apparently, you guys were too busy to notice.