An hour later, the bell rang. I got up and headed towards my locker. Alli ran up to me and starting talking about something Drew did today. When she noticed I wasn't paying attention, she scoffed and walked away. I didn't mean to be mean, but after what just happened, all I could think about was what to do next. After I got everything, I shut my locker and ran outside the school. I looked around for Eli or his hearse. Both were missing.

He's gone. I didn't even get a chance to ask him if he meant what he said, if he did feel that way about me.

I sat on the steps, tears starting to fall down my cheeks. I didn't really know why I was crying. I felt happy and giddy because of what Eli said, but disappointed that I didn't get to say anything to him. All of a sudden, I felt a hand touch my shoulder. Someone sat down next to me. I looked at the person to see it was Eli.

"What are doing out here all by yourself, and crying?" I wiped the tears using my sleeve and got up. He got up too and put his hands in his pockets.

"Where's your hearse?"

"Adam and Sav wanted to drive some of the cheerleaders around and thought it would be really funny if it was in Morty. My house really isn't that far from here, so I told them I could walk." Once he replied, things got quiet. Evryone was either inside the school or at home, so were alone.

I have to ask. It's now or never.

"Did you mean everything you said back there?" He looked at me straight in the eyes and took a step closer. He wasn't hesitant with his answer.

"Every single word. I read your paper and to be honest, I was shocked by what you wrote. It gave me the courage to do mine." I looked at him confused as to what he meant. "I've been meaning to tell you, but I didn't think you would feel the same way. Well, of course, who couldn't like someone as hot as me?"

Wow. Should've seen that coming.

"Smug much?"

"You know you love it." I couldn't argue with him on that.

"True, but it gets annoying, just like you." He put on a hurt expression and I just smiled playfully.

Wait. How did we go from our feelings towards each other to his annoying, but charming personality? Man, he's good.

"Eli, back on subject. Okay so you like me…" He nodded. "And I like you. So what now?" I was completely confused. He just put one hand in his pocket and the other on my cheek.

His hand is so warm. I never want him to move it from there.

He looked at me sincerely and for the first time in a long while, I knew that I was doing something right.

"Whatever you want, Blue Eyes." I bit my lower lip and smiled. We both leaned in and soon enough, we were kissing.

Oh my god, sorry Lord, but wow. I'm kissing Eli Goldsworthy, outside, after school because he likes me! Who would've guessed? Well except Alli and Adam and the rest of the school, but something tells me someone else would've, too.

We parted and stood still, our foreheads touching, our eyes still closed, just enjoying the moment.

Thank you Mrs. Dawes. For everything.

So, what do you think? This is my FIRST completed story and I feel super accomplished.

You guys have been awesome readers and reviewers! Like seriously I love you all!

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