All decorations were set on the Christmas tree. It was a tiring afternoon when he had finished making it. All of our classmates had gone home.
"I think we should celebrate Christmas together."
"I'll be coming home. Soon."
His smile disappeared. He tapped my back thrice. "It's okay. Let's celebrate it after classes this December."
I agreed. He guided me back to the apartment, and he wished we could celebrate it outside the town.
"Where could we be?"
"Canada." He looked seriously at me.
"That's too far. I am afraid of heights." I am embarrassed. It was far away from home. What if the airplane crashes?
"Don't be afraid. I am here. Your knight in shining armor." He was flexing his arms and muscles, and I chuckled.
"You should be going to your home this Christmas."
"Maybe? If they come home. They are busy working internationally now." He stopped smiling. I put my hands on his cheeks.
"You must be lonely, but I appreciate you making me happy." I kissed his forehead.
"Maybe you should kiss this, too." He pointed to his lips.
I blushed. "No way. We're in the apartment."
"Are you afraid of me now?" He made a sad face.
"Don't make me laugh. You're too cute."
We hugged each other. I love his warm body around me.
"You should go home."
That night was awesome. I never thought I would be sweet in front of him. He was annoying all the way, but I couldn't change the fact that it was his tactic to be close to me. Everything has changed. My life seemed to be happier than it was last time.
I decided to keep myself warm in the cold weather. How I wish he were here with me, but we are both young. Those happy moments with him keep on flashing back inside my head. I couldn't believe he would say such things so easily.
"What's happening here? Why do I keep thinking things?" I touched my chest. "Why does my heart pound? It keeps on beating rapidly."
"Am I in love?" My hands were trembling on my face.
2:19 am. I can't find myself sleeping on my bed. I remember the kiss. "Such a lovely kiss that makes my heart happy."
2:50 am. I closed my eyes, maybe I was tired all night long. My body was trembling a bit, and my head kept spinning. I am now sleepy on my bed. "Good night."
I woke up to the alarm clock. "What?! It's already 10:15 am?"
I hurriedly did all the things to do before making breakfast. Suddenly, I heard three knocks on the door. The sunny day makes me feel alive, and shakes my time when I see Nick standing in front of me.
"Have you slept last night?" He was grinning, and it made my heart flutter. He kissed the back of my hand. "Good morning, my love."
"Hope you slept well last night." I bit my lower lip, then I heard the few steps behind him. I pulled him before the landlady sees us together.
"That's what I like about you." He pulled me closer to him. Our eyes met. His lips were pink.
I remember the kettle on the stove. "Please let me make you a cup of coffee."
The breakfast was ready for us today. "The weather is lovely. Do you want to go out on a date with me?"
My eyes widened. "Are you sure? Aren't you tired, are you?"
"What do you want? Stay here with me?"
"I didn't mean it. I think we should go after I dress up."
I wore my dress. Its hem was half of my thigh. I was a bit shy walking in front of him. I saw his eyes light up. "You're beautiful. Let me protect you all the time." He offered his arm to me. Our arms were crossed, and we had to go.
"Let's go on a movie date today. I think it's proper if we buy popcorn and drinks." He was about to pay, but his wallet was left in his car.
"Let me pay."
"That's my girl." I heard him whisper.
No more regrets today. I want to love him more like I should have done before. I understand what I feel now about him. His efforts, his time, his love language, and all.
I like to reciprocate what he gives to me. I like how this feeling grows. I cannot stop myself from falling in love with him. He made ways to bring us closer together. I think he believes in perfect timing. This time, I want to give more in exchange for what he did to me throughout the years since I met him. I don't want to waste time. I like to cherish the moments and make more.
My cold life turned warm when I met him. His smile makes me feel happy and brighter. Here I stand with love so true.
"I want you to be my girlfriend like the girl in the movie, and spend the rest of my life with you."
"Wha-what? What did you say?"
He leaned closer to my ear. "I know you heard it." The warmth of his breath gave my face a tinge of red. "I'll keep on waiting until you say the sweet answer." He smiled wider, and I pushed him.
"Don't tease me!" I hid my face using both hands.
"You're blushing. So red, and I like it. Show me your face." He laughed, and he tucked my hair behind my ear. "I like how you make a tomato face." He chuckled.
"Don't tease me." I bit my lower lip.
"Okay, I'll stop teasing you." He showed his hand and smiled at me. I put my hand on his and lifted. "Your hand fits mine well. It's cute."
"You're making my heart happy." I smiled at him.
His pupils dilated. "That smile is my favorite. Let's take photos."
It seems possible to like him more and more. I want to know more about him and these feelings.