Some Ships Will Never Sink

I held her hand in mine as we said our wedding vows. I leaned in to kiss her. Our lips were about to meet…

I then woke to the sound of my alarm clock going off. I sighed as a got up to turn it off, then flopped back on the bed. Another dream ruined by school. I felt around for my phone and checked it for any missed notifications. My face lit up as I saw Brittany's name flash on my phone. I opened the message.

Hey San I was wondering if we could go somewhere tonight?

My heart started beating fast. I'd go anywhere she wanted. She had way too much power over me and didn't even know it.

That sounds great :) Breadstix?

I dropped my phone on the bed and started to get ready for school, all hints of tiredness gone. I put on my Cheerios uniform, pulled my hair into a high pony, and put on a minimal amount of makeup. I didn't want to have to do touch ups all throughout the day. I went back to check my phone. Brittany hadn't texted back yet. I bit my lip nervously and headed to my car. Both of my parents were still asleep. I didn't want to wake them, so I wrote them a note saying that I already left for school. I pulled into the parking lot and checked my phone again. No new messages.

After putting my books in my locker and heading to my first class, I realized that Britt wasn't there. I instantly became worried. What if something had happened to her? How could I ever live with myself if I didn't have my best friend and hopefully, my future wife? The bell that signaled the end of first period rang out and I grabbed my stuff. I walked to my next class carefully scanning the hall for Brittany. I heard a squeal and felt someone hugging me from behind. I smiled. There's no way I couldn't recognize the scent of her strawberry shampoo, and the warmth of her hugs.

"Britt! I've been looking everywhere for you, where were you?"

"I couldn't figure out the lock on the bathroom door again." She gave a small pout, which was probably the most adorable thing I've ever seen.

I smiled at her insane cuteness. "Did you get my text about Breadstix?"

"I saw it but I couldn't reply…I may or may not have forgotten my phone passcode again." She giggled.

"Oh, Britt. Only you." I reached for her phone and put in the code. 7527. Same as mine.

"Thanks San, you always know what to do." Brittany smiled and linked her pinky with mine.

We walked to our next class, Glee Club, with each other. My heart was racing being this close to Britt. I was sneaking little glances at her when she wasn't looking. I noticed the way her lips were always in a tiny smile, and how her eyes sparkled at every angle. We reached our class and sat in two empty chairs in the back, sitting with our legs touching and my head resting on her shoulder.

"After dinner, do you wanna sleep over at my house?" I asked her hoping I didn't look or sound too eager.

Her face stretched into a wide smile. "I'll pack some clothes when I get home."