I sat on the edge of the pool and swirled my feet in the crystal-like liquid. I breathed in the fresh Californian air, as the sun was about to set.
"Isn't it beautiful?" he asked me.
"Yeah…" I smiled as I watched a bright orange fireball sink beneath the lush green mountains.
"Just like you…" he muttered under his breath..
"What did you say?" I asked him.
"Nothing, nothing, Nevermind."
"Okay…" I shrugged him off and turned back towards the sky, a mix of orange and pinks.
"I need to tell you something…"
"Yeah?" I asked, starting to get a bit impatient.
"I like you," he whispered.
"What?" I said as my mind slowly processed the information.
His face was getting close, and soon we were just inches apart. I felt his lips against mine as he slid his hand around the back of my neck, his other sliding around my waist…
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'Ugh,' I thought, as I heard the doorbell ring continuously. I rolled onto my right side and turned to the alarm clock. I threw the blanket away and swung my legs out of bed. I turned to look at the l.e.d. lights of the digital clock and they read, '11:54am'. I somehow managed to drag myself into the bathroom and hopped straight into the shower.
"Ow, shit…" I muttered.
I ran my brush through my long dark brown hair, and went to my closet. I pulled on a navy blue shirt on and a pair of my favourite jeans. I spritzed on a bit of perfume before slipping on my black flip-flops and made my way downstairs.
"Morning Soph!" Danny greeted me, not even bothering to turn away from the TV set.
"Morning…" I muttered back at her and flung open the kitchen door.
"WAIT!"
"What?" I rolled my eyes and stuck my head around the door.
"Your birthday present!"
'My birthday?' I thought for a second. Today was my birthday. July 22nd.
"OH! Right," I said. "How the hell could I forget that…"
"Happy 18th," I heard someone whisper in my ear and a pair of arms snake around my waist. I turned around and saw it was Harry.
"Why thank you," I said giving him quick kiss.
"Well, I've got a present, close your eyes."
"Ooh… What is it?"
"Close your eyes first," he instructed.
I did as he told me and he put one hand over my eyes, making sure I didn't peek, and led me somewhere outside when I opened my eyes. I saw…
"Do you like it or not?" He asked me.
Just then, I though I had gotten a heart attack. I was staring at what was before my eyes. My dream gift. I just stood there staring my mouth hanging open. A sleek, black, Mercedes Benz Convertible with a big red bow around it.
"Oh. My. GOD!" I screamed, and hugged him tightly. "I LOVE IT!"
"Happy birthday," he smiled, as I kissed him softly on the lips.
"This is the best damn birthday present ever!"
"I'm just glad you like it," smiled Harry.
"Can I go for a drive now?" I grinned.
"Sure," he said and handed me the keys.
I jumped up and down excitedly and climbed into the car, Harry clambering in right next to me. I shoved the keys into the keyhole and the engine revved.
"You know something?" I asked Harry turning to face him.
"What?"
"I love you so God damn much, and this is the best present ever."
"You have no idea how much I love you," he smiled. "I promise you, it's more than you love me."
I smiled and leaned in towards him, his lips capturing mine in a passionate kiss.