Okay.. so here's what happens next. I know its short, but its all i can write for this chapter. I hope you guys like it anyway. :)
I moved my window curtains and looked at Juli Baker's green yard and the growing tree I planted right in the middle of it. I knew how she loved that sycamore tree near the bustop and I just wanted to do this as a way of apologizing for all the things I've done that really upset her and to show her that he does care about her. I never thought I would feel this way for Juli. I have only recently started to open my eyes and see who she really was. And I saw.
Juli was special. She was different and that's what made me like her so much.
As I was looking out my window, I saw Juli looking out her window. I looked at her for a second, then I raised my hand and gave her a little wave. She waved back at me and I felt . . . happy. Then I saw her move away from her window and then out the door and then she's walking towards our house. She is walking directly to our house!
She was at door and—the bell just rang!
"Oh, crap." I said to myself. I hurried down, heart beating so hard, I was afraid I would have cardiac arrest. When I got to the door I reached out a shaky hand and twisted the door knob.
Come on, just pull the damn door. I ordered myself. I took a deep breath and pulled the door open and there was Juli, with a smile on her face.
"Hi." I said, my voice cracking.
"Hey, Bryce!" she said with cheerfulness. "I would like to talk to you. Come on." she motioned for me to step outside. I stepped out and closed the door behind me. I took a step, so that we were facing each other.
"I came over here to thank you for the tree. I really appreciate it." She said.
"No problem." I replied. It felt awkward talking to Juli. He never had an awkward conversation with her. Well, not this kind of awkward anyway.
"Well,uhm . . . why did you do it?" she asked. Uh-oh. What should I say?
"I just wanted to . . . tell you that I'm sorry for throwing out your eggs, and about your Uncle David and for—everything." I said
"Bryce?"
"yeah?"
"Why. . . did you try to kiss me?" she asked while looking at her feet.
I didn't know what to say, but here i go. I took a deep breath.
"I-I just had to" I stammered "These past few weeks, I felt my self liking you more and more when I saw you for who you really are. I came to my senses and now, I am finally seeing you. and you grew more beautiful in my eyes" There, i finally said it. Juli wasn't looking at her feet anymore, she was looking directly into my eyes and that made me feel a little nervous.
Silence. We just stood there looking at each other, searching each others faces for something.
Then a couple of seconds later, maybe more, Juli's face lightened up and she smiled. She was smiling. I looked at her, maybe, just maybe, I'm forgiven.
"You know Bryce, I think that you really have changed."
"I think so too." I gave her a little smile.
"Well, I gotta go do some errands. See you later, Bryce."
"Oh, right. Bye"
She was walking away. I felt like a had to do something. "Juli,wait!" i called after her. She stopped and turned around.
"What is it, Bryce?"
I took a few steps toward her. "Am I forgiven?" i asked
She nodded. "Yeah" she said quietly.
"Oh, and uh . . . would you . . go to the movies with me on Friday night?"
I'm hoping she says yes. I would like to get to know a little more, no, i would like to get to know her a lot more and I would be happy if she got to know me more too.