Chapter 11
I watched as Rita came running down towards us. "Rita that was beautiful," Mimi complemented. "It really was," Tai added in. "It was such a pretty song," Kari replied. "Simply amazing," said Yolie. "YOU'RE THE BEST RITA!" Davis yelled out. "Awe thanks guys that means a lot to me. "Izzy… did you not like it?" I looked at Rita… she looked like she was about to cry. "I loved it Rita… you really are a beautiful singer." I said as I put my hand on her shoulder. "I… have to go I'll be back." With that I ran the other way… towards the stage… it was now or never. "Everyone a good friend of mine would like to sing a song to a certain girl…. Everyone please welcome IZZY," Matt yelled. I walked up to the microphone as I then looked down at Rita… She looked
really shocked… of course everyone but her and the younger kids knew. So Davis and the others had shocked looks on their faces too. Although I'm pretty sure that Yolie and Cody have figured out my feelings. Davis is the only one who has no clue. I grabbed the microphone and closed my eyes… the music stated playing…. Rita….
I don't want this moment to ever end
Where everything's nothing without you
I'll wait here forever just to, to see you smile
'Cause it's true, I am nothing without you
Through it all, I made my mistakes
I stumble and fall, but I mean these words
I want you to know
With everything I won't let this go, these words are my heart and soul
I'll hold on to this moment you know, 'cause I'd bleed my heart out to show
And I won't let go
Thoughts read unspoken, forever in doubt
Pieces of memories fall to the ground
I know what I didn't have so, I won't let this go
'Cause it's true, I am nothing without you
All the streets where I walked alone, with nowhere to go
I've come to an end
I want you to know
With everything I won't let this go, these words are my heart and soul
I'll hold on to this moment you know, 'cause I'd bleed my heart out to show
And I won't let go
In front of your eyes, it falls from the skies
When you don't know what you're looking to find
In front of your eyes, it falls from the skies
When you just never know what you will find (what you will find)
I don't want this moment to ever end
Where everything's nothing without you
I want you to know
With everything I won't let this go, these words are my heart and soul
I'll hold on to this moment you know, 'cause I'd bleed my heart out to show
And I won't let go (I want you to know)
With everything I won't let this go, these words are my heart and soul
I'll hold on to this moment you know, 'cause I'd bleed my heart out to show
And I won't let go
I was surprised to have everyone cheer.
I looked at Rita… I felt myself blushing as I held onto the microphone.
"…Rita… I… I um…" I looked at her… she was blushing…. just then it hit me… she likes someone… I can't… not now. I closed my eyes and threw the microphone to the ground as I ran out of the gym hearing everyone yelling my name.
I ran and I ran, tears streaming down my face… does she know? She must after I said her name… I stopped as a cherry blossom petal fell in front of me; I bent down to pick it up. All the trees around me… the petals were falling… there was a nice breeze… I held the petal close to me as more tears fell down my face.
"IZZY WAIT UP!" I knew… that voice… Rita
I turned around as she ran up to me. She stopped in front of me, to catch her breath.
"Rita…." I spoke. "Why did you run away?" Rita asked… "I… couldn't…" I mumbled out. "I was surprised… to hear you sing…. I didn't know you could..." She was smiling. "It was beautiful…." Rita said as she looking up at me. "… Thanks…" I mumbled out. "What were you going to say?" Rita asked. "Never mind," I said as I turned to walk away. I felt her grab my hand, she held onto it as I turned back to look at her. Her face was bright red. "Izzy… you said my name up there… why…?" She asked… I looked down at my hand, which she was still holding as my eyes then darted back up to her. My heart was racing faster then it ever had before…. "Rita… because I wanted to tell you something…." I said quietly. "What is it?" She asked while smiling at me. "Rita… I… I... RITA I LOVE YOU," I yelled the last part out as I looked up at her. I was blushing more then ever before … she was too. "But… I know you like someone else… I'm sorry I said anything…" I replied. "What makes you think that?" She asked. "Your song… it was also dedicated to someone… and the lyrics indicated that… you had someone you loved." I spoke. "I do like someone," she responded as she grabbed my hand again. I looked at her in the eyes, she was blushing even more. "You… Izzy," she smiled. My heart raced… she… likes … me. She then dove into my arms as I wrapped them around her. "I love you Izzy," she spoke looking up at me. "I love you too … Rita" We made eye contact for a few seconds… I knew what was next. I closed my eyes and held her closer to me. I felt her lips brush against mine, they were so soft… I was so happy. We kissed for a few more seconds till I moved my hands from her waist to her head. I then ran them through her hair, as we then broke for air. I looked at her. She was smiling as a subtle blush crept across her face. I then heard some rustling in the bushes…. I knew what was there.
"Come out you guys… I know you're hiding." I spoke, with that everyone came out from behind the bush. "WHAT ALL OF YOU?" Rita yelled as her blush deepened, she then hid behind me. "Isn't that cute." Tai commented giving me a grin. "SO CUTE!" All the girls added in together. "Nice going Izzy looks like you finally did it," Matt commented. "Yeah," I said trying to cover my blush. "Well let's leave these two love birds alone," T.K added. "Good idea," Kari replied. "See you later Izzy," Yolie said while waving as the others followed her.
Rita wrapped her arms around me. "Let's lay here for a while kay?" Rita asked. "Sure," I replied. It was really nice; I then lay down on the grass as she cuddled up towards me. I looked down at her…. she was sound asleep… I placed a kiss on her forehead as I closed my eyes holding her close to me.
Rita…. Thank you.