Chapter 14 - The Very Busy Night

Barry was waiting outside Caitlin's house with his pillow, duvet and wearing pyjamas. She opened the door and let him in. She gave him a weird look as she was not wearing hers.

'Thanks for letting me stay here tonight Caitlin,' Barry thanked, 'Do you mind if I stay here a couple more nights? Joe seems really mad at me.'

'Sure. I planned some activities for us to do,' Caitlin said. She reached into a draw and pulled out 2 microphones and a video camera. 'How about some karaoke, Mr Allen?'

They set up the video camera and started recording. They started to sing 'A Thousand Years' by Christina Perri. Throughout the whole song, they were looking at each other. Barry never knew Caitlin was a really good singer.

They played some board games, then put on a movie. They decided to was a romantic horror movie. They were wrapped in blankets lying on Caitlin's couch. Caitlin rested her head on his shoulder, and Barry kissed her forehead. A man with a chainsaw jumped out. Caitlin screamed and Barry reassured her. The movie finished and they were going to play Truth or Dare.

'I dare you to jump in my pool. By the way, it is freezing!' Caitlin dared Barry. They ran outside into her garden. Barry held his nose and bombed in. Caitlin got saturated. She rushed upstairs and came back wearing her pyjamas and carrying some spare pyjamas for Barry.

'Caitlin, I dare you to,' Barry began, 'Eat a whole tub of ice-cream. You least favourite flavour, cookies and cream.' Barry handed her the litre tub and a spoon. She started eating. 10 minutes later, Barry decided that he should start helping her.

'Time for a truth,' Caitlin said. She hesitated then continued, 'Barry, who do you like?'

'Isn't it obvious?' Barry answered staring at his feet, 'I like you.'

Caitlin's cheeks turned bright red. She waited a bit and replied saying, 'I like you too, Barry'

Barry looking into her glistening eyes as she looked into his deep green eyes. They leaned in close together. They didn't care about what people would think of them, they were young and in love. Their lips met. His hand rested on her lap. Her hand loosely held onto his free hand. They separated, looked at each other and smiled. They looked back into each others eyes and kissed again. This time it was more special. Their eyes were closed, lips glued together, hands held. Right then, they now the game of Truth or Dare was over.

It was the morning and Caitlin met Barry eating breakfast at her table.

'Good morning, little boo!' Barry said to Caitlin. She smiled at him and he smiled back. She joined him at the table and grabbed a bowl, cereal and milk. He leaned over and kissed her on the forehead. He got a message on his phone and he had to go to the waterfront, immediately.