23. I love you

Carlos' P.O.V.

I lay in my bed, Evie on my chest, thinking. I would die! That was nothing new, but it would happen much earlier than expected. I took a deep breath and Evie stirred, but thank God continued to sleep. She had come in earlier, completely exhausted, and crying. I was in complete shock when Jay told me what was going to happen. And then she stumbled into my arms and we both started crying. Evie had fallen asleep at some point and even though I was exhausted, I couldn't. My one hand was on her back as I stroked her hair with the other. I was afraid. I didn't know what was going to happen to me. I didn't know if it would hurt to die. I didn't know where I would go then. I just hoped it would be over soon. I sighed softly and pressed Evie closer to me. I loved this girl so much. And I was afraid of that too. To leave she and my friends. Suddenly Evie stirred and sat up sleepily. I had to smile. Evie looked really beautiful.

"Slept well?", I asked her gently. Evie sighed and reached for my hand.

"Not really." I knew what she was talking about and had to swallow. At that moment she reached out a hand and gently stroked my cheek. I closed my eyes and enjoyed their touch. My heart beat faster and goosebumps spread over my body. I felt that Evie was getting closer and had to smile again. Her breath hit my lips and I carefully put my hands on her waist. I was really inexperienced in this area. She gently put her lips on mine and I immediately pulled her completely on me. Evie made a surprised sound and I had to giggle slightly. I had never heard such an innocent sound. I gently returned the kiss and enjoyed the warmth in my stomach. Suddenly Evie broke away from me and looked at me. Her face was slightly red and her hair was disheveled, but I probably looked the same. But her face was serious. I looked at her questioningly. What was going on? Evie reached out a hand and gently ran my cheek.

"Carlos, I love you." These words took my breath away. Did she really say that? It was like my heart was jumping for joy.

"Really?", I whispered and only when I realized how stupid the question was. But I wasn't used to that. To be loved. I smiled softly. I knew it was my turn now. I took a deep breath. "I love you too." Evie smiled warmly at me and this time I was the one who pulled her and kissed her. I put one hand on her waist and the other on the back of her neck while her hands were on my chest. Suddenly the door opened and Evie immediately pulled away from me. A confused Jay stood in front of us and eyed us with interest.

"Uh ..." Apparently, he didn't really know what to say. I didn't know either and immediately turned bright red. Jay closed the door behind him and came to us. "How are you, Carlos?", he asked and I got serious straight away. Please not the topic.

"Quite well. But can we talk about something else, please?" Evie and Jay gave each other a worried look, but I didn't blame them. The door suddenly burst open. I winced in shock, Jay whirled around and Evie let out a startled squeak. A thoughtful Mal and a worried Ben stood before us. Both were quite out of breath and they seemed to have run. That was not good. Evie reached for my hand and a small smile stole onto my lips. But it vanished at the first glance from Mal. Something was wrong.

"What's going on?", Jay asked, who obviously had noticed that too. Mal looked at us.

"We have a big problem. The Fairy Godmother can't fix the wall so quickly. And your parents are on the way here now."