After being rejected many times in meetings, our proposal was finally approved. The first brand of body care line ended up being approved by everyone at the meeting, especially my father. And like the name of our college home, the brand would be called "Flower Lane".
"Congratulation" Alexis came to the office with a bouquet of flowers. "For you".
"…I think it's to early to give me this. After all is only the beginning"
"Please give yourself more credit, Chelsea"
"... Thank you"
"That's more better. So, what do you want to celebrate our successful meeting today?"
"Is giving me a bouquet not enough?"
"Hmm..you don't have something you want?"
I tried to think for a moment. Nothing happened after our last kiss at the festival. We talked as usual, fought as usual, but no one wanted to start talking about it. I remember this morning, I heard Alicia and Taylor were going on a date. I want to feel it too. I want to feel what they feel too.
"Chelsea ??"
"Hmm..can we go watch a movie tonight?"
"We can't??"
"No, that's not it. I'm just happy to hear that you wanted something to do with me. Sure, we can watch movies. I'll pick you up at 07.00 P.M. This is our first date, so put on your beautiful dress, okay"
"Date.."
I never thought I would hear that word after my feelings in the past. Hearing those words from other people, made my heart feel warm. I saw her walk out of the office and talk to our HR department.
"So, what do you want to watch?"
After work and changing clothes, we went to the cinema. When we arrived she let me choose our film and she would be the one to get the snacks and drinks. After seeing the list of films being screened tonight, my eyes suddenly stopped at an eye-catching cover.
"I want to watch this"
"Horror movies ??"
"Yes"
"Are you sure?"
"Hm..Yes. Why? Are you afraid?"
"What? Me? Afraid? Of course not. Who do you think I am? It's just a movie that isn't real. Come on. I'll buy our tickets."
"You don't need to answer it with a long sentences. Only a no is enough."
I thought her strange behavior before was really nothing. But I was wrong about that. This is the first time when I watch a horror film, I feel like laughing really hard. Not because of the film, but because of Alexis who was sitting next to me. More than the film, I prefer to watch Alexis. Sometimes she covers her eyes with her hands, sometimes she hides her head behind my back, or sometimes she gets startled and reflexes jumping on her seat and making the popcorn she is holding fall.
"Pfft .."
"How long are you going to laugh at me, Chelsea. It's been 15 minutes when the movie is over "
"Ha..Haha… sorry..I just can't help myself..You aren't afraid when a big man stands in front of you. But..ha ... haha..because of horror movies, you close your eyes, hide, and jump, I can't concentrate on watching because of you "
"You don't need to demonstrate everything"
"Ha..haha .. sorry..haha .."
"... If you laugh again, I'll kiss you"
"!!!"
"Oh ... you suddenly fell silent, huh. Maybe I should really kiss you if it keeps you quiet like this"
"I hate you"
With a punch I hit her shoulder and moved away from her. As we walked side by side, I felt her hand holding mine. I didn't let go of her hand, instead I also held her hand back. On a quiet night, we walked together to the car.
I always hear that the taste of the first kiss is sweet. But what about the second kiss ?? For me, I still feel the same taste. Under the moonlight, outside my apartment, I felt her soft lips against mine.
"have you heard me say you are beautiful tonight?" With our foreheads still pressed against each other, she smiles seductively at me.
"Hm..I thought I did hear it. But I don't mind hearing it again from you before going inside. "
"You are very beautiful tonight, and I love you"
"!!"
"I love you, Chelsea Flint"
"I-
"You don't need to force yourself to give me an answer at this time. I'll be waiting for your answer after the Flower Lane Launching Event. So you have plenty of time to think about it"
"..."
"Good night. Have a sweet dream"
With a brief kiss and without waiting for my answer, she walked back to her car.
"Is it okay for me to feel this feeling?"
