Halloween Date Part 2 of 2
After we finished with our food and drinks, we decided to chill at the table for a bit. I stared at Kahlil as he was once again close to me. I may be overreacting a bit, but I'm kind of... accepting it or trying to get used to it. At least the good thing is that I feel warm inside. ... Yeah, nevermind that. I looked away and watched folks chit chat and gossip about. ``I'm so happy.`` Kahlil said, interrupting our silence. He sounded happy in that one and smiling like a little child when I looked back at him.
``I'm glad you are.`` I said.
``Yeah... I think this is the first time I'm this happy for a long while.`` He said.
``So you never been extremely happy before?`` I asked.
``Nope!`` He chirped.
``Well, I hope this moment lasts then.`` I said, smiling faintly.
``What about you?`` He asked.
``... I am doing well... uh...`` I stared down at the table, frozen in my speech.
``... You still nervous?`` He asked.
``Kind of... I don't know if I'm doing anything right or wrong-```
``There's no right or wrong to date. Unless your the careless one, then yes.`` He said, interrupting me.
``I'm not careless about this all. I'm quite happy this happen.`` I said.
``You don't seem like it.`` He said.
``That's because... it's not showing.`` I quickly said. What the hell do I mean, "it's not showing."? Am I getting all blushy again because of that or am I nervous to show my emotions around him?
`` "It's not showing" I mean it is showing quite clearly on your face.`` He said, narrowing his eyes.
``... I don't know where I'm going at.`` I said, flushed. No, it's just because I don't know what emotions I'm showing to him.
``Hmmm... are you avoiding to show some kind of life so that I won't tease you?`` He asked. Did this get turned into a guessing game? But then again, I don't want him to tease me so I won't become as red as an apple. Also, by kind of life, he meant by showing emotions since... I wasn't showing much for some odd reason.
``... Yes.`` I nodded.
``Well, easy said and done. What could I do to get you to become alive again?`` Kahlil asked. Although I think he meant to ask that himself. I shrugged before looking away.
``I am alive, it's just how I am. As someone said before, I looked dull half of the time, but that doesn't mean I feel empty inside. It's just how I am.`` I said.
``Oh, I see.`` I heard him say.
``What about you?`` I asked, looking back at him. ``How are you like?``
``... I don't know, I never pay attention to how I am.`` He said, looking uncomfortable.
``Well, from observation, do you not like to talk about yourself?`` I asked. The guessing game it is.
``Yes... I don't like to talk about myself. I'd like to hear about how others are.`` He answered, giving me a gentle stare.
``Mysterious type then.`` I muttered.
``Do you like my presence then?`` He asked.
``Your mythical aura of mist that is hard to get through? Maybe... but don't I get through enough to know you anyway?`` I asked.
`` "Mythical aura" I like that~`` He smirked. ``But yes, you do.`` There he goes again with that flirtatious behavior. Does he even know- well... he did mention before he doesn't pay attention to how he behaves, so... that tells me something about him. He isn't observant of his actions either, well... I can't know for sure until I find out. Gosh, I'm so interested in him. ``At least that's something, but I still feel like I could discover more within that mist of yours.`` I said.
``Do you want to?~`` He asked.
``In the way your thinking.`` I paused, staring at him, watching his smile turn back into a smirk. ``No.`` You dirty little sh-t.
``I know you won't, Dipper. I'm just messing with you.`` He winked at me.
``More like flirting with me.`` I said.
``I can't help it, it just happens on its own.`` He said, letting out a nervous chuckle.
``Or you just go along with it because it's the perfect strategy to get close to me.`` I said, crossing my arms.
``I mean, is it working?`` Kahlil asked.
``... I didn't mean... for that to go in that direction...`` I said, surprised. ``... Maybe... I don't know.`` I shrugged afterward.
``Is it affecting you in any way?`` He asked before taking a second to think. ``Correction, do you feel more attracted to me?``
I slowly turn red, noticing he got the answer for that. I smiled slowly before looking away. ``... The way I'm reacting, yes.`` I replied.
``You didn't need to look away.`` He said. Sounding as if he was trying to lure me into this appealing mist he created.
``I know, I can't look at you straight when I act like this.`` I said.
``At least it says something about you.`` He said. I jerked my gaze back to him as I looked slightly offended. ``Oh, just because I'm not straight, you get to make that joke?`` I narrowed my eyes.
``... So... your not?`` He asked, ignoring what I just said. Okay, he's not observant of questions either. Or he's just doing this to get to know me much better.
``Yeah, I'm not. I'm not like you, don't get the idea at all.`` I said.
``I wasn't gonna guess that, infact I already know what you are.`` He said.
``Good, that means I don't have to say it.`` I said, huffing.
``A-``
``And don't make me say it either.`` I interrupted him. He smirked before I grunted in annoyance.
``Fine, it's not like your easy to read~`` He chuckled. How do I deal with his flirtatious behavior?
``... Is there another reason your extremely happy?`` I asked, trying to switch the topic.
``... Well... Imma say this just to remind you. You did this before in the past.`` He said, which confused me. What did I do to you? I don't quite remember. ``The other reason besides this is that... it's my birthday today.`` He smiled. I put on a blank expression at him before feeling sort of guilty the next. Right... I never told him my birthday and he never told me his. Aren't we just in the same boat with each other? ``... Right... I remember.`` I muttered, a bit frustrated.
``And don't think you can just give me a gift. The gift is right here in front of me.`` He said, making me blush.
``What a coincidence.`` I muttered quietly, already wanting to look away. I can never escape him complimenting me. Wait...- Oh no, I'm not going there. I'm not playing his games.
``So, what age you'll be turning?`` I asked.
``19.`` He replied.
``Nice, a year older than me again...`` I grunted.
``Don't worry, you'll be 19 next year.`` He snickered.
``I know that, such a long time too.`` I huffed before unfolding my arms and placing them in my lap.
``You know, you're lucky to be born on Halloween.`` I said.
``That is true... but I guess we also have something in common.`` Kahlil said, confusing me once again. ``We're both born at the end of the month.``
``Oh, right! That is right... another thing that life has thrown out at us.`` I said, sighing.
``It can be confusing and challenging, but as long as you live on this one life, then we're good.`` He said.
``That just made me paranoid for the future.`` I said.
``Well, I didn't mean to make you paranoid... odd, it could have given you anxiety.`` He said.
``It's different with me.`` I said.
``Okay, whatever you say.`` He said, shrugging away.
``Speaking of... this may be off topic but since we're at the end of another topic... I have something to ask you.`` I said.
``Already jumping so far into the future?`` He asked, making me turn bright red.
``Not that! No, I don't know if that'll happen!`` I quickly said, glaring at him. He let out a laugh before smirking afterward.
``What is your question then?``
``... Mabel mentioned something about you having powers.`` I said. ``...do you?`` I forgot to mention it last time when i saw him. But that was when I was asking him out, so I didn't want to ruin the mood. I stared at him, watching his cheerful expression go into a shocked look, and then an angry one next. Did I ask something so bizarre that can't happen? I don't know if one person can have powers, it'll be cool to have them, but what would they provide? This eerie feeling was creeping up my spine as I shivered. Although it never swept away, and soon this dreaded silence was getting to me. I looked over at Kahlil who had an angry expression. ``... You don't have to answer if you do want to... It may sound crazy, but...``
``... She broke it.`` He muttered.
``... At least she did it to the one you know.`` I said.
``... I didn't want to tell anyone.`` He grunted.
``... Yeah, I can agree with that.`` I said.
``Agree? How so? You don't understand the condition here where I stand.`` He sneered, getting all aggressive.
``Would you tell people and let them use you for their own greedy actions or do you not tell anyone and don't go through that pain and suffering?`` I asked.
``... I don't tell anyone, but still, I feel like I suffer enough with this power.`` He said, calming down.
``... I guess... having powers can be dreadful.`` I muttered quietly. ``I'm sorry if I mentioned it.``
``... It's fine, Dipper. It just what I have to live with. Sometimes it's useful in some situations and sometimes it's not.`` Kahlil said.
``... Would it be selfish to know what type of powers you have?`` I asked. I can't help but be interested in what you have. I was always fascinated by those types of non-realistic features. But... I think.. me acting this way is selfish and stupid.
``It's not stupid.`` He said, which made me flinch. I stared at him in shock.
``... You.. can read minds?`` I asked.
``Yeah, and I hate seeing you doubt yourself all the time. You shouldn't be at all.`` He said.
``... Interesting.`` I muttered. ``And yeah, I know I shouldn't.`` I quickly added in. You know what, let's talk about something else, I hate this and I always will.
``I don't mind sharing something secret within me. I trust you enough to not tell anyone.`` He said.
``Yeah, and I don't want to act like a child who is fascinated at things that catch their attention.`` I said.
``I mean, if we go down that route, I might start calling you cute then.`` He said.
``... Okay Charming Prince.`` I said, grunting. I give up. I can never escape this compliment from that last topic.
`` "Charming Prince"?`` He said as I saw his cheeks flare red. ``Am I that charming?~``
``Well, yeah. You see a pirate "trying" to charm his way in and attempting to catch this wolf's eyes. And basically, trying any way to make his plan work in style.`` I grunted.
`` "trying"? I did like how you described me and you in a scenario where it didn't exist... but... "work in style"? You're kinda lame.`` He said.
``Thanks... my sister tells me that a lot.`` I said, blushing in embarrassment. I'm never doing that ever again.
``But you are right on the "catch this wolf's eyes." Just... your best attempt at it just sucks.`` He said. ``Kind of cringe.``
``I'm not at the best at flirting.`` I muttered. ``And I refuse to go there with you.``
``Why?~`` I glared at his devilish smirk, knowing that I might not get out of this one. Great, here we go again.
``I don't want to get pulled into something that I don't want to get pulled into.`` I said. ``Hey, I may say it's fine and normal later down the line, but right now, I'm a bit uncomfortable with that style.``
``It's true. Your new to the whole deal, but maybe... I could try to charm you in?~`` He said. I shrink and leaned back, wanting nothing of this, but at the same time, I do. I let out an annoyed sigh. How long have we been sitting here? ``I don't know.`` I answered.
``You always answer with the "I don't know."`` He whined.
``That's because I don't know. I'm torn between two sides that I don't know what to go to.`` I said, feeling a rush of panic within me.
``Fine... I'll let it down easy. I don't want you to go panicked on me.`` He said, getting up. ``Besides, let's try some games for some time.``
``... Yeah, good idea.`` I said before getting off of my seat and following him. I'm sorry, I should just go along with it. I don't know why I'm so afraid.
We spent the rest of the time playing games and cheering each other on, unlike anything that happened previously. I felt uneasy during the whole run, I kept feeling this guilt that keeps following me where ever I go. I wished it went away, but it just doesn't want to. I don't know what's wrong with me. Why can't I just enjoy this without interruptions? We ended up finding a quiet place located behind the festival. There was a bench with a lamp post right beside it. It was very close to the jungle edges, but we didn't mind at all. I guess we both wanted some silence away from the crowds that talked for ages... I don't know. I sat down on the bench first before watching Kahlil sat close to me once again. I adjusted my sitting position to sit more comfortably right beside him. I then breathe in and out, staring down at the ground. The silence lasted long, but we didn't mind. Although sometimes, it can drive me insane. Because right now, I don't know what's wrong or what's right. ``Relax.`` I heard his soft voice. I slowly leaned back and looked at him. ``I lead us here since you wouldn't stop talking in your head.`` He said quietly.
``... I'm sorry.`` I said, sounding guilty.
``It's fine, it's not harming me at all.`` He said.
``... I still feel guilty.`` I muttered.
``For what?`` He asked.
``I-I don't know. I feel like I ruined the mood...`` I muttered.
``You didn't ruin the mood in any way.`` He said.
``...`` I stayed silence, staring back at the ground.
``... You know... you could be on my crew since you have an eye patch.`` He said, switching the topics.
``.. Your crew? Do you have one?`` I asked, looking back up to him with a sorrowful look.
``No, but you can be my first one.`` He said.
``How well can you drive a boat?`` I asked.
``Long enough for us to live.`` He smiled nervously.
``Long enough for us to die, actually.`` I said, correcting him.
``I know, I know I wouldn't be captain on a boat. That's just fantasy telling lies.`` He said, letting out a nervous chuckle.
`` Well you can believe and dream of one.`` I said, trying to cheer up a bit.
``I could, but it's not better when it's not with you.`` Kahlil said. I smiled faintly, feeling warm inside.
``Nothing is better if you're not with your love one.`` I said.
``Yeah... it's not.`` I heard him mumbled.
``When I asked you to go out with me. I don't mean it as just a typical chance as other people have it as. I mean it as I want to... stay with you forever. But I don't think that makes sense. I don't think anything of what I say makes sense. Maybe because... most people don't make me feel the same way as you do. You always help me out of the blue regardless if you think that you can't really comfort someone. And... you always cheer me up.`` I said. I don't make sense at all, I'm just going off.
``You do, stop that. And that's nice to hear that you want to enter into my life.`` He said.
``Haven't I already stepped into your life?`` I asked, raising a brow.
``You have, but that was the friend zone.`` He said.
``And now we're in the romantic zone.`` I said, smiling. I'm just going to start the fun.
``Aren't we being a little sneaky?`` He smirked, raising a brow at me.
``Isn't being sneaky is the best?`` I asked.
``You're not a mouse, you're a wolf.`` He chuckled.
``Wolves can be sneaky!`` I said, huffing.
``Not with that adorable face, your not.`` He charmed.
``I guess I can't sneak past you with your lovely charisma.`` I said blushing, as well as falling into his alluring mist.
``Don't think you can.`` He said. ``I'm too appealing to skip on by.``
``I can never skip you anyhow.`` I said, not realizing he was leaning in, as his arm was almost wrapped around my waist.
``You better not, or else I'll be disappointed in you.`` He said.
``I won't choose anyone other than you, don't go jealous on me now.`` I said, raising a brow at him.
``Why wouldn't I go jealous?`` He asked as I turned my body towards him. ``It'll be a little weird, yes, but at the same time, I can't help it.``
``You sound desperate for a second.`` I said, looking suspicious at him.
``I didn't mean to come off like that-``
``No, no. It's alright.`` I smiled, interrupting him. Don't ruin the moment now. I watched him go from a surprised expression into a smug one.
``Ah, but I won't ruin the moment here.`` He said, smirking.
``I wouldn't ruin it.`` I said. He gave me a look making me roll my eyes. As soon as I felt his hand on my cheek, I knew what was happening next. I didn't bother to interrupt in time, I couldn't even react fast enough- my surprised expression was all that was left. I felt his lips press against mine as I widened my eyes in shock. I didn't accept this move, but sure as hell I enjoyed it. I soon ease my expression and melted into the kiss, closing my eyes in the process. I never thought my first kiss would be so sweet. I might cherish this moment forever. Unfortunately, it ended abruptly, but I have to hold myself back to get more from him.
We both leaned back as I froze in what happened just now. My cheeks flared a red coloring as I heard chuckles from Kahlil. ``I didn't expext for you to accept it just like that. I was expecting something more so shocked, but instead... it seemed like you were waiting for that kiss.``
``It... seems.`` I spoke quietly.
``Didn't you realize what you were doing that moment?~`` He asked.
``... I don't know... I didn't know what I was doing or thinking...`` I said quietly once more.
``... I guess my charm can take control of you.~`` He smirked.
``I guess it did...`` I muttered. I snapped out of my frozen state before looking back at the flirtatious blond in front of me.
``I can give you more where that comes from.~`` He offered.
``We're not going that deep, Kahlil.`` I said, stretching out my limbs.
``Why not?~``
``Because I know how dirty you think.`` I muttered.
``But did you enjoy it?`` He asked.
``... Yes. I did enjoy our lovely talk and... the kiss you gave me. Fun fact, didn't you know that was my first?`` I asked.
``... I did not, but I'm surprised you did well on your first.`` He said, smiling.
``I didn't want to ruin it, so I gave up.`` I muttered.
``So, I did take control of you?`` He asked.
``Yes you did...`` I said, rolling my eyes. ``Are you proud of yourself?``
``Definitely.`` He chirped. I closed my eyes when the silence set in between us. A smile soon grew on my face as I adjusted my sitting position. I then lay my head on his shoulder. He must be shocked by this, but I don't care. I'm just happy I can be with the one that I love. I soon felt his arm around my waist with his head resting on mines. I'm glad I'm alive to experience this.
End of Chapter 36
Well, there you have it. I'm not quite sure if I'll have the chapters ready by this time since I took a break in the past. If this story updates, then I have them ready. If not, then that means this story is still on hiatus.
For now, I hope you enjoyed this section and be patient as I write the 3rd and final section of this story.
Happy Holidays, stay safe, and see you later !
Chapters 1-14 = 1st section
Chapters 16-35 = 2nd section
