Chapter 13 - A Memorable Gift
Phil and Keely had had a great day together so far... they were now at the beach as they finished their lunches.
" Oh, Keely... I forgot, I have something for you, " Phil said, setting his sandwich down on the beach towel and reaching into his beach bag. Keely was excited... she loved gifts, especially from Phil.
" Close your eyes! " he said. Keely did as she was told unwillingly, biting her lower lip in excitement. " Hold out your hands. "
Keely made her hands flat and waited for what seemed like an eternity. Finally she felt something weigh her hand down a bit.
" Okay, Keel... you can look now. " As Keely heard this, her eyes flew open as fast as a hurricane's breeze. As soon as she saw it she wanted to cry joyfully. It was the most beautiful gift she had ever recieved... and it was better since it was from Phil.
There, held in her hands, was an oyster revealing a pearl.
" Oh, Phil... it's... it's... I'm speechless! " she choked. " It's breathtaking! I LOVE it, Phil, thank you SO much! " Then she dove on top of him and kissed him for a very long time, making a smacking sound as they parted. Phil smiled and gazed dreamily at her.
" You're welcome, Keel... I found it myself, too! "
" Wow, where did you find it? "
" Well, I found it on the beach at home. I was gonna give it to you when I felt like it was the right time, and I thought this was it. " Phil said, making Keely's heart melt.
" Oh, Phil... you're the perfect guy for me... I've known it ever since we became best friends. "
" And you're the perfect girl for me, Keel. Ever since I laid my eyes on you I've loved you.
I had some weird feeling that we would end up together. But there is something I want to talk to
you about that's been bothering me for a while. "
" Okay, shoot. I'm here for you, Philly-Willy, remember that. " Phil rolled his eyes lovingly.
" Okay... I feel like it's my fault that you were raped. "
Keely looked uncertain. " How could it possibly be your fault, Phil? " she asked.
" Well... if it wasn't for me, you would be safe from harm and it never would have happened.
I love you, Keel, and I was heartbroken when you told me what happened to you. I would fall to
pieces even more if something bad happened to you ever again. "
Then, Phil did something he didn't do very often... he started to cry. Keely shed a little tear too.
" Well, Phil, I was the one that told you I was fine. I shouldn't have been so stupid. It wasn't your fault, I don't even know why you would think that, " she said softly, now crying hard. Phil pulled her in to his chest and let her sob. He gently layed his head down on her head, rubbing her shoulder.
" I love you, Phil. I would never hurt you, and I know you would never hurt me. And, the
best part is, if you ever have to go back to the future, you can stay with me. My mom would
understand perfectly, since we're in love now, " she said through her tears. Phil just sat there,
stroking Keely's hair. He was afraid that her mom wouldn't do that for them... I mean, she would
be responsible for two kids now... he would have to sleep with Keely, he would have to go on the
school bus which he never wanted to do, and her mother would have to cook for him, do his
laundry, and all that crappy stuff.
" Keel, that would be great... but it would be too much work for your mom. She would have to do all my laundry, cook my dinner, pay for everything that I want during Christmas and my birthday... I don't want to put her through that, Keel... I would feel like a huge burden. " Keely just turned away and looked at the waves crashing against the sea rocks.
" But... even if we do go back, we will still have our memories. Everything we did together.
Everytime we got mad at each other and eventually made up. Everybody we hung out with... all
the memories of you will be precious in my mind, Keel... I love you, and I always will. " Phil's
magical words made Keely feel even worse, and she tried to hide her emotion. Phil couldn't seem
to see that she was hiding it, and Keely was glad. She didn't feel like breaking down again.
" So, are you okay? Ready to go party? " Phil asked with his goofy smile and his high pitched voice.
Keely cracked a grin. " Yeah, I guess I'm okay... let's go! " And with that the happy couple
walked hand in hand to the luau party, ready to have a lot of fun together.
End of Chapter 13
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