Byron POV
I led Wisty up to my bedroom as I thought about the call. She wants to tell me something important as well? I opened the door to my room, which was very plain, but Wisty appeared to love it.
"Wow, Byron! Your room is amazing. I love the colors!" she gushed. Green and blue. Not at all like her fiery personality. "Anyways, who's going first? I just can't wait to tell you what's on my mind."
"Uh, um, gah, I think I'll go first." I said nervously. "Wisty, I know I've said it before, but I love you. I love you more than Whit loves Celia. I don't mean to freak you out, and you can turn me into a weasel if you want."
"B., that's exactly what I wanted to tell you. I can't live without you. If I do, I'll always feel empty inside." Wisty said, looking me in the eye. Wow. She was dead serious.
"Wow, Wisty… I didn't think you would ever care for me in the same way." I said, eyes wide with disbelief. "So, I guess this means we're dating? If you want to of course." God, would I ever stop shaking like a tree in a hurricane? She's looking at me with a strange look on her face… oh GOD! She's staring! Look away!
"Uhhh, I guess we are. I mean, I would love to go out with you. Greasy Spoon, tomorrow night, about six?" She said, her look of confusion replaced with the most beautiful half-smile I had ever seen.
"Sure," I said, grinning like a doofus, which was a first for me. Why not test my luck a bit? I leaned in close to her, closing my eyes and hoping she wouldn't reject me kissing her. I had been waiting to do this for several months. Just before our lips touched, I heard pounding footsteps on the stairs. Oh no! Dad! I gripped Wisty's shoulders and pushed her away. Only, I pushed her so hard, she fell on the floor.
"What was that for?" She demanded "I thought you wanted to- mphghdn!" I covered her mouth with one and mothioned for her to be quiet with the other. After she nodded, I released my mouth from her mouth.
"You have to hide. I can hear my dad coming up the stairs. He's still loyal to the New Order. If he finds you, he'll kill you." I whispered hurriedly. "I know! You can hide under the bed!" I pushed her under and scrambled on top, pulling Beans out and counting them. Just as I did so, the door slammed open, and I looked up in shock.