A/N: Uh oh. Today's the day.
Chapter 9
Liesel POV
Dear Diary,
As of today, it is now the official start of summer. For seniors, at least.
But, for me, it's officially summer. Nobody is going to make me change my mind.
Speaking of changing my mind, I changed my mind about Rudy.
For this past week, all I could think about was the letter Rudy gave me. It has been nagging me, clawing through my very curious soul.
What is in that letter that he's making me read it until now?
Well, since he said I could only open the letter until the 28th (which is now), I going to open it until then.
It took all my strength and curiosity to not open the letter. I hate surprises!
So, when I woke today, I immediately took a shower, put on some clothes and darted out of the house because I almost late.
I made it to my seat, just in time for the bell to ring.
It was the last day of school. And we are going to be for just fifteen minutes.
What's the point of having a last day of school if you're just going to be there for less than an hour? They are just wasting my time, when I could have been lying on my bed, reading Rudy's letter, and maybe crying over it.
(That last part made me sound like a lovesick girl, Diary.)
Anyway, for all those fifteen minutes, all I could do was tap my foot in impatience and watch the clock strike 8:45. (Did you know that if you stare at the clock, it seemed to go even slower?)
When it was 8:44 (just one more minute!), the principal made an announcement.
"Good morning, students! As you all know, today is the last day of school," Roars of excitement were shouted in my room. "So, I wish you all the best in the future and wish you a happy summer! See you all next year!"
At that, the bell rang, and all of us were already out of the door in a second.
People were all hugging, crying and shouting in happiness.
At last, summer was here.
But that is not why I'm writing right now, Diary.
This is about the letter, and I can't wait to open it!
I rushed back home, took the stairs to my room, not two, but three at a time. I flopped on my bed and took out the letter under my mattress. I hid it there so Mom won't see it.
Excitement was rushing through my veins that my hands were shaking and I can barely breathe.
When I could control myself, I ripped the envelope.
I unfolded the paper and began reading.
Liesel,
I'm proud of myself because I was given a chance to meet a person like you. Whatever happens, I'll always treasure you because I know I'll never have another you in my life...
I smiled. I thought that was the end, but the letter goes on.
"I miss you!" I wish you know... "I need you!" I wish you were here beside me... "I love you!" I wish you can feel it... Why am I saying this? Because, you're important in my life. And you're the only one here in my heart...
I could feel my eyes start to tear up.
Now, if you're reading this, then it means it's already the 28th and you're already crying. Hey, if you need a shoulder, I'm just next door. Don't forget that. Anyway, the point of this letter was to express my feelings for you. Now you know. Actually, I'm such a wimp that I can't do it in front of you, and that I relied on this letter.
So much for going for the strong, masculine type.
I grinned. He made me smile, he made me cry, he made me grin; What next?
I miss the fucking way you made me laugh. I love all the bitch jokes we shared. I miss the damn things we used to do. But above all these shits... I miss the crazy sweet person reading this...
I'll see you in... a minute or so?
-Rudy
As I read the last part, I was already running downstairs and on my way to Rudy's house. I got there, barely breathing hard, and his mother staring at me. I pounded to Rudy's room and saw that he was sleeping. I thought he was going to awake when I enter his room.
But, no... He's sleeping!
I just stood there, waiting for him to wake up. He didn't. I dropped the letter and shook his shoulders. He shook his head. "Go away..." he mumbled.
"Fine!" I yelled. "Then I should just leave you alone and sleep! Besides, I don't think you even deserve a kiss, after you wrote me this letter!" I turned around to leave his room, but I felt an arm circling my waist. "What the-?"
I was pulled down to his lap. "You were saying?" He murmured, while brushing his lips on my neck.
I couldn't form a decent thought. Maybe because of his lips on my neck. "I... I... I mean... You... I-I..."
"You forgot?" He was now brushing his lips on the other side of my neck.
Jesus!
"Rudy!" I pushed off his lap. "I'm trying to talk to you!"
He just looked at me, while he leaned his back on the wall. He was shirtless, by the way. "You already are."
I shook my head. "What I'm saying is," I got distracted when I glanced at his bare chest.
"Go on," He waved a hand to let me continue.
"Anyway, I just wanted to say... Thank you."
"For what?" His lemon hair was sticking up in all directions. He yawned.
I put my hands on either side of my waist. I cocked a brow. "Don't you remember?" I waved the letter in his face. "This?"
"Oh. Oh!" He stood up and said, "You're welcome."
"OK. I better go." I turned again, but his arm snaked around my waist again. This time my face was facing his chest. I felt my face warm up.
I pulled closer to him. I inhaled his scent, a mixture of Irish Spring soap and his aftershave. He tilted my face up and lips met with his.
It was a kiss. No, more like it was a group of little kisses. He was kissing all the parts of my lips. When he did, he nibbled my bottom lip. I moaned. I pushed, so I was nibbling his. I heard a groan escaped his throat.
He licked my bottom lip, asking for invitation. I opened my mouth to him and his tongue slid in. My tongue twined with his and I could taste him. Chocolate cake and... And... Eggs. Weird combination.
He groaned again, and I smiled on his lips. I broke the kiss, our foreheads touching. His warm breath clouded my sense of smell.
I gazed at his eyes, "I love you."
"I love you too."
I was going to say something more, but the words died out when he captured my mouth again.
A/N: Well, this is the end of the road. Or the story. Anyway, I enjoyed writing this story and I appreciate the reviews! Be sure to read my other stories!
See ya!
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