I couldn't believe that I was going to the Eiffel Tower..with Shane.
The guy I proclaimed as my soul mate when I first laid eyes on him. I know what you're thinking, don't ruin this for me.
"Ever been here?" Shane asked as we were getting to the top.
I shook my head, "I'd never really seen much of Europe actually. Except for Winona, you know?" I said, eager to get up there and let Paris work it's magic.
If there was going to be any at all. Frankly because, if Nate and Caitlyn get together before Shane and I do, I'll kill myself. That is..if he wants to get together.
Next thing I know, I'm looking out at the beautiful city. Speechless as I made my way over to the edge. I was never the kind of girl to get caught up in those cliché scenery things you see in the movie. But if felt different up here. But I couldn't put my finger on it.
"You know, when you first showed up at school I thought that you were going to be one of those girls that always complains and does way too much self loathing. But boy, did you prove me wrong," Shane chuckled, continuing to look out at the city.
I feigned hurt and nudged him with my elbow, "I'm not that bad," I defended myself.
Part of me was glad that I had proved myself to be different that what he had thought. Sure, I was rough around the edges. Maybe I'm not as cool as other girls around school, but I didn't really care much. I was with Shane, in Paris. Shane, the guy I was completely head over heels for.
"What about me?" Shane asked, turning his attention to me, "What did you think when you first saw me?" he asked.
That you were a god.
I went into thought, trying to think of what I had actually thought of him when I first laid eyes on him.
"I'm not really sure.." I trailed off, remembering the day I had first seen him. "You were sitting under a tree..with your guitar. I seriously thought you were like..the coolest guy I'd ever seen," I said, blushing slightly.
Shane gave me a cheeky grin, "I am the coolest guy you'll ever meet," he joked.
I laughed, playfully hitting his shoulder. "Are you seriously about to do some really weird reminiscing thing?" I asked, laughing again.
Shane nodded, the grin still on his face, "Hey, why not?" he said, "Favorite thing about coming to Winona?" he asked.
Meeting you.
"I'm not sure. I guess it's like meeting Ella and Cait..and you guys. So much better of friends then I had in Cali for sure," I said.
Well, seeing as I didn't have many friends back in California, then yes they were much better friends.
Shane nodded and we remained silent for a couple minutes when he chuckled all of the sudden.
"What so funny?" I asked.
"Remember the time Tess came to class with troll doll hair?" he said.
I laughed, remembering it all as Ella's doing.
"Or the time we went all Mortal Combat in the hallway on this way to class," I brought up.
Shane winced playfully, "Don't even remind me, I was in pain for days after that,"
"Remember when Tess almost murdered me via volleyball in gym?" I asked, remembering that the first blow a received was when I got too caught up staring at him.
"Still surprises me how that girl has such a mean spike," Shane laughed, his smile as bright as ever.
"Hey, I'm pretty sure I still have the bruises to prove it," I said.
"Don't worry about it, I believe you," Shane chuckled, his face dropping a bit.
I bit my lip softly, "What's wrong?" I asked.
Shane sighed, "You know Mitch, you've always been a great friend." he began, focusing his attention on me. "You want to know when I felt like the biggest asshole ever?"
I nodded hesitantly, unsure of whether I really wanted to know or not.
"When we were at that party and Tess called you out. And I didn't believe you. It killed me a bit after I figured out that I was wrong for doing that. I had hurt you and it was because I believed someone else's word over yours. All the time we could have spent as friends, just kinda wasted," he said, shrugging slightly as he looked out at the city once again.
The sun was almost gone and there was just a little bit over a slit of sunlight left. Something I had noticed only because I couldn't come up with an answer.
"Hey. Don't even worry about it. Things happen the way they do. The past is behind us. All that matter is that we're friends now," I said, trying to make sure he didn't feel bad.
It wasn't really his fault. More of Tess' fault for being jealous and evil.
"You know, of all the things we've said right now, Tess comes up in a lot of them," I said, laughing to try to lighten the mood.
I looked over at Shane when he didn't laugh. I didn't understand, he simply had a look of what I read as disbelief or nervousness in his eyes.
I was about say something when I noticed Shane nearing me, being only inches away. I felt myself slowly lean forward until out lips met.
Is this really happening? I've got no clue.
Shane slowly pulled away, an unsure look on his face, it wasn't until I kissed him again that a smile appeared on his face.
I tucked a strand of hair behind my ear as we both continued to stare out, a smile on my face as Shane wrapped an arm around my waist, pulling me to him.