Leo:
He felt the charge between him and April and it was obvious from looking at her she felt the same way. It wasn't his intention to kiss her like he did. He just wanted to stop her from leaving. Groaning…he didn't know what he was thinking. He literally put himself out there. What if he wanted more and she didn't? This is why he didn't get into relationships. It complicates things.
April:
That kiss was electric. I've never felt that much passion with any guy I've dated. Wow! Looking at Leo made me realize that maybe I was quick to judge him. Over the past couple of weeks he's been nothing but sweet and supportive to me. Leo catching me and pulling me towards me awakened my body. For the first time in a long time, I feel alive. I couldn't help but smile.
"April, what just happened right now, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to get out of hand."
She looks at him and sees underneath his exterior that he's scared of her reaction. She wasn't going to make it easy for him.
"Don't worry about it Leo. It was just a kiss, nothing more. It wasn't like it meant anything to me."
Leo looks at April with disappointment in his eyes but not fast enough. April realized how much she just hurt him.
"Leo…"
"Relax April. It wasn't like kissing you meant anything to me either. It was just a spur of the moment. Now that I've kissed you, I can move on to someone else."
April couldn't believe how much his attitude changed. One moment he was this happy, go lucky guy and the next minute he was being a complete jerk.
"I'm going to call a cab. I don't want to say anything that I'll regret. Enjoy the rest of your night Leo."
April pulls out her cell phone and calls for a taxi. As she's waiting, she turns back and realizes that Leo is gone. She can finally let her guard down.
Leo goes back into the bar watching April from the window. The cab arrives and April looks one last time before settling in. She closes the door and tears starting flowing down her eyes.
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Leo:
That was the last thing he expected to see, April crying. He felt like such an ass after pulling that stunt. He should have told her the truth that he really liked her and kissed her because he wanted too. The only thing he managed to do was make her cry. He messed up more ways than one. It was time to apologize to her.
April:
I can't believe I'm crying for someone who doesn't even care about me. I thought Leo really liked me and saw me more than just his cancer friend. Maybe I read the message wrong. I can't believe I managed to screw this one up also. This is why I don't get involved with anyone. They have the power to see you at the lowest and highest point of your life and can hurt you.
It was still early outside and instead of going home; I decided to have the taxi driver drop me off at the beach. It was quiet and peaceful. I could have my own pity party while I'm at it. No one would think of looking for me here. Walking along the pier, I notice a bunch of couples holding hands and kissing their significant other. It just made me wish I had someone special to share this moment with.
Leo:
I can't believe my luck. She's here at the beach not more than 100 feet away from me. I don't think she has seen me yet or she would have run away. This is my favorite place to get away from the harsh reality of the world. I'm so nervous right now. My palms are getting sweaty thinking about talking to April. She has no idea how much power she has over me.
April:
I felt it in the air, the charge. Leo was here. I wasn't sure where he was. I'm not sure how he found me, but I need to get away from here. I can't let him see me like this. I already made a fool of myself earlier tonight. As I was walking towards the parking lot, I looked up and there he was. He was leaning against his car staring at me. It was a look I didn't understand.
"Leo, can't say I'm surprised to see you. You can add stalking to the list of things you're good at. How did you find me anyways?"
"I had no clue you would be here. This is where I come to think when I want to be alone."
"It's all yours. I was just leaving."
"April wait. I want to talk about earlier."
"There is nothing to say Leo. You've made it perfectly clear tonight how you feel."
"Give me a chance to explain before you walk away, please."
"Leo, you're a really nice guy and I get why woman are constantly falling for your charm. You're sexy, confident and know how to have fun. I'm not one of those women."
"I know and that's why I like you April. You're not impressed with any of this stuff."
"I'm sorry about earlier Leo. I shouldn't have hurt your feelings like that. It was wrong of me and I'm truly ashamed of my actions. I hope that we can still be friends."
"I'm sorry too. I shouldn't have lashed out at you. It was unfair to you and I was just mad at myself and took it out on you."
"Guess we're both in the wrong here."
April turns around and stares out at the pier taking in all the couples. Leo notices and can't help thinking that they we're on the pier with them. He closes his eyes and imagines him holding April in his arms, cradling her as he breathes in her citrus scent.
"Leo, you alright?"
He didn't even realize he was in a trance until she spoke to him.
"I'm fine. Why do you ask?"
"You had a faraway look in your eyes like you were somewhere else just now."
"It's that obvious huh."
April stares at Leo trying to decide how to proceed. She was fooling herself if she didn't want to be with him. All she could do is fidget with her fingers trying to work up the courage to ask him to be more than just friends.
Leo notices April is fidgeting but can't figure it out. He grabs her fingers and notices it was cold. He takes his hands and rubs them back and forth to warm them up. What he didn't expect was a moan out of her. She was enjoying the touch and so was he.
"April, you can't be doing that."
"Hmm…"
"The moaning April. It's doing things to me that I can't control. I'm a guy for goodness sake."
April blushes and immediately takes her hands back. She ponders what her next move would be and decides to step closer to him. He takes a step back and is right up against the car. She comes closer and leans into his body. Leo is shaking and April licks her lips. She notices where his eyes travelled and can't help but smile. This time, she was going to take what she wanted.
April reaches up and slowly pulls Leo towards her. She wraps her hand around his neck and slowly pulls him down so she can give him a kiss. Leo is hesitant. He pulls back.
"Leo, I want you. I don't have all the answers, but all I know is that being with you at this very moment makes me happy. You bring a side of me that I've long buried and I never thought I'd feel this way again. Leo Hendrie, I am asking you right here, right now to be my boyfriend."
Leo froze. He had to be dreaming. There was no way April just said what she said. This is what he wanted right? He dreamt about them being a couple. He knew what he wanted to say, but the words wouldn't come out.
"It's obvious that I caught you off guard. Awkward situation here. Maybe you can forget it?"
Leo finally found his voice. "Did you really mean it, what you just said?"
"Yes. I meant every word."
"Then yes, I would be more than happy to be your boyfriend."
Leo picks up April and swings her around. She is laughing and giggling and that's music to his ears. He puts her down back on the ground and puts a loose strand of hair behind her ear. She looks at him with those eyes and he just melts. Leo leans down and kisses April on the lips. April sighs and Leo can't believe how lucky of a guy he really is. He got the girl of his dreams.
