A/N Hey you guys! so a huge miracle happened today. last night when i posted my last chapter i was questioning the story. you know, just think 'should i really be writing this? is the story even good?' and i started to remember why i had stopped writing fan fanfiction. i absolutely hate criticism. well i have some kind of personality disorder where i take rejection and criticism way to hard. so i started to get scared, but just over night and during the day i kept getting emails saying you guys were favoriting, following, and all that other jazz! it made me so happy, but it still didn't stop my thoughts of ending the fan fic. like my two other fan fictions, i would abandon this one too, but just because I'm doubting my own talent, but this is where the miracle starts. people start reviewing saying how good it was and that i shouldnt give up! thats when i knew i had to keep writing. it makes me happy to write and you guys read. so this is to basically tell you how incredibly thankful i am of all of you guys! you guys are so supportive and so i really hope you like this chapter. it was even harder to write. since its thanksgiving break now i might not update till maybe saturday sorry :( but i made sure this chapter was super special. super special thanks for those who like the story and decided to follow, favorite, and review. it means so much. please enjoy :D
The weekend pressed on slowly. Time was stressful as I put all my efforts on school. I was trying so hard not to think of Hiro or taking a break or even checking my email. The better I did in this school, the better school I will get into. I'm sure schools looks on grades, and what class you're suited for. I just don't want to be put in the same situation I am in now or the situation I used to be in. Although I have put Hiro's number in my phone, and may have called him like seven times a day, I'm trying really hard to concentrate.
Soon the week started back up, and I had to go back to school. I'm not going to lie, having the knowledge and anticipation of transferring schools makes it harder to go to the school you hate. I'm taking longer getting out of bed, doing work, and studying at night. My mom said she found some options for me, but those schools were farther away and she said we might have to move to go there. Personally, it made me sick to my stomach. Maybe that's because I don't want to live far away from my only friend. What can I say? You wouldn't want to leave someone you loved either.
After two days I was emotionally tired. I haven't really had people interaction since Friday, and I've been working so hard. I just wish all the work will benefit me in the future. Today was Wednesday and I really wanted to procrastinate. I had my study guide laid out on my computer desk, and I was ready to work, but I decided to lay down on my bed instead.
I look up at my ceiling and I just know that at this point I want to do nothing. Nothing at all. I lay completely flat and close my eyes. If I really thought about it, I could feel pain. Emotional, bottled up pain. The way it can just creep up on you like that is the scariest part. The thing is, you got to learn to sit with it, but sometimes I can't do that. It's so hard, and I don't want to tell anyone about it. I'm just stuck here thinking, and wishing someone would just distract me.
My phone buzzes and lights up at my desk where my study guide is. I should really study first, I thought deciding whether to see who it is or to get back to work. But one text won't hurt... I get up off my bed and lift up my phone, and it's exactly who I expected it to be, Hiro Hamada.
HIRO: Wanna hang out?
I tensed. Of course I want to say yes. I am literally dying to see him. I am dying to hug his slim little body, but I know I have to study. I have tests, and I have to be prepared. With all my might I had tell him the truth.
ME: Sorry. Have to study.
My heart sank deep into my chest. I let out a long sigh, and sit in my chair to face my worksheet. That's when my phone buzzed again.
HIRO: Why don't you just come over here to study? I'll help you.
ME: Ok great idea!
I couldn't help it. I practically jumped out of my shoes I was so excited. I haven't seen Hiro since Friday, and if I wait any longer my heart will die out. I quickly stuffed my things back into my bag, grabbed my phone, and yelled to my mother where I was going before heading out the door.
I had practically bulldozed down the door helping myself in. Hiro was right there sitting in the bakery laughing at me, and I blushed laughing with him. Aunt Cass has told us she was making cookies and that they would be done in half an hour. My mouth was practically watering when finally we headed up stairs to his bedroom.
When he let me inside I dropped my bag, and flopped onto his bed. I don't understand why I like his bed so much. Maybe it's because it's comfy...or the fact he sleeps on it. I don't know. I have no idea at all.
"So what work is it? What do I have to test you on?" Hiro asked sitting on the edge of his bed since I took up most of the space.
"I don't wanna do work!" I groaned turning over to put my face flat on his pillow.
"Why not? It'll be fun. I'll even put Baymax in the mix." He tempted turning me back over. I allowed him to do so making it so I was looking directly into those chocolatey eyes. The eyes I most desired.
"And why do you have to quiz me?" I asked dumbfounded getting my backpack to pullout the study guide.
"Because it's one, it's your test, and two, I'm the smarter one here." He snickered having his arms to the said as if shrugging. I laughed and playfully punched him in the arm. "Ow!" he laughed holding is arm with his other hand. Suddenly there was shuffling in the distance.
"Hello, I am Baymax. I am your person health care assistant. Rate your physical pain on a scale of one through ten. One being no pain, and ten being unbearable pain." On Baymax' body there was ten faces all showing different facial expressions for pain.
"See I told you I'd bring Baymax into the mix." Hiro smirked motioning over to Baymax who just stood there oblivious to the situation. I giggled and looked down. I got out the study guide I needed to work on and handed it to him. He gladly took it out of my hands and read the study guide. "Hm, really? Okay lets get this done. Where is the Byzantine Empire?"
"Uh...I have no idea...next question?" I smiled widely and batted my eyes. He gave me a small smile and moved on.
"We'll come back to it then. How about...who conquered the Aztec Empire?" He looked at me and I paused. Who conquered the Aztec Empire? Hmm...
"Why are you picking all the hard questions?" I whined laying back down on the bed covering my face. I was hiding my face because I was slightly embarrassed and now slightly stressed. I absolutely hate not knowing answers to questions.
"I'm not. You just can't remember any of these." He simply said putting the worksheet down.
"Oh really? Well how about for every question I get right... I get to slap you in the face!" I bet pointing to him. I really hope I know the next question, I laughed to myself.
"Okay, deal!" We shook hands knowing the bet was on, and I gave a mischievous smile.
"Well, can you tell me who conquered Rome?" He gave me a look of doubt, but also a sense of fear. I gave a brilliant smile and then as calmly as I could, I answered.
"Julius Caesar." My smile didn't fade an inch, but his face went from displeased to laughing.
"Please to smack me," He demanded flinching and holding his hands over his face.
"Hey you cheater! You can't do that we had a deal!" I yelled pouncing at him. He jumped off the bed and ran. "Hey come back here!" I got off the bed and ran after him. As I was trying to catch him he was laughing. He was dodging all my hits and kicks, and was a little faster than I was. Suddenly as we were passing the bed and I tripped over the leg, and my reflects was to find something to stop me from falling. I attempted to lean on Hiro for support but ended up making him fall as well. After we hit the ground I rolled off of him and onto the floor next to him. He turned his head to the side and once we made eye contact we started laughing.
After a minute had gone by we had calmed down and ended up just staring at each other for what seemed like forever. I had finally broke the silence, "Why do you underestimate me?" I asked also taking my eyes off him.
"I don't underestimate you." He argued lifting his body with his arm so he could tower over me. I completely turned around and put my hands under my head like a pillow.
"Yes you do. You thought I wouldn't get any of the questions right, and I wouldn't get to smack you." He attempted to pull me back to face him, but I didn't budge.
"That's not true. It was just for fun, remember?" He was attempting to lean over my body so he could see my face.
"Then why are you refusing to let me smack you?" I asked rolling back over and smirking at him. He grimaced.
"Okay, go ahead, you can smack me." He shut his eyes tightly and waiting to feel the hard sting to come. I stared at him for a second unsure if I should do it or not. A different urge drifted into my veins as I gently lifted my hand in the air. My hand slowly made it's way onto the smoothness of his cheek as I softly placed it there. His skin was so smooth and warm it gave me chills down my spine. He opened his eyes to the surprising act I had pulled. We stared deeply into each other's eyes. Something warm and new swirled around in my chest, and it was almost unbearable. Slowly we moved closer to each other and I could see Hiro closing his eyes. My heart seemed to race in my chest, and I was sure he could hear it. I had closed my eyes as well now and I could feel his warm breath on my face. Hiro started to place his hand on my back, and our lips were so close together they might as well have been.
"Hey, I brought you guys those cookies-" Aunt Cass had entered the room with a bunch freshly baked cookies on a plate. Hiro and I snapped away from each other so quickly we might not have been doing anything but talking and laughing. I wasn't sure if I was breathing. In fact I knew my face was so red I think it might turn blue. I looked over at Hiro and the same thing was happening to him. "I'll just place these on the table over here," she said quickly placing the cookies down and running out. She was about halfway down the stairs when she yelled, "Keep the door open!"
I awkwardly laughed scratching the back of my neck. "Lets not let those cookies go to waist eh?" I walked over to the plate of cookies and took a bite of one. They were absolutely wonderful and delicious...and wonderful. But you know what was going to taste better?
"Yeah...uh yeah! Her cookies are the best...yep..." He got up and had one as well. I had hummed in agreement and we awkwardly stood there for a minute eating cookies.
"Um... I think I should go. It's getting late, and I have a test tomorrow and all that..." I rambled.
"Oh...uh...yeah sure. Um, I'll see you tomorrow..." His cheeks were still dusted with a pink glow. I packed my bag up and got ready to go. Before I left his bedroom I looked back and smiled. I wanted to say something to him, but I didn't know what to say. I was kind of scared. Things were kind of getting intense now, and right now I didn't know what to say. I looked to the floor, then back at him, and then I left. I just left. When I was walking out I heard him mumble out a goodbye. His aunt Cass saw me and said her goodbyes and I waved. This was really awkward.
I didn't actually know how much this experience would make me hysterical until I was a few feet away from the bakery, and started jumping and screeching in joy. I wore a big smile on my face, and I could still feel my heart beat in my chest trying so desperately to jump out. All I could think was he likes me back, he likes me back, hE LIKES ME BACK! I wasn't even able to think properly. I was almost in tears and I honestly couldn't ever be happier. I wonder what his lips would have felt like if his aunt hadn't interjected.
I walk into my house, throw my bag to the ground, lean against the door, and sigh closing my eyes.
"Emily? Is that you?" Mother shouted from her room. I replied telling her it was me and she walked out into the living room and sat on the couch. "How was your study date?" I flushed and froze.
"Oh...good. It was good." I said nodding uncomfortably and tried making my way to my room so she didn't ask anymore questions, but it didn't stop.
"What happened?" I stopped in my tracks and turned around to face her.
"You know...a whole lot of studying...that's all." I replied. Technically I wasn't lying since we were really just studying...and staring at each other...and playing around...and almost kissing, but that is not the point!
"Oh? Anything else going on? What are you thinking?" When she asked my that my face immediately heated up. I quickly said nothing and my plan was now deny everything. I don't know why I don't want her to find out, but I just really can't have her find out. Maybe it's because that was going to be my first kiss, but we didn't kiss. The thought of not actually kissing was tearing me apart.
"Are you sure it's nothing? It looks like a really big something," her eyebrow raised in curiosity. My stomach was getting queezy.
"Yeah. It's nothing. Got to go bye!" I exclaimed running into my room and shutting the door. I could hear my mom from the hallway chanting "Emily's got a boyfriend, Emily's got a boyfriend," over and over again. I honestly couldn't help but laugh.
That night I couldn't get to sleep. I didn't even attempt to. My heart still raced so fast in my chest that even the thought of sleeping sounded ridiculous to me. All I knew is that I was going crazy. My heart was going insane, and my brain was becoming irrational. At least I'm not depressed anymore! I guess someone did distract me from my thoughts...