Chapter 7:

Cloud Watching, Crabstickz, and Popcorn

"Okay, what do see?"

"Um...a fluffy bunny."

"Really? Because I see an old lady riding a flower pot through space."

I turned to Phil, looking at him quizzically.

"What? It's really what I spy!"

"How creative."

Phil and I lay on a blanket in the park, looking up at the clouds. Children were running around screaming their heads off and having a blast. The sun shone golden through the clouds, a rarity for England, and butterflies fluttered about carelessly. It was honestly the most beautiful day in all of existence, and I got to share it with Phil.

"What do you make of that one?" Phil asked, pointing into the sky.

I thought long and hard, finally replying with, "A giraffe on a mission to save the Cream Queen."

He sat up. "The Cream Queen, eh?"

I sat up as well. "Well, of course. Only giraffes could save the Cream Queen."

"And what does she need saving from?"

"Balloon animals," I stated matter-of-factly.

"I hear those things get pretty vicious."

"Oh, definitely. They're all, 'Growl!'" I imitated, clawing at Phil's arm.

"And, 'Rawr!'" He clawed at my hair, entangling his hand. "Um...oops?"

I laughed. "Stay still." I gently unwound my curly locks from his hand. "It can get pretty snaggly."

"Well, I like it. It goes," he took one of my curls in his fingers, stretching and releasing it, "'Sproing!'"

"True. But it's a mess." I looked down at my hands, suddenly becoming very interested in them.

Phil laid his head in my lap, looking up at me with those icy eyes. "I think it's beautiful."

I blushed. "Thanks, but-"

He pressed his finger to my lips. "Shh. No denying. Just accept the compliment."

I smiled. "Thank you Phil for the lovely compliment."

"You're welcome." He grinned up at me, his bangs falling into his eyes. I swept them out of his face with my thumb, leaning closer to kiss him.

Before our lips could meet, someone greeted us with, "Uh...is this a bad time?"

Phil looked up, exclaiming, "Chris!" He tried sitting up, bonking me in the forehead. "Sorry, Elli." He kissed his fingertips and pressed them to my forehead before standing to greet Chris. He embraced his friend, saying, "How've ya been, mate?"

"Brilliant, actually. It's Mum's birthday, and we were in the vicinity, so I thought I'd stop by and visit you and Dan."

"You didn't abandon her, did you?"

"Nah, she's in the cab," Chris reassured, pointing to a taxi cab stopped on the side of the road.

"Hi Chris' mum!" Phil flailed his arms, trying and failing to get her attention.

"Anyways, you haven't introduced me to this beauty." He motioned towards me, and I blushed.

"I'm Ellison," I waved. "But you can just call me Elli."

"Nice to meet you, Elli. Phil's girlfriend?"

I blushed ever darker at this. "Um, no. Just friends."

"Ah. Well, it's nice to make your acquaintance Friend Elli. I'll leave you two alone and go bother Dan a bit, yeah?" He smiled, and elbowed Phil. They embraced and bid farewell, leaving an awkward air about us.

"So, uh..." I began.

"Popcorn is food..." Phil finished.

I couldn't help but laugh at this.

"...now I really want some popcorn..."

"Me too..."

"Let's go get some!" he exclaimed, grabbing the blanket and my wrist and taking off towards the nearest market.

Being around Phil is never boring.

A/N: Sort of a filler chapter, but I really wanted to incorporate Chris (crabstickz). I recently started watching his videos, and I'm addicted. This wasn't my best work, but I promise there's much better stuff to come. Reviews are love! R&R. (: