Chapter Six

She laid down next to me, staring straight into my eyes. I couldn't help but stare back until I saw my red-faced, wide-eyed reflection in those green emeralds of hers. I turned away, blush deepening. "I'm cold..." She muttered, then grabbed the blanket, folded it over herself and me, and curled up into my side. My eyes went wide, pupils tiny, as I took in the image of the girl I have had... a crush on... For all these years. I have known her for so long, but this was the best moment. My heart, stomach, and brain agreed. My brain raced, taking in every scent, touch, and sound from Maka. My stomach was flip flopping in a sea of butterflies, and my heart, which I'm sure was audible to Maka since she is so close, was pounding like a hammer going a thousand thumps per second.

I was up for about an hour after Maka had fallen asleep on my shoulder. I had taken in every sound, sight, smell, and touch, so I was now (somewhat) comfortable with her... SLEEPING ON ME. wow.

When I woke up, I was in a totally different position. Maka's back was against my chest, we were lying on our sides, and MY ARMS WERE WRAPPED AROUND HER. I began silently freaking out 'what if she wakes up and sees me holding her like this?! What if I try to let her go but she wakes up in the middle of this?! WHAT IF I ALREADY WOKE HER UP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT WHILE I DID THIS IN MY SLEEP?! My brain was sent on overdrive as I thought of all the what ifs. Then I stopped. I had just realized how absolutely comfortable it was to be in this position. Every part of my body was screaming for me to figure out a way to let go without her seeing, except my soul. My soul wanted to stay right here forever. It made something flutter in my chest... pure happiness. But I can't let her find out...