"Geronimooo!" Leaves crunched under you and flew into the air as you landed in the soft pile in your front yard, covering your hair and beige sweater.

Phineas, your boyfriend, had come over earlier and now you two were out front, raking the leaves that were scattered upon the grass. You had been assigned to clean them up while your parents were at work, but you didn't mind. Phineas made everything more fun.

"Watch out! Here I come!" Phineas shouted, charging towards you.

You squeal as he lands next to you in the 8' x 5' pile that was two feet deep.
Who knew there were so many leaves in your yard on the third day of fall?

Phineas snickered and reached to pull something out of your hair.
"You've got a little somethin'." He chuckled, holding up a beautiful bright red leaf in front of your face.

The color was bright and cheery and was about the same shade as a red delicious apple with a hint of purple. Its veins branched until they were minuscule and were spread through the entire organism. Maple leaves were your favorite.

"Hmm, that one's pretty! I think I'll keep it!" You exclaimed, taking the leaf in your hand and putting it behind your ear, pinning it under your dusty orange headband.

"Gorgeous." Your boyfriend stated with a grin.

You felt yourself blush as you both silently sat in the leaf pile before Phineas suddenly leaned forwards and kissed you...on the lips.

Phineas had always said he never wanted to rush your relationship so, loving him as much as you do, you let him go at his own pace and agreed to wait. Meaning you had to have patience until he wanted to move forwards. Which, you supposed, was right now.

"Sorry I took so long..." Phineas said quietly as he pulled away and let his forehead rest against yours.

"That's okay." You giggled. "You weren't ready...and I probably wasn't either to be honest."

Phineas smiled before growing serious again. "I love you," he whispered.

You smiled. "Moving leaps and bounds today, hm?" You asked.

Phineas took a shaky breath and smiled.

"I love you too," you replied, kissing him again.

Wow, usually I don't write stuff this...mushy. 😂 this was all new to me and it was awkward for me to write it so I couldn't think about. So, sorry if it isn't that good.

~Joy

Edit: It's a few days later than when I wanted to publish this because I kept forgetting to publish this...lol.