A year later I got to know Lysander a lot better and I would consider him one of my closest friends. We always sit together and hang out whenever we had time. Rose and I went shopping and on weekends Leigh Lysander rose and I hung out. Of course it was awkward with Rose and Leigh dating.

"So you guys! When are you two gonna start dating? Hehehe" Asked Rose from across the table. If it easnt for the fact that we were at a restaurant I probably would have freaked out.

"Were just friends" Lysander and I said at the same time.

"Mhm sure" she said looking skeptical

"Come on Rose Leave them alone" said Leigh

"I have to go" I said "How much do I owe?

"Its my treat" said Lysander smiling at me

"are you sure? Ill feel bad"…

"Yes im sure have a nice evening"

"Thank you" I said I was running out of the Restaurant.

"Why does Rose always say the weirdest stuff? Lysander and I are just friends…"

"…"

"Ah! Im over thinking! Now my head hurts"

I fell asleep as soon as I got home.

I was so tired.

So.. So tire..

I woke up around noon which isn't anything new I always sleep in late.

I brushed my hair and teeth and checked my phone

[1 new message received]

"Lysander: Hello Caity hope you're having a beautiful morning, I was curious though, are you free to stop by later? I have something I want to give you, Think of it as half your early birthday present "

"Aww Ly is soo nice.

*Replies back awe okay ill come over around 8. C U L8R *

I have to go to piano lessons than I have to go to work.

That should occupy my time until then.

Lessons were long and boring as usual..

"I already know this stuff why cant I learn something else?!"

"Ah damn im almost late for work!" So I took the bus to the mall and ran into Forever 21.

Long busy day at work and its almost time for meet Ly.

I got on the bus and headed to his house.

"I wonder what it is? Maybe a stuff animal or maybe he wrote me a song?" 10 mins on the bus sure goes by fast when you're thinking of Lysander. Wait what did I say?"

"Oh this is my stop!"

"Wow I never actually been to his house before." I knocked on the door when Leigh answered

Lysander is in his room upstairs first door on your right"

As I ascended I saw a lot of pictures and sculptures, "are they rich"?

His door is open.. "Hey Lysander im here…" My words trailed off. I looked at Lysander who was sitting on his window.

Shirt off and his coat unbuttoned, his abs showing, eyes shining from the moonlight, my heart was racing and for the first time looking at Lysander I was nervous to speak.

"Hi Lysander, I managed to say"

"Oh greetings Caity im glad you're here, I just wanted to give you this" as he handed me an envelope.

"What is it?" I asked.

"It's a surprise" he said "You can't read it until the time is ready"

"okay, You're silly" I said

I gave him a hug and in that moment I didn't want to let go.

He was warm, soft and he smelled like cinnamon.

"Oh sorry about that" I said embarrassed. "I have to go" I ran as fast as I could, to get away from him. I think I like him.