I Never Knew, But It Has Always Been
You
Chapter Three (part two)
Ella stared at Fletcher, looking for sincerity in his eyes. She
certainly saw it, it is luminescent. His sincerity is so bright
it’s blinding. “Fletcher, I ask myself the same
question every second of every day. I don’t know how I feel
about you. I mean, I know that I certainly feel love for you, but
it’s the best friend love. I think I like you as a little
something more than a best friend.” Ella paused and glanced
up at Fletch and chewed on her bottom lip. She smirked and
continued. “I think we should work on building a relationship
based on our friendship and even more.” She paused again to
see the reaction on his face; utter happiness. “And for the
record, those were the most beautiful fireworks I’ve ever
seen in my life.” She stopped again, he looked confused.
“I’m talking about the kiss. It was amazing. I’ve
never seen a spark so ultra-violet. It was the best kiss I’ve
ever experienced.” Ella said.
Fletcher’s face exploded with happiness and a smile sneaked
its way across his face. He picked Ella up and cradled her. He
whispered, “You know, you don’t have to ask for me to
kiss you. I’ll definitely do it again. And also for the
record, the fourth of July fireworks can’t even
compare.” Fletcher leaned in and ever so gently brushed his
lips against Ella’s, breathing in her sweet smell of peach
chap-stick mixed with her fruity perfume. Their kiss seemed to last
a lifetime, all of the passion is there. Fletcher is right, the
Fourth of July fireworks can’t even compare to these
sparks.
Fletcher and Ella eventually caught up with the group and entered
the diner. “The usual table?” Jamie asks. She is the
nicest waitress you’ll ever meet. She is an older woman with
curly gray hair, and she is stout and very jolly. Jamie actually
owns the place. She named the restaurant after her husband, Sonny
Manns. They are still happily married with fifty-five years behind
them. They are the sweetest, nicest, and most caring people
you’ll ever meet.
Ella hopes she can have a relationship like Sonny and
Jamie’s; long-lasting and filled with love. Kay and Jeanette
interrupted Ella’s thoughts by poking her very hard on the
shoulder. “Bathroom. Meeting. Now.” Kay whispered
extremely fast like she was trying to contain joy and excitement.
Ella is being dragged into the bathroom by her two best girl
friends, this has to be a serious meeting. Maybe they saw Fletcher
kiss Ella when they were walking to the diner.
The three girls entered the ladies’ bathroom. It is a quaint
little one-stalled room. There are old black and white pictures all
over the wall papered walls. “So! Spill it Ella! We saw you
and Fletch! Well, honestly we all saw it coming. As a matter of
fact, the guys are talking to Fletch right now as we speak.”
Kay paused as she threatened Ella. “So you better spill
everything!” Kay squealed with complete joy.
“Alright. Fine. Well you know how I usually get here
early?” The two friends nodded. “Well so did Fletcher.
We walked to our lockers and then to homeroom. We just sat and
talked for awhile. Then he did the unthinkable! Fletcher kissed
me!” The two girls giggled and gasped childishly. “Yeah
I know. So anyway, I totally freaked out. I mean I have to admit,
I’m trying to figure out my feelings for him. The past month
or so I’ve noticed myself to starting to see Fletch as more
than a friend. So I ran to the bathroom after the kiss and I just
looked at myself in the mirror. Then I remembered my song that I
wrote. So I calmly got myself together and walked back to homeroom,
and there he was bent over reading my song.” The girls let
out a sigh. Ella laughed and then continued. “Yeah so he
asked me to sing it to him. I agreed and sang him my song.
It’s not done yet but after he complimented me. Then he
started to apologize for kissing me spontaneously. He said he is
trying to figure out his feelings for me too. He said he’s
always thought I was beautiful.” Ella stopped and started
smiling uncontrollably.
Kay and Jeanette were laughing and teasing Ella. “So wait,
tell us what happened on the walk over here!” Jeanette
squealed. Both of the friends’ faces were splattered with
excitement and happiness.
“Well, we were just walking in silence at first. I think he
still felt bad about the kiss. I mean I told him that I
didn’t like him, but I lied. So he started explaining more
about why he kissed me. He said he needed to figure out if he felt
the spark, and he did. He said that he would be up to starting a
relationship beyond friendship, but if I didn’t want to then
that would be okay. I said that I lied to him about my feelings and
that the kiss was amazing. So then he picked me up and cradled me,
and then he kissed me.” Ella finally took a breath. Kay and
Jeanette laughed hysterically and poked Ella teasingly. “And
let me tell you, that boy is the best kisser I’ve ever
kissed. I swear to God his lips are so soft and he was so gentle.
But it was sincere at the same time. It was passionate and inviting
at the same time. I don’t know guys, I think I might really
like Fletch.” Ella confessed.
Kay and Jeanette talked to Ella some more about how they always
knew just by how Fletcher looked at Ella that he has always liked
her. “I mean when you’re just talking about something
random he looks at you with those gorgeous deep green eyes. And he
isn’t just looking at you, it’s like he is looking in
you. I know it sounds corny or weird, but honest to God
that’s what he doing.” Jeanette says intelligently.
Ella blushes and smiles her beautiful, radiating
smile.
“It’s
true. Ella, I really think he likes you. I mean, I didn’t
know when Carson liked me. Then again I’m pretty oblivious to
everything. But, everyone kept telling me about these looks he gave
me.” Kay confided in Ella and Jeanette. “But, I think
we should get back out there before the guys think we died.”
Kay joked.