Chapter 8: The Proposal

Astrid's POV:

That lunch period was over too fast. Maybe the time flew in thinking about him and what he wanted to tell me. I entered the class again. Noah was angry as usual. I can't take his without-a-reason anger.

"Why are you so angry??" I asked him.

"What does it have to do with you?" he said.

"Mister, you're showing me anger from so much time. It's really annoying. That's why I'm asking" I said. Although it was quite true, but the real reason was that I can't see him angry. He's cute too.

"Are you friends with Lucas?" he asked looking straight in my eyes.

"Well...yes..." I spoke the truth. What's there to hide anyways.

"Stay away from him" he said and got up and left the class again.

What's his problem. If there's a fight or something like that between them then why don't they solve it? He's my friend. Not like my boyfriend! He's being unreasonable.

Although he returned to the class, he didn't speak a word, nor did I. I went back with Ava.

I'm at home. I'll again have to ask my mom to let me go to meet a friend. It’s not like she hates sending me out, but yeah she doesn't like it either.

I took the permission and got there before time. He arrived at right 4.

"Hi Astrid. You're early!" he said sitting on the seat next to me.

"Yeah..." I said.

"What is it that you want to tell me?" I asked out of curiosity.

"There's something I've been wanting to say for a while now. From the day I've seen you, I've lost my mind. So beautiful, so delicate. I don't know if this is right or not, but I want to let you know.. Astrid, I love you" he said and took my hand in his.

I didn't know what to say or do. He.. Really?? I don't know what should I do. I never expected this. Noah told me to stay away from him. But I.. I also think I like him.

"It's okay if you need time—" he started saying.

"It's okay! I... I've decided. Actually.. I.. I also like you.. I also like you, Lucas" I said a little shyly and nervously.

He kept both his hands on my hand. He held my hand again and then looked in my eyes.

"Will you.. Will you be my girlfriend?" he asked.

I didn't know again what to do. It's just becoming so dramatic. He.. Boyfriend.. Is it really me? I never had a bf. Now I'm here with someone I met just a day ago. But I like him indeed. So... For now, I'll accept him.

"Yes, Lucas, Yes!" I said.

He took me in his embrace. I was losing my mind. I don't know why, but it was uncomfortable. Maybe.. Maybe because I've never been this close to a guy before. Maybe because I'm just not ready. Maybe because it's like this only. But I didn't go back because it may make everything awkward. Now I'm his girlfriend. Hugging is not so out of league anyways.

He left me and then held me by my waist. Now.. Should I keep my hands around his neck? But.. That's uncomfortable.

"Lucas.. We're in the café" I tried to tell him so that he leaves me.

As expected, he left me.

We enjoyed a little and then I had to go home because my mom called me. He also took my mobile number.

"I'm leaving Lucas" I said.

"Let me drop you"

"Ha! Fine"

Then he left me home and then went back. I was quite happy. In fact, I WAS VERY HAPPY!!

But somewhere, there was something suspicious. Why did Noah told me to stay away from him?? He's not bad! I didn't think much. Then I received a message.

"Hi Astrid"

I guess it's Lucas.

"Hi Lucas" I typed.

"Hello dear"

"Hey! Don't call me all that"

"Okay, okay"

"Yes"

"So.. Can I pick you up tomorrow for the college?"

"Hey no need. I'll go with bus"

"Sure?"

"Sure"

"Oh okay.. Then meet you tomorrow"

"Yes"

"Bye"

"Bye"

Then I laid down. I was excited and happy about tomorrow. Tomorrow, it will be a new day for me, with him.