Chapter 41 - Fireworks Display

"Uhm.." I don't know what to do. We're sitting at the bench near the lake right now.

I kinda feel awkward for a moment. I was biting my lips for a while and I was avoiding making eye contact with him.

It actually feels tempting especially that he's just here beside me and we have no subject to talk about.

I felt his deep stare on me, so I just force myself to smile while battling with this stubborn heart!

"You wanna eat something?" He asked. Yeah, I should act normal towards him.

He seems cool with our situation, unlike me..

I was damn nervous for a while!

"Raine!" I heard Gia's voice so I turn to our side and saw them. "We're going to eat somewhere before the display, wanna go with us?"

My heart beats so damn fast when I felt his stare. I should probably decline their offer. Noah would be sad if I leave him here.

I immediately shook my head, "I'm cool here. I'll just wait for you,"

Jess nods and took Gia's hand who's now looking at us very strictly. I know she's kind of protective again, she's just worried and that.

I look up to see the stars again and smile. I was literally mesmerized on their their looks. I feel so relaxed when I'm watching them.

"You seemed to like star gazing, huh?" His voice sounds glad.

"U-huh." I nod and smiled while my eyes are still on the stars. "They're beautiful.."

I felt his stare again so I held my very best to avoid it.

"Yeah. It's beautiful.." He said in an emotional tone.

Shit!

I stiffed. My smile fades and my heart beats fast. I don't want to assume things, but it's killing me!

He moved closer beside me and I could feel my breath become rapidly fast. This isn't good.

"Are you okay?" He asked. I swallowed my dignity.

No. "Y-yeah.." I want to break this awkwardness from my body. It obviously wants to get the hell out of me.

I looked at my wrist watch and saw the time. It's almost twelve midnight and the show will eventually start soon.

I feel excited about it but I can't show it. When I'm with him, everything that I thought I wasn't able to do was actually happens.

And it's so scary..

"Wanna eat?" He repeats his question earlier.

"Are you that hungry?" I chuckled.

He shook his head and looks at me, "I'm good when I see you get full with the foods I bought. That would be nice.." He smiles sweetly.

Oh God. What is he doing to me?

"Stay here, I'll go buy." He said then he walks out. My eyes locked on his broad shoulders and his long and skinny legs. He really looks like a freakin' model. How will I be able to resist that?

He's also sweet and gentle. Maybe, it was one of the things that I liked about him. I missed him. I missed my stupid boss..

I smiled and waited for him. While the time was moving fast, plenty of people was added to this beautiful city. Everyone was happy while waiting for the show to happen and I think my friends will be here soon.

After a few minutes, he came back with a paper bag and two starbucks coffee. I knew he would spoil me with those simple treats from him.

I smiled and wave at him. I can see the happiness in his eyes while he's walking towards me. I bit my lips and control my feelings.

"I bought some nachos and coffee. Hope you like it," He looks shy but I can see his smile. Stupid.

"Looks delicious," My mouth watered while he's preparing it.

I heard his chuckles as I watch him taking it all out from the paper bag. I pouted and our eyes met so I'm suddenly shocked at that.

"Your friends are gone too long, huh?" He drinks his coffee.

I look at him awkwardly and nods.

"They're very chatty so I guess.. Yeah, they might probably missed the show.."

He looked at the back and points out something, "Is that them?" He asked so I turn my head to where he's pointing.

I saw my friends giggling something while walking across this spot. When they saw me, they immediately run towards here.

Such a brats.

"They're very energetic," I heard his laugh.

"Yeah, exactly." I smiled.

I took at bite on my nachos and wipe my mouth's surface with a tissue. In this kind of situation, the guy will wipe the woman's mouth if he saw some ketchup or mayonaise, so I did my best to wipe it properly. We're not in a movie.

"Hey, let's go to the front?" They asked. I was surprised when Gia didn't look upset about Noah but she's not looking at him.

I bet she's just trying to understand the situation.

"Noah?" Jess turned to him. "Where's your asshole brother?" His brows furrowed and I did the same.

Why is she looking for him? Hmm.

"Something's fishy, huh?" Gia laughs.

"Stop linking me to that asshole, Gi. It's disgusting!" She flipped her hair.

We stayed silent until everyone counts, sign that the show will starts in ten seconds.

I laugh when the two are still debating. I continue to watch them while waiting for the count to last.

"Eight.."

"Seven.."

They grabbed my hand, "Let's go!" They dragged me, I looked at Noah who's now smiling while running with us.

If only I could believe him..

"Five.."

"Four.."

"We're here," We stood up on the railings and Noah came next to me.

"Three..two..one!" We shouts and then the fireworks spread on the night sky beautifully.

It was beautiful! Oh my god.

"Get your phone," I heard Jess voice.

"Nah. Just watch it, Jess." Gia prefers to just watch it.

"I wanna filmed it!"

"Then use your phone!"

"I left it on our apartment--"

"Geez. You're so stupid," I laugh at that.

Gia is really a freak. It's so refreshing to see them fighting over that thing. They didn't even get to see it properly.

"That's a good view, huh?" His voice stops me from smiling. It was replaced by a mixed emotions.

I felt drained. His voice filled my ears and I just can't help but to turn to look at him. Our eyes met and his eyes are shining. His messy blonde hair adds up to his dashing look. I was caught off guard but I didn't look away.

I still hear the sound of the fireworks but his voice melt everything away. I was drown by his presence. He's irresistible!

Damn, Noah.

"Why? Does your heart flutter again?" He asked while he's smiling.

I looked down and blushed. Oh god. Please stop this heart from beating too fast. I don't know how to get out from this anymore.

"You'll missed the whole show if you won't stop staring at me, Raine." He said while looking at me. Damn, those eyes. It feels like he's slowly taking every part of me. Shit!

He pinched my cheeks and he puts the strands of my hair on my left ear. I blushed again so I just looked away and watch the fireworks.

"Y-you're crazy.." I stuttered.

I'm still looking at the night sky, I couldn't even move my head. I must be crazy now..

And then I just felt his hand on my hand. Shit!

He grabs it and intertwined our fingers. My heart was beating so fast and I want to shout for that! He doesn't know what he's doing to me!

I felt his breath taking stare. My hands feels cold and I think he can feel it. This is very embarrassing for me!

"Can I take you home?" Now he's speaking like he doesn't care if I lost my sanity here.

He's asking you, Raine! Answer him you, freak!

I turn my head and smile but I didn't look at his eyes. I was afraid that he might guess what I'm thinking. That will be too humiliating.

"I'll just go with my friends.." I want to be with him but I need to control my feelings.

He just nod and smiles.

I want to take it slow and I hope you'll understand, Noah.

"We're cool. We'll just take a cab!" I heard Jess's voice so I immediately turn to face her.

My eyes widened, I look at her in a disbelief way. "No. We came together so we should also go home together--"

"No, it's okay, Raine." She smiles.

"I can take you all home.." Noah offered.

"HELL NO!" We heard Vin's voice from behind. Where did he go?

Jess's face suddenly turn into an annoyed expression. She hates him that much? Well, we're mutual.

"We're still going in a bar, after this dude," He came beside him. He's wearing his leather jacket and a black skinny jeans. They both looked hot but Noah's appearance stands for me.

Noah rolled his eyes, "Go alone, fucker!" Then he pushed him so I laugh a little.

"This guy is gay, shit!" Vin points at him with an accusation in his voice. He laughs very hard but none of us laughs with him.

One violent reaction and you're done, asshole.

He saw our reactions so he stops from laughing. "Why? What's with your faces?" He pouts.

I want to hit him but I just held my self. Gia rolled her eyes and walk away while Jess gave him a warned look and joined Gia.

They waved at me and points at her phone so I immediately bring out my phone from my pocket.

I saw a message from Gia.

From Gia:

Be with Noah. Don't worry about us. Just enjoy!

I bit my lip to stop from smiling and tap my phone to reply. I know this is Jess. She's holding Gia's phone right now.

To Gia:

You're such a brat. I'll be quick, don't worry.

Then I closed my phone. When I turn to look at him, his face looks annoyed while looking at my hand which now holding my phone.

Hmm?

What is he thinking?

Don't tell me..

"You're not thinking that I'm texting a guy don't you?" I asked and bit my lip.

His face softened and replaced by a questioning look. "You are?" I chuckled.

He nods and looked away. Aww! Cute.

I just laugh again and held his hand, "Let's go, I wanna go home." I smiled and he can't help but to smile too.

Such a baby, Noah.

"I just can't stand seeing you smile for someone else. I fucking hate it baby.." He bit his lip and he touched my face.

My heart went wild while looking at his kissable lips. It's so freakin' sexy right now that I badly want to taste it!

Shit!

Stop biting your lips and kiss me, Noah..

To be continued..