#lr13

Emily Wickersham for Loeffler Randall (2013)

Emily Wickersham for Loeffler Randall (2013)

Chapter 13 Graham looked at himself in the mirror, repeating phrases and sentences for what he should say to Kelly when he asks her on a date. "Kelly.. Ugh, no.. Kel" he was showed a grin on his face, "Kel" he breathed in and out, "Would you like to have lunch with me?" He sighed, "No-- Kel, you, me lunch. Now" he grunted, "Fuck it. I'm going to ask her and hope for the best" Before he left, he checked himself out on the mirror again to fix his hair, refolded his white long sleeves, his dark blue jeans, and black shoes, he breathed out, "All good, I hope" ■■■■ Lunch Hour Graham was sitting on the chair lost in his thoughts, "Graham." Cory called. Graham was still, "Graham!" Cory yelled to get his attention. "What?! What?" Graham asked as he almost fell off his chair. Cory laughed, "What's wrong with you?" He asked as he sat across from Graham. "Kelly. Trying to figure out how to ask her to lunch" Graham said. "She's next door. Go ask her" Graham shook his head, "What if she says no?" "Then its a no. Look, you're never going to know until you ask" Graham finally got the courage. He knocked at the door, but didn't say a word. All he did was stare at Kelly, and felt like there was a frog in his throat, "Graham, what is it?" Kelly asked as she look into her computer. "Umm.. I-i.. was wondering if you would.. like.. to have lunch.. with me.. now?" He asked nervously, pacing himself by the door. "I can't" Kelly answered as she busied herself, Graham frowned, "Oh okay, maybe next time" he said but before he left, "How about dinner?" Kelly asked, "We're just finishing things up for this song and its taking us longer. So dinner?" Graham smiled, "Dinner is great. See you at 8?" He asks, "Yeah, see you at 8" Kelly smiled at him. ■■■■ Graham paced himself, thought of ways to make their conversation longer as they talked over dinner. But now, he was waiting at the lobby for her. It was ten minutes 'til eight. He was hoping he wasn't going to be stood up. He heard footsteps and he turned his head to find Jill walking towards the exit, "She's coming!" She yelled. Graham smiled, he wasn't going to be stood up after all. But he was still waiting and waiting, everyone has left the building but still no sight of her. He fell asleep on the chair waiting for Kelly to arrive. "Graham... G, its me Kelly" She whispered as she knelt down by him, "G, wake up" she said again. Graham groaned but as he opened his eyes he quickly sat up, "Kelly! Kel! Hi! What time is it? Did I miss our dinner?" He asked in panic. Kelly smiled, "Hey, it's ten o'clock. I missed our dinner, I just finished" she explained. Graham's eyes was saddened as his lips turned into a frown, "Oh, maybe next time? When you're not busy? " he asks sheepishly. Kelly shook her head, "It's Friday. Remember what we do on Fridays?" She asks and wishes that Graham remembers. Graham smiled, "What movie are we watching?" "The Breakfast Club or The Proposal?" ■■■■ Kelly and Graham were at Graham's apartment, alone together. "I can't believe you're making me watch The Proposal" Graham said as he got the popcorn and root beer. "You made me choose! I chose a great Sandra Bullock movie" she smiled as she got herself comfortable under the blanket while sitting on the couch. Graham sat down next to her as he set down the drinks on the coffee table, he pressed play on the remote and he sat back on the couch with the bucket of popcorn. "Here" Kelly said as she initiated Graham to get under the blanket with her, Graham felt awkward at first but he got comfortable. Kelly rested her head on Graham's shoulder, "I missed this, so much" Graham kissed her head, "I missed it too." "Graham...?" Kelly said, pausing and looking up at him. He turned his head from the screen to her face to see her staring slightly up at him, her hazel eyes lock with his blue. Mesmerizing him. She stares at him in a trance. His eyes captivate her, but she breaks free, lowering her eyes to his lips, she pulls her bottom lip between her teeth, chewing it gently. He swallows hard, as she buries herself deeper into his side, his arm around her, holding her tighter to him. He bows his head, as her lips come in contact with his. He pillows her soft, marshmallow like bottom lip between his, kissing her passionately, caressing her cheek as she tangles her hands in his hair. He pauses to take a breath, "I'm in love with you Kelly" he smiles as he began to kiss her soft lips again, "I'm always falling in love with you Graham" she says as she cuddled into him as they continued to watch the movie.