Chapter 16
I smiled, glancing around the room.
Somehow we managed to make our way to a party. I didn’t know why it was that there was a party on a weekday. It was probably a college kid thing which were things that I didn't normally understand anyway.
The one thing that was bothering me though was that it seemed as though Evan had disappeared.
I glanced around, looking for where he had possibly gone. I started to wander around, finding my way around the rooms, still not finding him anywhere.
After a couple minutes of this, not being able to find him, I took out my phone, quickly going to Evan’s contact. It wasn’t like i had to scroll that far as I didn’t talk to anyone else.
Barty: where are you?
Evan: guess
I rolled my eyes, smiling slightly. He wasn’t even here, possibly not even in the same room as me, and he was making me blush. I was down bad.
I didn’t want to admit I loved him. Maybe I did, maybe I didn't. I didn’t know anymore. I just didn’t know.
Barty: hell
Evan: yes obviously
Barty: It's where you belong
Barty: now tell me where you are so i can find you
Barty: i know pretty much no one here and you left meee
Evan: i’m outside
Barty: see you in a minute Ev :)
Evan: you to Barty
I slipped my phone back into my pocket and glanced around, looking for the exit. It was almost as if this building was made to keep people in.
I finally found a door, leading me down a flight of stairs and out into a large driveway.
Then the next thing I had to do was find Evan.
I did a lap around the building, the chill of the night air brushing against my skin. I rubbed my arms, regretting how thin Evan’s hoodie that I was still wearing was.
I then found him, sitting on some rocks, leaning against the wall.
“Hey Ev,” I smiled, walking up next to him.
“Hello,” he smiled back, glancing up at me.
“Whatcha doing out here?” I asked, sitting down next to him.
“I wanted some fresh air,” he shrugged.
I met his eyes, those crystal blue eyes. I tried to breathe but my lungs refused to work.
“You have really nice eyes,” I whispered, regretting it as soon as I said it. I bit my lip hoping he wouldn’t think my comment wasn’t weird.
“So do you,” he laughed, “really, really, beautiful eyes,” he tucked my hair behind my ear as he spoke, never breaking eye contact. I couldn’t tell if he was joking or if he was in some sort of trance so i tried to ignore it
I tried not to blush, the feeling of his fingers brushing against my ear making my lungs threaten to quit.
“If you say so,” I smiled, tucking my knees into my chest.
“I do! I mean have you seen your eyes Barty? Honestly, I think brown eyes are underrated. People always say it looks like dirt but that's a really stupid way to look at it. It’s more like chocolate, you know? And when light hits your eyes, dear merlin I-” he paused, probably realizing that he was rambling, “sorry, i probably shouldn’t finish that.”
Honestly, I wasn't sure what he was even saying. I just knew that he was ranting about eyes. My eyes.
But how was that possible? Why was he so obsessed with my eyes?
“It’s fine,” I laughed, tearing my eyes away from him. My face was burning up even though it was quite cold out.
I rested my head on my knees, glancing over at him. A few minutes passed of him staring off into the distance while I couldn't keep my eyes off him.
“You’re staring,” Evan pointed out, as he turned back to face me.
“I hate you,” I muttered, barely able to speak in embarrassment.
I glanced down, unable to keep looking at him. That didn’t matter though as his face was ingrained in my brain.
All I could think about was the way the moonlight complemented his face, the way his eyes sparkled more grey than normal in the light.
And of course, his lips were running through my mind and how kissable they seemed.
“And apparently you’re a really bad liar,” he added.
“Why do I put up with you?” I sighed, rolling my eyes slightly.
“Because I'm the most handsome, most amazing, most intelligent person you’ve ever met?” he smiled.
“Handsome maybe,” I muttered under my breath, mostly to myself. I wasn’t sure why I said it, wasn’t sure why it was on my mind.
“What was that?” Evan asked, his eyebrows raised slightly.
“Nothing,” I replied a bit too quickly. I then stood up and turned back to him with my hand out towards him.
“Now come on, i think i saw a beach when we drove here,”
He took my hand, letting me pull him to my feet, his hand lingering in mine for a little too long. Honestly, I didn’t want him to let go, even if his skin was freezing but I wasn't sure why that was. I let my eyes slip up to his lips and knew the answer.
I shook my head slightly, trying not to think about it. I then turned, heading towards the path.
“Okay, let's go,” he shrugged, letting me lead him down the road, “I’m assuming you don’t really know where the beach is?”
“Uh not really but I did see it, i’m pretty positive,”
“Okay B, whatever you say,” he laughed.
We wandered down the road, no words being spoken between us for a while. It was a comfortable silence though so I didn't feel awkward.
“Cold?” Evan asked, smiling slightly.
“A little,” I smiled, crossing my arms, “Honestly, I think you’ve infected me with your coldness.”
“You know, I would give you my jacket but you already managed to steal it,” he pointed out.
“You could give me the one you’re wearing now too,” I commented, leaning towards him, smiling slightly at the feeling of his breath on me.
“And have me be freezing instead? No thank you!” he laughed, pushing me away.
“You’re so mean to me,” I complained, laying my hand over my forehead dramatically.
“Hey, I'm the med student here,” he acknowledged, “I can't get ill. Or catch frostbite. That’d mean that I can't get to class.”
“And you’re fine with me getting frostbite?” I gasped.
“No that’s not what i-” he sighed, shaking his head, “the way you twist my words Barty. Why is it that I deal with you?”
“Because it makes you love me more,” I laughed, spinning away.
I didn’t understand why it was i said that, why I chose to use the word love but it felt right. But it made me happy. It made me feel so stupidly happy.
So i let myself smile.