I didn't see myself getting that butterfly feeling in my tummy anytime soon, but this time it felt a bit healthier. I had no reason to be afraid. I mean, I should be, because Leon's soon-to-be ex is still in the picture, but I didn't even care. He is honest, and that's all I need. I was too excited about this new relationship for someone who got hurt just a few months ago.
Even if I had plans of dating, it might have been after college, which is in like two years from now, since I'm in the middle of my sophomore year. I didn't see Leon being the one, and that's what makes me excited about him and about whatever this is becoming.
I quickly ignored Zach's message and replied to Leon's text.
"I thought I could easily sleep after what we talked about, but it seems like sleep is giving me a chance to think over what you said."
If he is being honest, I might as well start learning to be, if I want things to work between us.
"I should be excited, right?"He quickly replied.
"Maybe. I told my friends, and in case you notice a few stalking your page or weird friend requests coming in, then it might just be my girls."
I replied, hoping I didn't sound creepy or like my friends were.
"Girls always do that. Well, I'm glad you notified me right on time." Leon swiftly replied.
It's weird how our conversation is starting to give romance vibes. Twenty-four hours ago, I would've totally denied this happening if anyone had told me, but here I am… having a midnight conversation with my soon-to-be "boyfriend." It sounds strange, but I like it.
"I'll do the same for them, so it's fair enough if they do the same for me. And coupled with the fact that they treat me like a baby, being inexperienced in all this, I suspect that may be the reason for all the FBI work they do for me." I replied.
"But you're perfect this way. I shouldn't say I like your inexperience ways or your innocence to all this,it came out a bit awkward and may sound like I'm planning on taking advantage of you." Leon replied.
He isn't wrong. His reply does sound that way, but he has never given me the vibe of someone who would hurt anyone. I guess I'm safe.How I trust this guy needs to be studied.
"I offered you my virginity on a plate of gold and you rejected it. You had an opportunity to play me and dump me without feeling remorseful because I threw myself at you, not the other way around." I quickly responded.
While Leon typed, a thought hit me.
Would he have considered doing it if I wasn't a virgin? Or is he truly the faithful type of man?It's weird I'm having these thoughts right now, but it's good to know everything.
My phone buzzed and I realised he had replied already.
"I didn't see us getting here at first, even though we were really cool, and I didn't want you getting attached afterwards. The offer was quite tempting, and you're obviously not that kind of person. Deep down, I knew you just said it."
Leon literally knows me more than I know myself sometimes.
I swiftly replied."Let's assume I was a bit wild and not someone who cared about love, or I just kept throwing myself at you,would you have fallen for it, forgetting your relationship could be at stake?"
I don't know why I'm asking this weird question, but I should, I guess.
"Quite a tricky question, but since I started being honest, why not finish off this way? You know I'm into thick girls, and you're thick. I had some ideas about you when I first entered your DM. Using Khalid's songs was an excuse to get closer to you. You sounded obsessed with him when you posted on your story, so I had to use that opportunity and play my cards well.
But eventually, I realised you were such an amazing person. I couldn't do anything to risk our friendship. And let's just say cheating hasn't always been my thing… maybe the idea of it, but I can't just do it."
I totally get his point, and it's fair enough.
"Alright then. You should probably thank Khalid because I guess I was so obsessed that I liked anyone who liked his songs."
It's weird that I'm hyping my favourite male artist, but Leon knows me… and he should take me just as I am.
"It became easier because you have such wonderful music taste. We wouldn't argue about our playlist when you become my girlfriend."
I could feel my cheeks heat up just because he mentioned me being his girl.
"You sound so positive that this relationship is going to work between us. Why's that?" I asked, even though deep down I could already see him as my man.
"I don't know, but I just know there'd definitely be an us." Leon replied with so much faith in his words.
"I like your faith then. Just maybe I would wake up reconsidering my decision." I replied, wondering why I couldn't just say yes to him now.
"And I like how you believe in me also."
"You like to give me so much credit, but thanks anyways." I replied, smiling.
"It's nothing but the truth."
"I should probably sleep now, or I might use my entire night texting and sleep in school tomorrow." I replied. I knew it was time to hit the bed.
"I wish I could say the same, but I'm having a night shift at work. I should allow you to sleep. Go to bed, my angel." Leon replied softly.
"Yeah, you mentioned being at work earlier. Well, you should take care and stay safe out there." I replied.
"Sleep tight, my love."I should probably get used to him calling me "my love" often now.
I dropped my phone beside me and stared at the ceiling, my heart refusing to calm down. I didn't know when I started smiling, but it felt like my cheeks were stuck that way.
This was happening too fast and yet, it felt like it had been waiting for me all along.
His name alone made my chest tighten in a way that scared me, because I knew I was already slipping and falling deeper than I wanted to admit.
I turned to my side, hugging my pillow tightly, trying to silence the thoughts rushing through my mind.
Tomorrow might just be the day everything changes.
And somehow this is the beginning of our love story.