The whole school was busy with the exhibition that was to be held a month after. All the classes were decorated and teachers were busy ranting the participants about how to present their projects and models. All class hours went by without turning even a single page of the books.
This was a great time for me and Carsten. We spent a lot of time together. All four of us used to take a corner of the cafe and couldn't able to keep the track of time. All four of us as in Seb, Naomi, me, and Carsten. The cold coffee with chocolate syrup drizzled on it and Dunkin doughnuts were our favourite appetizers. I hated the school cafe before but as I said, with Patrick, everything seemed beautiful.
There was no one in the canteen except the four of us. My straw made strange noises as I tried to suck every last drop of the coffee.
C: So cute. ( and he kissed me on my cheeks.)
This was unexpected. I could feel the heat rising my cheeks and the little heart in my chest was going insane. Without making any further delay, I kissed him back on his cheeks. Naomi and Seb went that typical "Awww". Yeah I know, Cute but cringe. Come on we were kids. And kissing on cheeks was itself a big deal.
After a few moments of silence, Seb spoke up: Guys, me and Naomi are heading towards the library to have "some private time".
C: Sure. Dude, but be careful. Do not end up losing your... ( and he broke into laughter.)
S: You, little shit. I will see you after school.
N: What the hell, Carsten!!! You are disgusting. ( she blushed)
I just giggled, not at the joke but at the way he laughed. It was flawless. First, the little gleam in his eyes travelling slowly through his cheeks to his lips. Second, the small strand of his hair that fell on his face seemed like a bridge between our souls. Ahh, he is just so perfect. I could write his name as a synonym to "perfect".
C: Hey what!!! Stop staring. That joke wasn't that bad.
me: I know. I am not staring at you for that reason.
C: Then what?
me: Ummm, nothing. ( I sighed and faced my palms trying to control my blush)
C: Oh I see.
me: hmm, I think I should wash my hands. Excuse me.
I tried to get up silently but the chair refused to do so. It made a screeching noise as I got up. There was no one in the canteen and that resulted in a horrible echo.
I made my way towards the basin. I was washing my hands when I felt large hands slowly gripping my waist. I looked up in the mirror to see Carsten's handsome face. He rested his chin on my shoulder and closed his eyes. I could feel his warm breath in my neck. Before I could realize anything, his lips touched my neck sending serious shivers down my spine. I literally froze for a second. The way he brushed his lips against my neck felt like I stepped under a hot shower, way too comfortable but way too hot. His lips travelled across my neck, finally reached my ears. He could have gone further but an intentional cough interrupted. Carsten quickly pulled himself back.
S: Ahem! ahem! Seems someone could have lost it right now.
C: Ughh, why do you always destroy my best moments?
S: Because I could not have my moments today.
C: Why?
S: Silly librarian. She hired Naomi for hosting the exhibition and she is probably busy there instead of being busy with me. Shit.
C: Oh sad.
I was probably dead with embarrassment right then. I slowly slipped away as those two continued with their conversation. I walked back home alone. I needed some time to process all those unexpected moves which happened that day. It was all so exciting and nervous at the same time. I was sure that I was going to have a sleepless night. So I reached home, completed my work, and climbed on my soft spongy bed with my book.