Written in the stars: Cercavo Amore

Chapter Five

After about half an hour of talking, we decided to go on our walk as the stars were fully out and the sky was pitch black. It was nice being with Surge, every part of my body just seemed to relax. Both me and him were looking at the stars and pointing out which were the brightest and which were the biggest.

“Why do you like stars so much Maria?” I turned my head to look at him, his eyes were shining in the light of the moon and a soft smile was on his face.

“They are beautiful. People don’t appreciate them enough. They hate the night. Too horrible is what people say. But it’s not. If they just looked up, they would see the stars and would be amazed at how beautiful the night is…”

“They aren’t as beautiful as you though Maria. They can’t outshine you…” Was Surge flirting with me? Or did he actually have a crush on me? Whatever it was, it was making me happy. I felt warm inside. It was the best feeling that I have had in a while.

“Thanks… no one has really complemented me before… I just get picked on…” This was true, throughout my entire life, people have picked on me because of how I look. To have someone complimenting me, really meant a lot to me.

“I don’t see why people would pick on you… all I can see is a figure of beauty. A wonderful girl who has a lot going on in her life and should really be appreciated a bit more. You shouldn’t have to be in the situation you’re in now. No work and can’t afford to pay the rent on your flat. You seem like you have had such a hard life.” He understood me… He actually understood my feelings… He cares… not a lot of people care about me. My crush for him was becoming stronger and stronger until I finally realised what it was.

Love.

I know now. I’m in love with my neighbour. I’m in love with Surge. Not because of how hot he is, but because he cares about me and actually understands what’s going on in my life.

“Um… Maria… Can I ask you something?”

“Of course? What do you want to ask?”

“Will…” He hesitated for a bit. What was he trying to ask me? Whatever it was, must have been quite a sensitive thing to ask.

“Will you go out with me?” I looked at him. His face was turned away and he was blushing madly. Did he really just ask me out?! Did my crush really just ask me to be his girlfriend?!