“What?” I asked, I couldn’t believe it. Did he just ask me to be his? Does that mean he wants me to be his girlfriend?

“Will you be my girlfriend? Ever since I met you, I felt like, I don’t know. Wonderful! I haven’t been this happy in a long time, I trust you like no one else, and I want you to be mine.” I felt my face flush, he likes me!

“Yes.” I answered. He smiled and wrapped his arms around me. He locked his eyes with mine and softly kissed me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back. Finally we both pulled away.

“You’re a good kisser, how much practice have you had?” He asked jokingly, I blushed.

“Actually, you’re the first guy I’ve kissed.” I said. He looked at me in disbelief.

“Really? Wow, then I guess you’re just a natural. But I wouldn’t mind teaching you a few things.” He started to nuzzle my neck, “and be here if you want to practice.” Now I really started to blush. He then started to kiss my lips again and laid me back on the bed. He continued kissing me, but he knew I wouldn’t be ready so he stayed with kissing my lips. We finally broke our kiss ten minutes later. Both of us were out of breath.

“Wow.” I whispered. He smiled and softly kissed me again. We just laid there, both not moving until the doorbell rang.

"Don't get it." He whispered in my ear. I laughed and pushed him off the bed. I went to answer the door and it was Aj.

"Aj!" I squealed and gave him a hug. When I pulled away he didn't seem that happy.

"Is Howie here?" He asked solemnly. I nodded my head and pointed upstairs. He walked upstairs and then I heard Howie yell. I ran upstairs and saw Howie's face buried in Aj's shoulder. He was crying. Aj was hugging him. I stood at the doorway when AJ motioned me over. But Howie stopped him.

"Nikki, I don't really want to talk right now." I stopped where I was.

"Are you sure?" I whispered. He just nodded. I turned around and walked out the door. I grabbed my coat and got into my car. I started to drive around, just to think.

"Why doesn't he want to tell me what's wrong? I thought he trusted me? Did he lie to me? No Nikki! Don't think that! He does, he just needs to be with his best friend. Right?" I didn't go home for another couple of hours. When I walked in, Howie nor Aj was there. But there was a note on the counter.

Nikki,
I left with Aj, I will call you later.

Howie

"Great note" I thought sarcastically, and threw it in the trash. I know I was acting childish, but he told me he could trust me, and yet he couldn't tell me this. I should be mad at him. But I'm more scared and hurt. I didn't like the fact that I saw him cry. And if it hurts him, it hurts me. I hope he's ok.