I fell

I remember mom rejoicing that after so many years, we finally got along. She adored you. And I've always thought that it was because I don't have a sister. You hung around our house and i attended family barbecues at yours again without a non-speaking terms with you. You even joined me and your brothers swim.
At school though, both of us were uncomfortable approaching each other openly. I had my own crowd and you had yours. Cheerleaders and jocks don't really mix, so we simply say hi or hello. Sometimes, we share a lunch table with your siblings and mine.
0ne summer, our families decided to go camping together. That was one of the best days of life yet. The forest was picturisque, the place absolutely wonderful. I knew you were having fun too, with all the hiking and stuff. We even have camp fires in the night where everybody goofs around, singing ang dancing like maniacs. One time, due to insistent public demand, you sang a song with my accompaniment. Well, you didn't sound bad. And though you're not Jojo or Amy Pearson or Taylor Swift, I didn't really matter. To me, that was the best melody I've ever heard.

That Night, I Fell In Love with You.

It wasn't easy hiding from everyone but i had to. I can't possibly lead you into thinking that I'm taking any advantage or what. So I waited. I was careful not to show my feelings. I stopped myself from staring too much at your smile. I clenched my fist to refrain from holding you when we get really close. It was new to me. I couldn't say anything yet.. And though we were spending so many weekends together playing badminton, malling, going to the amusement park or just fooling around with our siblings at home, I came nowhere near telling you.

The dreaded prom came.
I had to ask you, I knew I had. Man, what's more difficult than throwing down that downright crucial question - "Will you go to the prom with me?" And God forbid, in front of your brothers? How do i do that?

I practiced in the shower, in my mirror for a dozen thousand times. I gritted my teeth, wrenching it out of my mouth. It took me one full week before I decided to surrender myself to the sharks. Lady luck was on my side. I sniffed a perfect opportunity. Your brothers went to a local band's concert that night.

I paced back and forth outside your door for about one hour before I struck the doorbell.
"Hi. Allie."
"Hey. Ty. Uh, something the matter?"
"Yeah. I mean, no. Not really." I was slipping into incoherrence.
You looked at me quizzically.
I breathed a huge gust before I blurted. "Can i talk to you for a minute?"
"Yeah. Sure."
You lead me to the living room. We sat opposite each other. I was jittery and you seem tensed. I crossed my fingers inside my pockets and started to say..."Allie, I just wanted to ask you-"


"Ty! I was about to ring you house."
And then the moment disappeared. I saw Drew and Adam, your brothers.
"Hey, guys hurry up!" I heard Nash's voice coming from Adam's room.
"He's getting antsy. C'mon, we've got the latest star wars movie. Dad brought the DVD version."
The two of them grabbed either side of my arms and then we settled down Adam's bed.
Somebody passed popcorn. Just before Drew pressed the start butten, You piped up.
"Uh, Ty. What were you gonna ask me?"
The room was silent, except for the munching of popcorn.
"Uh, nothing. Just.. wanna know what everyone's gonna do tonight."
And though I wasn't staring at you, your silence told me you didn't believe my alibi.