Ghost In Red

—    

"I don't know if you're being sarcastic or funny, Hunters, but it's funny. That's hilariously ridiculous. Mhmm." Sydney remarked with a mixed expression of being calmly annoyed and mad while saying back what I said to her, making me gulp as I sensed her intense sarcasm. Then she walked ahead but still held my hand.    

Right now, I don't know what to say anymore because the atmosphere just got so damn awkward. That's a f*cking wrong move.    

It literally scares me whenever this biatch activates this cranky mode of hers. When she gets quiet after saying something pesky, it's time to keep my fine ass silent and not utter any more words that could worsen the situation… or I would give a fight.    

But right now, I love to annoy her, so I'm going to argue and try to be someone she will hate… but not really hate that much, just enough.    

"Come. Think of it, Syd. People fall in love, and the time will come that they're going to be heartbroken, and they move on. Then they will live their lives without looking at their past or at whatever they've been through." I explained, and we stopped walking under a street light, and she stayed silent.    

I know I will be the third person who will hurt her so much, next to her parents, but I wish I wouldn't have to make her feel such sorrow. She doesn't deserve it. I feel so bad about it, but I only hope she can move on with the help of the family she has left and her best friends.    

"Maybe we are just not meant for each other in this lifetime. I'll only be a part of your past. What you should do… is focus on the future and what lies ahead of you. Go big for your dreams. Live your life like a bad b*tch… for you and me. You are better than giving up like a damn coward, Syd. That's a fact, and I know that you know that." I suggested and heard her let out a deep sigh. Did I tell her too much? No, I only told her the truth. And yes, I am telling back to her what she told me before.    

She looked up at the starry sky above us, and I felt her tighten her grip on my left hand.    

"I did think of it before. Many times, honestly. But it hits different. I thought I would have a chance to finally start anew with you if you will finally be okay and wake up… I never thought it would go like this. Never had. I was ready to swallow my pride and finally be honest with you and everyone else. I can't… I can't imagine my life without you. I'll miss you. And I'm scared to admit it, but you are right." She said and turned her gaze on me with a warm smile on her face. Then she let out a sigh.    

"But at least I still got the chance to apologize and spend amazing moments with you, OJ Hunters. I'm grateful you became one of the greatest parts of my life. Thank you… for everything." She added, and I don't know why but I felt my chest tighten as I heard her words. I know she meant all of it, and it makes me want to cry. No, I'm sure I'm crying right now.    

"Does that mean… you are okay now… with me leaving you behind?" I asked her with high hope since that's what I understood from what she told me.    

She looked at me and lightly nodded her head.    

"It's the least I could do for you. I want to make your last moments with me worth it. I want to see you happy. And I can't make you one if I can't find the guts to accept the truth. I know that moving on will be very hard, but I think I can handle it. It's not the first time I will deal with grief. Don't worry. We all die. My time will come soon, too. I'll just see you in another life, Mi Amor." She answered and gently pinched my right cheek while she's smiling and looking straight into my eyes.    

"What?" She asked me as she might have noticed me zoning out. I just find it so charming and brave of her. That's my girl.    

"Nothing. I just… Thank you. Thank you for everything you did for me. You certainly are the sweetest thing I ever met, Syd. And... Mi Amor, huh? I love it." I said and pulled her in for a hug as I couldn't help the giddiness I felt when she winked at me.    

"Siempre estarás en mi corazón, Mi Amor." She whispered, and I never felt such an incredible feeling of being truly loved by someone I love. It's amazing.    

"Oh, so we're speaking Spanish now?" I chuckled and felt her kiss my head.    

"Sí." She replied and broke off from the hug, and she looked at me. Damn, truth be told, she sounds so sexy. She did top in our Spanish class, even though I'm the Hispanic one.    

"Mmm. Alright. Then I got something for you." I said and found her so cute but hot at the same time when she smirked.    

"¿Qué es?" She asked me what it was, and I wanted to be naughty right now.    

"Kiss? You wanna kiss?" I asked her to confirm it, and she got her mouth slightly opened in surprise, and I bit my lower lip to try to hold my wide smile. I'm just messing with her, and I want to see how far she can go. But honestly, I really want to kiss her.    

"I asked what it is that you want to tell me. But yeah, it could also be that… if that's what you heard." She replied and licked her lips, making me panic but mixed with excitement.    

"Yeah! Well... I… uh, mmm, yeah, I do want to tell you something… in Spanish, as well as kiss you." I boldly said, and she grinned.    

"Seguir. ¿Qué es?" She told me to go on, and I really am going to be myself right now. I'm going to say it before I'm too late.    

"Te quiero, Sydney Roswell. Lo digo en serio." I confessed with all my heart, and she seemed stunned as she stared at me for quite some time, like she couldn't believe what she heard. I really do love her. It's true.    

"You do?" She asked, making me nod my head in response while smiling so wide.    

"You really do?" She asked again while holding my shoulders with both her hands and staring at me like she was searching for if I was being serious or what.    

"Sí. Acabo de decirlo. Te quiero mucho. No lie, Syd. You are the most lovable, unpredictable, attractive, and adorable person I have ever met. Plus, don't forget that we are soulmates. And it becomes much easier to fall for you because… I got the chance to know that real you, the person behind the stoic face of the prettiest and smartest girl in the academy. And I feel so damn lucky that I've captured your heart at a very young age, though I didn't know. But yeah, I love you. Now, where's my kiss?" I explained, and hopefully, she'll get over being hazed while looking at me in disbelief.    

"I… yeah, okay. I... I love you, too, so much, OJ… more than anything. Oh, come here!" She replied, smiling the happiest smile I saw from her, and she pulled me in her arms. Then I felt her kiss my forehead. Mmm. It's truly the sweetest gesture she did for me.    

I wish this moment will last forever.    

"That's the kiss?" I asked my girlfriend when she held my hand and was about to continue walking on the sidewalk.    

Syd looked at me with her blinking eyes and slightly opened mouth, and she giggled.    

"Oh, kiss. Haha, yeah, right. Yep. That's it. It's called a kiss, isn't it?" She answered and wiggled her eyebrows while grinning, and I just looked at her in disappointment. Seriously?    

"Okay," I muttered and was about to walk away, and I heard her sweetly laugh.    

"You look so cute when you're upset." She remarked, making me sharply glare at her, and she only laughed more.    

"Now, you look cuter when you pout your lips. Ahh, you did more of it!" She teased and gently pinched my left cheek. W'the f*ck?    

"I hate you." I playfully asserted and rolled my eyes at her, and she seemed alarmed when I let go of her right hand and crossed my arms on my chest.    

"Aw, I love you, too, Mi Amor." She replied and surprised me by wrapping her arms around my waist from my back, and I tried to pretend not to be shaken by the gesture and her words, but I just couldn't help myself to smile. Then she pecked my right cheek.    

"Come with me, and you can get your kiss." She said near my ear, and I gulped. What the heck is she planning?    

And as a good girl, I let her lead the way to wherever she wants us to be.