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Chapter 10

Here's something to look forward to

Today's the day everyone. The day I meet Leo is finally here. I woke up without an ounce of annoyance. The birds were chirping and I sang with them. The sun was on my face and I sighed as I leaned on the window.

Just kidding.

I had the worst morning ever. I forgot to set my alarm to 7:30 and I woke up at 8:30. Leo's already there by 9, meaning I only have 30 minutes to be at the airport. The clothes I chose to wear today, were stained with chocolate, which I don't remember eating.
I had to stick with black skinny jeans and a plaided shirt. Of Course I didn't have time to straighten my hair, so I left it in its curly/wavy state.

I skipped breakfast and now I'm in traffic that lasted for twenty minutes. That's it guys. I'm done. He'll think I ditched him or that I don't actually live in Toronto or something. After a few minutes of cursing, the cars finally started to move and I was able to reach the airport.

Every step I took, represented my heart beat. It's slowed and raced, never stable. I managed to reach the waiting line, standing with other people, who are expecting others. I checked the flight durations and oh my god, how lucky am I.
The flight from New York to Toronto was delayed and he's actually arriving 9:30, which is now! Lady Luck decided to have mercy on me for once.

I anxiously waited, my foot tapping the floor furiously. I thought of what might happen or what I'm going to say. How I'm gonna tell him the app got my age wrong and all that stuff.
As i brainstormed, I felt a pat on my back. I turned around and was embraced into a tight hug. I was confused at first and then it clicked.

Leo! Leo's hugging me.
Leo. Is. Hugging. Me
I'm freaking out. My heart stopped, and I couldn't respond. The man who used to be behind my computer screen now stood in front of me. He pulled away and man, I think I'm having a heart attack. He looks so...
So cute! I swear to god. Much better in person. He was smiling as I smiled back. My face was Scarlett as he continued to grin.

"Lena!"
"Leo!" I said, surprised that Ive found my voice. His hands were on my shoulders and he laughed. He was super tall, like eight centimetres taller than me.
"I'm so happy to finally meet you in person. You're much more pretty in person" he said, brushing a strand of hair behind my ear.
This was so cliché! I couldn't help but blush even brighter.
"Y-you look better in person too!" I said, walking my way out of the airport.

Our walk to my car was silent, a pretty awkward kind of silent. I entered my car, and so did he.
"Sweet ride" he commented, looking around. I chuckled and started the car.
"You're just being nice. So, Leo, what do you
Want to do first in Toronto?" I said, glancing at him.
"I want to talk some stuff over with you, so a café, I guess?"

I smiled and nodded at him, getting to the nearest Cafe to the airport. I know he was talking about my answer to his confession, which still brings butterflies to stomach, but I have to say something first. He has to
Know the truth before I start to lead anything on.

Before I knew it, we reached the cafe and I parked without uttering a word. We entered the cafe together and the blush on my face never left. We sat in front of eachother, not knowing what to say.

"So how's life?" I said, awkwardly. I am so awkward! I don't think I've ever been this awkward before! Once again, I'm freaking out!
He let it a small chuckle which sounded much better in person than it did on video chat.
"Much better now that I got to meet you" he winked, biting at the straw of his drink.

My jaw slightly dropped, he just dropped a flirt Bomb and I don't know how to respond. I'm such a movie character, gosh.
"Yeah" I cleared my throat and looked around. "Concerning the thing I wanted to tell you"
This is it. I'm telling him.

"I kind of.. fibbed a little?" I squeaked out. He furrowed his eyebrows for a second.
"I mean, when I first downloaded the app, doesn't it ask you some of your general info?"
He nodded, he was expressionless. I knew it, he's gonna hate me. I had to complete my explanation now that I already started.

"It says I'm 20 right? Well, I'm not actually 20"
He raised his eyebrows and nodded for me to continue.
"I'm actually 18" I said, unable to look him in the face. I stayed quiet for a while until I heard a small cough. I looked up to a confused face.
"And?" I hear him say, with a slight tilt of his head.
I shrugged and shook my head. "That's it?"
"Yeah that's pretty much it. Look, I understand if you hate me for lying to you-" Leo silenced me by holding my hand and smiling a bit.

"Are you serious? I'd never hate you. And I'm not going to lie, I am surprised but it's ok. I still like you" his thumb caressing my hand. I had no words, honestly. Renold was right all along, I guess it wasn't a big deal after all.
And I completely forgot about his confession! I was so busy with the whole tell-him-I-lied thing, the fact that he likes me too was tucked in the back of my mind.

My luck has doubled! I couldn't help but grin like an idiot and swoon over how he's now holding my hand.
"So Lena. My turn" he said, leaning a bit closer.
A small giggle escaped, catching us both off guard. He laughed and didn't let go my hand.
"You know I like you. A lot. Is there any chance of the feeling being mutual?" He said, his smile putting me in a trance.

I nodded really fast, I'm surprised my head didn't fall off.
"Y-yes. It's definitely mutual. It was mutual for a long time. How can it not be mutual. Is that even possible." I was ranting again , I always rant when I'm nervous or shy.
He blushed and smiled. He put his other hand over his mouth, possibly hiding his reddened face.

I was jumping on the inside, does this make us together? Wait, he has to ask me first. Or does he?
Who cares! I'm so happy I could die.
"So does this make us together?" He mumbled. Can he read minds, he knows exactly how to make a girl feel like she's on cloud nine.

"I guess" I replied, rubbing the back of my neck. He let go of my hand, as he stood up.
He extended his hand toward me and grinned.
"Now that we're officially together, I would ask you on a date. Sadly, I know nothing around here" he chuckled.
I let out a small laugh and shook my head.

"Shall we?" He said, as I took his hand.
"We shall"

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AN: Yayyyy, they're together! No fear, we're nowhere near the end. I still need to break your little hearts, but that's all I can say for now :3

Don't hesitate to ask me anything :3