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I felt lightning bolts explode up my arm as I grabbed her hand, “Wow.” I said out loud. I gave her my signature look. I know I'm attractive. Yes I have flaws, like everyone else living in my head (I will introduce them later.) When I grabbed her hand it’s like she did something to me. I felt a presence but I didn't really want to let her on like that, gotta play it cool.

“Wow what?” She asked, tilting her head. I just smirked and replied “It’s just damn cold so can we get in the car?” She laughed, wow her laugh was amazing, it could cure depression..and Jayemsons attitude. 

We ran to the car and blasted the heat. I turned on MY playlist. I say it like that because no one else listens to it. The first song to come on is my all time favorite “Kid in love” by Shawn mendes. I started belting out the lyrics. Lake started giggling and singing along. I then proceeded to my lookout my secret place. 

When we came to a red light I looked at her. She was so beautiful. Her hair was dyed a dark red and those blue eyes were just begging me to drown in them. Her wrists were very thin, and had white marks all up and down them. She had a small slender frame, yet I just wanted to scoop her up and tell her that I will always protect her. 

you’re safe with me. I thought to myself. She looked out the window and smiled. “You’re beautiful Ms. Watson.” I said dashingly. “Well thank you my good sir!” she replied, “you ain’t to bad yourself!” she giggled. 

After a ride filled with us singing cliche love songs we made it to my secret place. An old abandoned bridge with just the framing left. It was tucked away behind trees and there was a river flowing under it. It was littered with graffiti which I didn’t mind, hell I added my own tags sometimes. 

“Wow this place is beautiful!” She said while taking it all in. I just smiled at her and grabbed her hand again. The lightning shot through my veins and God, it was very intoxicating.

“C'mon we gotta climb to see the sunrise. Hurry!” I started to pull her to the bridge and as we climbed you could start to see our frosty breath in the air. It was actually very cold yet I didn't mind, with her, I felt like I was on fire. 

We made our way to the top as soon as the sun started to show. She pulled out her phone and started taking pictures of the area. Then she grabbed my arm and placed it around her shoulders and said “Smile!!!” she giggled when she took the photo. I don’t think I have ever met someone who giggled so much. 

“Hey,hey,hey make sure you don’t post these Anywhere. This is my secret place!” I said quickly. No one can ruin this place for me. it’s my safe place and it is MINE. she tilted her head at me. “I mean it lake this place means a lot to me, i don’t want people ruining it.” She nodded immediately and it seemed like she fully understood. 

We sat there for about an hour. It was peaceful and quiet. This is happiness fellas, a beautiful girl in a beautiful place is happiness. I thought to the others, they all groaned in response fuck you all. I am happy! This is a beautiful girl. Maybe we could tell her! “NO!” Jaymeson shouted. His shout rang through my head. Lake had jumped when jaymeson shouted no. Weird. It's like she can hear us. I shook my head at the thought.

“Cmon I bet you gotta get ready for school. I'll drop you off then we can hang out more there!” I said. We climbed down and walked back to the car. I could feel Lincoln beggin to take control, but I didn’t want him too, not yet, and definitely not with her. 

The ride home was silent. Lake just stared intently at me. After a few minutes I finally said “God am I that attractive?” that snapped her out of whatever trance she was in, “Psh you’re good looking i’ll give you that, and sorry I stare at people i try to figure out.” 

“Figure out huh? well i can promise you, you’ll never figure me out.” I huffed in response. We finally reached her house. I pulled up to the curb and watched her walk to her window. 

“NICE ASS!” I shouted. Lake turned around and blushed then proceeded to flip me off. “ See you at school, gorgeous!” she shouted back. I laughed. Maybe she is the one we can finally tell, maybe she’s worth it. 

I drove to the parking lot of the school and prepared for Jay to front. 

“Nope not today, Wyatt needs to front.” Evan said. are you kidding me she’s going to think he’s lame. “I HEARD THAT!” wyatt yelled. fine just please don’t talk to anyone and keep your head down PLEASE! “Okay boss.” Wyatt said with a smile. He jolted forward as soon as Lake came walking up to the window of my car.