Naturally Random

Chapter 15- I'm The Only Exception When It Comes To Normalcy

Next thing I know, he realizes that his parents might've done the sensible thing and then he's kicking me out by himself, yelling like an old-man to, 'Move your sorry carcass away from my lawn!'

Keith didn't say anything for a while as he stepped closer to me, eyeing my dress. He was making me un-comfortable, and I didn't like it.

"What?" I snapped.

He blinked and shook his head, averting his gaze to my face, "Nothing, it's just..."

I crossed my arms, "Just what?"

He smiled, almost shyly as he ruffled his hair and chuckled, "Nothing, Jess."

"No, tell me, what is it?" He was making me even more curious by the 'nothings' he kept answering me with. If it was honestly nothing, then what was with the look on his face?

He stepped closer so that he was directly in front of me as he eyed my face, "It's just that... you look really amazing,"

I un-crossed my arms, slightly shocked. Apart from my family, no one has ever paid me a compliment so sincere. My heart started pounding in my chest, as my confidence faltered.

Keith hasn't done that once, but twice and I didn't like what I was feeling. It was strange to me.

My blush and I fought a battle, but in the end I won, 'Surrender blush! Yes, I can see the white flag of truce. Keep waving it,' I instantly decided to end this... awkward moment with a comment of my own.

I shoved the feelings aside and retorted, "Well, standing next to you, anyone would say that," I pushed him aside because he was standing too close for comfort and made my way towards the living room.

I heard him chuckle as he followed me, and I let out a breath. Gosh, I hoped I wouldn't have to go through that ever again.

Because what if the next thing I know, Keith admits that he was just saying it to the wall behind me. As weird as it is, it could be possible.

I imagined it happening.

'Wall, you look so amazing. Please, be my wife,' Keith said, kneeling down on one knee.

The wall doesn't respond so Keith stood up, nodding with a hurt look on his face. Turning around so the wall couldn't see.

'I knew it, you always were in love with the door, weren't you?' He whispered.

That thought made me burst out laughing as I plopped myself down on the couch. Man, I'd love to see that.

 Keith sat down beside me, smiling in amusement, "What's so funny?" Then he narrowed his eyes at me, "This isn't about what I sa--"

I immediately stopped laughing and cut him off, "No, no..." I laughed lightly, "I just thought about something," I grinned.

"What...?" He asked, suspiciously.

"I already told you, I thought about something," I emphasized the word, 'something'.

He chuckled and shook his head, changing the subject, "Okay, now I don't mean to be rude but... what're you doing here?" He raised an eyebrow.

I shrugged, "I'm running away,"

"From home?"

"Yup,"

"Aren't your mom and dad going to search for you?"

I thought about it for a moment then shook my head, "Not until twelve, they won't."

He nodded, "So, how did you get in?"

I grinned at him, "Through the window,"

He chuckled, "You realize that that's creepy, right?"