He Loves Me (Curves and All) *COMPLETED*

Chapter 22

"I'm sorry," Grayson said.

"No, I'm sorry. It's just—" Luna took a deep breath, her hands clasping together as she placed them on her lap. "This has never happened to me before. I don't know what to do."

"I know this is sudden," Grayson said quickly. "I don't expect an answer from you in this moment, but I just wanted let you know how I feel about you."

"Ah," Luna let out.

The drive back to Luna's house was a long one. She and Grayson didn't say anything, but fortunately, Grayson turned on some music to alleviate the awkwardness. Grayson and Luna said their goodbyes and she quickly went inside.

"Welcome back, Luna." Maria opened the door for her.

"Hi, Nana." Luna went straight upstairs.

"You have some mail!" Maria shouted up to Luna.

Luna entered her bedroom and in a daze, sat down on her bed. She just sat there, her mind replaying when Grayson said he likes her. Her heart was racing as she heard the words again and again; "I like you."

It took her a couple minutes to regain her sanity and she took a deep breath. She looked over to her desk and saw an envelope sitting on top of her laptop. Luna sat up from her bed and made her way over to the desk. She picked up the envelope. It was addressed to her, from the Universal Children's' Center Society. When she saw who it was from, Luna excitedly ripped open the envelope and pulled out the folded letter.

"Dear Ms. Rose, the Universal Children's' Center Society is excited to have you become a part of our family." Luna's mouth and eyes opened wide. "Ah!" She screeched and immediately used her empty hand to cover her mouth.

Sean burst into Luna's room after the scream. "What's wrong?" Maria was right behind him.

"Oh!" Luna realized what she had done and apologized. "Sorry," she said. "I'm okay. I'm just a little excited." She waved the letter in the air over her head. Maria let out a sigh of relief and walked in to give Luna a hug.

"Don't scare us like that," Maria said.

"I'm going to do a sweep," Sean said. He walked into Luna's room and began checking every nook and cranny, making sure there was no one or nothing there that didn't belong. "All clear."

"I know," Luna said chuckling. "Thank you." Maria released Luna from her arms.

"We'll leave you alone then," Maria said as she and Sean exited Luna's bedroom.

Luna opened up the letter again after Maria and Sean left her room and her lips formed a smile. She had to share the good news with someone so she called her Angel.

"I have some news to share," Luna said as soon as Angel picked up the call.

"Hey Luna. What news?"

"I—I got accepted into the Universal Children's Center Society!" She said it, expecting her sister to know what she was talking about.

"What?! How exciting!" And Angel paused. "What is that?"

Luna chuckled. "I am going to Brazil!"

"Brazil?" Angel no longer sounded excited.

Luna explained that she had applied to become a part of the UCCS in Brazil a couple months ago and she had just gotten the reply that she had been accepted. This means that Luna will be leaving for Brazil in the following month for the rest of the year. There, she will be working with children in orphanages in underdeveloped areas as well as provide some educational assistance in the local schools.

"Does mom and dad know about this?"

"No. You're the first person I've told." There was a silent pause. "Angel," Luna said. "Don't worry about it. I know what I'm doing," Luna reassured.

"I know you do," Angel said. "It's just so sudden." Angel took a deep breath in. "How about we have a celebration after you tell our parents." Luna smiled; she could tell that Angel wanted to be supportive.

"Yes, let's do that!"

That night, Luna waited up for her parents in the living area. "Darling," Mr. Rose said when he and his wife entered through the front door and saw Luna sitting on the couch across the room. "What are you still doing up?"

"Dad," Luna said and got up. "Mom." Her parents closed the door behind them.

"What is it?" Mrs. Rose asked with worry in her voice.

"I have something I need to tell you."