Celeste
“I’ve thought about it, and... I want to be your girlfriend,” I blurted out, immediately regretting the decision.
I couldn’t believe myself. Every fiber of logic, every sensible voice in my head had warned against it. Yet, in the midst of the adrenaline and the rush of the night, I found myself uttering words I hadn’t planned on saying.
“Really…?” Matt asked, his eyes widening.
I nodded slowly, swallowing. “Yes,” I said quietly. “I… I like you. I’d like to try being your girlfriend.”
For a moment, there was silence. And then Matt broke into a wide grin, his eyes gleaming with mischief and joy. Without a word, he closed the gap between us, wrapped his arms around me, and lifted me off the ground, spinning around as I let out a surprised yelp. The world became a b
