Wednesday 9:12 p.m.
Noah: Mrs. Hollice, enough. I'm not a kid anymore. It's just a fracture. I can do this by myself. Leave the spoon.
Mrs. Hollice: Noah, no matter how grown up you try to act, You are yet a kid to me.
Noah: My dear mother, stop worrying about me. Go, take some rest. I knew Dr. Liam would tell you about this but I didn't know you would drive all the way till here. Aren't you tired?
Hollice: Oh Noah,…ok, I will take a rest after you are done with your dinner.
Noah: Fine. You are too obstinate. There is no use trying to convince you.
Hollice: You are right.
Ashley comes home. She wears a sexy costume that she had bought with her friends.
Ashley: I want him to forget his pain, and smile again. Let's do it! He got a real good girlfriend, she gives him surprises daily and takes care of him when he is sick.
She goes to his house and goes to knock but pauses. She just opens the door directly and goes inside.
Ashley: My Heartthrob, where are yo…
Noah: Hi, Ash. You look wild. (bites his lips and then gets hit by his mother on his right arm, pretending to be in pain when her mother apologises and says)
Hollice: Who are you, miss?
Ashley: Hello, Mrs. Hollice. I'm Ashley. (tries to cover herself with her hands)
Hollice: Sweet name. But…are you guys dating? Since when?
Noah: No..I..
Ashley: Yes Ma'am. Noah and I…we are dating. It's been a bit over month.
Hollice: Noah, you didn't tell me about her? Why? I almost thought you were a gay or…
Noah: Mom, (laughs embarrassed) please.
Ashley: I'm his first girlfriend?
Noah: Yes, so what?
Hollice: Ashley, dear, your clothes…are…nice. I think..I should go to sleep, now?
Noah: Good night mom.
Hollice: Noah, don't rush me, and take care of your hand. You seem a bit too enthusiastic.
Ashley: I'll come tomorrow. You please sit ma'am. I'm sorry to interrupt.
Noah: Mom…
His mother: I get it. (whispers in her ears, ) You look like "Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I walk by again?"
Ashley: (laughs) Mrs. Smith. Good Night. I'll go back in while.
Noah: A long while (smiles.)
Mrs. Hollice goes back to the guest room to sleep, and even sees their couples' memoir room, secretly.
Noah: What did she whisper?
Ashley: Won't say. It's a secret.
Noah: (pulls her by the left hand in his lap and slides his hand on her thigh)
Ashley: Hey, scared me. (she moves her hand to put it on his chest to and ends up dropping the ice on her leg,..)
Noah: Oh, that ice moved like a feather on your long legs.
Ashley: (gets up with a jerk) Noah. Every time I wear this, we end up getting caught. Urghh. You liked it?
Noah: Yes, but now that you've told my mom about it, my dad will soon know about this too. We yet want to hide it from your parents?
Ashley: It's not my fault I fell in love with you, you tripped me. And…Yes, at least for the time being. I'll tell them later.
(she acts a bit sexy giving out a few poses and then, kisses him on his Adam's apple and runs away)
Noah: Wait, stop. Answer this. Knock, knock.
Ashley: Who's there?
Noah: Where when
Ashley: Where when who?
Noah: My bed, tonight, just me and you.
Ashley: Shut up, your mom can yet hear us. Meet you tomorrow, hope you liked this surprise.
Noah: Loved it, Juicy lips.
Hollice: You both are like Bonnie and Clyde.
Noah: Mom, you did hear this?
Hollice: Yes I did. I'll sleep now, you too get some sleep.
Next day. 8:45a.m.
Noah: Mom, you are going home right now, in the morning itself? Why?
Hollice: Son, you have some one who takes care of you. You don't need my attention.
Noah: Yes, but..
Ashley: Noah, Mrs. Hollice, it's me. Got breakfast for y'all.
Noah: Your jog is done? Come in.
Hollice: Ashley, so nice of you. Thank you dear but I'm going back now. You both can enjoy.
Ashley: Not yet ma'am. Please stay a little longer. Let's have breakfast first.
After eating, they somehow convince Mrs. Hollice to stay with them. Noah and Ashley go to their newly decorated room, to find it furnished and cozy, thanks to Mrs. Hollice. Mrs. Hollice was taking an afternoon nap at the time. They write songs together. He writes the lyrics 🎼 and she tries writing melodies.
Noah: You are bad at this. Only if my hand was fine, I'm good at playing guitar.
Ashley: Hey, I'm good at composing. 🎶
Noah: Then, take. You write. I'll sing.
Ashley: 'k. Look at my magic now! You'll be awestruck, mesmerized…
Noah: Let's see it then..
✍🏻✍🏻✍🏻
Wanna experience love
Female:
I'm not lovesick
I wanna feel your cold veiny hands slide inside my shirt touching my warm soft skin
I wanna hear your sexy husky voice whisper in my ears every morning with a kiss on forehead
I wanna experience you carrying me in your arms like a princess
I wanna spend all night being passionate with you
I wanna wanna wanna wanna love you foreverrr
I wanna kiss you hard, love you slow, like the time has stopped, the decade has slowed
I donno what's the feeling of wanting to kiss someone desperately, but I see you in my dreams hoping it to be real
You're my knight, my prince, save me from this neediness
Ashley: How's it? 🎵
Noah: Wow….you have an ick for this. I'm excited to make songs with you, we'll do it often I believe. We can record videos also? I'll try singing it. Got some rhythms in your mind?
Ashley: Not really. You can decide that.
Noah: Every day is an adventure with you. I feel like I can be my true self around you.
Noah: This morning I got off thinking about "Daddy, I won't be able to walk tomorrow"
Ashley: It's getting hot in here. You should take off all your clothes. Ready to walk in?
Noah: You first.
They lean in a kiss. She removes her top and he removes his shirt, with left hand from the back. He was going to un-hook her b** when suddenly, the door knob clicks and Mrs. Hollice comes in. She suddenly closes her eyes and backs off.
Hollice: You kids..
Ashley: Noah, Noah! Stop. Your mom (pushes him to stop the kissing)
Noah: Mom? Ashley, take this. (he gives her his shirt and gets up to leave)
Hollice: Ashley. I'm going. You continue. Liked the furniture? Fits your taste right..?
Ashley: (wearing his shirt) Ma'am. Wait. Please listen to this. We need your advice.
Noah: Ashley, come in for a second.
Ashley: Why?
Noah: Ashley, (sighing) to finish what we left. (drags her inside and wear their own clothes)
Hollice: (laughs) Done?
Ashley: Yes Mrs. Hollice.
Hollice: Don't call me Ma'am. Just call me Mrs. Hollice. And this is..
Noah: The song that we just wrote.
They show her and he sings it to her.
Hollice: It's nice. I love it. You both are in your prime right now. You know, when Noah was young, he did dream of dating an Angel and doing almost every thing with her. Now,..It seems, he found his destiny. I'm glad I met you, Ashley.
Ashley: Thanks Ma'am. No, Mrs. Hollice.
Noah: Mom, let's go. I'll drop you. Ashley, you can resume your work now. I'll go to the hospital with mom and I guess, now the plaster will be removed.
Ashley: I feel like I'm not talking to your mom, but my aunt or someone in my family itself.
Hollice: We are no less than a family now, dear. (pats her on the head)
Noah: Mom, the cab will come soon.
Ashley: Cancel it. Mrs. Hollice (holds her hand), I'll drive you. Noah, go to my car. I'll get he keys and get dressed. I'll be there in 5.
Hollice: Thank you dear. Come, Noah.
After removing the plaster and meeting Mr. Liam, the three of them go to Noah's parents' place and then, Ashley goes directly to her office. Noah stays there till night and goes back at his home by the cab.
Meanwhile…
Hazel: Lucas, want to come with me to the cat library?
Lucas: Hazel, this is the first time you called me after I confessed to you, and the party. So, should I consider this a yes? And we are officially dating..This is our first date?
Hazel: Yes, do I need to tell it to you? Now come and pick me up, on your cycle. We'll ride there. And, wear something decent and soft.
Lucas: Yes. I will. I can almost picture you looking like a roman goddess.
Hazel cuts the call.
Lucas: Ashley, she said yes!!!
Ashley (on call): Noah, stop. Write it like this. Lucas, congratulations. We can go on a double-date some day.
Ashley: (calls Hazel) Haze, Congratulations gurll. It's your first date with Lucas. How do you feel? What are you going to do? Need some tips??
Hazel: Thanks. We are going to the cat library. (sounding shy) No tips needed. You can continue kissing Noah. I know you are with him. I got to go now. I have a date waiting!
Ashley: Ohhhhh, oopss! Enjoy! Tell me how it went.
Lucas: Hazel, you look one of the best.
Hazel: Oh thanks, Lucas.
Lucas: (after a moment of realizing dawning on him) Oh sh*tt
Hazel: I should thank you for adding me on the list.
Lucas: Haze, wait.
Hazel: Go home. I'll go alone.
She walks ahead and he rides the cycles along her side, saying sweet words.
Lucas: Are you sure you're not tired? Because you've been running through my mind all day. Even if there was no gravity on Earth, I'd still fall for you. They call it a love tap because I'd love to tap that. Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see. My heart is a compass, and I am lost without its North star.
Hazel: Stop following me like a pup.
Lucas: "Love reckons hours for months, and days for years; and every little absence is an age. I yearn for your embrace and I long to be near you".
Hazel: That's…the book that I read yesterd…How did you know? You got me this time.
She sits in front of him on the cycle.
Hazel: Let's go there. (she points forward and he rides, acting as if they were about to fall to scare her)
Lucas: Wohh, scared!! Hahaha
Hazel: (kisses him on his cheek) Better not try to play with fire.
Lucas: Sincerely, Yours.
They reach their destination and enjoy a cup of hot coffee, cats to pet, and books to read. A silent place, cozy and romantic. Then, they go home. She sits behind him.
Hazel: don't drop me.
Lucas: Hold me tight.
Hazel: I won't fall. I'm holding the seat.
(He suddenly starts cycling)
Hazel: Waahh, sh*t. Hey. (ends up hugging him tight)
Lucas: Hazel, told you darling.
They go home and send sweet messages to each other, smiling like fools in love at their screen.
Hazel: Lucas, I've saved your name as Love Bud. What about you?
Lucas: ❤️🌛
Hazel: Why?
Lucas: Coz I love you, and you were like a moon to me. Something so far and bright, even in my darkest times. And moving with me, in every step.
Hazel: That's so utopian
Lucas: You are really unpredictable at times.
Hazel: I know. Don't try to read me. Just ask it.
Lucas: ok. You too, and my password, is today. It's our first day of being together.
Hazel: Won't tell you mine. I need personal space.
Lucas: (doesn't reply) Hazel, open the door. (knocking at her house)
Hazel: What are you doing here?
Lucas: I officially declare, I love you and your personal space. It's mine too now! (kisses her on the lips and runs before she denied) Good night, darling. (screams from distance)
Hazel: Hey!! I didn't agree to this...Good night. (screams)
Author's POV: This kind of romance…Ufff, My teeth have cavity now!!