chapter eleven!

katherine's big day!

SAMIRA, PAIGE, AND KIA WALKED INTO THE ROOM, gasping at each other's dresses. "Oh my gosh! You look gorgeous! Blue is your color!" Samira and Paige exclaimed, admiring Kia's long blue dress. "Um, can we talk about yours? Sage green looks good on you. Also, the pink? It suits you, Paige."

Lee was eating his food, looking at Samira. Her curly hair was straightened for the night, something he missed. She still looked pretty regardless but he liked her curls more. "Hi." she said softly as she looked at him.  "You look... you're beautiful."  Samira sat down, a plate of food being served.  "Thank you.  You look handsome."

"A girl telling Lee he looks handsome? That's something you don't see everyday." Danny teased, causing his siblings and Issac to laugh. "What? It's true. He looks nice." Samira stated.  The table started to get quiet as she ate her ice cream.  The sound of the doors opening could be heard as Cole sluggishly walked into the room.  "This can't be good."

Cole took a seat as Issac pestered Lee for his ice cream.  "Can I please have some?" he asked.  "No." Lee answered.  Samira found it amusing how Issac was the oldest of the two yet he was acting like the youngest in that moment.  "Dr. Katherine Walter.  Dr. Walter has run her clinic for over 15 years, and works tirelessly to ensure that the animals and their owners receive the best care possible.  Now, without further ado... Dr. Katherine Walter."  Samira applauded as the redhead walked onto the podium, accepting her award.  It was a beautiful moment.

Until a drunk blonde had to ruin it.

THE NIGHT WAS STILL ON AS Samira and Lee walked through the garden. "I can't believe Cole would do that. He knew how important this whole thing was to Aunt Katherine and he just... he just treats it like it's no big deal!" Lee exclaimed, his arms flying in frustration.  "Her speech was beautiful, though.  At least he didn't ruin that."

"That's true... but still.  He always does this and... and I'm sick of it.  Does he even know that what we do is because we care about him? Yes, we argue and fight but we still care about each other.  We all pitched in when he broke his leg.  It was hard but we had to do something."  Samira's eyes softened as she took his hand, intertwining it with hers. "What do you want to talk about? Maybe something else will cool you down?"

Lee nodded his head, trying to think. "Uh... maybe... a swing?" Samira looked at him, confused. "A swing?"

"No, no, as in an actual swing." The two approached it, checking to see if it was able to hold. "I think it should be fine. Do you want to try it out?" Lee asked. "Sure." She sat down on the swing, holding onto the ropes holding it together. Lee gently pushed her, making her laugh. "I haven't been on a swing in years. This is really fun. But what do you want to talk about?"

"Um... I like your hair. It looks nice how it is right now but it feels weird to see you without your curls. Your curls are really pretty." Samira felt butterflies in her stomach as he pushed her higher.  "You really think so?" she asked.  "I do.  It's one of the things I like about you."  Samira stopped the swing with her feet, looking at him.  "That's the sweetest thing I've ever heard." she whispered, gesturing for him to stand in front of her.  "It is?"

She nodded her head, brushing her nose against his.  The two shared a kiss, away from the nosiness of their families.  It was just the two of them, unsure of what they actually were.

Maya Speaks 💫:

Mr. Walter bagged a BADDIE like??? Mrs. Walter is so pretty

I got inspired by the swing scene from Cinderella (the 2015 version has my heart, along with the 1997 one)

Two more chapters to go!