I still can't believe what happened that day...!
PLEASE, tell me I was dreaming! It was completely the best day of my miserable life!

I didn't think about it. I just kissed him and OH, it felt good. His lips were so sweet, just like his smile...!

There we were, kissing like mad lovers. That moment was too perfect for me.

We got separated for a moment, just to take some air.
Ford and I chuckled when we saw each other's face.

-W-Wow... -he laughed like he was dizzy.
-Heh, heh...

I mean... We didn't know what to say. It was all very weird for both of us.

-*N*?
-Yes?
-...I love you -he murmured, getting closer again.

I felt his hot breath against my mouth, and I couldn't resist... I kissed him again.

This time, the kiss got slow and sloppy. We were drowning in a neverending pool of heat and excitement.

Ford put my arms around my waist when someone knocked the door.

-GUYYSS! It's me, Stanley! -a voice said.

Gosh danggit. It had to be just now.

Ford suddenly blushed A LOT and got up, running to the door.

...Oh man, did THAT really happen?

I was in heaven at that moment. I couldn't come back to the real world!

-Hey there, bro! Are you still playing that game of yours with *N*?

An awkward silence invaded the room, interrupted by my weird chuckling. Ugh, why...?!

-Ford, is everything ok? -Stanley asked, worried.
I couldn't see his face, but I'm sure he was red like a tomato.

-Uhh... Yes!! -I squealed.
-Suree?
Stanford quickly nodded, closing the door.

-Well, this room's a bit messy... I'm not the one cleaning up!
-I'm sorry Stanley, but DDAndMoreD requires a lot of paper, pencils and books. I'll tidy up myself!

Ford gasped.
-N-No! You are our guest! I'll do that for you... my lady -he winked, and then bowed. It made me laugh, he was so funny!

Lee then noticed what had happened while he was gone. He smirked, giving Ford a little bump.

He whispered something in his ear. Suddenly, Stanford tried to hit him.
-SHUT UP, YOU JERK!
-T'is the truth!! You did it!

And there was I, looking like an idiot in front of them. It was like I was invisible or something.

-G-Guys...?
They turned to me. Their expressions were quite amusing.
-I think I should go now... It's getting late, and I don't want to be annoying or anything -I murmured, playing with my hair.

-H-How can you say that? -Stanford said, shyly-. You were very kind with me this whole afternoon! P-Plus, you taught me so many things today. I'm really grateful...!

I couldn't resist the temptation.
I HAD to hug him.

When I put my arms around him, he froze instantly. I heard him gulp like a scared animal. Two words: too cute.

-I guess I'll see you tomorrow -I gave him a little peck on the cheek, and then ran away from that place.

-Bye, Stanley!! -I screamed while I was leaving the house.

I didn't look back.

And I didn't want to.

...I was so damn happy.

***

~Stanford~

OKWHATTHEHECKJUSTHAPPENED.

D-Did I really kiss her...?
Oh. My. GOSH.

I DID IT!
WITHOUT STANLEY'S HELP!

I'M FEELING LIKE A SUPERHERO RIGHT NOW!

Her lips were absolutely soft and so amazing...!
I had the opportunity to touch her body just a bit and, crap, it was so wonderful. Her body shape was simply pure perfection!

I couldn't believe all those things were really happening. How did a nerd like me achieved to kiss such a stunning girl like *N*?

Then, I knew that I didn't need my brother's help to do that. She liked me, I was sure of it!

But... here's the question again.
HOW?!

...I really didn't care.
I was so madly in love with her, I couldn't think about anything else.

Then, a voice dispersed all my thoughts.
-Soo, what did you do, uh? Tell me your secret!
-QUIT IT, STANLEY!

***

~You~

After a couple of days, I decided to talk to my dear Ford about the codes. They had me worried every single day of my life but, somehow, he made me forget about them.

We hadn't kissed since we confessed to each other. We were extremely shy, so we just held hands like cute idiots.

After discussing about geeky board games and other interesting matters, I stopped smiling and gave Ford a hug.
-Hey, babe -he whispered, nervously-. Is something wrong?

-Stanford, I need your help.
He seemed confused.
-O-Of course, dear! What is it?

I looked at him with a very serious expression.
-Promise me that you won't tell anyone about this. If someone finds out, i'll...
-I won't. You can always trust me.

I sighed.
-Listen; when my family died, I found a strange postcard that led me here. The house was full of papers with codes and other encrypted messages. You have to help me to decipher them, so I can discover who or what killed my family.

Stanford was shocked.
-...Of course I will help you, but maybe I fail doing my task--
-It's okay -I said-. I've already deciphered three or so, and I've figured out two different decoding methods.

-Perfect. Let's do it.

We went to my house, and I showed him everything.
-See, these were over there, and this one was under my bed.
-It's... kinda creepy -he whispered, examining each piece of paper.

-I know, but I can't avoid this.
-What do you mean?
-Each time I forget about it at least a bit, I find another code or message, and they are always threats or taunts.

Ford bit his lip.
-What kind of monster does this...?
-Don't worry. I'm fine, and I'm sure I can handle this.

-But... You don't deserve it. You are the kindest person I've ever met, plus, nobody deserves the death of their family. And now you need to handle this torture? -he sighed-. I can't let you do this alone.

-Stanford...
-You can count on me.

I put my arms around him and started to cry.
Yes, I know, I fracked it up, but hey, this conversation was getting really emotional for me.

-Shh, it's alright, my princess, it's alright...
His comforting voice was like an antidote for the pain.

-Ford...? -I said, sobbing.
-Yes?
-...I love you.
-Me too, *N* -he whispered, kissing my forehead-. Me too.