The Summer of 21 {complete}

T H I R T E E N

"I know your audition is tomorrow, so I thought we could do something to help you relax." Did I really seem that tense? Probably, but I was nervous. Like I'm about to cry or vomit from stress and nerves. This is a big deal. And my mind is constantly reminding me that this could really make or break my career.

"It's only seven so lead the way." These last few days have been chill. We really haven't done anything so intense or extravagant, and I honestly like it. It's peaceful.

"Do you have a fear of heights Elizabeth?"

"Not that I know of. Why?"

"Where I'm taking you. It's kind of high."

"Cool." Who the fuckery says cool?

Archer started driving and drumming againsts the wheel. It was cute. He was thinking about something. Like lips pressed against each other forming a line and eyebrows so close together they could touch at any moment. He turned his head to me and gave me a smile before rubbing his chin as he kept a hand of the wheel.

I could see his eyes shifting to me back to the street. He took a deep breath and suddenly I felt his hand grab mine. I moved it a little, so our fingers could be intertwined together. With our skins in contact, his whole body relaxed. 

I was trying hard to hide the stupid grin on my face.

Was he nervous about grabbing my hand?

He didn't say anything after he took my hand. He just mirrored the same idiotic smile that I was wearing.

"A parking garage?" That where we were. I'm not trying to trash parking garages, but that's exactly what I'm doing.

"You'll see."

"Um Archer."

"Yes Elizabeth?"

"You kind of have to let go of my hand so I can get out of the car." I said in a low voice.

"Do I really?" He mirrored my soft tone.

"Just for five seconds." He shook his head and released my hand from his hold. As soon as I got out of the car, Archer was already next to me, grabbing my hand in his again. I looked up at him only to find him looking down at me with a soft smile. He got closer to me and pressed his lips on my forehead.

"Come on. We have to go up the stairs."

Oh my God! We reached the top floor of the parking place. It didn't have a ceiling so the night filled with stars surrounded us. I was too engrossed into Archer holding my hand on the way here that I didn't notice we passed an airport. From the parking garage we had a clear view to the runaway and we could see planes landing and departing.

"This is amazing."

"Right. Sit here with me." We sat on the railing. That's why he asked me if I was afraid of heights. There was a tiny voice in the back of my mind saying:

What if I just jump?

"Are you happy Elizabeth?" Archer asked as one of the planes drove around the runway.

"Right now or usually?"

"Usually."

"Well yes I am happy. And I'm extremely happy right now."

"That's good. You know... you're the type of girl people write books about."

"What?" 

"I'm serious. You're sweet and caring. And God you have the prettiest eyes I've ever seen."