28 Five
The two girls spent the rest of the day chatting with each other to bring their minds off of Cedrick and Dylan for the time. They needed to unwind after the stress of their day to day lives and they found that talking, and a bit of flirting from Bella, seemed to do the trick.
"We should watch a movie." Bella suggested, reaching over for the sleek black remote on the coffee table.
"Sure, I'll grab some popcorn and you choose." Christa piped, perhaps putting a little too much faith into her girlfriend as she gave her a mischievous smile, "On second thought, we can both choose when I get back."
"Aw," her grin faded to a pout as Christa walked towards the kitchen, her socks sliding along the smooth flooring.
Christa searched through several cabinets before finding a pack of kettle corn and putting it in the microwave. After setting the timer, she watched the bag slowly expand, the first pop slightly startling her before being followed by dozens more. She grabbed a small bowl and, when it was done, poured the steaming kernels in.
She returned to the living room and saw Bella already surfing through the hundreds of choices on Interflix, biting the inside of her cheek.
Cute. Christa didn't even notice she had been staring until Bella faced her.
"I know I'm hot but you've been standing there for an awfully long time~" A goofy smile made its way onto her face as she noticed the other girl turn red with embarrassment.
"No, I didn't mean- you are hot, I just, oh shoot I didn't want to say that." She stumbled over her words, noticing Bella's amused expression.
"Awh, c'mere." She motioned to the spot on the couch beside her and Christa complied, placing the popcorn on the coffee table, "I love you."
Christa smiled, butterflies fluttering around in her stomach, "Love you too." She responded, resting her chin on Bella's shoulder as they sat in a comfortable silence. Their eyes were locked on each other's, so many unsaid words passing between them. They did not speak and yet they understood. Christa leaned up, leaving a gentle kiss on Bella's lips before turning back to the television, her heart pounding in excitement at the moment they had just shared.
"What should we watch, babe?" Bella asked, looking over at Christa with a small smile.
She cleared her throat, thinking for a moment, "I take back what I said earlier, you can choose for us." She responded, leaning against the taller girl beside her.
Bella grabbed a few pieces of popcorn, "Whatever you say." She wiggled her eyebrows playfully before eating them.
"You better not make me regret this, Isabel." Christa giggled.
"Oh, you used my full name, you must be really serious then." Bella mocked jokingly, "Don't worry, I already know exactly what we're gonna watch."
