A whole new world.

Frankie.

''Do you ever feel like there is a whole other world out there?'' we are lying on the grass in a park. The moon is shining brightly, there are so many stars out tonight. His hand is clutching mine tightly. The butterflies are everywhere.

He turns to look at me and I look away timidly ''There's totally another world out there. They are probably looking at the sky and saying the same thing right now,'' he is drawing little circles on my palm with his index finger.

We left the party after our kiss, I felt like I was suffocating. I couldn't understand what I was feeling. I have never done anything so spur-of-the-moment in my life. When his lips touched mine I practically attacked him. His touch was like my oxygen. I needed so much more and I couldn't handle it.

So I freaked out.

I pulled away from him and ran into the bathroom, he couldn't grab unto me fast enough. I stayed in the bathroom having a panic attack. I didn't even know he would be waiting for me in front of the door. I wanted to run away; I didn't know if I could face him.

I remember him smiling when I opened the door; he wasn't angry. There was a little sadness in his eyes. I could tell.

''I'm sorry,'' he apologized taking a step towards me.

On reflex, I moved away and I could tell he was hurt. I don't want to hurt him. I kissed him back. He didn't force me to do anything I didn't want to. It was my decision.

''It's not your fault.''

He nods in understanding ''Do you wanna get out of here?''

'' They are probably just like us...you know, humans. I never actually believed aliens were green and more intelligent,'' I look at him and he has a grin on his face. I can't believe we are actually having a conversation about aliens right now. It's supposed to be awkward. I acted like a baby after our kiss.

''What if there's another you?'' he laughs and adds ''that would be awesome,'' he shows me a boyish smile and it tugs at my heartstrings.

He reaches out for me and I don't fight it. I want him close to me, I have never felt this way before but somehow I am ready to welcome this. Ace smiles and brushes a strand of hair from my face ''You are beautiful,'' he exclaims and I believe him. He is looking at me like I am the most beautiful person he has ever seen. He continues watching me as he plays with my hair gently.

''Is your hair naturally this red?'' he pulls a strand softly and I smile with a nod.

I am afraid to speak. I don't know how my voice will sound ''It's like it sparkles,'' he runs my strands through his fingers ''So beautiful,'' he shifts closer to me and plants a soft kiss to my forehead. I close my eyes slowly and his lips make my skin tremble.

I remain in his embrace; I don't want to let go. I want this moment to last forever. I don't know who pulls away and I don't know what time we stand up from the grass. I don't remember anything but how perfect my night was. Even if he doesn't want to have anything to do with me after tonight. I am glad that I got to spend this time with me.

Nothing could be more perfect.

*********

Three months later.

''Let go,'' I hit him playfully.

Ace chuckles and grabs me by my waist, his grip is soft and affectionate. I try to kick away from his grasp but he grabs onto me tighter. I am laughing hysterically. We are on his bed ''Give it back," he demands playfully.

I shake my head and he clutches tighter ''It's my phone,'' I exclaim.

He grunts and I watch as he bites his lower lip ''You can't just take that kind of picture and think I'd let you get away with it,'' he reaches for my phone but I move it away from his reach. He groans but doesn't let go ''Give me the phone,'' he commands.

I shake my head ''You'd have to pry it off my dead hands,'' he sighs but there is still a smile on his face. He lets go of me and I shift away from him hurriedly. I crawl to the edge of the bed and I watch him waiting for his next move.

I am dressed in loose shorts and a baggy shirt. It's one of Ace's favourite shirts. He let me wear it one night and somehow I never gave it back to him. I watch him as he stands up from the bed ''Are you going to delete it?''

I shake my head chuckling. He nods his head and walks back to the bed. I move away from him and he follows me. I look at my phone and the picture has me laughing again. He pushes his hair back probably out of frustration ''That's your boyfriend you are laughing at,'' he reminds me.

I look at the picture again this time looking closely. Ace is covered in makeup. It's obviously just a joke and I am definitely going to delete it but the expression on his face right now makes me want to torture him forever.

''You look beautiful,'' it had taken me a while to do it. Ace sleeps like a dead person and I took a good opportunity and made him look like a princess. His lips are red and he's got blush, mascara and eye shadow. Even with makeup, he is still attractive.

''I don't want to look beautiful,'' he groans stomping his foot on the ground.

I laugh again ''Do you really want the picture gone?'' he nods immediately.

''Just delete it already red,'' he calls me by the pet name he gave me. I run my hands through my hair ''Bribe me,'' I wink at him.

He walks over to the side of the bed I am sitting on and sits next to me ''What do you want?'' he pouts and his cheeks turn the most adorable shade of pink.

I tap my lips ''You want a kiss?'' he asks smiling brightly.

I nod my head—he grabs me into his arms and I forget all about the picture. I let my phone drop on the floor as he smashes his lips on mine. I moan into the kiss, welcoming him with my whole heart. It's been three months since we started dating but it still feels like yesterday.

I remember the day he asked me out.

FLASHBACK.

''Go out with me red.''

We are in his room he looks troubled. I open my eyes wide from the shock of his words '' what? '' I manage still in shock.

After the night of the game, we both acted as if nothing happened. I continued tutoring him. He didn't bring the kiss up and I kind of thought it was for the best. He was still very amazing. He still smiled and bought me gifts but he never acted like anything more than a friend.

I couldn't understand why he chose to ignore everything but I accepted it. There wasn't really any way we could work out. I was way out of his league.

''I've been thinking of ways to ask you but I couldn't gather up the nerves,'' he runs his hands through his hair as I try to process his words. He stands up from the chair and walks over to me ''Go out with me please.''

I shake my head still at a loss for words ''I can't be the only one feeling this way. You feel it too. Right?'' He grabs my hand in his and the butterflies eat at my tummy. I take a deep breath ''why all of a sudden?''

He lets go of my hand ''I didn't know how to ask you. I didn't want to freak you out. The last time we kissed. You ran away from me. I didn't want to repeat that mistake.''

'' Was our kiss a mistake?''

He shakes his head immediately ''Hell no. I just don't want to rush things with you. I really like you. I have never felt this way before,'' he runs his hands through his hair again. I watch him as he stands up and walks over to the large window in the room.

'' Do you feel anything for me?'' he doesn't turn around as he asks. I want him to look at me but I guess he is embarrassed ''just tell me honestly. I will never bring this up again if this is all in my head.''

I gulp. This is the moment. I have to tell him yes. I want him to know that I haven't been able to stop thinking about him too. He is the first guy that has made my heartbeat.

He turns around ''Just be honest,'' he smiles.

I stand up and walk over to him, he is still smiling as I stand on my toes and kiss his lips softly. His eyes are still open; he is shocked. I have never made a bold move in my life but I really need him to know that I feel the same.

'' I'll take that as a yes,'' his smile widens and I don't even need to answer.