Chapter 241 - First Kiss (1/2)

Danson, Emerson, and Marissa had just finished 10th grade and they were in the middle of their winter vacation. Danson spent this time thinking about his feelings towards Marissa. He had never felt this way about a girl before and it confused him. Had he really fallen in love with her? He didn't even know how love was supposed to feel like. Did he only feel this way because he couldn't have her?

The winter vacation came at the worst time. Separation only made his feelings grow stronger. He couldn't see the girl that he saw at school every single day and it was like torture.

In the end, he was determined to resolve his feelings as soon as possible. So, he decided to do what he always did. He would date her for a week. After a week, he would break up with her. That was what he did with all his past girlfriends and he moved on easily.

However, the way he felt towards Marissa was different to the feelings he got from all his previous girlfriends. Would this really work?

Either way, he had to give it a try. So, he invited Marissa to dinner.

Marissa agreed without a second thought. After all, they had been friends for quite some time by that point and she had gotten used to eating with him. There was nothing out of the ordinary with his invite.

But, when she arrived, she realized he had booked a table at a fancy restaurant on the top floor of one of the fanciest hotels in Hong Kong. He even bought her a dress and some flowers.

That was the first time she ever stepped foot into such an expensive restaurant and the first time she wore such an expensive dress.

The entire time, all she could think about was how much the meal and dress cost. If she saved the money, how much closer would she be to the procedures that she wanted?

She admired Danson. If only she had as much money as he did.

However, her mind was so focused on money, not for a second did she suspect why Danson had brought her there.

So, she was shocked when Danson suddenly turned to her towards the end of their meal and asked, ”Do you still remember the day I saved you from Tanya?”

Marissa nodded her head.

”She said you liked me. Was that true?” Danson added.

Marissa froze, ”Why are you asking me this?”

Danson stretched out his arm and grabbed onto Marissa's hand, ”Because, I'm hoping it's true.”

Marissa quickly pulled her hand away, ”Don't joke around, Danson. It's not funny.”

”I'm not joking,” Danson said with seriousness. ”I've found myself subconsciously thinking about you all the time and I've never felt this way about another girl before. I don't understand these feelings and I need to confirm it or it will drive me crazy. Just date me for one week. I've never dated anyone for more than a week. After one week, we can return to being friends and pretend nothing happened.”

Marissa only had Emerson on her mind, so this suggestion sounded ridiculous to her.

”I can't accept your feelings,” Marissa replied.

”Why?” Danson asked with disappointment.

Marissa paused. She couldn't tell him that she liked his best friend, so she replied, ”I take relationsh.i.p.s seriously. I can't accept your one week rule.”

Danson frowned.