Arden’s POV:
The room became tense after our conversation.
It was like Muse had put up a wall between us and I didn’t know what to do.
We sat in silence for sometime.
Muse was diligently staring at her phone.
While I pretended to be so focused on my book.
After a while, I couldn’t handle the silence anymore.
I dropped my book and and turned towards Muse.
“Would you like to go out?” I asked.
Muse froze in shock.
She turned towards me slowly.
“You want to go out? With me?” She asked.
“Yeah. . . Is there any problem with that?” I replied.
No, no.
.
.
I just didn’t think you’d want to go out.
. with me” she stuttered.
“Do you have anywhere in mind?” I asked softly.
“I’d like to go to the mall” she said quickly.
Her eyes shimmering in delight.
I smiled at her enthusiasm.
Her happiness really is contagious.
“Why the mall though?” I asked.
Muse paused in contemplation.
” I’ve never really been to the mall, I want see how it looks like” she replied softly.
“Let’s go then” I said to her softly.
Her eyes brightened up in delight.
” Let me go dress up, I’ll be right back ” I said and quickly headed for my room.
I quickly looked through my closet for what to wear.
I didn’t know why but deep down I wanted to look nice for Muse.
I wanted her to notice me.
I wanted her to see me.
I picked out a long skirt and a normal shirt.
I decided to dress a little bit differently than usual today.
Besides I wasn’t going to work.
I wanted to be me for a while.
Muse was patiently waiting for me in her wheel chair.
She had changed too.
She was now putting on a flannel shirt and trousers.
She looked simple yet beautiful.
She smiled as soon as she saw me.
I smiled back .
“Are you ready to go?” I asked and grabbed her wheelchair.
“Yeah” she replied softly.
“Let’s go then” I replied.
We quickly left the house and got into the car.
“Rest for a while, I’ll let you know as soon as we get there ” I said to her.
Muse nodded and slowly leaned on my shoulder.
Warm.
Far too warm.
I stayed completely still, afraid that moving even slightly would make her pull away.
This girl had a way of undoing me completely.
And honestly, I don’t think I mind one bit