Natalie 11

RYAN POV

I open Nat's door and hold her hand as we walk up the porch steps. Since we live together, I don't know if I should try for the good night kiss now or walk her to her room.

I must have frozen at the front door while I was weighing my options because Nat pulls and squeezes my hand a little.

"Ryan, are you okay," Nat asks with concern in her voice.

I feel my ears flame up for the hundredth time tonight as I try to look calm. I keep repeating to myself that I've already kissed her before, but that does nothing for my nerves.

"Umm, yeah, I'm fine. I was just going to ask if I could kissyouugoodnight," I ask with the last part coming out fast and high-pitched.

I clear my throat to repeat my question slowly and clearly, "I was wondering if I could kiss you goodnight?"

"Sure," Nat says, blushing a little bit.

I place both my hands on the sides of her face and lean down while staring into he