Resisting Your Heart- Chapter 2
*Still a flashback*
What! No way did he just say that. Me and Allan have always been close, I mean everyone knows that, but we have never had anything romantic between us. Yeah, I think he is incredibly handsome and funny, but I don't like him in that way. At least I think I don't. And now he has to go and confuse me even more by saying he wants a kiss if he wins. Ugh, never mind! "Umm ok, then it's settled, if I win, you rub my feet every night for a week. If you win, I… I kiss you." I couldn't help myself from stuttering, he was making me so nervous the way he was just grinning and staring at me. He must really be enjoying this. I don't know how he can be so relaxed after he blatantly just asked one of his closest friends for a kiss! Well, I do know actually. It's because Allan was probably the world's biggest ladies' man. "That's right. And now you know my bet, please don't just lose on purpose so you can get a kiss from me. You know, all you have to do is ask." Allan replied, winking at me. How arrogant can one man be, really? "You arrogant son of a bit-"
"Now, now Alex. As Marian would say 'no need for the profanity'." Allan said, mimicking what Marian would say to me when I lost control of my tongue. He has got some nerve. "Whatever, let's just get on with the race," Was all that I could think of, but Allan didn't argue, he just turned his body round to be in line with me at our 'starting line'. Allan turned his head to look at me, and then he said "Right, on the count of 3 we go. Then in couple of seconds, get ready to give me my winnings,"
"Oh don't be so sure Allan A Dale, I'm gonna sweep the floor with you!" That comment simply earned a tut and an eye roll from Allan. That kind of signified the start of the race and we both positioned ourselves, ready to set off. My entire face portrayed determination and so did Allan's. It was unbelievable how competitive we both were. "3…" Allan began; I could feel my heart racing. I had to win. "2…1!" We were off. I actually shocked myself at how fast I was, we were both neck and neck and were both closing in on the far tree at rapid speed. We ran and ran the entire time keeping alongside each other. I couldn't outrun him. He couldn't outrun me. It wasn't long until we were bounding down the hill and scrambling up the other side. Yes! I was at the top, now I only had so many yards to run and I would have won. But Allan was at the top too. We had been neck and neck throughout the whole race. We were only steps away from finishing when…No! My foot got caught on his. It was all a mess from then on. We tumbled to the ground and began to uncontrollably roll over and over, with me letting out a helpless shriek. It was soon muffled by both, Allan and my laughter. Really, I think that was what slowed us down. It was when we eventually stopped laughing that I realised the position we were in. Allan was laid on top of me, his face hovering straight over mine. At first, I thought it was a little awkward, but then I looked at Allan, who was smiling happily and I immediately found myself smiling too.
After minutes of peaceful silence, it was Allan who broke it. "Ok. I won, pay up." At this comment, my smile became wider and I just laughed, moving my lips out of his reach. "Excuse me. I was the winner actually. So tonight I will be expecting a nice, long foot rub." My response just turned Allan's smug look into one that was so incredulous, it burned me to hold his gaze. "I'm not being funny but, it was obvious that I won"
"I'm not being funny but, it was obvious that I won." I said completely taking the mick out of Allan's saying "There is no two ways about it." Clearly it shocked Allan that I was arguing with him. "Fine you know what. I say that we both won, so that means, we BOTH have to pay up." It amused me how satisfied Allan was with his answer. He was going to get that kiss no matter what. If I'm being honest, I was kind of flattered that he wasn't giving up. What made me so special? "Hmm that sounds ok. You want your prize now or later?" It was without hesitation that he replied "Now!" The complete eagerness in his voice was enough to give me butterflies. Right, he has tormented me enough today. Now it's my turn.
As seductively as I could, I took hold of his shirt and gripped onto it as I rolled us over so I was now on top. I released one hand from his shirt only to go and fiddle with his dirty-blonde curls. I could tell that he was nervous because he kept on swallowing really hard causing his Adam's apple to bob up and down obviously. Then, painfully slowly, I inched my face closer to his, so now we were only milometers away from each other. It was extremely satisfying to hear his breath hitch. Not so smug now are you? I thought to myself, almost laughing. Now that we were only inches away, I could feel his warm breath against my face. His breath mingling with my own. We had been like this for minutes, both just lost in each other's eyes. It all just seemed right. Like being with Allan like this was where I belonged. It was when we both couldn't wait any longer that we both lurched forward. Our lips crashing upon each other's with such force that it took my breath away. Automatically my other hand laced itself in his hair and was gripping it tightly. His hands flew up to hold my waist, and then moved up to my neck where he gently held me. Considering it was only meant to be one kiss, our lips moved together for what seemed like an eternity. A perfect eternity. Finally, I pulled away, which, if I'm being honest, was very reluctant. I looked at Allan beneath me, who had a very disappointed look on his face. I'm going to be mean and have some fun now. Without even so much as saying anything about what we just did, I pushed myself up from his chest, keeping eye contact every second. Once I was on my feet I brushed myself down and waited for him to scramble up. The lust was evident in his eyes and it made me blush slightly. I had just kissed Allan. After he had composed himself, all I did was say "Good race will see you back at camp. I'll be waiting for my foot rub," acting as if nothing had happened. Then I shot him his signature wink and turned swiftly on my heels to walk away. As I was walking, I could feel his gaze on me, so just to add to the torture. I swayed my hips slightly. Unbelievably, I think I heard his jaw drop, I had definitely sent him over the edge.
When I was far enough away and I knew that he wouldn't hear me, I had to say it, just to reassure myself that I had done it. I smiled to myself, remembering how nice and right his sweet lips felt against mine, then I whispered "I just kissed Allan A Dale." *END FLASHBACK*