Lost –Chapter 3
Thud! The dart thrown by Drew sliced cleanly into Plutarch
Heavensbee's face. My jaw went slack as he threw another and got it in the exact same place for the 5th time in a row.
"Now your turn." He smiled and bowed low as he presented the darts to me.
I held the dart awkwardly in my hand and attempted to chuck it to a place at least near the board…unsuccessfully. Drew let out a loud guffaw and tried to cover it with a cough. "Umm do you want some help?" He was still laughing. Wow. Way to make me feel good about myself.
"Stop laughing Drew! I…I just need a little warming up is all. Hmph."
He covered his mouth with one hand and tried to act serious. "Okay.
A…warm-up." Another snort escaped him and this time even I couldn't help but laugh.
"Uhh fine! Maybe I do need a little help!"
Slowly he came over to help me. He wrapped his long muscled arms around my body and his warm body enveloped mine and he gently took my hands. My heart fluttered inside my chest and my brain went into hyper drive. A million thoughts went through my head at that moment and all of them were centered on him. His warm soft scent filled my nose and my knees went weak. I thought I might fall but his hands were strong and steady. He moved my hands with his and threw the dart at the target. In one smooth motion the dart spiraled towards the center of the target. My breath caught in my throat as it hit home. Dead center. After it was in he lingered there. Just a few seconds longer than was necessary. I didn't mind. In fact I didn't mind at all. I just wanted to freeze time right there and stay forever. I leaned into him slightly as he pulled away and he hesitated but only for a split second. It ended too quickly. I had to restrain myself from reaching out to him after he was gone. I shivered because suddenly it felt very cold. I longed for that embrace again. What am I thinking? I just met him! This doesn't happen.
We were silent after that, each lost in our thoughts. Finally Drew broke the comfortable silence. "Well I guess we should go back inside now." Neither of us moved.
"Drew…"
"Hmm?"
"Never mind."
"Okay."
He pulled himself up onto his feet and offered me his hand. I took it and he pulled me up. We walked slowly into the little house built into the hill. Kylie took one look at each of our dazed faces and tried to hold back a smile. She quickly finished up what she was doing and exited the room.
Drew turned and looked at me with beautiful stars in his chocolate eyes, his even darker hair falling into his eyes. He sat down on the couch and gently pulled me down beside him. I breathed him in and it felt like heaven. We talked for hours and hours just about us. Little things of our past life and favorite colors and foods. There was just one thing I withheld from him. I didn't speak of the pain from when Katniss died and how I left my family back there. He didn't ask and for that I was extremely grateful. Eventually the talking slowed to a stop and nervously I leaned my head on his shoulder. He let out a deep, loud sigh and I relaxed into him. I was the happiest girl in the world at that moment. Maybe things like this do happen after all. I had never felt this way before my whole life. And…I really liked the feeling. I wanted more. I tried to sleep but my mind kept running back to him. The softest brown eyes, full lips, and gentle features. My eyes ran over his face over and over. Traced the lines of his jaw and temple. He was honestly…godlike. I smiled as I drifted off to sleep. Is this what love feels like?