Thanks (again) to everyone who reviewed. You don't know how much seeing those reviews make my day. Anyway, here's chapter 9!
Chapter 9 – Late Night
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Mikan and Dimitri had fallen asleep in Mikan's room, feeling okay because they didn't have school tomorrow. They feel asleep on Mikan's bed with white covers, and a cozy pink blanket. Dimitri's left arm was draped around Mikan while they silently dreamed. When the rain started pouring outside, neither of them even budged. But when the thunder and lightning started up, they both were startled, Mikan because she was friggin scared of thunder and lightning, Dimitri because of Mikan's sudden jolting out of his arms. Mikan was now under the covers, shaking. Dimitri tried to console her, "C'mon. Mikan, its fine. It's just thunder and lightning." "No." Dang. She was stubborn when she wants to be. Well, Dimitri was tired. And he wanted his girl. Dimitri swiftly pulled the covers off of her and held her in his arms, rubbing her back. Mikan, on the other hand, felt completely safe. She felt comfortable in his arms. Mikan nuzzled up, her head in the nape of his neck. To her surprise, Dimitri pulled away. Mikan looked up, locking eyes with him. They stayed like that for awhile. Mikan in Dimitri's arms, staring at each other. Mikan's face looked so beautiful in the moonlight. Even with her tear-stained cheeks, then, slowly but surely, Dimitri leaned in and pressed his lips to Mikan's. Gentle, but with so much emotion behind it. Mikan was stunned, but soon gave in. Her feelings weren't nearly as strong as his were, but she had feelings for him none the less. Their kiss went no farther than that. A gentle, sweet kiss filled with emotions on both sides. Happiness, sorrow, fear, longing, and more that neither of them could identify. When they broke the embrace, Dimitri started to speak, "Mikan… I-I haven't really gotten the chance to tell you this… But… I… I love you!"
Dimitri
I finally confessed! But, Mikan hasn't said anything. She's just staring, then she goes to say what I never thought would come out of her mouth, "I know." What? "How did you know?" I asked, trying to leave the shock out of my voice, "You told me when you were half passed out. Remember the night when I came over to take care of you because you were sick? Yeah, that was it." I don't think at that point I could keep the shock from coming over my face- or the humiliation. But Mikan just laughed at me, and as I went to make a snappy remark, she kissed me. Her amazingly soft lips pressed against mine. At that point, whatever I was about to say just went right out the window. Does this mean she loves me back? Oh, I won't ask again now. I'll just enjoy the kiss.
Mikan
I kissed him again; pleased that he wasn't going into the department of me having to say "I love you" back to him. I mean, I did have feelings for him. I just… With feelings that strong? I just don't know. But there is one thing I do know, I like him. And I want to be with him. Even if it's for a short time. I do like him. A lot. But this kiss is nice. This kiss is safe.
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As they pulled apart from their kiss, both looking happy. But tired as well. Mikan fell asleep once again in Dimitri's arms. And Dimitri fell asleep with a smile on his face. They both had a dreamless sleep that night, but both were still as peaceful as ever.
Was it good? Bad? And to answer your questions, in chapter 8, I DID say something about what would happen the next day, but technically, ITS NIGHT, NOT THE NEXT DAY! Hehe. Well, either way, please, PLEASE read and review!