I put my hands on her hips, pulling her closer, pressing her against me. Her lips were so soft, so gentle. She'd never kissed someone. It felt like she has, actually, but I just hoped I was her first kiss… she wasn't mine. We stayed like that for a while, kissing each other. I never wanted to break apart, I never wanted that sensation to fade when she finally pulled away, I just wanted to kiss her over and over, again and again. I felt that spark when things are alright, I felt safe, I felt like having fun, I felt like myself.
I didn't know what to say and I could tell she didn't either, but I said something anyway.
"You're a good kisser." I felt myself smile and saw her blush when she turned her head away. Her hands were pressed against my chest. It was like every part of us was designed for the other to touch. My hands rested perfectly on her hips and her arms could perfectly curve around my neck, our lips closed firmly around each other.
"Is this going to work?" I heard the concern in her voice.
"Don't worry about that now!" I tried to comfort her. "Now you only need to have a bit of fun."
She let out a long sigh but let her hand crawl up to my face and carefully touch it. I closed my eyes when I felt her soft touch and let my forehead rest on hers.
"You know," she started to say. "I always wanted to see your eyes up close, to see their pattern." My eyes shot open at that and I opened them as wide as I could, pressing my face into hers I heard her giggle and felt a grin spread across my face. "Not like that." she explained as she put her left hand on my right cheek and put my head 'into place'. I just kept staring into her eyes, scanning her face. Her genuine smile seemed so happy, so comfortable. Her lips stretched wide when she smiled, wrinkling her freckles. And I couldn't help but sneak another kiss.
We sat under a big tree, staring up at the moon. Her head rested on my chest as her fingers made circles on my palm. After a while the circling stopped and her chest rose in even breaths as she fell asleep. I planted a kiss on the top of her head, left to only my thoughts. I couldn't help noticing small details on her. Her hair was still wet. Her eyes were peacefully shut. Her skin seemed paler in the moonlight. Her freckles almost disappeared.
It was so different now that I could hold her, now that I wasn't afraid to hurt her… but why? What had caused this, this feeling of security, this confidence? How do I know I won't go crazy again? Self consciously, I pulled my arm back, but quickly wrapped it around her again.
"I'm not going to let you slip away again." I whispered into the night air.
I turned to look up at the moon. It shone especially brightly. I don't think I'll ever forget that night. Then I fixed my gaze on the lake. It seemed to shimmer even more in the moonlight like it had something in the water…. It did! I almost sprung up in alarm when I saw Zöe appear out of the cold water. She was completely dry even though she just emerged from the pond. She came closer and closer till her face was inches from mine. I didn't dare speak, not wanting to wake Hazel up. Zöe whispered somehow not moving her mouth.
"Don't be fooled by this." She whispered. "It all looks good for now, but love never lasts."
"Why are you so concerned?" I whispered back, wanting to shout. "Who do you think you are, telling others how to feel?" The sudden rage surprised me, but it felt good.
"I'm just trying to help-"
"I don't need your help!" I half shouted, then quickly turned my head to the sound of Hazel groaning awake. My eyes shot around to find Zöe, but she'd already vanished.
"Who were you talking to?" Hazel asked groggily looking up at me. "I thought I heard another voice."
"What? No." I lied. "You must have dreamt it."
"Yeah… I must have." She wrinkled her nose and forehead, like she was trying to remember something.
Lying… that's a great way to start a relationship. A voice whispered into my ear. I just wished Zöe would leave me alone.
"Why don't you go back to sleep?" I asked her.
"Well, why don't you sleep at all?" She said. I smiled at that.
"I'm a Guardian. Guardians don't need much sleep."
"But you do need some sleep. Just a little?" She yawned.
"I'm not that tired and you're already falling asleep."
"That's not… true." She protested through another yawn, but laid her head back on my shoulder. "I don't understand why you need to keep watch… It's not like-" another yawn. "someone's going to attack us or something." And she drifted off.
No one is. I thought. But I want to cherish every moment I spend with you.
Okay thanks for reading again… I hope you don't think this story is boring… 'cuz it sure is a drag to me… Anyway, it would mean a lot if you left a review or something… bout ¾ of my reviews are from my mum… I'm kind of happy how this story is turning out to be.