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Chapter 14

She pulled back from him ever so slightly to meet his gaze, then gently pressed her mouth to his for a kiss. Nikola was over the moon. It wasn't one of the stolen ones he'd managed to get from her in the past, but a proper, meaningful kiss.

Helen's heart fluttered. A flutter she'd only ever felt with John all those years ago. Sure she'd had lovers over the years but she'd never found that special feeling again. She'd never been searching for it, merely yearned the contact and comfort of a man's arms. But she was feeling it now, and it terrified her.

Nikola felt her hesitation, and pulled her closer towards him as they kissed again. She let out a low moan into his mouth, as her hands reached up to him and wrapped around his neck. He felt himself stirring, trying as hard as he could to suppress his vampiric side but he was getting excited, and self-control was becoming increasingly difficult.

His frustration translated into his actions and he walked her backwards suddenly, pushing her against the wall and kissing her more passionately. She didn't seem to mind, instead clinging onto his shirt and holding him close to her.

It was exhilarating. She'd always known kissing Nikola Tesla like this would be. But she wasn't about to rush head first into anything. She pulled back just far enough to take a breath, and gave him a shy smile. She realised what it was she needed, she needed to stop shutting people out. She needed to give someone her heart again, and she was certain she could trust Nikola with it.

"I don't want to rush into this Nikola," she said honestly.

"I have no intention of rushing this Helen, I've waited over a century, don't think impatience is going to let me down now."

She felt herself blushing, releasing her grip on his shirt and smoothing out the creases for him.

"Right, well," she cleared her throat. "Now that's… been discussed… I have work to do."

"One more," he said quickly, kissing her squarely on the mouth. Before he realised what was happening someone pushed him away and Helen disappeared before his eyes. "Lunatic." Nikola muttered under his breath, knowing who it was straight away.

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Helen's momentary giggling was quickly halted. She was furious at John's behaviour and as soon as she realised he'd only teleported them to the roof she shoved him away from her.

"What on earth do you think you're playing at John!"

"Stopping you from making a mistake."

"What business is it of yours? You have no right to tell me what's a mistake and what isn't. You think I've never made a mistake before? Is your memory that short? It's up to me what I do, not you."

"And you really thinking kissing Tesla is a good idea?"

"I've kissed him before."

"Wh-" John was speechless for a moment. He looked furious. "I'm telling you Helen, steer clear of him,"

"Or else what?"

Suddenly the door opened as Will came out onto the roof, not realising he'd be interrupting anything. He'd come up here to think, finding comfort in the fact that Helen came up here to do the same thing. He hadn't expected to see her and John up there.

"Sorry I- didn't realise-"

He started to turn to leave.

"Will, come here." she demanded.

And he obeyed, approaching her somewhat nervously. He didn't have to know details to see that Helen was beyond pissed off.

"Are you okay Magnus?"

"I'm afraid I have to apologise to you."

"What for?"

"This." She said before pulling him towards her and planting a passionate kiss on his mouth. Although alarmed for all of a nanosecond, Will quickly responded to her, his hands weaving into her hair and holding her firmly to him.

"Helen this is ridiculous." John snapped.

She broke the kiss despite Will's reluctance, leaving him with a goofy smile as she turned back to John.

"No John, what's ridiculous is the notion that you have control over anything I choose to do. I'll kiss who I want to, and when I want to. Is that clear?"

He flashed off without further response, and she turned back to Will with a coy smile.

"I am sorry Will, I needed to make a point to him."

"I ah-" he laughed nervously, remembering her body moulded up against his and her mouth… her lovely… soft… "Anytime you need to make a point I'll be happy to oblige."

She laughed giving him a flirtatious look.

"I'll bear that in mind William."