Chapter 2

"I'll be right back." He said, taking a basket of clothes and leaving his room. Grace took her jacket off and threw herself back on his bed. She was surprised in how soft his sheets were, so she made herself comfortable. Grace buried her face in them and inhaled deeply, smelling him and traces of fabric softener...but mostly him.
"Having fun?" Luke asked standing quietly in front of his bed. She sat up quickly, only to have him put his hand on her shoulder and slowly push her back down. She was surprised yet happy when he laid down beside her. Luke put his arm around her and pulled her closer, and he and Grace sat there, enjoying each other's presence. They both took a deep breath and sighed at the same time, then glanced over at each other, and quickly looked away.
"So," Grace said, "It's finally the weekend"
"I've long awaited this day." Luke added. "What do ya wanna do"
"I dunno..." Grace thought for a while, "I guess we could just hang here, or go see a movie, or chill at the mall." She suggested.
"How about we go to your house?" Luke counter-suggested. Grace was silent for a while before he added, "We don't have to, I was just suggesting"
"No, it's cool," she replied. She then got an intent look on her face, and looked straight into his eyes, "My parents are both away for the week." Luke had a happy yet curious look on his face. "Come on," she said smiling, "Let's jet"
Grace and Luke decided to walk to her house, since it wasn't that far, anyway. When they were about 2 blocks from their final destination, she took his hand. He smiled and in response held on to her hand a little bit tighter. They were both glad when they reached Grace's house, half because of the cold, half because they wanted to know what would happen when they got there. Once inside, Luke took off his coat, and Grace took off her leather jacket, and they both walked into the kitchen.
"Can I get you anything?", Grace asked, trying to be polite.
"No, I'm good, actually." he responded. Luke slowly walked up behind her and pulled her hair back behind her shoulders. He kissed her gently on the back of her neck. Grace turned around suddenly and then she was in his arms, kissing him softly, slowly, and passionately. He knew that it would soon have to end, and after a few moments, it did. Luke and Grace slowly separated, staying close to each other. Grace slid off the counter and they both stood there feeling each other's warmth, then they both gradually stepped back.
He soothingly embraced her in a hug, "Grace?" he asked, softly rubbing her back.
"Yeah?" She asked "I love you", he said in a little less than a whisper.
"What?", she asked, unable to hear what he said.
"I think I'm in love with you," he offered, not sure as to how she would respond.
"Why?" she asked, confused.
"What do you mean why?" Luke asked. Grace didn't answer. She just hugged him and held him tightly.