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Chapter 19 – Invitation Home

"Let me walk you home." Manfred said, with an expressionless face. I couldn't tell if he liked or regretted our kiss. We walked in silence in the rain. His hands were in his pockets, yet I longed for them in mine.

"Did-did you have any regrets?" I asked, stopping suddenly to turn and face him. He paused, and looked down at his shoes and avoided eye contact. Finally he looked up and into my eyes.

"I've waited for a long time to do that. When I first met you, I noticed something…different about you. And as I got to know you better, I started to fall for you. You are the most beautiful and kind and fun-spirited person I know. So no, I have absolutely no regrets." He smiled, making me smile.

He took my hand in his, as I had wished for him to do, and started walking again.

"So we're officially a couple?" I asked.

"Yeah, I guess so." Manfred replied. I repeated the word 'couple' over and over in my head and smiled. I liked that word. It sounded so warm and serious.

We talked all the way as we walked back to my house. We shared things about each other, personal and private things and general things. We reached the front door of my house. The house looked dark inside and I guessed mum and Amie had gone out somewhere. I reached underneath the welcome mat for the spare key and put it in the lock and turned it. It opened with a click and I walked a couple of steps inside. I realised there wasn't anyone followed me, so I turned around to see Manfred waiting at the front door. I leaned my arm against the door.

"Are you gonna come in or what?" I asked, desperately hoping he would say yes.

"Umm...i don't think it would be a good idea."

"Oh come on. I can't hurt. At least dry yourself off and stay until the rain calms down." I replied, tugging at his arm so that he would come inside.

"But, your family?" He said.

"Are out." I replied.

"Oh alright then." He gave in and stepped inside.

He followed me into the living room and sat down whilst I went to go get some towels.

"Umm…I'm gonna take a quick shower first." I said to him.

"Okay." He replied, holding the towel in his hands.

I went to the bathroom and turned on the shower. It was really warm and refreshing, especially after being out in the cold, wet rain all night. I took a really quick shower, which lasted for only five minutes, though I wanted to spend longer. I quickly wrapped the towel around my body and another one for my hair. I made my way out of the bathroom and into my own room, closing the door behind me. I turned around and my face immediately flashed red.

Manfred was already in there. He was topless, revealing his strong muscles and six pack. He was wiping himself with a towel. I realised I only had a towel around me and nothing else. We stared at each other a little embarrassed.

"I'm so sorry. I didn't realise you were in here." I said, finally breaking the silence.

"It's my fault. This is your room." He replied walking towards me.

"No, it's okay, I'll leave." I said, turning towards the door before Manfred grabbed my wrist and pulled me back. I fell against him and he wrapped his arm around my waist. He brought his face closer to mine and kissed me for the second time. I pushed him backwards, with our lips still connected, until he fell on the bed, and I fell on top of him. His hand slid down my back. My hand fell from his face and slid down to his trousers.

"Woah." He said breaking apart from our kiss and pushing me back a bit. I stared at him in confusion.

"I think we should slow things down a bit. I really want this relationship to work." He explained. I stayed silent. He stared at me expectantly.

"Are you upset?" He asked, whilst his hand moved from my back to my face. He stroked my cheek gently.

"No, no. You're right. We should take things slow." I agreed, sitting up and holding the towel around my body up.

Manfred got up and pulled his shirt on. It was still a little damp, I could tell, so I thought I might give him a helping hand. I flicked my hand and a strong breeze filled the room. In seconds, his clothes were all dry. He looked down, surprised, then at me and suddenly knew what had happened.

"Thanks." He smiled. He kissed me once more on the lips before leaving closing the door behind him.

I sighed as I ripped the towel of and changed into my pyjamas. I flicked my hand again to dry my hair. I stayed up reading a book until mum and Amie came back home. I soon fell asleep and dreamt sweet dreams of me and Manfred.

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