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Looking at my appearance in the mirror I took a long and heavy breath. I knew why I had put so much effort in my appearance today and somewhere deep down I wished that I hadn't done so.
I had a hard time finding something that I thought ok. I didn't really wear anything but my hoddies all day... Shaking my head I decided to just go. It was quite late already and 'The Moby Dick' would be busy. I picked up my leather jacket that I hadn't had on for what felt like years and was out of the door.
As expected the club was full of people and Marco had a hard time serving all the customers. I greeted Pola on my way past and headed straight for the bar. If I could avoid it, I wouldn't dance today. Only with Kid probably…
Apparently just thinking about him worked like a call and he appeared beside me. He seemed to have an infinite stock of tight fitting shirts. Damn he looked hot again… I saw Marco smirk and wondered if he knew more than I did. Probably, he really did. The blond always seemed to know a lot more than everyone else.
Kid sat down beside me and ordered his usual Vodka. If felt like he was too far away from me. Unconsciously I leaned closer to the redhead. He seemed to notice it, as a small smile started playing around his lips. "I didn't expect you to come…" I just shrugged. I didn't believe a word of what he said. He knew me too well.
Taking a big gulp from my Whiskey I tried to summon some courage. The kiss hadn't felt bad, and maybe I would have liked to kiss him again. I was just confused. And apparently I didn't have enough alcohol in my system just yet to do something about this strange situation.
I ordered a new glass. I didn't know what to do or think and the alcohol was not helping. My next Whiskey was already gone. I had just raised my hand to grab for the next one (that Marco had kindly placed in front of me) when Kid placed a hand on my arm. "Not too hasty…It won't help, really."
His warm fingers left a tingling sensation on my skin. Jeez, what was wrong with me these days? I sighed and looked at Kid. "I'm just so confused." The broad grin didn't really help. Idiot… "What..?" The grin turned into a small smile as he said: "Confused is a lot better than what I had expected." And suddenly I smiled too.
Kid finished his Vodka and got up. I raised an eyebrow. Then I registered the fragile looking blond that was standing beside us and looked expectantly at the redhead. Had she asked him for a dance..? He tilted his head and looked at me. "I'm I available for a dance?" I wondered why he was asking me this. Ignoring the pang of jealousy I shrugged. For a second I thought to see disappointment in his eyes.
"Depends if you plan to dance with me or not?" I didn't know where this came from, but the smirk that spread on Kid's face was answer enough. For once I seemed to have said the right thing. Ignoring the blond (she was actually quite cute) he grabbed my hand and lead me over to the dance floor.
"I have the rough feeling that I have danced with you before." I said with a smirk. I felt the laugh rumble through his chest. He pulled me closer, moving to the music. Leaning my head on his shoulder like I had the last time we danced I sighed lowly. I felt comfortable in his arms. My small frame fitted perfect in his arms… Jeez, I sounded like a girl.
"The song's ending. Should we go back to the bar?" Immediately I shook my head. He laughed. "Fine with me, that's for sure." A warm shiver ran through me and I dared to lift my head and look at Kid. He smiled. I raised an eyebrow, a confused look appearing on my face. His smile widened.
"You think that's funny, huh?" He nodded lightly, his face now a little closer to mine. "I don't know… I…" "It's ok. I won't push you." And again he inched a little closer. Did I want to kiss him? As if reading my thoughts he bent down and placed a soft kiss on my temple. I shivered at his careful touch and turned my head to meet his lips.
He seemed a little surprised by my action but soon his grip around me tightened and his lips moved against mine. Kid was careful, feeling my unsureness and reacting accordingly. I pressed a little closer against him, in need of the warmth he radiated.
When Kid broke the kiss I looked at him, my eyes probably full of questions. He chuckled. "Let's go back to the alcohol supply. You look like you need it." I just nodded, unable to speak for the moment. This was just a little too much at the moment. I hadn't expected him to be so careful with me. Just like this meant something more to him than just mere want. And while I followed him back to the counter I wondered if I meant more to him…
Next chapter will follow the moment that just ended.
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