KRIS:
Is this what it feels like to be in heaven? I wondered in my head with my eyes closed.
It was so warm. The last time I felt that way was when I shared my bed with Lucian.
Before you think I was sleep talking, I was awake but my eyes were still closed. I didn't want to open them and find out that I was just dreaming.
I tried moving but then I felt an arm around my waist. I tried again but the grip tightened and I heard a soft sigh. Deciding to find out what was happening, I snapped one of my eyes open to see I was lying on a body. I quickly opened both of my eyes to see it was Lucian.
OMG! How did he get here? I screamed in my head with wide eyes as I tried to remember how he'd ended up in bed with me.
My gaze drifted to the door and that was when I noticed it wasn’t my room. Everything in this room was in shades of grey giving it a cool appearance. It was nice.
Kris! What are you doing? I mentally scolded myself. How did I get here?
As if on cue, I felt a slight headache and the events of the night before came rushing in. I remembered arriving at Lucian's house with Paige, getting drunk, dancing with Jake, and being carried away by strong arms.
Shit! Lucian carried my drunk ass from the party. As this realization hit me, my eyes wandered down to my clothes.
I looked down at myself to see I was cladded in a white tee. I remembered what I was wearing last to be more of a skin-tight dress compared to the comfortable t-shirt I was now wearing.
Wait!! Oh, God! My eyes widened into large saucers.
Lucian helped me change into his shirt. That was clear from the minty scent of the shirt.
I had to leave before he woke up.
Controlled by my mortification and the intense need to get away before he wakes up, I tried pulling out of his iron grip but my eyes landed on his face, stopping me. He looked so angelic and peaceful while sleeping.
How can someone look so good while asleep? God was unfair while creating him.
I continued staring at his face, my embarrassment momentarily forgotten.
Suddenly his eyes fluttered open and I immediately closed my eyes pretending to sleep.
Can't let him know I've been watching him.
"When you're done pretending, let me know." He rasped.
Guess I was caught.
Slowly, I opened my eyes and saw him staring at me, "Good morning." I greeted him in a small voice, looking everywhere but his eyes.
"Did you sleep well?" He asked, lifting my chin to look into his eyes.
All I could do was nod my head. I couldn't form a complete sentence with him staring at me with such intensity.
"Good."
I leaned close to him and pecked his cheeks, "That's for last night. You don't accept thanks and I'm not about to add another debt to what I already owe you." He chuckled at that.
"Errr, I'm guessing you changed my clothes?" I asked, dreading what he'd say.
"Yes."
That's it. Why can't the ground open up and swallow me?
I looked away from him.
"And you have a beautiful body." He added.
"Is that supposed to make me feel better?" I asked, trying to hide my cheeks that were heating up from his compliment
"Not really. It's no big deal and It's the same as being seen in a bikini." He smirked and I covered my face with my hands.
"Come on. Let's get you something to eat." As if on cue, my stomach rumbled.
"Don't worry about that. I have to go. My mom will be worried." I finally looked at him.
He hugged me and whispered in my ear, "Stay."
"But…"
He placed a finger on my lips to silence me.
"Phone." He opened his palm and I picked my phone from the nightstand and handed it to him.
He switched it on and sent a text to my mom telling her I had slept over at Paige's place and won't be home anytime soon. Thereafter, he got up, walked into his closet, and came out throwing a pair of shorts at me.
"Pull that on and come downstairs." He exited the room.
I sighed.
Privacy at last.
I waddled into the bathroom to wash my face and cleaned my teeth with my fingers before wearing the shorts and heading to the kitchen. On entering the kitchen, I was greeted by the sight of a shirtless Lucian leaning against the counter while sipping coffee.
"Coffee?" He asked and I nodded.
What the hell is wrong with me? I've been nodding a lot lately.
He brewed coffee for me with the coffee maker and handed it to me after adding milk and cream. I almost said thanks but pecked his cheek instead. I wasn't about to add another debt to my already endless list.
He finished his coffee and decided to make us a breakfast of eggs. I was still sipping my coffee when he walked up to me and pressed himself against me.
OMG...what's he…
I was silenced when he reached up and picked a bowl up from the top shelf.
Oh…
He smirked before turning away.
Moments later, we sat around the kitchen island and devoured our meal. Thereafter, we did the dishes. After that, he took out a cup of chocolate ice cream from the fridge and handed it to me.
"Your treat." He smirked.
I took it happily and pecked his cheek again.
I began scooping my ice cream in my mouth until I felt arms around my waist. I looked up to see him while my heartbeat raised a little.
Why am I always looking up? He's fucking tall, that’s why. Like 6'5 and I'm like a dwarf beside him.
While still staring at him, he flicked the corner of my lips with his tongue.
Oh, God.
"Ice cream." He muttered.
I licked my lips and stared at his lips. He smirked but my gaze never left his wet lips. They looked soft.
Just as he was lowering his head towards mine, a voice sounded behind us.
"Lu-oh, hey guys."
We turned to see Valentine.
OMG!
"Errr...hi?" I smiled coyly.
"What do you want?" Lucian asked in annoyance.
"Just wanted to let you know I'm going out," Valentine replied, looking amused.
"Then fuck off already," Lucian said and Valentine smirked.
He winked at me and walked towards the door.
"Oh, and guys, don't forget to use protection. We don't want mini Luc’s or mini Kris’s running around just yet." He chuckled before running outside while Lucian chuckled at his joke.
I stared at the ground to cover up my embarrassment.
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Lucian and I spent the entire day together doing nothing in particular but it was fun.
In the evening we decided to eat out. He drove to my place and I changed into fresh clothes before we headed to a restaurant.
He pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant. Just then, his phone rang. He answered the call, motioning for me to go in that he was coming after tending to the call.
I got into the fancy restaurant and found an empty table at the far corner. I settled down and was using my phone when I saw a shadow slip into the seat opposite mine.
Looking up, I saw Jake.
"Hey, what are you doing here?" I asked, smiling.
"Came with a friend. You?"
"Same."
"So, where's she?" He questioned.
"Answering a call and it's a he." I clarified.
"Hmm, who's he?"
"Me." A familiar voice responded.
Of course, Lucian is always available at the right time.
Jake faced him and his face hardened but Lucian only smirked. He got up and stormed away while Lucian took his seat.
What just happened?
"Let's place our orders, shall we?" He asked, smirking.
That was all it took to get my mind off Jake.