Chapter 61—Hard To Resist

Noah's POV:

I was in dilemma as to I should meet her mom or not. Last time she really did hate me. But... She didn't know me well that time either and I really can't go against Astrid.

As we drove to her house and got out, nervousness got the best of me. But I tried to act fine. Then I saw her lipstick. I mean... It was smudged.

She hadn't rung the doorbell yet, so I took her hand and dragged it behind a bush. You know, in case, her mom opens the door and saw me touching her lips.

That would make her hate me even more.

And I definitely don't want that.

She looked at me with shock, but I took my hand and wiped the lipstick off her lips.

She understood I guess because she calmed down. Otherwise, she was almost gonna freak out.

"Well, it is not so well even now. Should I smudge it again?" I winked at her.

She looked at me with confusion but as my words registered in her mind, she started beating me with her hands.

"Oops. Sorry!" I said and she stopped and laughed.

"I seriously just beat the most talented fighter, didn't I?" she said.

"Yup" I replied.

"Ha-ha. Like I can even touch you if you don't want!"

"Like I don't want" I winked again.

"Huh. Let’s go!" she said.

"Yeah"

Then we went towards the door and rang the doorbell.

The door opened, and her mom stood there. To say that I was nervous, is an understatement.

"I-I just came to l-leave her at home... as it was late. I-I am leaving" I said and started going.

"Noah" her mom called. "Come inside... Can you?"

She doesn't sound angry.

I can come inside.

"Y-Yeah okay" I said and turned around and went inside.

I got inside, and her mom told me to sit down on the sofa.

I sat down and she sat across the table. Astrid, fortunately, sat beside me.

"I'm sorry Noah. I was rude last time. I should have not acted without knowing the entire truth" she said.

"Ah... A-Aunt you don't need to be sorry!" I said. "Please"

"You're a grace, Noah. I take my words back and you can be with Astrid"

I smiled. Even though she was talking about being 'friends' with Astrid, but still.

"Thank you Aunt" I said. She smiled.

"Now, I'll get going" I said and stood up.

"Noah just come to my room for a moment" I heard Astrid. I looked at her and then at her mom.

"Sure" her mom said and then I nodded and went with her to her room.

She locked the door as soon as I came, and I looked at her in shock.

She then pushed me against the wall and started kissing me.

The passion was making me wild, but I controlled myself and kissed her softly.

As we parted I looked at her. She was breathing heavily and so was I.

"Damn, you are hard to resist" she said.

I looked at her in shock. Is this the same girl that was shy?

"I know. But so are you" I said with a wink.

"But I don't want mom to know about us. She can even force us to break up"

"It's okay. As long as you are okay with it" I assured.

"Thanks"

She smiled and then unlocked the door. "Now.. Go"

"Bye"

"Bye"

I left the room, not before removing her lipstick stains from my lips. This is so beautiful, being with her. She is a drug, and I am addicted.

I went downstairs and saying goodbye, I left.

Astrid's POV:

I so wanted to kiss him on the great occasion of my mom finally saying that she has no problem with Noah and that he is a grace.

I know that already.

So, I kissed him as soon as we got to the room. I was always a shy type. But... As they say. With the right person, you just want to give in and forget everything stopping you.

I don't feel scared of any thing when I am with him.

I don't feel insecure when I am near him.

And that's why I know he is the one for me.

Anyways, let's come out of this dream world.

I went to sleep because I was kind of tired after the long journey. He is a very good driver. Most people can't drive such a long distances without once making the other one feel like they are going to die.

New York was beautiful, but I didn't get to enjoy it. Too much of problems to enjoy.

I don't think I'll ever get chance to go this far again. My mom is not the travelling type. She only goes when she has to meet a relative.

The one, now, I know is in LA.

I slept thinking about Noah. He is so good. I must have done something really good to get this gem.

The next day I woke up and the first thing I did was to call Charlotte.

"Hey" I said.

"Hey" she replied.

"How are you"

"Well and good" she said. "Do you know how is Xander?"

"I'll ask Noah and tell you" I said.

"Thank you... Do you have any idea how can I apologize to Noah?"

"Come clean and tell him the real reason"

"I told you—"

"I know you, Charlotte. The real reason is something else and Noah will surely forgive you if you tell him the truth. Go ahead"

"Okay" she said, and the call ended.

I wonder what the real reason is.