Darker Than Blood

.20

By the end of the night she was in tears.

Happy, can't stop laughing tears.

Clutching at her stomach, she wheezed , her eyes begging him to stop.

Damien smiled at the way she snorted in between her laughs and then turned beet red.

All he could think was. .

His red apple. .

"I promise I'm not lying. I did bit his butt to draw blood because I was one hungry kid. Not a lovely place to bite but beggars can't be choosers right?" He continued this time Sarah didn't care about the embarrassing snorts.

It was unbelievable, really.

Thirty minutes back they had confessed their love for each other in the most casual way . .Sarah felt like she didn't even need to confess or hear him say the words. It was as if they knew from the very start. The seed of love planted the first time they crossed paths.

And. .

Who joked around after confessing?

Them apparently.

No hard emotional i can't believe you love me moment. No crying out. No tissues needed. Nothing said.

She felt the moment. .felt it down to her bones. . glad he didn't drag it out .

"I wanted to take you out on a date but guess my plan isn't the gods plans." He winked at her across the wooden table. " Consider this soup as my . . condolences."

Sarah glanced at her empty bowl of soup and leaned on the table, one of her hand cupping her face. .a heart warming smile on her face.

So homey so cozy. .

"Accepted and I wish I get condolences like this often from you. "

Damien crossed his arms , he looked illuminated in the white light and Sarah couldn't help but feel the first pang of nervousness creep in. Now that the food was consumed.

Now that the realization was hitting her that she was alone with him.

And his eyes wasn't helping either. . .

His eyes had that intense look that was giving her goosebumps.

"Sarah , believe me when I say this. You have nothing to fear from anyone or anything. I told you I'll be there for you . Don't walk around with your head down. It's time you look up. " Damien said slowly.

Sarah nodded. "I'll try."

One of his dark eyebrow rose. "Not try, my love. Act on it."

His endearing word forced her to drop her gaze from his face.

His love?

The thud thud of her heart drummed in his ear but he didn't say anything on it . Not wanting to further tightened her nerves.

She was one beautiful doe that seemed to get harassed quite easily.

More easily then he liked.

Chair scrapped against the floor and he stood up. His eyes not leaving her alone even for second.

Silence fell and she didn't dare break it. She blinked and he was  standing beside her chair, lifting his hand slightly. .for her to hold.

Like an offer.

She couldn't resist.

Her lips apart, she slipped her hand in his . .it was an automatic reaction. And Sarah thought. . nothing had ever been difficult with him. Never complicated.