On My Own Time

Chapter 24

My fingers grazed my lips once more. I could still remember the feeling of his lips on mine. He had kissed me slowly and with care. When he had pulled away he was red and it was the first time I had seen him blush. I didn't ask him about the kiss or even talk about it at all. I could tell it made him shy and I didn't want to push him. Instead we laid down and simply talked. Somewhere along the way we had both fallen asleep, he arm securely wrapped around my waist and I was cuddled to his chest. He was warm and I was surprised my back wasn't sore from sleeping on the plain ground.

"What time is it?" He suddenly asked in a whisper and kissed the top of my head.

A small smile danced it's way onto my lips and I couldn't help but place a quick peck on the revealing skin of his neck. He chuckled while I turned and grabbed my phone that was beside us. I winced lightly when I read that it was 3:17. School ended a while ago and I had missed calls from Max, Sara, and even Charlie. Thankfully I had none from my mother but I knew that if I didn't return any of their calls then they'd call my mother. Victor let out a content sigh and pulled me closer to his chest.

"Who are you texting?"

"I'm texting my friends so they'll calm down and not call my mom."

He only let out a chuckle and grabbed my phone, putting it to the side and pulling me so I was straddling him. He stared up at me while I begged the blush to go away as I stared down at him. He cupped my cheek and I leaned in to his touch. His touch was warm and comforting and I wanted more of it. Of course, things always get in the way. A second later we heard cars park and it sounded like they were just outside. We heard laughing and a certain voice made my happy mood go away.

"You think he's home? His car isn't here!" Caden asked someone rather loudly.

Both Victor and I silently got up and crept to the window. We could see his friends around their cars but they started talking in a lower voice so we couldn't hear them at all. Victor sighed and I glanced at him. He gave me an apologetic smile and pulled me into his arms.

"Let me distract them so I can take you home. I can get my other car in the process," he said and went to grab his phone.

I kept watch at the window as he called someone. A second later Caden picked up his phone. I couldn't hear his responses but I, of course, could hear Victor. Victor spoke lowly but not too low to not seem suspicious.

"Caden? I went to get food. Where you at?"

He stayed silent as Caden replied. I couldn't help but silently chuckle since we knew exactly where they were.

"Alright. How about we meet at Jacob's? We can't at my place, parents might come soon. I'll bring food for everyone."

He hung up a couple seconds later and I heard Caden shout their next destination. They got in their cars and were gone within two minutes. Victor and I were quick to get our stuff and leave in his car. He dropped me off at home first, giving me a quick peck before driving off. When I entered the house, the first thing I smelled was cookies. I walked into the kitchen and smiled at my mother who was placing cooking onto a plate.

"Hey, honey! How was school? It's pretty late, where were you?"

"It was alright and I was with Max. He's nervous about his date tomorrow."

"He's so sweet, he shouldn't be nervous."

"I'll be sure to tell him," I said and walked out, going to my room and dropping my stuff on the ground.

I couldn't take the large smile off of my face. I was beyond happy and I almost called Max to tell him. But, of course, I didn't and instead opened the message Sara had sent me. I was a little upset with Sara's attitude today but I wanted to find out where she heard that rumor about me.