An ember of adoration.

We lie in silence on her bedroom floor. The radio is a low hum, a monotonous buzz. Woolen carpet, prickly and torn from age, tickles my back. I stare at her; she is looking up the celling. Her face is full of wonders and her chocolatey eyes glow in the dim light. Burning up, I quickly turn away. No, I cannot out myself right now. She lets out a half- hearted sigh and glances to me.

"So, anyone you like?"

I gulp, the question caught me off guard. A sweat forms on the back of my neck and my eyes try and focus on the poster on her wall.

"Y-Yeah I do."

She traces the air delicately. A lock of rich, mahogany brown hair falls over hair face. With a huff, she blows it out of the way and turns back to me.

"So? Who is it."

I clench my teeth, trying not to spill 2 years' worth of hope and love for her.

"I'm not going to say, but I really want to tell her..."

"Practice on me."

This time I look at her. Her smile is cheeky and the sparkle in her eye shines brighter than ever.

I fumble with my socks.

"Um okay..."

I take a deep breath. This could be my chance. I look at her and stare at her intently in the eyes.

"I have loved you ever since I met you. You are the only light in my life. I don't know what I'd do without you. I love everything about you, your smile, your laugh, your personality. There is not one speck of you that I don't adore." I lock my gaze. "I love you."

She breaths out slowly. "That was incredible."

I cannot help but smile. I turn my head away again and let out a small laugh.

"Now go tell her!! I swear on my grave, she will say yes."

I stay silent. I'm trembling, I can't help myself. I feel a rush of adrenaline, confidence, and passion.

I sit up, turning to her slowly. With a deep breath, and in a quiet, soft voice I say.

"I just did."

Her Face flushes and her eyes go wide. My rush of confidence fades and a wave of anxiety crashes onto.

"I-I'm so so sorry, I'll leave-"

I scramble up to grab my shoes. But I feel a strong grip on my upper arm. I whip around and see her. Her face is a bright red, she wraps her left arm around my waist, bringing me closer to her chest."

"Aliana what-"

She cups my face and kisses me. My eyes go wide. If only I'd know she had feeling for me too.

I rest my eyes. Her lips and chapped and dry. So are mine.

A burning hot, passionate kiss.

We break away after a while. I'm out of breath. Shes leans back in and whispers softly in my ear.

"I love you too."

I take another breath and kiss her again. I push up hard against her chest and stand on my tippy toes. But I crave more. I open my mouth slightly and so does she. I take short breaths and kiss her harder. Warm hands trickle up my shirt. I feel her fingers fumble with my bra strap. Entangled in each, other she drags me onto her bed. She pins me down, her lips tracing my collarbone. Pulling off her top, the lace of her bra tickles me. I feel her warm body pressed against mine. Her delicate fingers trace my breast. I bathe in her warmth and hold her tightly. We fall into each-other, skin on skin- two hearts screaming for the other.

A love for each other, so strong it breaks the silence.
A passion so fiery, its sparks a flame that will never burn out.

The flame of love. A never-ending ember.