Love in Darkness

Chapter 34: Heart feels love

Selena is in the library, studying. She was reading a medical book when Magnus comes into her mind. She recalls what happened yesterday. It was the first time he hugged her. Selena could feel his heartbeat that time. It was beating fast. That time, she thought, "I hope he did not hear mine.". She wanted to hug him back but restrain herself. Selena remembers his smile when she said she would think about it. It was genuine. "Would I give him a chance?", she asks herself. Selena closes the book and stands up. She starts to walk around the couch and thinking.

"Do I love him?". She starts asking as if she is talking to someone. "Of course, you love him. You would not be hurt if you were not.". Selena sighs. "I really was hurt, seeing him being so sweet with that woman. I was hurt that he made me like a fool. But why I am feeling joy in my heart seeing that he is coaxing me?". She puts her right hand to her left chest and smiles. "It is because I love him.".

Selena goes out of the library and decides to go to the garden. It was already dark. She goes to the gazebo and sits on the swing chair. She keeps on recalling moments with Magnus. Selena is recollecting those memories to confirm something. "This was not the same feelings I felt for Eon. This is different. I hated him but the more I think about him, the more my heart reacts. So when he kissed, my heart just...". She puts her hand where her heart, "...fluttered.". She sighs and starts making the chair swing slightly.

Selena is just staring at the white roses while swinging when a cold breeze passes making her shiver. She covers herself with her arms, then suddenly a coat is being put on her shoulders. She looks up behind her and saw Magnus. She stares at him and could not say a word. Magnus sits beside her. She then finds the courage to speak. "What are you doing here?". Magnus looks at her, "Same reason as yours, having fresh air.".

They both fall silent. Selena is feeling awkward so she decides to enter the mansion. She stands and walks past in front of Magnus. Before she could walk three more steps, she is stopped by Magnus' words. "I like you. No. I love you, Selena.". Selena slowly turns to look at Magnus.

"Love? Are you serious? Because if you are not, I have no time for it.". She is about to walk again when Magnus stands and grabs her by the wrist. This made Selena get closer to Magnus. Their bodies are close together. Selena's eyes widen and her heart is racing. Magnus is staring at her but Selena could not meet his eyes. Magnus is holding both of her wrists. "Let me go, Magnus.", she exclaims while trying to pull her wrists.

"No, I will not let you go.". Selena did not listen and still pulling her wrists. Magnus keeps hold of her. She continues to get loose until she succeeds but Magnus grabs her again and this time, he made Selena's face closer to his. They are now gazing into each other's eyes. Magnus then speaks, "Listen to me, Selena. Even just for a minute.". Selena thinks for a while looking deeply into his eyes. "No.", she declines. She again struggles to be loose from Magnus's grips.

Magnus holds her wrists tight. He puts one hand on Selena's back and pushes her closer to him. He instantly kisses Selena. Selena's widen and smacks his shoulders with her knuckles. But Magnus puts another hand on her back and pushes her even more. He continues kissing her. Selena's smacks gradually become light. She loosened her knuckles and puts her hand on Magnus' shoulders. Her eyes close and she starts responding to the kiss.

Selena wraps her arms around Magnus' neck and Magnus' right hand goes up to her face. Magnus and Selena are now kissing passionately. Magnus breaks the kiss and puts his forehead on Selena's. He speaks, "I love you.". Tears are flowing down from Selena's face. She smiles while their foreheads still stick together, and then she responds, "I love you too, Magnus.".

Magnus' eyes widen. He could not believe what Selena said. "You... Would you say that again?". Selena smiles sweetly and takes Magnus both hands and looks at him in the eyes. "I love you.". Magnus smiles widely and kisses Selena again. He breaks the kiss and hugs Selena. Selena hugs him back while smiling.