The Prophecy

XVII

Iris POV

All these questions about her life wandered in my mind, especially questions about her love life

We had just gotten ready for bed after we'd both finished taking our showers

The shower was serene

It gave me time to think, overthink. It gave me time to take in this new change in my life

It's not like we're exclusive or in a relationship.

Just dating more or less testing the waters

But that girl. The girl she had in her room the night before we went to the Eiffel Tower. The idea swarmed my mind. What if they were still talking and fucking around

Even though she said it was nothing it still bothered me and I'd never hold back from speaking my mind

Me overthinking won't help the situation, it'll only make me feel hostile towards her and I don't want to be that way towards someone who's not even mine but who does so much for me as a friend— or whatever we are

"Harls, sit and brush my hair." I commanded as I handed her the vintage beige brush

I sat on the ottoman facing the mirror as Harley stood behind me taking the brush gently brushing my wavy waist length hair

We made eye contact through the mirror "What's up? Is everything okay" Worry occupied her face

"Something's just been fogging my brain and I need—

Harley sighed "Iris if this is about the woman from the other night I still stand by what I said. I swear it's only you I want and am interested in. You're my only priority, the only one i will ever think about as long as you let me have you. You mean a lot to me even if we aren't together yet. I do want to make you mine and I will. But you'll have to trust me first, trust is one of the main things we need to help us get to where we want to be." I looked down fiddling with my fingers

"I know but I'm still a very loyal person even in the beginning stages" and I'd hate to restrict myself from her by letting my mind take control but I'd also hate to give too much

"So am I— how can you be so sure of something you've not given me the chance to show yet?"

She was right, I had no reason to doubt her. It's not like she did it while we were in the talking stage.

I need to trust her in order for this to work and I really want this to work. Without her who know what I'd be doing right now

I'd probably already be back home messing around with Sylvia

I've experienced many of my first with her and I want to continue stepping out of my comfort zone, stepping out of it with her makes everything feel worth and as more surreal than it already is

And whatever we are— our situationship needs to take a step forward

I know I said slow but come on

It wouldn't hurt to get her mind going

So I decided to do something I never thought I would ever initiate first

I stood up from the ottoman and swiftly turnt around towards Harley

I looked up at her puzzled face as I took the brush from her and sat it on the dresser

I wrapped my left arm around her shoulder tangling her hair in between my fingers and slowly pulled her closer to me but stopped to look into her eyes to confirm it was okay with her

As soon as I got permission I gently pressed my lips onto hers taking in the feeling of her lips for the first time

And let me tell you-

They're the softest and sweetest thing I've ever had my lips against

Harley's way with me was tender but carful

I could tell she was holding back and was being respectful

I fucking love that

"Focus Iris" she reconnected our lips once more

After a few moments Harley slowly slid her sleek tongue into my mouth getting a feel of every crevice in my mouth

As if she was familiarizing herself with it

Within minutes it was getting hotter and heated

The things on the dresser were getting aggressively pushed aside and I was getting lifted onto the dresser with Harley in between my bare thighs hungrily attacking my lips but I knew how to keep up with her.

For now at least

Her hands were starting to itch their way up my thigh

I placed my palm on top of her hand and pulled away

"Not yet" I muttered onto her lips sliding off the dresser grabbing onto her soft slender hand leading her to the king sized bed that stood in the middle of the room

Just because I planned on making her wait and was talking things slowly didn't mean we couldn't make out and tease each other

When we reached the bed I pushed her onto it and straddled her immediately after, grabbing her face which made her have duck lips. I slightly chucked pressing our lips together

This went on for awhile before we finally decided to rest for our plans for tomorrow

We were planning on going to the beach and I was curious to see if she'd behave differently now that things have changed

Harley fell asleep with her arm protectively over my torso.

We were close enough as to where I could feel her body heat and hear her steady heartbeat but we weren't close enough to call it cuddling

Ever since I've met her my life's changed tremendously and for the better

She's become the highlight of my day— something I look forward to

The sunshine who brings the Iris I want to be or not the Iris who's alone and annoyed with everyone

And regardless of everything that's happened so far throughout the trip

I wouldn't trade this for anything

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