Denial [ n.s] EDITING

Chapter 47 - Soft Lips

Chapter forty seven
Sawyer,

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My eyes drifted to the sky which was still dark. There were rays of light coming through the windows of the car since the sun was just starting to rise.

I turned over and looked at the person I laid next to, all night long. His hair was slightly tousled and his skin looked so soft in this light.

Our bodies were both tangled together in the most comfortable way possible. His hands were intertwined with mine while the other was hung over my shoulder, holding me.

I continued to watch him. I had a distinct memory of how those green eyes would shine when his eyelids weren't shielding them. Every detail about him had already been stuck in my head. It was something that wouldn't be easily erased from my brain.

'It's rude to stare' his raspy, morning voice spoke before a smile formed on his face.

I smiled at the sight of him as he leaned in and kissed my cheeks which later, flushed in embarrassment.

His eyes slowly opened and he rubbed them both carefully with his palms formed into fists. His eyes then drifted towards mine and my insides began to hurt. Only he was capable of doing this to me.

'You're beautiful' he said.

By then I was pretty sure that my cheeks were as red as cherries. This boy made me feel a thousand different things all at once and I didn't know how he managed to.

'I love you' the words escaped my mouth - intentionally.

He murmured an "i love you" before he dipped down, lips almost touching mine when I pulled away.

My action took him by surprise. 'I've got morning breath' I said before he smiled. 'I don't care, I want to kiss you'

His soft lips brushed against mine in a rough yet comforting way. Our bodies got closer, quicker and there was almost nothing between us.

Once our lips finally pulled away from each other, I figured this would be the best time to ask him what I'd been meaning to. Everything seemed so perfect and I can't imagine anything going wrong.

Every part of me was tingling with nerve and he noticed. 'Are you alright, Lea' his finger traced along my flushed cheeks.

'Yeah, it's just' I took my time in asking him since I didn't want it to feel like I just sprung it on him. And, I was certain that my nerves would screw it up if my voice were to quicken. 'I was wondering if you'd like to meet my mum, in L.A?' Oh god, no. He's probably questioning my sanity. What if he isn't ready? Heck. He probably never wants to meet anyone related to me after the incident with my fantastic father. Thanks dad, thank you.

'I'm-I'm sorry. It's fine if you don't want to. I mean, with my dad and all and it's kinda rushed and just I do-' I was rambling. I was fucking rambling my mouth off and I felt like a nut.

His voice cut me off, 'I'd love to' those three words took me by surprise and also filled my body with relief. 'You would?'

'Yeah' he smiled. 'I'd love that' he placed another kiss on my forehead. 'Was that why you were so nervous?'

I looked down as my cheeks flushed in embarrassment. He let out a chuckle at my actions. 'I would love to, Lea' he reassured me. 'When are we leaving, then?'

We.

We.

'Uhh' I scratched my forehead. 'This Saturday? That'd give you four good days to pack, Sykes'

'Perfect' he smirked as he said, 'I'm gonna need some help packing though'

'Oh hell no, I'm not going anywhere near you dirty laundry' I pressed my nose with my two fingers.

'What do you mean dirty laundry? It's all cleaaannnn'

'We'll see'

I noticed his tongue lick his upper lip before smiling back at me. 'I'm looking forward to it'

'Me too, but you've gotta get going'

'Huh?'

'My dad's gonna be up anytime soon and it'd be a tad bit peculiar to see a car in his backyard. I'll call you later, ok?'

He pouted before sitting up. 'You better, or I'll camp out in your backyard again'

I slowly sat up before attempting to find my phone only to see that it was dead. I held onto it and slowly made my way out when Nathan looked at me, slightly disappointed and unamused.

'What?' I asked.

'I didn't say goodbye' I rolled my eyes before walking back to him. He lips pressed mine before murmuring 'goodbye'

The thought of it made me smile. He was like a four year old yet I was head over heels for him.

Just as he started the ignition and drove off, I got into the house and looked around to see all the lights turned off. He was still asleep. Good.

I slowly ran up the stairs - attempting to make no sound and closed my room door softly.

My back slid down against the door and I was leaned against it - staring outside the window at the sunrise which made the sky a pinkish blue.

I couldn't help but smile when my mind recalled last night's events and this morning's.

I loved Nathan so much and I couldn't think of it being any other way.

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A/N; I've been updating so much recently lol. this chapter's kinda short and boring but i wanted everything to begin in the next chapter.

sooo that was what lea wanted to ask nathan. not that exciting, i know but oh whale. there's still drama to come - long way mooore.

hope you like this and sorry that it's so short xxo