Twilight ~Nihachu x female oc~

Part 7

~Niki's POV~

I heard laughter and the door open and immediately set my tea down. I turn to see my Rebecca smiling at me in reassurance. I turned back to the door and I saw her eyes widen as she saw me.

"Niki?" She whispered, setting her bag down.

"Hey..." I whispered, standing up. I glanced at her hoodie, it was my hoodie. I smiled a bit, she looked nice in it.

Everyone else left the room, like there was a queue to do so. Now it was just me and her. Her and I. Belle and Niki.

She hadn't moved from the doorway, her eyes hadn't softened yet. I walked a bit closer so we were about an arms length away from each other.

"I'm sorry..." she avoided eye contact

This isn't a good start.

"Why are you sorry? Its my fault for putting you in this situation." I looked at her hands, she was fidgeting with the bracelet.

"No I have to explain myself." There was a pause. "Can we sit?"

"Yeah of course." We walked over to the couch and sat down.

I could see her struggling to speak.

"Take your time" I smile, I seemed calm but I was anxious to hear what she had to say.

She took a deep breath before talking.

"My parents were homophobic. Severely. When I came out to them, they kicked me out." Tears formed in her eyes. "But you're whole speech, was so similar to mine that it brought back the memories. The memories plus the shock just sent me into panic mode. I'm so sorry." She was crying now, I looked down. Our hands were dangerously close.

Do it.

I grabbed her hand and held it in mine. She looked at me, expressionless.

"I'm so sorry. My feelings took over. I should've spent more time thinking and less time forcing myself to figure it out. I'm sorry I overwhelmed you, I truly am. But you're amazing and beautiful and the kindest person I've ever met. I've had more fun with you in the couple weeks I've known you than I've had ever. I completely understand if you need time or if you don't feel the same but I'm letting you know. I'm here for you." I poured my heart out and didn't regret it this time. I looked at her, she was obviously thinking.

Her grip on my hand tightened and she pulled me into a hug. A long, soft hug. The kind that makes you feel like the person has trusted you. I heard her start crying again as she pulled me tighter.

After a few moments, she pulled away from the hug. We stared at each other. Long eye contact sucks most of the time but this time it was nice. Comforting even.

We both looked down to see we were still holding hands. She looked at me and I looked at her. I saw her glance at my lips and back at my eyes.

Was she about to kiss me?

~Belle's POV~

I don't know what got into me but I caught myself staring at her and glancing at her lips. She knew how she felt, I just needed to figure out for myself.

There's only one way to find out.

I looked into her eyes and went for it.

I kissed her. I fucking kissed her.

I thought for a second.

She was kissing me back.

I felt her grip on my hand tighten as she brought her other hand to my cheek.

I pulled away and we looked at each other for a while. I figured it out. I think I finally figured it out. I like her back.

"I like you too Niki" I whispered, staring into her eyes.

"I had a hunch" she whispered before kissing me again.

I smiled into the kiss.

Maybe I found my safe place.

"FUCK" I heard Wilbur yell before knocking a glass over.

"You saw that whole thing didn't you." I smirked, glancing at him.

"It was Rebecca's idea not mine" he put his hands up in defense.

I giggled and looked down at my hand, still holding hers. Our bracelets had connected.