FLORIDA, danny duncan

⤷ FIFTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN, intimate barrier.

BRIELLE,

We got home from the carnival around ten-ish. I had called Jasmine after I got out of the shower. I needed to talk to her, this was the longest we ever went without talking. We've been talking over the phone for about over thirty minutes now. One thing about me and her, is we can jump from conversation to conversation nonstop.

"Shut the fuck up," I said into my phone, in a 'really?' tone. "Are you serious?" I spoke lowly.

I've been talking quietly the whole time, just in case anyone was still up. I didn't want to be too loud, to the point where they can hear our convos through the wall.

"Bitch, I promise you, I'm being so serious right now." Jasmine said in the same exact tone as me.

"The things you tell me, never fail to surprise me... cause literally, what the fuck?" I said, still in shock.

"I don't even know... ugh, anyways, I'll let you go. It's getting late for the both of us," Jasmine sighed. "I just wanted to talk, because I miss you."

I frowned, "I miss you too. I'll be back soon."

"Please, I've been so bored— wait! Don't think I wasn't gonna ask!"

"Ask what?"

"You and Danny?" She raised her eyebrows, "specifically."

The corner of my mouth turned into a smile, "nothing is happening, we're just, having fun together and hanging out... you've seen it! I've been posting on my story."

"So, nothing? Nothing interesting?"

"I mean, we kissed. That's it—"

"WHAT!" Jasmine squealed, "'friends' my ass! One step further, one step further, after so long! There was always something between you two, you can't even deny it... c'mon Bri, be honest."

I laughed, taking my face out of the camera frame. I lifted the phone back up, "ehhhh." I shrugged my shoulders.

"I'm your best friend, I know things before you can even know it," she rolled her eyes. "I'm just messing with you. Keep me updated, you better keep me updated!"

"Duh, of course I will."

"Goodnight, I love you... tell me details later!"

"I will. Goodnight, Jas, I love you."

Jasmine ended the face time call. I plugged my phone into my charger, and saw the time. 11:47pm. I began to quickly organize my things, picking up clothes and fixing it in my luggage. I used an empty plastic bag to put any trash I had in there.

I opened the bedroom door, seeing all the lights off. I turned on the hallway light, walking into the kitchen. I only left the hallway light on for a source of light, I didn't want the house to be too bright. I threw away the plastic bag into the bigger trash bag. There were some plates and cups left out on the counter, which I picked up and placed them in the sink.

I grabbed a water bottle from the fridge, chugging some of it down. I let out a sigh, leaning my back against the edge of the counter. When I looked up, I saw a dark figure walk out from the dark hallway. I got startled, letting out a gasp, earning a small chuckle.

I saw Danny's face when he came closer into the dim light. He was shirtless, in some sweatpants. Danny's room was across the kitchen/living room from the hallway the rest of us were staying in.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you," he softly spoke. "I just came out to check if everything was locked and stuff."

"It's okay, I just came out here to throw away stuff and get water."

"Is everyone else asleep already?"

I shrugged my shoulders, "I'm not sure, but I'm assuming... that's why I've been sneaking around the house quietly."

Danny walked over to the back door and front door, making sure it was closed and locked. He walked around the counter, coming closer to me.

Danny gave me a confused look, "are you okay? Why are you still up? Walking around the house in the dark?"

He slipped his arm around my lower back, pulling me into a hug. It caught me by surprise, but I let him pull me close, wrapping my arms around his neck.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just didn't wanna turn on all of the lights. I was on face time with Jasmine for a little."

We stood there, gently holding onto each other. I rested my chin on his shoulder as his face leaned against the side of my head. His body became relaxed against mine.

"Just making sure... if you ever need anything, let me know."

Danny's hands went under my shirt, caressing my bare back. He lifted his head up and placed two soft kisses against the side of my neck. I rested my hand on the back of his neck, caressing it.

I softly laughed, "where is this all coming from?"

"We already broke the intimate touch barrier tonight, why not?" He mumbled.

"Oh, you're quick with becoming comfortable."

"Are you comfortable?"

"Danny, if I wasn't, I wouldn't be doing this right now... let alone, I wouldn't even let you touch me like this."

I took my head off of his shoulder, bringing our faces together. I leaned in for a kiss, earning it back. He wanted more, giving me pecks after pecks. He surely wasn't lying about being a 'physical type of guy'. We finally pulled away, letting go of each other.

"Go to sleep, I know you're tired," I rubbed his back, "goodnight. See you in the morning." I turned around, walking back to the hallway.

Danny followed behind me, "goodnight."

Suddenly, his hand made contact with my ass cheek, making a quick and loud 'slap' sound. It made me jump as it caught me off guard.

"Ow!" I aggressively whispered, holding my cheek that he slapped, "what the hell!"

Danny walked the opposite way from me, walking back to his side of the house.