Conflicted heart

Chapter 29: i want you and only you

Ona slowly stirred from her sleep, her eyelids fluttering open to the soft ambient light in the room. She blinked, still feeling the warmth of Lucy's embrace, and the memory of their movie night before her nap flooded back into her consciousness. A drowsy smile curved her lips.

As Ona became more aware of her surroundings, she suddenly realized that she'd drooled a little on Lucy's hoodie during her nap. She blushed, feeling a tad self-conscious but also finding it a bit endearing. She carefully got up, trying not to disturb Lucy, and padded over to grab a bottle of water from the nearby table.

In the quiet of the room, she enjoyed a long drink, the cool water refreshing her. She then turned to head back to the couch, intent on resuming their cuddle. But just as she was about to settle in Lucy's arms, she noticed Lucy's phone lighting up with a new message.

Against her better judgment, Ona's curiosity got the better of her. She glanced at the message, and her heart seemed to plummet in her chest. The message was from Keira, Lucy's ex-girlfriend, asking for a second chance. The pit of insecurity and jealousy rekindled in Ona's stomach as she read those words.

Her thoughts raced, torn between wanting to respect Lucy's privacy and her own deep-seated fears.

Lucy's eyes fluttered open, her body stretching gently as she woke from her nap. She noticed Ona standing by the table, looking a little troubled. Her sleep-fogged mind cleared as she saw Ona's expression, and she furrowed her brow, concerned.

She smiled, trying to mask her confusion, as Ona settled back on the couch next to her. But her smile soon faded as Ona spoke. Ona hesitated, searching for words, and Lucy could see the unease in her eyes.

Ona's voice trembled slightly as she inquired about Keira, her voice revealing the insecurity that had crept in. Lucy's expression shifted from confusion to understanding as she realized what Ona had seen.

A pang of guilt tugged at Lucy's heart, knowing that her past had cast a shadow over their current moment. She reached out to gently cup Ona's cheek, her touch tender. "Ona," she began softly, "Keira is a part of my past. It's you that I want, you that I choose every single day." She smiled, trying to reassure Ona.

Lucy leaned in and pressed a caring kiss to Ona's lips, pouring her emotions into the tender touch. "I've moved on from that part of my life, Ona. You're the one I want to be with," she affirmed, her eyes locking onto Ona's.

Ona met Lucy's gaze, her eyes filled with sincerity and vulnerability. She knew she had crossed a line by snooping through Lucy's phone, and now she needed to make amends. She took a deep breath, her voice trembling slightly as she began to speak.

"Lucy, I... I'm really sorry for snooping through your phone. It was wrong, and I should have trusted you. I let my jealousy and insecurity get the best of me, and I promise it won't happen again."

She reached out to gently hold Lucy's hand, seeking reassurance that they could move past this. "I trust you, Lucy, and I want you. I don't want my insecurities to come between us. You mean the world to me." She finished her apology with a soft, hopeful smile, silently praying that Lucy would understand.

Lucy's expression softened, her heart warmed by Ona's apology and the earnestness in her eyes. She scooped Ona up, her lips gently claiming Ona's in a sweet and forgiving kiss, imbued with tenderness. Her arms wrapped around Ona's waist, and she continued to hold her close, swaying gently.

With a mischievous glint in her eye, Lucy playfully teased Ona, her fingers tracing ticklish patterns along Ona's sides. "You are forgiven," she said, her voice a soft murmur. "But you're not off the hook just yet." A mischievous grin tugged at the corners of her lips as she continued to tickle Ona gently, cherishing the warmth and intimacy of the moment.

Their laughter filled the room as they playfully teased and enjoyed each other's company, the earlier tension between them dissipating like a distant memory.