The Best Mistakes

30. Kayra

"Ahhhhh!" I jumped up in horror. My heart was beating crazily like it'd jump out any minute now, and there he was laughing hysterically. Nolan turned off the horrific screening while clutching his stomach, still laughing.

"You asshole! You'll never change, will you?" I hit him repeatedly as tears threatened to leak out of my eyes. I didn't even have any strength left in me, my soul had already left my body. His stupid pranks would be the death of me. He knew how much I was afraid of horror scenes and despised jumpscares and yet he did this.

"Wait-" he tried to speak but I kept hitting him albeit my low power. "Stop-" he was still laughing and it pissed me off more.

"I almost got a heart attack, moro-"

He grabbed both my hands and pulled me towards him. I fell over his chest on the ground and when I saw his grin, I tried to smack him but it was hard due to his hold on my hand. I was going to beat him to death. "You jerk!"

He wrapped his arms around me and buried my face in his hard chest, "Sorry, sorry!” I struggled to release myself from his firm hold to no avail. He had stopped laughing but I could still feel a smug grin dancing on his lips

"Let go." I wriggled in his arms but he didn't let go. He still held me, strong and comforting.

"I really am sorry." He squeezed me lightly before patting my back and gently rubbing it. Before I knew it, I was already relaxed and enjoying his body warmth. The familiar and comforting scent of vanilla filled my nose and soothed my chest, freeing me from fear. My heart had stopped its marathon but it still beat faster. 

I wasn't the only one who realized the intimacy of this moment. Nolan had stopped moving his hands and his hold wasn't as firm like before. I could hear his heart all well.

The loud thrumming of his heart felt like a melody to my ears. I just wanted to lay there and listen to it forever. I squeezed my eyes shut. "Do something like this again and you're as good as dead."

A low, throaty chuckle escaped his lips and I felt his body vibrate. I lifted my head to see his face, which was all red. Was he blushing or is it because of the laughing or maybe due to my weight? I refused to believe the third possibility. "Why are you all red?"

"It's because you're heavy."

"Assh-" Once again he held my wrists and planted a quick kiss on my lips. "I am kidding." His eyes met mine. "It's because you make my heart go crazy."

Nolan’s dangerous. He would definitely kill me today. He was so laid back about the stuff he said, not even a tad bit worried about their effects. My heart was going crazy at his words. How could he utter such heavy words with that beautiful mouth of his? His eyes had become beautiful pools of honey and I was sure I would drown in them.

This man was enchanting and every time I touched him I felt enchanted. He gazed at me so intently like I was the only thing he knew and the only one he wanted. I knew he didn't just like me, it was more than that. Maybe even love.

But as much as that delighted me, it was foreboding. If he hadn't realized yet then I just wish that he never realizes what he exactly feels for me. That'd be the best thing for both of us. I cannot return anymore than this so I just hope that he stops giving me more.

Nolan snapped his fingers and brought my attention to him. I had been staring at him blankly without realizing. He raised his eyebrows.

"I want to ask you something..." I pressed my lips together and rested my head on his chest. I didn't have the courage to look him in the eye while talking about it. "And be honest."

Nolan seemed to understand what I wanted. He turned on his side and placed my head on his arm, close to his chest. "Go ahead." He caressed my hair, and I felt his deep breaths over the crown of my head.