𖤐shadow me𖤐

Chapter 7| the chased kiss

The door swung swiftly open and then I saw Zayden sitting on his bed a book in his lap.

He was reading.

He looked up at me, "come in" he said softly and I stepped inside.

He stared behind me then I heard the door close. I turned and saw into the closed door.

I looked back at him and he was staring courageously at me.

I walked over to him and he put the book down on his desk, it was right beside the bed. "I was wondering where you went" I shrugged.

"You missed me didn't you" he said mockingly.

"No never" I crossed my arms acting annoyed, then he grabbed my waist and dragged me to him with a swift motion. Suddenly I was on top of him.

He laughed and I was shocked. "You okay Em?" He asked teasingly and I pushed away.

"Ha ha" I said slowly, "funny" then he stood up from the bed. My eyes followed his.

He was below me before being right in front of me til he was higher than me.

A lot of taller than me.

I needed to lift my head to catch his eyes. He was looking back at me, a small grin on his face like a challenge.

A challenge of who would hold the others stare the longest.

I would not back down.

His grin faded and I looked deep into his brown beautiful eyes, his pupils extended and they almost covered the brown in his eyes.

He took a step forward and I couldn't move, I was standing completely still. His hand brushed the outside of my thigh.

I sucked in a breath, he was standing so close. I could almost feel his warmth on my skin.

I knock was heard and I jumped, I breathed out and I let my head fall forward.

It softly hit his chest, now I was leaning against him as one of his hands went to my waist. He gently pushed me away and then he walked over to the door.

He opened it half way, with me being in the blind sone of the door entrance.

"Hi Zay" it was Aleena's voice, "do you know where Emelie is?" She asked with a tired yawn. She probably just woke up on the sofa. I was waiting for the response as much as Aleena was.

What's he going to say I was in here or not?

"No" he said shortly and shut the door. He didn't turn around, he just stood there. Facing the door.

He finally turned, his face unreadable.

I tilted my head slightly and willed him to explain his answer, wishing he could read my mind.

He just looked at me before a book floated over to him, and I got instantly jealous.
I wanted a power so bad.

I had always wanted one.

Zayden came up to me his face in a frown, he must have seen my expression. "What is wrong habibi?" I sighed and gave him a small smile.

"Nothing, just tired" I said and wished I could just have a break, I had no idea from who or why. But I needed a break where everything stopped.

I opened my eyes and Zayden was just standing there, his eyes were closed. I was wondering if he could really read my mind when his eyes opened and he looked right at me.

He walked towards me and then past me to his bed, he sat on it the book still in his hands.

He scooted over to make room for me, if I wanted to sit with him. I walked over and sat down beside him, my back leaning against the wall.

We were just inches apart, I could see his steady intake and exhale as he opened the book. Just as he had opened it he closed it and through it on the table.

He looked at me and I stared back. He looked down at my lips and my breath hitched, his eyes dilated a little bit and I was suddenly very aware of my every movement.

"What are you thinking?" He asked softly, a little teasingly.

"What are you?" I asked breathlessly, a little ashamed.

Suddenly his hand was behind my head and he pulled me close, his other hand on my waist.

My face was right in front of mine and I held my breath, he leaned a little closer seeing if I would pull away.

I stayed where I was.

I could just almost feel his lips, just as I was about to kiss him the door to his bedroom opened and I jumped back.

Zayden was sitting in the same position, seeming unbothered, almost bored.

I looked to see who it was, it was Kenji. A confused frown on his face. "Wha-" he was cut of.

"Like I said" Zayden directed his voice at me, "Aleena is probably in her room, you should go" I looked over at Kenji again and realisation flashed across his face.

My face was neutral but I still studied them both, "yes, she is in her room" I smiled at Kenji as I walked out of Zayden's room.