What Was Missing

Chapter 26 - Alex

Song: Feel it - d4vd

Soft.

Her lips were so soft and... delicious. The taste of watermelon on Scarlett's lips was intoxicating. She was intoxicating. I could taste something else on her lips when we kissed. I can only assume it was the alcohol she had drank earlier but I didn't mind.

My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest. My hands shook uncontrollably at first but then something came over me when my hands touched the soft skin of her back and I just kissed her like she was the air I was dying to breath. There was also a strange feeling in my chest but I'm not quite sure how to describe it.

After kissing Scarlett the other night I have been in a complete haze. Everything passes by me slowly and I can't think straight. All I can think about is that kiss. My first kiss.

She said it was just practice so it didn't count but I don't think I can not count it.

"Alex, are you listening?" Fingers snap in front of my face.

"Huh? Sorry!" I apologize to Oliver, snapping out of my thoughts.

"Don't make me fire you." He warns with a raised eyebrow. I give a sheepish smile and continue cleaning tables.

It's been 5 days since the party and I can't get that kiss out of my head. Amanda has asked me repeatedly what happened in that closet but there's no way I could tell her, she'd freak!

Scarlett and I didn't speak of what happened. The rest of the party was pretty chill, later Rebecca ended up driving us all home in Scarlett's car since she drank a bit. Rebecca also decided to stay the night over at Scarlett's since she didn't have a ride.

I know I said I wanted my first kiss to be special, but I think it was. It was with someone I care about a lot. With someone who didn't pressure me and repeatedly asked for consent. It couldn't have been better. It felt... right.

"Would you just tell me what you're thinking about already?" Oliver's voice snaps me out of my thoughts once again.

"S-sorry." I apologize. I scrub the table harder as I feel my face turn hot.

"Is this a teenager thing? Because I can't deal with growing hormones right now-"

"Oliver." I groan in annoyance. He gives a slight smirk and walks away with his hands raised in surrender.

I feel my phone buzz in my pocket signaling a text. Oliver doesn't mind me answering texts while working he just doesn't want me glued to my phone. I take it out and see who it is.

Scar: You're working today, right?

Me: Yeah, why?

Scar: I'm in the area with Xio. We're gonna stop by to get coffee.

She's coming? Now?

Me: K.

K? Who says K?!

I wanted to punch myself. That was so awkward but honestly that's how I've been acting since the day we kissed and I don't know why. I've been a nervous wreck around her all week and that feeling in my chest keeps making an appearance from time to time when I'm with her. I still don't know what it means.

10 minutes go by and my heart skips a beat when I hear the bell on the door ring. In walks Scarlett with a shorter woman, that I assume is Xio, by her side.

Oliver is busy at the counter sorting some cups so he hasn't looked up.

"Hey." I wave as they make their way in.