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SUNSET KISSES [PIN HAWTHORNE]

Summary: You and Pin have dated for weeks, but things still aren't feeling natural. You haven't even had your first kiss. But when you're having a small evening picnic by a secluded beach, Pin decides to change it.

The sun painted the sky red and pink as it descended, the colours mirrored from the water as you sat there at the beach with Pin, having found a cosy place to sit and eat your sandwiches and muffins. That particular beach rarely had people as it wasn't friendly for swimmers due to sharp rocks near the shore, so you were able to sit there in peace, away from the prying eyes that would comment on how cute you two are.

Honestly, when Pin first asked you out two months ago, you didn't think much of it. You did like him, you weren't sure if your fondness was romantic but you did enjoy his company. Becky and Jade insisted that the way you looked at Pin was most definitely romantic, whether you acknowledged it or not. So, you gave in and said yes, and you had gone to a basic dinner date, which had ended very well and feelings had bubbled up.

That had given way to another date. Third, fourth. And soon, you were pretty much attached to each other, texting all the time, having movie nights, hanging out. But even after all this, when you were face to face, it was timid and awkward for the most part, especially in public. It was the first relationship for both of you, you didn't know how to act, how to show affection - even cuddling in public felt embarrassing somehow.

And of course, you hadn't had your first kiss. Becky had been absolutely flabbergasted when she learned it some weeks ago – she started ranting about how you still act like you're dancing around your feelings. Jade had tried to calm her down, telling her that you and Pin can take your time, that it's all still very new for both of you. But it had definitely created some tension between the two of you.

You even wondered if it had been the right call, to accept his date invite. If you weren't able to do much more than hold hands in private due to awkwardness, how would the rest of your relationship work out? Your head screamed at you to hug him, have him hold you, ask him for a kiss... but everything just felt like it was awkward to ask. You were ready, but was Pin ready? Would you just ruin everything if you jumped into his arms so quickly?

The view to the sea was beautiful, the horizon's vivid colours slowly deepening. You and Pin sat close to each other, talking softly, giggling and sharing shy glances. It felt more comfortable now when there was no one around, just the two of you.

And maybe that's why Pin's eyes lingered on you for longer periods as you ate together, his eyes roaming your face, and you turned to look at him too.

"What?" you asked, your voice muffled as your mouth was full of sandwich.

Pin blinked a few times, and you saw his cheeks turn slightly red as he turned away. "Nothing. Sorry."

You frowned and quickly ran your hand across your chin and cheeks. "Is there something on my face?"

Pin shook his head, rubbing his neck. "No, I just... I got lost in thought."

You nodded slowly before leaning back slightly, turning your gaze back to the sunset. You were quiet for a moment again, before you abruptly leaned forward to grab your bottle of water - and then you felt something warm and damp on your ear, which left it as soon as it came. You turned to see a very red Pin sitting up, looking at you with wide eyes.

You touched your ear, frowning. "Did you just... try to kiss me?"

"Sorry," he mumbled, looking away from you. "I should have asked first."

Your heart jumped at that, and you froze, staring at Pin, who shifted under your gaze.

"I should go," he then said, starting to stand up but you lurched forward, grabbing his hand.

"No, don't go," you squeaked. "It's... it's okay, I... you wouldn't have to ask."

Pin's eyes widened for a second, before he swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbing. He then lowered himself on the blanket again, grasping your hand hesitantly. "I... I've wanted to do that for a while, but I didn't pay attention and ruined it."

A smile tugged the corners of your lips as you gave his hand a squeeze. "Me too. I just... I haven't found the right place or time to ask if I could kiss you."

You both chuckled a little at it, at your own shyness, foolishness, how you had been dating for weeks and still acted like you were scared of each other somehow. As if you were afraid of it not working out.

"Well..." you mumbled, scooting closer to him. "Do you want to try again?"

Pin blushed again at your question, but he eagerly nodded. "If you're okay with it."

You nodded in agreement, biting your lip. And with a faint exhale, he slowly leaned in, before his lips finally found yours. It took a few seconds, but a surge of warmth immediately ran through your whole body, and you raised your hand to rest on Pin's shoulder as you kissed back.

It wasn't as passionate as you see first kisses be in movies, it was simple and soft. Fitting for you. And when he finally pulled away, you leaned your forehead against his for a moment, breathing in sync with him.

"Wow," Pin whispered, a grin forming on his face.

"Yeah," you chuckled, raising your other hand to cup his cheek. "I didn't expect it to feel like that either."

You sat back on the blanket, now huddled closer as Pin wrapped a throw blanket over both of you and wrapped an arm around your waist. You sat there, your head on his shoulder and after a moment, you felt him pressing a kiss on top of your head, making you grin. The sun had set below the horizon now, and it'd soon be dark. But you didn't want to stand up, to go home. Not yet. Something had shifted in your relationship with Pin, and you wanted to bathe in that feeling for a moment longer. Elvis and Pixie seemed to snicker to themselves at the edge of the beach, seeing their owners finally cuddling like that.

You lifted your head from his shoulder and bit your lip, a question stuck in your throat for a moment before you forced it out. "Can I... can I come to stay the night with you? I feel like I won't be able to sleep without you by my side tonight. I'd have too many thoughts."

He chuckled, running his hand across your back. "If you're okay with my cold room with humid air, then yes, you can stay the night at my place. I don't think dad has anything against it either."

You smiled at it, and then sighed. "The girls are going to lose it once they find out."

Pin chuckled. "No doubt about that."

You fell silent again for a moment, before Pin shifted, pushing you away gently. "We should probably go before it's too dark to ride safely."

Your body protested for being pushed away from Pin's warmth, but you endured it, knowing that you would be able to sleep next to him through the whole night. Something beautiful was put into motion tonight, and suddenly the day when you first agreed to go on a date with Pin felt like the best day in your life.