The forgotten key

Chapter 9

I wake up from the sun shining straight in my face. It's so warm. It's feeling like I'm hugged. No wait.. I am hugged. I lay in his arms even our legs are crossed. Shi but I mean we both sleep. God, ..Juliette yes you are laying in a man's arms calm down.
"Good morning sunshine. You are finally awake I thought you would never wake up."
"What?"
"So what are our plans for today? I'm hungry as fuck so I guess at first we're going to eat."
Okay so we're not gonna talk about that we've been cuddling probably the whole night. But I mean why should we.
"Yeah I'm so hungry right now. Are your parents here?"
"Yeah there at work"
Ah fuck
"What day we have ??"
"Tuesday"
"Shit I mean we have school now it's my second day and I'm not there!!"
"I told my parents that I don't feel good and I wrote your brother that you don't feel good either."
"Oh that was kind thanks"
I mean I didn't sleep til four so I couldn't even go to school.
"Okay now we can make breakfast."
But at first I brushed my teeth and used the toilet.
"Okay it's smells so good!"
"I hope so" he says with a smile
I sit on the chair by the island and watch him while he cooks. He's a really good cook.
"So how are you feeling today?"
"Yeah better I guess. Like I'm not really sad as yesterday you know."
"Yeah I get that. What do want to do today?"
"Hm I don't really know maybe just chilling and watch something."
"Okay good me too we can have movie day."
"Yes sounds perfect"

After we ate I take a shower. I'm too lazy to go to my house so I just shower here. I wash my hair and it feels so good. The hot water pouring on my back. I could stand like this forever. I really like to be with him. It feels so good to talk about things that are in my head. I laugh so much with him. I'm glad that I met him.
After the shower I realize that I don't have my new clothes in the bathroom.. Like underwear and anything else. He's out to run so I could easily get my stuff. I get out of the bathroom just with a towel so I'm not completely naked. In his room I see anything but my clothes. Where are my clothes?? God I'm really blind. There laying on the table next to his laptop. Luckily he's outside because I look like a gnom half naked searching my clothes. So I put on my underwear and bra.
Just as my bra is clicked he walks in.

"Ahhhhhhhh" I scream
"Gosh Juliette I thought you were in the bathroom." He says while directly looking at me.
"Yeah I'm not as you see my clothes were here"
He replied nothing but a laugh and goes out.
Shit he looked so good in his compression T-shirt and grey sweatpants. And I yeah we're not gonna talk how u looked.

After I'm fully dressed in sweatpants and a top I go downstairs.
"Okay I'm ready"
"Okay I take a shower and than I'll be there." He says and goes upstairs.
I walk to the kitchen to look for snacks. I put some fruit and salty things on a plate and bring it to the living room where the couch is. I sit on the couch and scrolling through my phone. After I guess twenty minutes he sits next to me. It's now 12 o'clock.
"So what are we gonna watch."
"Inside out 2 is out now. I really want to watch it." I say

So we watched inside out but he asleep halfway through.
He lies so innocently in his shorts and t-shirt as his face completely relaxed. I don't understand how fast this friendship went strong.

The movie just ended and I really need to go to the toilet. So I get up and go to the bathroom.

I return from the bathroom and see Elijah still deeply asleep. His peaceful face makes me smile. I gently sit back down on the couch, careful not to wake him. After a few moments, he stirs and slowly opens his eyes.

"Hey, sleepyhead," I say softly.

He rubs his eyes and stretches. "How long was I out?"

"Not too long. The movie just ended."

He looks around, slightly disoriented, then settles back into the couch. I can't help but notice how comfortable and natural it feels being here with him.

"You know," he starts, "I never thought I'd get this close to someone so quickly."

I nod, feeling the same way. "Yeah, it's surprising but nice. I feel like I can really be myself around you."

He smiles, a genuine warmth in his eyes. "Same here. I guess that's why it's so easy."

There's a brief silence, but it's not awkward. It's a comfortable silence, the kind you can only share with someone you trust.

"Wanna watch another movie?" He asked
"What about a series?"
"Yeah sounds good."
Elijah scrolling through the movie options on the screen. I watch him, noticing the way his profile is highlighted by the soft glow of the TV.

"What about this one?" he asks, glancing over at me with a soft smile.

I lean closer to see the screen, our arms brushing lightly. "Yeah, that looks good," I reply. He selects the series.

As we focus on the screen, our legs subtly brush against each other. I feel a slight shiver as our skin gently makes contact.
Elijah's hand moves to lightly twirl a strand of my hair between his fingers, his touch sending a tingling sensation down my spine. I smile softly, enjoying his touch. I glance over at Elijah, who returns my gaze with a playful smile.

The air between us feels charged with anticipation. Elijah's hand moves closer, resting gently on my thigh. His touch sends a rush of warmth through me, and I turn slightly towards him, our eyes locked in a silent exchange.

"Elijah," I whisper, the sound barely audible in the quiet room.

He leans in closer, his breath mingling with mine. "Juliette," he murmurs in response, his voice soft yet filled with intensity.

His lips brush against mine, feather-light at first then with more intensity, his hands gently framing my face.

His hand on my thigh gently moves, pulling me closer to him. I respond eagerly, my fingers tangling in his hair as our kiss deepens. The series on the screen fades into the background as our focus shifts entirely to each other.
I shift onto his lap, our kiss deepens and  my hands exploring his hair and chest.

However, the moment is interrupted by his mother, who arrives home earlier than expected. I adjust my position on the sofa, straightening my hair and smoothing out my clothes, trying to appear nonchalant.

"Hey sweetheart are you feeling better now?" Rachel asked while she took her shoes off and enters the room unaware of what just happened.

Elijah sits up straighter, his expression shifting to one of casual innocence as he looks towards his mother.

He clears his throat slightly, a hint of nervousness in his voice as he responds,
"Uh, good, Mom. Just watching a series with Juliette."
He makes directly eye contact with me, his cheeks faintly flushed.

"Wow sounds great. I would give anything to knock off the day and just make a movie day. And you Juliette feeling better?"
"Yeah absolutely but I think I should head home now. So my mom can see me again."
"If you want you can stay here again I can talk with Christine but just if you want."
"No no, I really should head home . Thanks for the invite but Nemo probably wants me back too. But I really appreciate it."
"I understand but the doors are always open for you." She says with a soft smile.