Fate's Design

Chapter 23

SAM POV

I stood in front of mirror tracing my lips where nick kissed me passionately. I can still taste him on my lips I can't help but notice the redness on neck and face. I feel like some love sick puppy. Suddenly I remembered what happened in café today

*My eyes started to sting*

Shawn behaviour shocked me and remind me of terror I faced from my own friends and people who are like my brothers. But now I am big girl I won't let anyone take advantage of me. With strong determination I started my night routine.

After freshening up quickly, I went to Nick's apartment. He greeted me with a warm smile, and I couldn't help but smile back, feeling my cheeks heat up.
Seeing him make me feel better and safe.

"Ready for a movie night?" he asked, leading me inside.

"Yeah," I replied, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. We settled on the couch, and he handed me the remote to pick a movie. I chose a light-hearted comedy, something that wouldn't be too intense.

Nick dimmed the lights and brought over a big bowl of popcorn. As the movie started, we both reached into the bowl at the same time, our hands brushing against each other. I felt a jolt of electricity shoot through me, and I quickly pulled my hand back, my cheeks flushing.

Nick chuckled softly. "You okay, Sammy?"

I nodded, not trusting my voice. My heart was pounding, and butterflies fluttered in my stomach. I focused on the screen, trying to ignore the warmth spreading through me.
We continued watching the movie, our hands occasionally brushing against each other. Each touch sent a thrill through me, making it hard to concentrate on the movie. I could feel Nick's eyes on me every now and then, and it made me even more self-conscious.

During a particularly funny scene, we both laughed, and Nick took the opportunity to wrap an arm around my shoulders. I tensed for a moment, then relaxed into his embrace. It felt right, being close to him like this.

"Sammy," he whispered, his breath tickling my ear. "You know you're special to me, right?"

I turned to look at him, my heart swelling with emotion. "yes. You're special to me too, Nicky" I said softly.

His eyes darkened with intensity as he looked at me, and before I knew it, he was leaning in again. This time, the kiss was softer, more tender. I closed my eyes, savouring the feel of his lips against mine. My hands playing with locks of his smooth hair and we pulled each other more to deepen the kiss.

When we pulled apart, he rested his forehead against mine, just like before. "You make me feel things I haven't felt in a long time, Sammy," he murmured.

His words are making me emotional, suddenly a tear slip down my cheek.

He wiped it away gently with his thumb. "No more tears, okay? Only smiles from now on."

I nodded, feeling a warmth spread through me that had nothing to do with the physical closeness. It was a sense of belonging, of being right where I was meant to be(safe place)

We turned back to the movie, but this time, his arm stayed around me, holding me close. The world outside faded away, and for those few hours, it was just the two of us, lost in each other's presence.