𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐞

𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞

𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐢'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐯

i sat quietly and listened as dani told me everything has been happened today. dani sat on the edge of my bed, her shoulders slumped and eyes heavy with the weight of the day. 

i sat next to her, our legs almost touching, feeling the warmth of her presence. it was hard to see her like this, so vulnerable and open. my heart ached for her, and all i wanted to do was make her feel better.

"it's been such a mess," dani said, her voice barely above a whisper. she looked up at me, her eyes glistening. "i'm sorry to dump all of this onto you."

"you're not dumping anything," i reassured her, placing a hand on her back, rubbing gently. "i'm here for you, dani. always."

she gave me a small, grateful smile. "thanks, skai. i don't know what i'd do without you."

we sat in comfortable silence for a while, i couldn't help but feel my heart race as i glanced at her, remembering the kiss we shared. it was tender and full of unspoken emotions. something had shifted between us, something undeniable. her dark eyes hid underneath her long eyelashes and were glued to the ground, her hair framed her face beautifully.

this woman is perfect.

"skai," dani began, breaking the silence. she took a deep breath, as if gathering courage. "about what i said outside,"

i turned to face her fully, giving her my undivided attention. "yes?"

"i can't keep pretendin' that everything's okay with jasmine," she confessed, "our relationship... it's not what it should be. and seein' you, being with you... it's made me realise that i can't keep livin' a lie."

i had to bite down a smile, trying my hardest to keep it classy.

"dani, are you sure? this isn't just because you're having a bad day, cause i can't keep playing with my emotions when it comes to you."

"no," her face scrunched up slightly as she looked into my eyes, clearly offended by my statement. she reaches out to take my hand. "it's not like that, i've felt this way for a long time, but i was too scared to admit it. i just want you, no i crave you. i can't ignore it."

my heart pounded in my chest as her words sank in, this time i let the smile on my face spread.

"i want you to." i whispered, but i suddenly remembered something i wanted to make clear. "but, i need you to sort this whole jasmine situation, we shouldn't have even kissed cause i ain't no side chick danielle."

"don't worry ma, i'll sort everything out." her words made my heart swell. i squeezed her hand, feeling the warmth of her skin against mine. she dazed into my eyes, like she always does, her eyes low but full of intense energy. i loved everything about this woman, even her scent had me feeling intoxicated. "i don't regret kissin' you though."