Hearts Across the Divide

The Feeling is... Right

It had been a couple of days since you had kissed Noa at the waterfall at night. You couldn't help but regret the decision. You feel as if you have crossed a line. And now you don't know where it left the two of you.

You walk the trail to the waterfall with sweaty hands. Twisting the worn strap of your bag with each step. What if he's not there? What if you never see him again? You probably scared him off with the kiss.

Noa was sitting on a nearby large rock by the waterfall when you arrived.

He was deep in thought, his mind distracted. He was still thinking about the kiss from a few days ago. Noa had mixed feelings. On one hand, he was intrigued by it but on the other he was confused. As he was lost in thought, he suddenly noticed you approaching. He tried to stay calm but his heart began to beat a little faster.

You smiled at him softly. Sober and sharp now, you regret your drunken behavior sensing how thick the air was now. "Hi."

Noa smiled back, his heart still beating a little bit faster. He noticed that you seemed more serious than usual. Noa patted the spot next to him on the large rock, signaling you to sit with him.

You sit silently, nervously staring down at the rushing water. Your heart threatening to beat out of your chest.

Noa could sense that something was off about your behavior. You weren't acting like your normal self. Something was weighing on your mind and he was curious to find out what it was.

Noa looked at you with concern in his eyes, but before he had a chance to speak, you spoke first.

"Why haven't you said anything about what happened the other night?" Noa's heart skipped a beat. He knew exactly what you were referring to. Noa didn't know what to say. He smiled at the memory. He wanted to do it again. But he didn't know the appropriate time to really how to accomplish such an intimate act.

Noa looked down at his hands, fidgeting with a small pebble on the ground. He didn't quite know how to answer your question. He didn't know how to put his thoughts into words.

"I do not know," he said softly, still looking down at the pebble. "But I can tell it is... upsetting you. You have been acting differently." He looked up and met your gaze, his eyes filled with curiosity and a hint of uncertainty.

You don't dare look at him. You may break if you do from rejection. "I... I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable." You say quickly. "We can forget it, Noa. Like it never-" Noa interrupted, "No." he grabs your hand in his large one. "I... liked it."

Your heart skipped a beat as Noa interrupted you and grabbed your hand. You could feel the warmth of his touch and it sent a shiver down your spine. "You did?" you asked, finally looking up and meeting his gaze.

Noa held your hand tighter, his heart beating faster. "Yes," he said firmly, making sure you knew how serious he was. "I liked it... a lot."

Noa leaned in inches away from you now, looking intently into your eyes. The desire to kiss you again was overwhelming for him, and you couldn't deny that you wanted it just as badly.

"Please," he whispered, his breaths soft against your skin, "do it again."

Heat builds on your face, fire engulfs your body, and Noa can feel it. The fire between the two of you grows even hotter, and he can't get enough of it. He reaches up and tenderly cups your face in his hand, gently pulling you closer to him.

As your lips softly brush together, Noa can't help but feel a rush of emotion. He deepens the kiss, the fire between them becoming even more intense. His hand still cupping your face, his fingers gently tracing the curves of your jawline as he continues the kiss, wanting more.