Soulmates // B.E

Music to my ears

Keira's pov

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I turn to my right side, then to my left. But something is keeping me from sleeping nice and deep. When I open my eyes and begin to regain my senses again, I can hear music coming from the streets.

It wouldn't be the first time teenagers would fuck around at night like this. But there's one weird thing though... this isn't some American rap like I'm used to..

It's more.. calm and peaceful. And that's when I recognize it. Hostage from Billie.

There's... no... way.

I get up as fast as I can and run up to my window. And I see her. HER. With her beautiful eyes and hair into the night, holding a speaker up in the air, blasting her song. Our song.

I feel tears coming to my eyes. What is she doing here? She's supposed to be all the way back to LA. I just can't believe it, that always happens in movies.

But the more I look at her, the more I feel guilty about what I did. If only I had spoken with her instead of leaving. I hate myself for it, but I don't know, I got scared and I had to breathe fresh air.
Just as she's about to turn away and leave, I run all the way down to the building, open the doors and yell out her name. She turns around.

For a moment neither of us say anything, we just stand there, staring at each other. Her hair is a little messy, her eyes tired, and puffy.

She looks down and then runs back to me.
Our eyes meet again and her lips Met mine. Without thinking, her hand slips out of her pocket to reach my cheek.

As her hand grazes my cheek, the worlds seems to fall away. The noise of the street, the distant hum of the city— it all fades away into nothing. All I can hear is the soft rythme of her breath, syncing with mine, and the faint melody of Hostage still playing in the background.
I can't believe this is happening, I don't even know what to say, but she doesn't even give me time to think. Her lips pulled away from mine. She looks at me.

She's looking for an eye contact but all I can do is stare at the ground. I'm frozen.

Billie softly grabs my face and make me look at her.
"Why?" She finally whispers. Her voice barely audible over the music. " why did you leave like that?"

I swallow hard, guilt crashing over me again, feeling my heart pound against my chest. "Everything with us- it got too intense, too real, and I got scared. I thought walking away would give me time to breathe, to think but..."

Her eyes glisten with heartache, and I feel like I'm about to break. She looks at the ground and I'm terrified she's going to walk away again.
But this time she takes a deep breath and says " you don't have to run. Not from me."

Those words hit me harder than I expected, and before I can say anything, she wraps her arms around me, pulling me close. Her touch is warm and soft, and I realize how much I've missed this, her touch. This hug brings be back to the first night we spent in the same bed. When I saw Billie's true face.

" I'm sorry" I finally whisper in her hair, holding her tighter  than i ever have before. " I'm so so so sorry."

She doesn't say anything, just rests her head against my chest, letting the silence sit between us. And in that silence, sigh Billie's song playing softly behind us, I know that maybe— we can find a way to work it out.

We stay like that for a while. Her head is tucked under my chin, her breath warm against my chest. And it feels like everything is falling into place.
The mistakes, the fear—they're still there, but quieter now, replaced by something peaceful.
I gently pull away, just enough to take her hand. Her fingers curl around mine, hesitant at first but when our eyes meet,  there's no need for words. She gives me a nod, and without thinking twice, I lead her inside.

The hallway is dimly lit, quiet, except for the creak of the floor beneath our feet and the rolling sound of her suitcase. The air feels heavy, thick with everything left unsaid. But it does not feel unbearable anymore, not with her besides me.

When we reach her apartment, her fingers tighten around mine. She glances at me and gives me a faint smile before I push the door open. I give her a small tour, and finally I reach my room. It's small but it's big enough for two.  It's my sanctuary, and her being here feels so right.

I let go of her hand and go over to the window, leaving it slightly open so the night breeze can settle in.

She moves towards me, her footsteps quiet on the floor, and when she reaches me, she wraps her arms around my waist from behind. She leans back into me, her body fitting perfectly against mine.

She's always belonged there, right?

She turns in my arms, her eyes heavy with exhaustion, but there's something else there too.
Something vulnerable.
She reaches up, brushing a strand of hair from my face, touching my cheek gently, almost hesitant. I can feel the unspoken questions  in her eyes , but neither of us need to voice them. Not tonight.

I take off my shoes and she does the same.

" is it okay if I take a shower first? With the flight and all?" She asks. I nod and she goes away.

I lay down in bed, waiting for her to come back. I'm trying so hard not to fall asleep, but it's hard considering it's 3 in the morning.

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As I'm about to close my eyes and fall into a deep sleep,  the bed dips slightly as she climbs in beside me, her presence soft and warm. She slides in behind me, her arm drapes over my waist, pulling me closer. The smell of fresh and clean fills up the room.

She doesn't say anything, just tightens her arms around me, pressing a soft kiss to the back of my neck. The warmth of her breath against my skin sends shivers down my spine.

Her hand slides up, tracing patterns along my arm and I feel my body relax even more. I drift off completely.

This feels right.

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(An) hi y'all! There you go another chapter. This one is cute I admit. If you have any suggestions don't forget to put them in the comments !
It'll get spicier don't worry

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