SECOND BLOOM | NICHOLAS CHAVEZ

3. kisses and weathers

NICHOLAS' POV
i sat nervously as adriela ran into the bathroom only to return to my room with a wet damp cloth. she took her seat next to me, her eyes glued to my bruise.

as if she wasn't satisfied, i carefully watched as she moved closer towards me. trying my best to hold back a smile, i looked down.

adriela picked up the wet warm towel, patting the bleeding area clean. "wait a second," she softly whispered before leaving the room once again.

i watched with admiration as she walked away before getting distracted as something dropped from her pocket.

my gaze caught a golden heart locket necklace, now on the floor.

i felt a rush of nostalgia wash over me, vividly remembering the day i gave it to her.

i walk over, kneeling down with a grunt before taking ahold of it. as i open the locket, the tiny photograph of us as children falls out.

at the sound of her footsteps, i swiftly put the locket in my jacket and go back to my messed up bed.

"sorry, had to get some ointment." she chuckled lightly before sitting back down.

i watched as she squeezed out a thin layer onto her finger before applying it to the left corner of my lips.

wincing at the sudden coldness, adriela quickly apologized and waited a second. after i flutter my eyes open once again, she continues on.

silence awaited the both of us once again.

i couldn't help but stare at her features in the moment, she was so close to him, so focused on him.

as adriela leans in closer to finish tending to my lips, my heart races and i'm afraid, terrified she could hear its pounding.

without thinking, i reach up and gently grasp her wrist. her dark eyes flicker up to meet mine, and i can see the question in them.

nervously, i swallow hard, my adam's apple bobbing visibly as i boldly inch closer to adriela.

my pulse quicken and i can feel the burning sensation as she holds my gaze.

my breath hitches as adriela's eyes soften, her wrist still held captive in my fingers. slowly, i lean in, closing the small distance between us.

our lips meet in a gentle, soft press. it's a perfect kiss that sets shockwaves through my entire aching body.

almost as if the both of us were made for each other, the way my head tilts left as hers tilts right, the way her arms makes their way around my neck.

i felt as if i was melting in her touch. i so badly wanted someone to pinch me just in case i was dreaming.

i have dreamed about sharing such a moment several times but those imaginations don't compare to this.

my fingers wrap around her waist as i pull her into my embrace. as if adriela had lost all powers, she moved closer towards me willingly.

after a few seconds, we pull away, our breaths mingling as i stare at her in disbelief.

adriela blinks rapidly, as if coming out of a daze and her eyes widen in realization. she pulls herself off of me and covers her mouth.

"sorry, i have to go." she stammer, standing up and running out of the room, leaving me behind.

ADRIELA'S POV
"fuck, fuck, fuck." i whispered repeatedly after walking into my room and closing the door shut.

i walked back and forth between my bed, my throat growing dry as i held back tears.