Here For You

Chapter 11

Nathan’s POV

               I guess I was right to have lit up only the hanging lamp in my kitchen and the dim lamp in my office. It gave us a perfect ambiance for this dance. I’m not missing this chance to tell her how I feel. I played Arthur’s Theme on my homePod. It’s my all-time favorite since tonight.

               I placed her arms around my neck and rested mine on her waist. We moved slowly from left to right, listening to what the song says.

               Once in your life you’ll find her

               Someone who turns your heart around

               Next thing you know, you’re closing down town

               Wake up and it’s still with you

               Even though you left her way across town

You're wonderin' to yourself

Hey, what've I found?

               It was after one good turn when I moved closer to her so I could whisper in her ear. I sang along the chorus of the song softly.

               “When you get caught between the moon and New York City, I know it’s crazy but it’s true. If you get between the moon and New York City, the best that you can do, the best that you can do is fall in love.”

               I stopped singing and spoke to her. I felt her grip tighten around me.

               “Kristina, I know I’m going too fast for this. But my heart won’t stop shouting your name. My eyes won’t stop searching for you. I know it’s weird. I really think so. The first time I saw you, I lost myself. No woman has ever made my heart skip a beat. It was only you.”

               We were still dancing close.

               “Is that why you’re nice to my family?”

               “No, Kristina. I have no intent to use them for my own good. Like I said, I like them as much as I like you.”

               “How can I be sure?”

               “I have my family, too. I wouldn’t want anyone to take advantage of them.” I pulled away so I could look into her eyes. “Is it okay if I like you?”

               No answer.

               “You can’t say no, of course. I can’t stop myself from liking you, either.”

               She giggled. Her smile is irresistible.

               “Will you let me kiss you?”

Kristina’s POV

               “Will you let me kiss you?” Blood rushed to my face. I didn’t know how to respond. How can I say no? We are like an eyelash apart and tightly locked in each other’s arms. How can I get away? There is no way. As always, I thought too much and lost myself in time. I closed my eyes and next thing I know, he was already kissing me. For the first time in my life, a guy’s lips touched mine.

               I felt how much of a gentleman Nathan is. He wasn’t pushing it too far. I felt the love I missed in the past years of my life. Nathan is sweet and kind and everything I want. I kissed him back.

               Being the thinker that I am, I let Nathan do his thing on his own. He led me to he-knows-where. I was lost in thoughts. I felt good but I knew it was wrong. It was so wrong.

               My mind was at war. I tried to concentrate—how shall I handle this?—but I just can’t think in this situation. His strength overpowered me. I lost all my control and gave myself up to him.

               Part of me wanted to be with him and another part of me just wanted to get away. Great. The wild side of K Lopez successfully took over her own conservative side.

               There was no talking done between this man and me. Our bodies told us more than we needed to know. This night with Nathan is both incredible and impossible.

               We kissed all night long. We kissed as much as I can remember. We kissed until passing out in a cuddle.

**

               I was resting my head on Nathan’s chest when I woke up. We were locked in an embrace that reminded me of the night that passed; a night that could add up to the list of my favourite and most embarrassing moments in life.

               The sunshine from outside his window wall made his skin shine like gold and his eyelashes showed every of the best details it had. I tried to trace the beautiful figure of his nose ‘til I got back to my senses.

               I slowly got up and escaped this beautiful guy’s grip on my body. To my good luck, this one’s a heavy sleeper. He’s got his boxers on, by the way. Realizing that I too still have my undies on, I smiled at the thought of sleeping with a careful gentleman who respects every bit of the great Kristina Lopez.

               I grabbed my clothes from the floor where Nathan must have thrown them. Oh, god. The thought of everything I did—or rather, he did to me,--still tickles me from inside. I stared at him from the living room where I was zipping my pants. What am I doing? I thought as I rested my hands on my hips. I am torn between choosing to leave this chance of finally finding happiness in love or keep my heart safe from any kind of harm.

               And the heavy sleeper woke up.