For Keeps

10. Luke

I tried to stay awake last night. I wanted to hold her as long as possible, but I was so relaxed I dosed off within minutes. It was the best sleep I've ever had. Especially since my deployments. I usually wake up a few times a night or have horrible nightmares, but last night I slept through the night without any. I know Scarlett has to be the reason why.
Now I'm laying here awake, taking in this girl I'm falling for. She has freckles on her face that I've never noticed. On her nose and cheeks mostly. She has a scar above her right eyebrow that is very faint and one right by her hairline. My eyes keep catching on her lips. I wonder what she tastes like and what our mouths would feel like moving in sync. The faint light coming through the blinds highlights her face perfectly. She looks angelic.
Minutes pass until her eyes flutter open. At first confusion fills them, but she quickly looks at me and smiles.
"Watching me sleep, were you? That's a little stalker like." She says as she stretches.
"It's fun to watch you. You were talking." Her eyes go wide.
"I was? About what?"
"Oh just how much you're in love with me." I smile at her.
"Pshhh. More like how much my stalker boyfriend is in love with me." She covers her face with her hands. "I mean my- you- my guy friend... not like I'm your girl friend. Fuck I'm awkward." She laughs lightly. "Well I should probably go get ready for work."
I laugh and grab her back down to the bed and She laughs.
"I'm not seeing anyone else. I don't have any interest in anyone else. Basically I think you're mine. Unless you don't want to be. We can take it slow."
"Oh." She says blushing. "I have no interest in anyone else either..." she says.
"Good. Go get ready before I try and take advantage of you this morning. Want to ride together today?" She laughs and hops out of bed.
"Sounds good, babe." She wink at me. She walks out the door and my phone vibrates.

Maybe I want you to take advantage of me ;)

Don't tempt me, babe.

Holy fuck. A huge part of me wants to chase after her and worship every part of her, but my brain is telling me to go take a cold shower. I do and it sucks. All I can think about is her. It's bad enough that she showed up last night braless. My stupid ass couldn't stop starring. Creep. She is so perfect I can't help it.
I finish my shower and eat a quick breakfast then brush my teeth. I sit on my couch and browse Facebook which is not exciting. I wonder if Scarlett has one. I could never find one before. I make a mental note to ask her. Ten minutes later my phone buzzes.

Scar-Hurry up Princess! We have work to do! Your car or mine?

Me- I'm coming. I can drive. Be right out.

I put on my shoes and jacket and walk out into the hall. Scarlett is leaning against the wall by my door.
"Took you long enough. Miss me?" She asks as she leans up and kisses my cheek.
"I always miss you." I say and wrap my arm around her waist as we walk down the hall together. "I miss you even when you are sassy and I have to take a cold shower." I say and kiss the top of her head.
"Oops." She laughs.
"It's a good thing I like you." I say and we brave the cold together.

The rest of the week goes a lot like that. Scarlett sleeps in my bed, we go to work together, we eat dinner together. I haven't tried to kiss her since that night, but God do I want to. I can feel myself wanting her more and more. Not only sexually but I feel my heart becoming more hers. I want to be with her in every way possible. I have never felt this strongly for anyone before.
I could say I might be falling in love with Scarlett, but that might actually be a lie; I might already be in love with her.