First Love

Chapter 8

Our lips were locked for what seemed like an eternity before I pulled away. When I did, the smirk on Kei's face had disappeared alright. My lips curled upward, happy with the reaction I got. But a few seconds later, Kei's smile almost split his face in two. The only thought I could hear in my head was 'What have I done?'

"Well, this only proves my theory of you being a pervert." The heat on my face was getting unbearable. "You know, this still doesn't answer my question, how much do you like me?"

He made me feel like an easy girl ready to take off her clothes at the first occasion. But then again, I was the one who kissed him out of the blue. I swallowed hard before letting my eyes travel back to him. Since I had no choice, really. I thought I'd just let the cat out of the bag.

"Yes, I like you. I like you a lot." My confession found a serious face. Kei's amusement faded away instantly. "I even think I love you and I have for years. When you had that accident, I thought I was going crazy." My eyes looked down unconsciously. "Not being able to see you, not knowing how badly you were hurt, not being there for you. It almost killed me, Kei. You can't imagine how hard I worked to be here." I swallowed again. I felt my tears letting themselves free. "I... I know you already have a girlfriend, so... I promise I will stay out of your way-"

Kei's forehead tugged on my shoulder, surprising me. He stayed there for a long time as the Ferris wheel made it to the top. The view of the ocean from the top was breathtaking.

"I love you too, Sam." Every word Kei said rang in my heart. He looked up, his eyes dancing with glee. "Since the velvet dress in fifth grade, maybe even before." My heart was ready to burst. I held his gaze as he got closer. We kissed again. This time his arm went around my waist, pulling me closer to him. His lips were soft and warm. His kisses sent shivers through my body.

Suddenly, I felt something wet on my lips. 'His tongue?' He gently licked my lips making them part and then he dived into my mouth guiding me to a sensation I had never had before. Hell, he was my first kiss last Saturday and now he brought this to the next level.

His hand was on my jaw, and I started feeling a little dizzy from the whole situation. As if he could feel it, Kei pulled a few inches away. I inhaled some much-needed air.

"You taste like cotton candy," Kei whispered with a hoarse voice. I had never heard him sound like that before. I smiled shyly. "Do you want to go out with me?" I started nodding but then the image from the day before crashed into my brain like a bullet train.

"What about your girlfriend?" I asked.

"She's not my girlfriend. We just... mess around." I couldn't determine whether his revelation made me feel better or worse. "Not anymore though, if you accept to be my girlfriend."

I stared at him for a moment, trying to figure out whether he was honest or playing. His eyes were serious and sincere.

"I would love to be your girlfriend." I answer. He gave me the biggest smile.

"Come on, let's finish this first date of ours." My eyes widen and my face lit up.

'So sneaky.' I narrowed my eyes as the wheel approached the deck, Kei pulled me up, but my legs felt like jelly. Kei chuckled, putting his arm around my waist.

"Oh dear, my kiss did all this to you?" he breathed in my ear before we got out of the cabin.

We had ramen noodles for lunch, and we tried every single ride at the park. It was the best day of my life.

We went back home just before dinner. Amanda had everything ready. I took a quick shower and joined the family to eat. I couldn't help but smile the whole time. Kei and I exchanged a few looks while we ate, and Jiro noticed.