Eluding Emotion

Currents and Conflicts

I kept on staring at the Greek god sleeping beside me as hours passed by. Lehi was snoring softly, lips slightly parted--those lips. I relieved the memory of our first mutual kiss earlier this morning then realized that I was unconsciously touching my lips. My lips are still kinda sore, I didn't know that kissing can make my lips sore, but I loved it. I've never been so happy in admitting my feelings to myself--it's...I don't know...amazing? Yes, it is amazing; it's like pyro Olympics or the 4th of July. It's like watching NBA finals and your favorite team--like watching Lebron and Wade's show time, or witnessing Ginobili's 3 point shot during the 2nd OT of the West Semis 1st game against the Golden State Warriors. There are a lot of ways to describe it--what does the fox say? nah... I laugh softly at the thought of the crazy music video. Lehi shifted and I looked at him immediately to see if I've disturbed him with my laughter. He rubbed the inner corner of his eyes and looked at the ceiling; I continued to observe him until he looked at me and smiled. "Hi stranger, good morning." he greeted.

"Good morning" I smiled back.

"Why were you laughing?" Crap, so I did interrupt him. "You didn't interrupt my sleep, don't worry." Oh, alright.

"Nothing, I was just thinking of ways to describe how I felt about our first mutual kiss--then "What Does the Fox Say" entered my mind." I giggled.

"I love it when you giggle" he said as he turned to face me. I unexpectedly flushed at the small contact he made when he touched my cheek.

"I love it when you make me giggle." He chuckled softy and moved even more closer towards me. I took a deep breath as his nose touched mine, his breath brushing against my skin. He left a chaste kiss on my lips then smiled. I sighed at the ruined excitement, but I smiled at him in return. "Sorry to burst our love bubble but, we have to get some formal clothes for tonight. We don't have a Raul, so we're gonna do it ourselves--together." I smiled at the idea and started to get off the bed when Lehi pulled me back. I looked into his gray eyes that are burning with emotion and smiled.

"You said we have to go." I teased.

"We have an hour to prepare, and we can have 5 minutes more before I head to my room." And for the first time, I saw his sexy smile. I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him down to me. I rubbed my nose on his and smiled before kissing him lightly on the lips. He groaned when I pulled away and pushed himself towards me to kiss me deeply. I sighed in euphoria as I tilted my head to deepen the kiss even more. He slipped his hand on my back to hold me even more closely, his other hand on my nape. I wrapped my arms around his neck as our lips molded my heart's racing and my blood pumping in my veins. As I put my hand on his firm chest, someone knocked on the door which made us stop our kisses. He smirked, looking like he knows who it was. He kissed me once more before getting up. He jogged to the door and winked at me before opening it. I sat up and fixed my hair, and looked at Lehi as he opened the door.

"Hi mum, good morning" he beamed at his mother.

"Oh, surprise seeing you here son." Lisa entered the room "Good morning Olivia." she smiled as she greeted me. I stood up and walked towards them. "Good morning." I greeted back then I pursed my lips remembering that my lips are sore. She smiled as she observed me purse my lips and shot a knowing look at her son. Lehi realized what his mother was thinking and raised his hands in defense.

"No mum, we didn't do what you think we did." he shook his head "She's celibate." Lisa looked at me admiringly, her eyes glistening.

"Wow, it's not every day that women think the same way as before in this generation" she approved. Oh please, I'm not from this generation. I thought.

"I believe that the act of procreation is sacred, Mrs. Fontaine."

"You're such a wonderful young woman Olivia, I'm happy my son found you." she smiled at the two of us, not realizing that I'm not her son's girlfriend. Wait, what are we, exactly? "So," she continued "Gaspard and I will be leaving first, which means Cassandra might go with you two. We'll see you tonight." she gave us one more smile before closing the door behind her. I looked at Lehi and gave him a soft nudge. He looked at me and I winked at him which made him smile.