Turn Away | c.h

Chapter 48 - Brave For You

«Stella's pov»

I ran my fingers through the clothes, pushing through the fabrics as I looked for something nice. A bag already hung from my wrist, it's lacy fabrics folded. I had irrationally bought a nice pair of lingerie for an unreasonable amount of money, but they were cute and I knew Calum would love them. So they were definitely worth it.

I picked up a coat hanger, a white dress hanging off of it. It was a pretty dress, but i wasn't sure how it would look on me, and I truly wasn't in the mood to try clothes on.

Suddenly, I felt two arms wrap around my waist, lips moving to my skin. I recognised the touch immediately.

"You scared me." I softly laughed, placing my hands on his. Calum hummed against me, fingertips brushing lower. I softly smiled, turning around in his touch to see his face.

But I was greeted with a short haired Calum. His long curly locks had been shaved from his head. I ran my hands across his head, my eyes studying closely at his missing hair. I didn't know what to say- as much as I love his long hair, his short hair was... fuck. Really hot.

"What...? When?" I asked, moving my hands to the back of his neck. I restrained the urge to try and curl my fingers in his hair, knowing there was nothing to grab.

"What do you mean? I've been bald the entire time." He said, a smirk on his lips. I couldn't help but roll my eyes, gently nudging him away. I could hear him chuckle, his hands gripping my jumper softly. I let him pull me back, strong arms wrapped around my waist, lips pressing to my cheek.

"Y'know, you're not funny." I quietly teased, leaning into him. Calum softly hummed against me, slowly kissing down my neck.

"I beg to differ." He mumbled, as I began walking with him.

"So why'd you shave your head anyway?" I asked, moving to his side. Calum's hand took mine, his fingers moving between mine. He shrugged, pulling me in even closer. I watched as his eyes fell to me.

"Felt like a change." He simply said. I softly nodded in response, trying to take my eyes off him but failing. Honestly, how could I.

"What, you don't like it?" He asked, and I almost herd something genuine in the way he asked. But of course, he knew whatever he wore or did, I'd find breathtaking. He knew how highly I thought of him.

"Are you kidding? I can't take my eyes off of you." I said, watching as he smirked, pulling me in.

"Ditto." He mumbled. I quietly laughed, my lips pressing to his as he leant in. Calum's hand moved to my cheek, his tongue gently grazing mine. I wanted to kiss him all day, but I knew I had to tone it down. So I pulled away, a small smile on my lips.

"If I'd known shaving my head would make you wanna kiss me all day, I would've done it sooner." He quietly said. I could feel my cheeks redden as he spoke the words. I nudged him by the arm, beginning to walk to the exit of the shop.

"What's in this bag?" He asked, reaching out to glance inside. But I pulled away, grabbing his hand instead.

"What, I'm not allowed to know?" He chuckled.

"No, it's just... it's nothing important."

"I can guarantee that something bought from a shop called Sweet Secrets is definitely important." He said, hand gently trailing down the small of my back. I laughed as he cupped my ass cheek, a cheeky smirk on his lips. He watched as I pulled away, a distance now between us.