Walls

Chapter 6 part2

I was in awe.

Shocked.

Surprised.

I was caught off guard.

I didn't saw that coming.

"Jace love me."

I just stared at Jace's eyes.

I couldn't find the words to say.

I can still feel my hands shaking.

I can also feel my knees getting weaker.

I reached for the kitchen counter beside me for support.

I do not trust my knees at this moment anymore.

I could fall any minute.

Jace followed me towards the kitchen counter and held me close.

His gestures somehow made me feel strong.

"It's okay if you still cannot reply with that." He finally said.

"But you have to answer my question." He added.

"Do you at least like me?" He asked

"Do I like Jace more than a friend?"

I do care about him. I love hanging out with him. I love all his sweet gestures. I love the way he worries about me. I love the way he protects me. I love all his hugs, his kisses. I love the way he holds my hands. I love the way he caresses my cheeks whenever I lay my head over his shoulder. I love him close to me.

"No Jace.." I said looking at him straight in the eyes.

I saw pain covered his eyes.

I saw it moisten with tears.

I saw how hurt he was with what he heard from me.

"T-that's..." He let out a sigh. "That's still fine I guess. But Danielle I ain't giving up. If I had to teach you I would..."

I interrupted him.

"You don't have to..."

"I don't have to but I want.."

I placed my fingers over his lips to stop him.

"I said you don't have to because I don't just like you.." I smiled at him.

"I love you too Jace. I love you."

I pressed my lips into Jace's lips before he could react.

I kissed him.

I'm so happy and relieved.

Happy, because I've finally recognized my feelings towards Jace. I've kept it inside me since forever.

I never knew when did I started loving Jace but I know I've kept it long enough. I keep feelings too long that even I became unaware of them. This time, Jace triggered something in me that resulted my feelings to surface. I just knew I love him too. I know I would hate it if I lose him.

I've kept my feelings because I don't know if he feels the same way. I've already learned my lesson regarding assuming.

And now, I'm relieved because he actually feels the same way.

I felt Jace caught up with what is happening and held me closer and tighter and started to kiss me deeply.

We kissed passionately.

I've never kissed like this before.

It's satisfying yet you wanted to have more.

It sends electricity into my whole body.