REFLECTION

4. Tal's house

   Tal walked me to his house, looking as handsome as he ever had. His hair blew perfectly in the wind and his skin looked outstanding against the blue afternoon sky.

As I looked forward, I could see his big house. It looked as if it were brand new but at the same time, it looked a little worn down. Maybe it was just the roses in front of the porch that gave off the new appeal.

He held onto my hand and lead me to his front door. I felt my stomach drop as the door got closer to Tal and I.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen to you." Tal spoke gently. It was as if he could hear my thoughts. Maybe he can... Or maybe it just seems that way, giving the fact he always calms me down when I start to panic or get awkward.

I nodded at him in return to what Tal had just told me. I then looked at the house. Perfectly painted bricks and shiny metal. Damn, it kind of looks rich here. Now I'm starting to question what it looks like inside.

He opened the door. The fresh scent of roses hit me in the face, as well as pumpkin spice. It was a perfect blend. Not too much rose, not too much spice in the air.

"Can I go in?" I asked shyly.

"Is that a question?" Tal replied with a smart stare.

"Then I'll go in." I answered as I walked in and admired the white and grey house furniture. It looked like one of those homes everyone aimed to get, but it wouldn't come out perfectly even after all the time and money put into it.

"Let's go to my room." Tal mumbled and held into my hand to lead me to the next room. I watched as his hand started to extend. I wanted to pull back. I was too scared to see what he would try and do, but at the same time, something told me to just go with him.

"I'm nervous." I spoke quietly as I clenched my stomach due to the butterflies I started to feel. Tal just chuckled and looked back at me before leading me upstairs.

Every turn I took, the house just got better and better. The sight, the window views, the small paintings that appeared every now and then. Everything was just precious. I hope Tal's family values what they have.

Next thing you know, I'm in Tal's room. The room seemed to be different than the rest of the house. There was blue bedsheets, a normal wooden night stand, and there were shelves that were full of action figures from video games and little pictures of Tal with his friends. Of course I didn't complain, it just tells me that he's different than his family.

"Here we are." Tal spoke as he looked around his room. He looked at if he valued that he was different from the rest of his family. I bet Tal acts differently as well.

"I love it." I replied and smiled at Tal as he moved his stance in front of me. I felt my stomach jump again as he brought his hands onto my waist. Even after multiple times he's done this, I'm still shy and nervous of what he may do.

I moved backwards slowly as Tal began to move towards me. What is he doing? It better not be what I think it is. But why am I so paranoid about what Tal does?

"Can I kiss you now?" Tal whispered against my lips. Oh God, I think I just found a new weakness. How can I say no now!?

I nodded as an answer to his question. Tal smiled brightly, I smiled in return as I wrapped my arms around his neck. I have never seen someone smile so brightly until that moment.

His lips slowly hit mine, taking away my innocent spirit, as well as my first kiss. It wasn't short. In fact, it was very long and memorable.

Tal gently held onto my hair and rubbed my lower back. He then moved his hands down my body as the kiss became deeper. In the blink of time, my back hit the bed and my body filled with pain. I couldn't even complain, even if I saw it coming at some point.