Turn Away | c.h

Chapter 64 - Out of my Head*

oh y'all better prepare yourselves for the end of this story....
just finished writing an intense as hell chapter and I'm panting, you're all probably gonna hate me for what happens hehehe

love yous!
(also peep that massive jar of weed in the photo because sAME)

I walked down the stairs, clutching the sheet close to my body. It flowed behind me as I took each step down, ascending to where Calum sat on the couch. He sat topless, a book clutched in his large hands.

He caught my eye as I reached the bottom, a lazy smirk growing on his lips. I only paused to look at him, feeling the warmness of his emotions radiate through me.

"You know that clothes are still a thing, right?" Calum amusedly said. I only smiled in return, holding the sheet closer to my chest.

"I can't be bothered wearing restraining clothes right now." I gently said, raising my eyebrows. "I didn't think it'd be a problem, though."

"Oh no, baby, I'm not complaining. In fact, I think you have a little bit too much coverage." He cheekily remarked. I couldn't help but softly laugh, slowly making my way over to him. I watched as he placed the book down beside him, his gaze never leaving me.

Something about the way he was looking at me, made me feel so powerful. Like he was putty in my hands, for the first time ever. He looked so mesmerised by every twitch of my muscle, his thoughts ran a mile but I managed to catch my name in every sentence. I was the topic of his being, and the thought alone made me feel like an utter goddess. I had never captivated this much power before.

I finally moved to the couch, sitting down beside him, my legs folded beneath me. He smiled, shifting closer and moving his hands to my body.

"How are you feeling?" He asked me, fingers tracing across my bare skin. I softly shrugged, eyes looking into his.

"Exceptional." I gently spoke, watching the way his eyes gleamed across from me. "What about you?"

"I'm feeling better than ever, Stel."

I moved closer to him, watching as his smile transformed into a smirk.

"I'd feel even better if that damn sheet wasn't in the way, though."

I softly laughed, as his hand moved to my neck, guiding my face up to his. I looked at him as our breath met, noses gently brushing. Sparks flew under my skin as our eyes peered into each other's, his other hand gripping my thigh.

Suddenly I couldn't handle the distance, so I leant in and pressed our lips together. He let out a breath before leaning more into the kiss, pulling me closer to him. He took the lead as usual but still let me contribute. I held onto him and moved closer to him, my thighs practically completely overlapping his. But he pulled apart, our lips leaving each other's before anything else could happen.
I felt a slight disappointment settle in.

"Tomorrow," he softly breathed. "We'll find your interlacing."

"Interlacing?" I whispered into him.

"You'll have a sort of power like me, Stel."

"Really..?"

"Yes." He chuckled, reaching out to tuck the hair behind my ear. I leant into his hand. "We'll spend the day figuring it out."

"Okay... what happens if I don't have one?"

"Of course you will. We all do." He instantly defended. I softly nodded my head.

"I'm kind of nervous." I admitted, trailing my fingers down to his collarbone. I traced the prominent bone before dragging my touch lower.

"Don't be." Cal mumbled, thumb brushing back and forth against my skin. I nodded in acknowledgment, looking up into his eyes. He softly smiled, as if reassuringly. I could feel his muscles twitch as I ran my fingers down to his lower stomach.