space texting 2

chapter 6

[Clarke]

''Are you ready?'' The handsome man asked with a grin cheerfully playing on his lips.

''I think so.'' I whisper, dramatically pretending to be scared.

''It's the best dessert you'll ever have. Trust me on this one.'' I nod and open my mouth slightly.

Bellamy grabs the spoon and takes a bit of the dessert, slowly putting it on my mouth. Our eyes are locked in each other. My heart starts beating faster, my cheeks are burning, my hands feel sweaty, more than before. I taste it and urgently close my eyes, it tasted like heaven -- Bellamy was right.

''It's good right?'' He asked knowing the obvious answer. ''Here,'' His thumb travels across my lips. I knew how much he was provocating me, to get a reaction. And I must confess --- I liked it.

After devouring our dessert, Bellamy and I left the restaurant. It was quite late, the dinner took longer than I expected previously. We were sitting now in a bench next to the window. There's always a window.

''I don't think I'll ever get tired of them.'' I admit while looking out the window, admiring each and every star out there shining.

''I mean, stars aren't the most romantic thing because-''

''Because they are exploding balls of gas.'' I complete him. ''But they give me hope... and that's why I like them so much.''

Bellamy didn't say anything else, simply offered me a warm, understanding smile. I smile right back at him, and then my gaze returns to the stars. I didn't feel like talking anymore, I felt like I was worn out. But Bellamy seemed to comprehend it and didn't force me to talk, he remained quiet while staring at the stars as well.