Elle & Noah || The Promise

Chapter 3: silent confession

{Elle}

It was silent. Almost too silent. It was painfully silent. It's only been five minutes of Noah pushing his bike and me walking by his side, and I felt like I haven't been breathing the whole time. Im just glad Noah was the one to finally say something.

"So do you know how much the Booth made?"

The instant sound of his voice almost made me jump

"Oh yeah, last I checked we made a little over one thousand dollars" I said

He whistled, sounding impressed.

"Yeah, I guess people really like kissing"

"Apparently. Although most of those people were horny and attention seeking so that's where you're really getting your money from"

I gave him a look and then a small chuckle, "Yeah I guess you're right. But it was worth it"

That's when he gave me a look, "It was?" He almost looked curious.

I raked my brain for the right words to put together, "Well yeah it's for a fundraiser after all. It doesn't totally matter where the money comes from or-"

"Elle" he stopped.

I stopped too. "What?"

He gave me almost a sad look and looked around for words.
"....Are we really gonna pretend like nothing happened"

My face flushed and I couldn't form any words.
He then took a step closer

"You said it was just a kiss right. Doesn't always mean something..."

We both paused and I made the mistake of looking into his eyes

"Yeah...I know what I said Elle. But that doesnt mean that...this cant mean something"

I felt his breath on my lips and my heart skidded to a hault. This cant be happening. My thoughts switched furiously from Noah's lips and face to Lee and his feelings. He'd never forgive me if I did something like this.

I then felt a sudden warmth on my hand. I looked down to see Noah's hand taking mine.

I closed my eyes and tried to focus "...Noah, please"

"Elle dont you dare lie to me and tell me you dont want this. I know you do. But...I dont think you want it as badly as I do right now"

I looked up at his eyes again. I honestly couldn't believe what I was hearing. I felt like this was all happening so fast now. I didnt know what to do. However I did know what I had to do. No matter how much I want Noah, I just couldn't break Lee like this. This would kill him if he found out and then he'd kill me.
But something else...I couldnt lie to Noah either.

"You caught me I guess" I laughed slightly, "my little crush wasnt that hidden"

He smiled a sweet and almost satisfied smile.

"But Noah...you know we cant. This would crush Lee to pieces. And I cant hurt him"

I pulled my hand away from his and took a step back. His smile slowly disappeared. He looked down and sighed.

"I know, and I understand. I just...I guess I just wanted to know for sure" he said quietly and then continued, "but Elle... I cant stop thinking about it. You and me"

He stopped suddenly to smirk and once again took a step forward.

"I get this cant happen...just yet anyway. But that doesnt mean I cant harrass you and torment you on this"

I blushed and gave a confused look, "what?"

"I know you like me now"
Suddenly to my surprise, he started up his bike and it roared to life.
My mouth dropped a bit. This slick dog, I thought to myself.

"You set me up..."

He shrugged. "Maybe"

"You're an ass Noah Flynn" I said as I crossed my arms

"And you're incredibly adorable Elle Evan's. Now get on"

I didnt move. I just narrowed my eyes at him.

"Dont give me that look. Do I need to put you on this bike myself?" He warned.

I didnt say a word and I didnt move a muscle.
He sighed again and put the kick stand down. And once again to my surprise, he grabbed me, pulled me close and kissed me hard. My heart did that flip flop crap. I put my hands on his chest but I wasnt pushing him away. Why am I not pushing him away? His grasp was firm but warm and alluring. Then our lips started to move together, in a sweet and synchronized way.

This shouldn't have been happening, it should stop and never happen again. But at the same time there is nothing stopping me from making this kiss last longer.
Thankfully after a minute, Noah pulled away slowly. He let go of me and took a step back.

"Why did you do that?"

He sat on his bike, "why do you think? If you and me cant happen then I had to do that at least one more time"

I unintentionally smiled a bit.

He threw on his helmet and tossed me a spare.

"Now get on"

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Omg hi. Been quite some time hasn't it? Yeeeea. But anyway, if no one has read my message board, I said I'd be coming back to writing this summer. And I intent to keep my word because I miss writing here!!! But I hope the wait is worth it, more chapters are to come to this story and my others. I also have more stories that will be in works once I'm done with a couple that have been posted already. But I thank you for reading !!! I love you all I really do !!!