Falling For You: A Victuri Story

Chapter 7: Temptation

Yuri POV

Viktor's apartment is small and cozy. Everything is so tidy and welcoming and the whole place smells like him, sweet a little minty and warm. I happily breathe, welcoming his aroma through my nose.

"Yuri," Viktor says to me." We have just come through the door and he's already taken his shoes off, putting them on a small shoe rack. "I know you might be used to wearing slippers in Japan, but unfortunately I don't have any. Feel free to just take off your shoes."

"Uh, okay," I respond. I'm surprised he's do educated on my culture.

With just me and Viktor, the atmosphere feels different than when we're in a classroom or around other people in general. It makes me nervous to be alone with him, and I can feel my heart beating faster than usual.

Calm down, there's nothing to be afraid of. It's just Viktor, it's just Viktor.

Viktor.

Even in my mind, his name sounds sexy.

I shake my head to empty out the pursing thoughts, and then take in a deep breath.

It really does smell good.

I take off my shoes and then he prompts me to follow him to a small living room with two dark brown couches facing a medium-sized flatscreen tv. Viktor takes a seat in the middle of a couch and I'm tempted to sit with him but I don't. I sit on the other couch instead.

Why didn't I just sit with him? It's not like he's going to kill me.

But his beautiful blue eyes might.

Why am I sweating? It's not even hot in here.

But it is when I'm next to Viktor.

And why is my heart beating so fast? It's not like anything is happening and-

"Yuri." There's amusement in his voice when he speaks, and I can imagine a small, playful smile on his face as he says my name.

I slowly pull my eyes over to him and I regret it.

His eyes are like sparkling blue diamonds, and they're playful and look more beautiful than ever. A small taunting smile lays on his lips. They make my heart beat spike up and then drop. He really is going to kill me.

"Won't you sit with me?" he asks.

It's supposed to be a question, but it doesn't sound like one. I know he's telling me "Come here, sit with me" and before I realize what's happening, my legs are moving on their own.

I take a seat on Viktor's couch, but on the opposite end. My heart is racing with anxiety, and I know what he's going to say next.

"Yuurri," he drags out my name in a deep enticing voice, rolling the 'r', and sending chills down my spine. "Why are you so far away?"

'Sit next to me.'

"I'm not gonna bite."

'Don't be afraid.'

"Pleease?"

'Come closer.'

Hesitantly, I scoot over closer to him, but not close enough because he brings himself to me. Our bodies are touching at the hips and shoulders and the contact makes me shudder.

Being next to him makes me nervous, really nervous and I can't help but twiddle my fingers and look down at my lap.

What's going to happen?

Both of us are silent and the atmosphere feels heavier than a rain cloud. My heart is accelerating at the speed of a rocket and I know my face is reddening into a ripe tomato.

It feels good to be so close to him, but I know I told myself I wouldn't feel this way anymore. Still, a part of me, no, all of me, likes it. Has been longing for it. And it's impossible to ignore his overwhelming presence beside me. His sweet, cool minty scent, the irresistible warmth of his body heat- and the fact that he's Viktor.

Viktor- the only person that does this to me.

But how does he feel? Why does he want to sit so close?

Could it be that he...

No, that's impossible.

But maybe he-

No, he wouldn't.

But maybe- maybe he could.

"Yuri," a voice calls my name and stirs something within me. "Look at me."

I feel so embarrassed that I lower my head even further down.

How can he expect me to face him in this situation? To look into his piercing blue eyes?

I can't.

"Yuri." His voice is growing impatient. And deeper. And se-

No, I can't think that.

Suddenly, an icy cold hand brushes against my face, sending chills down my spine, and cradles my chin.

"Yuri." Viktor turns my face to face his.

I can feel his eyes on me, but I avert my gaze. Eventually, I draw my eyes to meet his, and their dazzling bright blue captures me.

I can't look away.

Viktor's face is so beautiful; so perfectly chiseled and proportioned. His silver hair hangs before an eye and his strawberry-red lips look a bit pouty, but still so enticing.

He's so beautiful I'm tempted to look away again but something in his somber facial expression stops me.

For what seems like minutes, we stare into each other's eyes, and his hand never leaves my chin. I don't know what he's thinking and it's killing me. His face could mean so many things, but what is it really saying?

And then it seems like I'm imagining it, imaging his face drawing closer to mine. But as I pick up the gentle waves of minty breath that begin to wash upon my face, there's no way I can be imagining it.

Viktor breaks his intense gaze to look down, down at my lips, and his eyes stay there as he nears, closer and closer. We're so close now, that only a fraction of a centimeter more and our noses will touch.

Is he going to kiss me?

My palms are sweating and my heart races with anticipation. I'm so confused: do I want this? Should I do this?

I've been in love with this man for so long, been longing for him for years. And now, I've finally had the chance to meet him, and within a few days we've already become friends. But now- this? What if something like this ruins everything?

Without another moments hesitation, I bring a hand up between our mouths and gently place a finger on Viktor's soft, red lips.

"Don't," I say in what I want to be a strong voice, but isn't. The word comes out as a thin, fragile whisper, and I lower my head to avoid the temptation that radiates off of him.

"Don't."

Hi everyone! It's been a while since I've updated and I hope you remember where the last chapter left off.
Well, what do you think about this chapter? Could you understand Yuri's conflicting thoughts? Do you think he made the right choice by not kissing Viktor?
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