Only You - Artem Markelov

Chapter 4

Sorry for the wait, school has been keeping me busy along with life itself xD I'm gonna try to post 1x a week from now on, but sometimes there might be a little delay, sorry! Hope you enjoy this one!

Luckily the drive to the restaurant wasn't too far. Especially since Artem had the amazing idea for Amaya to sit in the middle seat in the taxi, with himself on one side and Rose on the other. His knee had been brushing against hers just a little too much and Amaya hoped Noah hadn't noticed. Rose definitely had because she had been giving her looks ever since they walked into the restaurant.

As the boys walk up to the front desk to find their table, Rose pulls Amaya to the side.

"Alright, spill," Rose says, but Amaya isn't giving in that easily.

"What?"

"Don't think I haven't noticed the way you and Artem have been acting. What happened between you two when he picked you up?"

"Nothing, I swear."

"You and I both know you're a terrible liar. Now spill."

"Alright, something did happen," Amaya admits, but just then the boys walk up to them.

"You ready?" Noah asks and Amaya quickly nods. The four of them follow the waiter to their table, where somehow Amaya ends up sitting next to Artem. Rose gives her a knowing glance, which she tries to ignore.

Noah doesn't seem to question that Artem almost insisted on sitting next to Amaya and happily sits down next to Rose. Amaya is happy her brother seems oblivious to what's going on because she doesn't feel like explaining how she hooked up with his best friend.

Now that would make for an interesting dinner.

Rose keeps giving Amaya a knowing look every now and then when she isn't busy talking to Noah about all sorts of stuff. Amaya doesn't mind the obvious flirting from her brother, she knows he is interested in her and she also knows Rose has always thought Noah was quite cute from the pictures she saw of him. Plus it means that Noah won't be asking any questions about her and Artem.

The food comes and goes and the four of them talk about what's going on in each of their lives at the moment. It's a nice way to catch up and at the same time enjoy some food. However, it is also the perfect moment for Artem to tease Amaya to his heart's content. His hand keeps finding her leg, sliding up slowly until she removes his hand from her leg. Only for him to do it all over again.

Suddenly a smell hits Amaya's nose and her eyes widen as a nauseous feeling takes over.

"Can I get out?" she asks in panic and Artem quickly gets up, not asking any questions. Amaya runs to the bathroom. Rose follows closely behind and holds Amaya's hair as she throws up.

"Everything okay?" Rose asks as Amaya throws up.

"Yeah, probably just ate something bad."

"Are you sure you don't want a test?" Rose asks as Amaya drinks some water.

"No, it can't be that."

"Just in case," Rose insists and Amaya sighs.

"Alright fine. We'll get one later."

"Good. Are you ready to go back?"

"Yeah, let's go," Amaya says and together they walk back to their table, where the boys are waiting for them to come back, both of them a bit worried.

"Everything okay?" Noah asks when the girls sit down again, this time both of them on the outside seat.

"Yeah, just ate something bad," Amaya says as Rose gives her a look.

"Hopefully it'll pass soon."

"Yeah, hope so too."

"Do you want to stay and eat some of would you rather go back?" Artem asks, making Amaya look at him. She really isn't that hungry anymore after all that, but she knows if she says that, Artem will take her back.

"I'd rather go back, Rose, do you mind?" she says.

"No, don't worry about it, I'll go. You two enjoy the food," Artem says, looking at Rose and Noah.

"You sure?" Noah asks though he doesn't seem to mind staying here with Rose.

"Yeah totally. It will give us some time to catch up."

"Am?" Noah asks, looking at his sister.

"No, totally fine," Amaya says, faking a smile.

"Alright, thanks man!" Noah says to Artem.

"Text me!" Rose tells Amaya, who nods before following Artem outside, where he gets them a taxi.

"Are you sure you're okay?" Artem asks as they head back to the hotel.

"Yeah, I'm fine, don't worry."

"I'm glad. I was worried about you when you ran off like that," Artem says, making Amaya's heart swell in her chest.

"Thank you, that's sweet," she says as his hand finds its way to her leg once again. This time she lets him slide it up her leg until it rests on her thigh, which is where it stays until they get back to the hotel. Amaya frowns at herself at the disappointment feeling she has when Artem moves his hand once the taxi pulls over. He helps her get out and takes her up to her floor.

"Get some rest, okay? I'll see you tomorrow?" Artem asks once they reach her hotel room.

"I will, thank you. See you tomorrow," Amaya says, smiling at him. Artem smiles back and slowly leans forward, hesitating slightly. He looks in Amaya's eyes and when he doesn't find any protest, he softly presses his lips against hers.

"Goodnight," he whispers before walking off, leaving Amaya by herself, breathless after the soft, yet amazing kiss he just gave her. 

Later that evening, there is a soft knock on Amaya's door. She frowns as she's not expecting anyone. When she opens the door, she finds Rose with a smile on her face.

"Hey, what's up?" Amaya asks as she lets Rose in.

"I need to ask you something and we need to talk about you and Artem."

"Alright, what is it?" Amaya asks, though she already has a feeling.

"Noah kissed me. Or well, he tried to kiss me but I stopped him."

"What! Why?"

"Because I wanted to talk to you first before anything happens between the two of us. I want to make sure that you're okay with it," Rose says, making Amaya smile.

"I already had a feeling he might be interested in you, but I didn't expect him to act so quickly."

"Really?"

"Yeah. And don't worry, I'm totally okay with it. Plus, it would be a bit hypocritical if I weren't, right?" Amaya says, making Rose chuckle.

"Which brings me right to the other topic. What happened between you and Artem before dinner? And after you left as well."

"Nothing happened after," Amaya says. Except for a kiss that left her breathless, but she decides to forget that small detail.

"Alright, what about before?"

"We.... kissed."

"A whole lot more happened than just kissing, I could see that on your face."

"Okay, we made out. But only briefly!"

"Did you enjoy it?" Rose asks with a smirk on her face.

"Yes, way too much."

"And now?"

"I don't know, I really don't."

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Love Evy