Wanderlust [ editing ]

7. Coming Down

"This is a nice place" I say to Abel which is in the kitchen getting both of us drinks.

I look around and feel really comfrotable. I was expecting him to live in a huge house with a pool and half a dozen of amazing cars, but that's not the case. He lives in a small apartment just like me. I walk into the living room area and sit on the small leather black couch.

"Make yourself at home." Abel says and I nod. I take of my jacket and place it on the dark wooden coffee table. I undo my hair and take my heels off.

Abel walks up to me and laughs "Why don't you just move in then?" he says sarcastically. He sits down next to me and hands me the drink. I take a gulp and the strong liquid burns my throat. Here I am thinking I'm drinking soda and embarssing myself in front of Abel (as always!) Abel laughs and I just blush putting on a fake smile. I look at the clock and it says 1 am. Goodness, time really flies when I'm with Abel.

"Abel it's getting late. I'm gonna call a cab and get going." I say as I get up and Abel gets up as well.

"You're kidding right? he says. "It's late. No no, it's not safe. Just spend the night here. I'll crash on the couch."

My heart beings to beat faster and faster by the minute "I dont know.." I take a look at Abel who has a beautiful and sincere smile on his face. "Well, sure." I say. God, I can't even think around this man. I just melt right into his hands.

"Great. I'll go change and get you some sleepwear." he says and walks down the dark hallway leaving me alone with my thoughts.

Is this really happening? I've never stayed over another guy's house before in Toronto. Call me lame, but I haven't been with a guy in soo long. I mean, I'm not a saint, but I'm really shy, especially when it comes to beautiful men like Abel.

Abel comes back and once again, my heart beats so fast. I look at Abel who is wearing a black T-shirt and black boxers (I feel myself getting hot.) God, just look at him. He's gorgeous as hell. I can barely contain myself.

"Here you go." he hands me a white T-shirt. "Bathroom is your first left." He adds.

I enter the bathroom and unzip the dress that has been strangling me all night. I put on the T-shirt which fits me like a short dress (perks of being short) I take off my make-up, wash my face, and take a deep look at myself in the mirror. Could this be? I mean, does Abel want, um.. "something" from me tonight? I kinda hope he's just being friendly, but just him in his night clothes gets me all weak kneed.

I walk back to the living room and Abel is laying across the long leather sofa with his arm behind his head watching The Simpsons.

"Hey" I say quietly.

Abel turns his head towards me and stares at me up and down as if he can see right through the T-shirt.

"Does it feel okay?" Abel asks and I simply nod in response. I sit on the smaller couch and join him watching TV.

"Come, sit" Abel sits up and motions me over to sit next to him. I plant myself right next to him and sit cris-cross.

"Abel?" I begin. "Can I ask you something?" and he looks at me and turns down the TV volume.

"Why didn't you tell me you're famous?" I ask slowly and quietly.

Abel sighs "I didn't see the need to." he begins. "I didn't want you to like or want me for my fame. All my life I've been told by girls that I'd never make it in the music industry and all of a sudden they're giving me calls and trying to contact me. These last few years have been insane. I've realized everyone is gonna 'love' me for what I have and not for who I am. It's something I've got to deal with." He says looking at me in the eye. "But when I first met you, you yelled at me. In that moment, I knew you were different. I didn't know if it was because you hated me or because you didn't know who I am and I honestly don't mind that you didn't know." He says as he scoots closer and hovers over me.

"I wanted you, and still do, to get to know Abel Tesfaye." He says and with that he grabs my face and kisses me.

I know now that we have something. It's really hard to explain, but with that kiss everything was answered. I now don't have questions or concerns, at this point anyways.

The kiss deepens and before I realized what was really happening things got all hot and steamy. The room was filled with hot air and moans until we finally tired each other out.

***

I wake up unexpectedly and check the digital clock on the wall which reads "4:06 am." I look under me and see Abel fast asleep; One of his hands dangling off the couch and one his firmly on my waist. In all honesty, I want to get to know Abel Tesfaye too. I smile and lay my head back on his chest and soon I begin to fall asleep to the beautiful song that is his heartbeat.