How The Sparks Begin

Chapter 25

I walked towards him slowly yet I feel my heart beat faster as I took each step.

"Emmanuel..." I whispered.

He turned around. His face was cold..yet sadness overwhelmed it. His presence felt vulnerable. It was like he could disappear into thin air anytime.

"I...I know about your brother's death.." I stuttered.

His eye widened. I could tell he wasn't expecting it. But he told me before..did he forget that night?

I turned away. Avoiding his eyes that felt like it was piercing through my soul. "Emmanuel...it wasn't your fault that Nicholas died.."

"Don't say another word." Emmanuel coldly replied.

"No! I want to say it! " I cried. " If I don't say it now..I won't be able to have that chance anymore!"

I looked up to him." You act like you're so strong yet you're not!"

"What do you know about me?" He said  harshly.

"I do not know you well..Emmanuel. But what I do know is that the cool and mighty side of you is just a mask." I continued.

He remained silent. I didn't know what I was saying but I felt like it just had to be said. Without thinking, I wrapped my arms around him.

"Emmanuel..." I said softly."I don't know much about you..but...I want to.."

My tears started flowing. But I knew I wasn't the only one. I felt tears streaming down his face.

I slowly pulled away.

"Don't let go." He hugged me tighter.

My heart pounded harder as I felt his arms around me. I could feel his warmth...I knew..he was doing this because he didn't want me to see him cry..

He gently pushed me away.

My eyes moved to meet his. He leaned foward and before I knew it.. our lips touched. 

My heart felt like it stopped beating. And my face heated up.

But..as soon as we kissed..he pulled away. I looked at his face..his eyes were red.

"I'm sorry..I shouldn't have done that." Emmanuel turned to walk away.

"Emmanuel.." I called out.

But he ignored me and left me there as I watched him go.

"What the heck was that?" A voice spoked.

I turned around and found Travis there.

"Travis..Emmanuel...I...uh.." I couldn't find the words to say.

Some part of me had the urge to explain it to Travis. But the other part of me didn't feel like there was a need to do so.

"Forget it.." He continued.

"What?" I asked.

"I said forget it. Let's go back to the party." He replied.

I nodded and I walk behind him as we headed back to Jennifer's house. I kept my eyes on his back.

Travis saw what happened. He did..did he? Why do I feel a sense of betrayal..? Guilt was slowly building up.

Unknowingly, I grabbed Travis' arm."Travis.."

He turned around."Yeah?"

I didn't dare to look him in the eye. "Can you go with me somewhere tonight?"