Tattoo

Chapter 29

"Erik?" I asked. He is sitting on the sofa with me. The movie has just finished. He looked at me and caressed my head. "Yeah?" he said. "Um, where will I sleep?" I asked. "I thought it's clear. I thought that you'd sleep with me." he said. "But if you don't want to sleep with me, I'll sleep here." he continued. What shall I do? I mean... I just... I don't know... "Um, no, it's fine." I said and smiled. "What's the time now?" he asked. I looked at the watch and sighed. "It's 22:15." I said. "I should fo to bed, but you stay and watch the tv if you want to." I said and stood up. He immediately stood up and grabbed my hand. "I'm coming too." he said. We walked in the room and took my pyjamas. I was looking for a place to change myself. "You can change in the bathroom if you want to." Erik spoke. I smiled and nodded. I sat on the bathtub. Am I doing the right thing? Why have I chosen Erik over Marco? What is Marco going to think about it? About me? "Lucy? Are you okay there?" Erik broke me out of my thoughts. "Yes! Yes! Sure. I'll be out in a minute." I answered. Okay, let's hope he won't ask about what has taken so long. I changed and walked into the room. He is nowhere to be seen. "Erik?" I said, but he didn't answer. I put the clothes in my bag and walked to the living room. I saw him in the kitchen and walked there. "What are you doing here?" I asked. He turned around and pointed to the glass in his hand. I turned around and was about to leave for bedroom when I felt his hands around me. "What are you doing Erik?" I asked and led him to the room. "What am I doing? I'm enjoying having you here with me." he said. I smiled. He loves me, but I just like him. But I will fall in love with him. There's no way back. I made a move  and was about to go to my side of the bed, but Erik grabbed me. "Where do you think you're going?" he asked me and pulled me closer. "Bed probably?" I said. "What about a kiss?" he asked me. Oh yeah. I should kiss him. But I'll play a little. "I don't know. Do you deserve one?" I asked and smirked. "Oookay. You wanna play?" he asked me. But instead of answering I kissed him. He moaned in the kiss. He has his arms around my waist and he's pulling me closer, even when there's no more space between us. We pulled away and he looked straight into my eyes. "Lucy.. I know that this is maybe a bit stupid, but I want to do this." he said and sighed. He looks nervous, but why? "I know that you've been through a lot in the past few months, but when I met you.. I immediately thought that I have to meet you again. I did. Lucy I love you. Would you.. would you be my girlfriend?" he asked while holding my hand. This has taken my breath away. This is the question I wanted to hear from Marco. I didn't want him to take it as a sure thing. But instead of Marco, Erik is the one who's asking me this question. I looked down for a moment, but then looked at Erik again. "It would be a pleasure." I said and hugged him. I wanted to tell him that I love him too, but I couldn't have said it. He pulled away and looked at me with a sight full of love. "You, you are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I know it seems a bit early, but I don't care. I love you baby." he said and kissed me. I need to start loving him as soon as possible. I need to. He deserves it. He lifted me up so he didn't have to pull his head down to make a lip contact. I smiled into the kiss when he lifted me. He sat down on the bed and out me on his lap. The kiss was sweet and slow. I bet if it would be his decision, he wouldn't stop kissing me. I made a noise and I pulled away. Erik looks confused. "You know that I have to sleep. I will have to go to school tomorrow." I said and winked. He made a sound full of disagreement. "I want you here." he said and refused to let me go. "But I said that I'll be here under one condition. That I'll go to school tomorrow." I said and held his cheeks in my hands. He sighed. "Okay, okay." he said and let me go. I lay down and so did Erik. He put his hands around me and kissed my shoulder. "I love you. Goodnight." he said, but I didn't respond. I just hope that I will be able to love him just the way he loves me.
Morning

I woke up and looked at the time. It's 7:30. I stood up and looked at Erik. He's been sleeping with a smile on his face. He looks like a kid. I have exactly 3 hours to my first class. I went to the bathroom, changed in my clothes and brushed my hair. I went to the kitchen and called my mom. "What was that supposed to mean?" she asked right after she had answered. "What? Oooh, you mean the thigpng that I am at Erik's?" I asked. "Bingo!" she said. Oh yeah here comes the irony. "Mom, he's my boyfriend now." I said. She sighed and cleared her throat. "And... but... what about Marco?" she exclaimed. Marco. Yeah Marco. "Mom, Erik is my boyfriend." I said and looked around to make sure Erik's not here. "Listen, Marco and nobody will change the fact that Erik is my boyfriend." I said. "It's your decision. But do you love him?" she asked me. "I will fall in love with him. It won't be difficult." I said and mom sighed. "Okay. You're going to school today, right?" she asked. "Yes. Yes sure." I said. "Okay. I'll go to work, so bye." she said. "Mom, please don't be angry." I said. "Honey, I'm not angry. I just hope it's the right decision." she said. "It is. I know that." I said. "Okay. Okay. Bye Luc." she said and hung up. I put my phone on the desk and I'm standing next to the cupboard. I feel like drinking a tea. "Good morning." Erik said. I turned around and saw that sparkle in his eyes. "Hi." I said and smiled. "How are you?" he asked while walking in my direcrion. "Fine. And you?" I feel like a shit, I don't feel like going to school and I wanna stay on the couch the while day. "The fact that you're still here makes me feel perfect." he said and kissed my cheek. "Thank you. You're acting so sweet. Thanks." I said. He smiled and caressed my cheek. "This is not a reason to thank me. I love you." he said and kissed my lips. He needs to hear it. I pulled away and looked at him. "I love you too." I said and pulled him into a kiss again.