I wished she asked me to come back.
Because, in case she did, I would've ran back in a heart beat.
In case she did, we would've worked out the distance together.
In case she did, my life would've felt complete again.
But, she didn't.
-Short Story-
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"And, done!" I looked at the set up with a satisfied smile. I had placed a blanket on the floor, which was surrounded by many pillows and stuffed animals, along with mine and Irene's favorite snacks. I hoped this was also a romantic set up for the both of us. We've been dating for three months now and I was planning on making it official tonight.
I lifted my gaze up towards the clock and, as if on cue, I heard my door bell go off. My smile widened even more. I smoothened down my clothes while taking rushed steps towards the entrance. Taking one last long breath to steady my abnormal heart beat, I swiftly opened the door.
"Hey you," I greeted, opening my arms wide open. Irene seemed to blush at that. She giggled and quickly rushed into my arms and buried her face on the crook of my neck.
"Hi," her voice was muffled but I could still clearly hear it. I placed a lingering kiss on top of her head before sliding my hands down her arms and intertwining our hands. I pulled away and smiled down at her,
"You look beautiful," I genuinely said while scanning her tiny figure. Irene had on her blue, tight jeans that hugged her hips perfectly and a giant black t shirt that was tucked in from the front. She ruled the causal look. Irene smiled an obvious shy smile and let go of one of my hands to place a loose strand of her hair from her messy bun behind her ear while also adjusted the glasses on her face.
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Truly an angel.
"I look like a bum though," she said with a cute pout. I chuckled and reached over to remove her glasses from her face,
"You saying you look like a bum is like saying I'm ugly," I said while placing her glasses on my face instead. I leaned down with a playful smirk till our noses were barely touching, "And I'm not ugly," I teased. I placed a short kiss on the top of her nose before dragging her to the living room.
"Ugly? No. Conceited? Most likely," I heard her say from behind. I turned to face her and send a playful glare but ended up smiling in amusement. Her eyes were casted down timidly with blushing cheeks. And when she met my eyes, that blush only increased.
God, I love her.
"W-where's Ella?" She asked after clearing her throat awkwardly.
"She's sleeping over at her friends house."
Making it to the living room, I watched her eyes widen and sparkle in excitement.
"This is so cute!"
I smiled, lifting our intertwined hands to my face and placing a soft kiss on the back of her hand, never removing my gaze from her deep brown eyes and beautiful, shy smile. I brought our hands back down and squeezed gently,
"Made it just for you," I said, loving the butterflies flying in my stomach with the way the blush seemed to never want to disappear from her smooth cheeks. Especially when I was the reason for it to appear in the first place.
I dropped our hands and padded my way over the blanket. I walked right on top and sat myself down, leaning my back against the couch behind me. Looking back over to her, I smiled wide while spreading my arms and legs apart as an invitation.
"Get over here shawty."
She chuckled with a playful eye roll while walking towards me,
"You're such a goof," she said. I squealed in excitement, watching as she sat herself in front of me between my legs and rested her back against my front. I wasted no time and immediately wrapped my arms around her and rested my chin on top of her head.
"Can you press the play button on the remote beautiful? I don't want to let you go," I said with a pout but instantly smiled hearing her cute laugh,
"Fine, but how can I reach for it if you're still holding me?" She asked playfully. I shrugged and tightened my hold,
"Try using your feet," I stated causally as if that was the most obvious answer. She scoffed under her breath but, nonetheless, kicked off her shoes and tried reaching the remote with her feet. I laughed as she began to whine slightly while kicking her short legs,
"You're so tiny," I teased, kissing the top of her head. Irene let out a groan of frustration and huffed,
"Keep that up and I will break free," she warned making me whimper and hold her tightly,
"No!"
She began to laugh but immediately let out a squeak of surprised the moment I swiftly rolled us around till I was on top of her. She was laughing hysterically the whole time but the moment she met my eyes, she shut her lips tightly. Slowly bringing my hand up and resting it on her cheek, I smiled while removing her glasses off my face and placing them back on her with my free hand.
I watched her eyes blink rapidly, and the moment her gaze adjusted to my face, a sudden blush appeared in her cheeks. Our chest were pressed against each other and I felt her heart beat racing against her chest. It was beating just as fast as mine.
I watched my thumb rub soothing circles on her warm cheeks as if I was in a trance. Especially when it instinctively traced down to her bottom lip just as gently as her eyes that stared at me with so much adoration.
I licked my bottom lip as it tingled with need to feel her lips against mine. Yes, we've been dating but we had yet to share a kiss. I flickered my eyes back to hers as if I was silently asking permission to finally taste them again after years of being deprived from them.
Irene seemed to be in dazed with the way her pupils dilated just by the sight of my parted lips. And, with a slight nod, a smile was formed on my lips. I gazed back down to her lips and watched them quiver in anticipation. Her heart was racing even faster just like mine as I slowly fluttered my eyes closed and leaned down.
Fireworks.
That's what I felt exploding in my body as I finally captured the lips I have dreamt of feeling for the longest time. Sparks shot through me. Colors flew in my mind. My body tingled. Her lips made me live in true bliss. And I do believe she felt the same way with the way she sighed in my lips and brought her hands up around my neck.
Goosebumps rose on my skin with the way she tangled her fingers into my hair and wrapped her legs around my waist. My chest felt warm due to the feeling of familiarity. Moving my lips against hers and having them mold together so perfectly, I felt like I was finally home.
I pulled away and smiled down at her breathlessly,
"Before we continue, I have to ask you a question," I breathed out. Irene was panting slightly and tried to remain focused causing me to chuckle towards the sight. She visibly gulped and struggled to steady her breathing,
"W-what?" She asked. I placed one final kiss before pulling away again and widening my smile,
"Will you be my girlfriend?" I asked. Her body stiffened underneath me for a mere second which cause fear to wave through me. But, the moment that mere second past, a beautiful, heart fluttering smile appeared in her lips. Relief instantly waved through me the moment she spoke,
