Ice Picked Hearts

Chapter-23

"Thanks for coming tonight. I really do not know what to say... you look really beautiful in this dress. I mean, you always look beautiful and strong and unique...and...I'm happy my family likes you". He wore a heartwarming smile. His eyes held mine causing some unusual rave in my stomach. A strong tension drawing me into him causing my cheek to heat up.

This feeling is unusual and shouldn't be spoken of. I mean, this person here is Jake, my friend. The one who picks me up in the morning when going to school and drops me at my doorstep after school. He's just my friend.

"What are you thinking?" His question pulled me back into reality. I was completely lost in my thoughts, forgetting totally about where I am and who I'm with.

"Sorry I was thinking of something. Thanks for inviting me. I enjoyed everything, the food, the conversation, the songs, it was nice, really... I ... I enjoyed everything". I stammered while forming the right words to tell him.

"What were you thinking of?" He asked.

"Nothing serious". I smiled.

"I enjoyed everyone's company too but I enjoyed your company more". He said.

"What?" I wasn't sure I heard him right, so I wanted him to repeat himself, which he clearly wouldn't.

"Hum...nothing". He said. It's late and his car is still parked in my driveway. "Alright, I think I should go now". I unbuckled my seatbelt and unlocked the door, ready to open it and run into my house to avoid the awkwardness filling the air.

"Wait". He called back...His warm hand held mine, causing rave to rise and drop in my stomach.

"Yes". I turned my attention back to me. He looked like he wanted to say something. "What is it?" I asked quietly. He let go of my hand and cleared his throat. "Nothing I just wanted to ask you to sleep well and call me if you need me". He pressed his lips together, a thing he does when he's nervous.

"Alright, Goodnight. I'll text you". I opened the door and got out, slamming it back to be sure it's well closed.

"Bye". I turned away and walked to the front door. I was about knocking when I heard the car door open. Jake walked to where I was, staring deep into my eyes. The air was filled with so much tension. He closed the gap between us and pressed his lips on mine filling my heart with pure ecstasy. His hands travelled round my waist pulling me into him. I rest in the warmness of his body. I parted my mouth and his tongue found its way in, doing its thing. Raves rise and drop in my stomach and I felt more safe and satisfied.

I don't know how long we took kissing, but it was everything I wanted at that hour of the night. We were both breathing heavily by the time we pulled away from each other.

I moved away slowly and he removed his hands from my waist. The touch of his fingertips caused goosebumps to rise on my body. My cheek hit up and I smiled uncontrollably. All I did was press my lips together to cover my embarrassment.

"Goodnight". I told him before unlocking the door. The kiss wasn't planned, but it has just made my night. I don't care about what I'm doing. He kissed me, I kissed back, the best part about it is that I loved and enjoyed it. Whatever happens after tonight better be good, not like I care if something bad happens, and when I say something bad I'm talking about someone coming to threaten me later about kissing him or I wake tomorrow  morning to a text from Jake saying he doesn't feel anything for me and it was just a kiss. I really do not care. That's my first kiss and enjoyed it, that's it.

I checked mom's room and I found her lying in bed and smiling at me. "Hey mom".

"Jully". She wore a bright smile. "You're home".

"Yes, I'm home". She smiled teasingly.

"Mom, stop". I looked away to hide my embarrassment. "I saw you with Jake. He's a good kid. I like him... Just be sure before you do anything and don't let anyone treat you like you can never be loved. I love you and your dad loves you".

"Mom please stop talking about him".

"He loves you".

"He left us! I grew up without him! He's probably somewhere living happily with his family! What kind of man is he? I hate to say this, but I hate that man".

"Don't say that, you're better than that".

"No". I cut her

"No what?"

"No I'm not better than that. Mom, please stop talking about him. I don't want to hear about him. He's not my father". The air in her room became so hot and unbearable. I turned away from her and went to my room.

I really shouldn't let anything spoil my night. It has been a very wonderful night. My mind travelled back to the kiss. A moment I clearly won't forget forget.

I received a text message from Jake. "David wants to meet you again. I think he likes you". David is Anita's husband. My mind wanted to explode. I jumped in my bed grinning widely. The joy was nothing to be spoken of. I just hope I'm not making a mistake. Thinking of what happened between I and Paul and knowing I don't ever want to be in that shoe again, but I feel different with Jake. He's smart, he's kind, he listens, he's understanding, he's someone I confide in. Though, I've always known Paul and I'm just meeting Jake, but sometimes you meet new people and everything you do just click the way it should  compared to those you've known almost all your life and things aren't the way you planned.

I try to convince myself I don't feel anything for Jake but you can't stop your heart from falling for someone.

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