Lucky In Love- A Sam and Luna Fanfic

Lucky In Love- Story 3, Chapter 8

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LUNA'S POV

"Have I already told you just how much I love your mom?" Is the first thing I say upon entering Sam's room after dinner. Sam chuckles. "Yes, you have. And my mother never stops talking about you. " She says, sitting beside me on the bed.

There's a short silence, then... "I wish you could spend the night." Sam says, and I nod thoughtfully. Not long afterwards, however, a smile snakes across my face.

"Maybe I can..." I state, excited at the prospect of spending more time with Sam. Sam reciprocates my smile. Picking up my phone, Sam gently nuzzles up beside me on the bed.

"Fingers crossed." I murmur as I send the text off. I sigh contentedly, falling back against my girlfriend. All is still and quiet until I jolt slightly, releasing one hiccup. Then another. Sam looks in my direction, confused regarding my sudden spasms. Upon coming to a realization, she laughs, and I blush lightly.

"Ate a little too fast?" She questions.

"Y-yeah, maybe." I admit awkwardly, afraid to acknowledge it. "Want me to scare them out of you?" Sam asks, raising an eyebrow and smiling rather devilishly.

Instinctively, I spring back, shielding myself from Sam. "You wouldn't dare!" I laugh briefly before another loud hiccup plagues me. Covering my mouth, I blush intuitively.

"Aw, don't be embarrassed, Love." Sam chuckles, pulling me into a comforting hug. I seep into the embrace, no longer bothered by the gentle jolts the hiccups cause.

Sam shifts slightly, wrapping an arm around my abdomen. Before I can even consider what Sam is about to do, Sam lightly brushes her fingers over the patch of bare skin peeking out from under my shirt. I squirm away from the contact, giggling lightly. I'm not one to giggle frequently, so this subtle sound surprised me.

"Stop it, Sam." I murmur, gazing into Sam's face for any sign of that mischievous smile she once wore. It's there, all right.

"I had no idea that you were ticklish, Lunes." She states, much to my embarrassment. "Let's pretend you * hic * never figured out." I chuckle nervously, subconsciously pressing myself into a tight ball to hide my stomach.

I am no match for Sam, however. Prying my fingers away from my midsection, Sam dives in, tickling me feverishly. Howling with laughter, I try in vain not to kick Sam in the face as I practically sob. Finally, I manage to get my hands on my girlfriend's wrists, keeping them at arm's length.

"Let ... let me breathe." I pant, catching my breath. My ears burn, and tears prickle in the backs of my eyes. Sam, also blushing, raises an eyebrow and smiles at me. "Luna, do you notice anything different?" She questions. Still panting, I consider her words.

Do I notice anything... different? Not that I think about it...

I steal a quick glance at the surrounding area, contemplating. My phone still rests beside me, untouched. Trusting that Sam won't tickle me again, I reach up with both hands to feel my earlobes. My paperclip earrings remain intact.

I regard Sam for a moment, lacing my fingers through her hair and placing my hands on her warm cheeks. "It has to do with you, hun." Sam giggles as she corrects me, and I scrutinize her.

"Oh," I state, removing my hands from her cheeks and thinking thoughtfully. Then it comes to me, and I perk up.

"My hiccups! They're gone! " I gasp excitedly upon noticing that my body is no longer being plagued by spasms. Sam grins cheekily at my reaction.