I've been waiting

Chapter 10

Sabrina POV

The drive back to my house was a comfortable silence. Michael's hand rested on my thigh, and he would draw small circles on the inside of my knee. He breaks the silence "I had a really good time tonight, and I hope that we could do it again. I can see something becoming of us, Sabrina". Oh shit, he wants more. Oh shit. Please don't tell me he wants sex too tonight. I am not ready for that. "You don't expect sex tonight, Michael?"

Michael pulls the car over to the side of the road. He places it in park and turns to look at me. "Oh shit, I have put my foot in it again, haven't I?" Michael starts laughing. "Oh Sabrina, no, I do not expect sex tonight. I don't expect sex after our next date. I enjoy spending time with you, and I want to get to know you not just as Sabrina, but as my girlfriend. I will go at your pace the whole time. I will never force you into doing anything you are not ready for, and I promise you that when you are ready, I will be the man you deserve."

Just those words made my heart melt. How could someone so good looking as Michael, be so patient with a girl like me? Someone who is so mentally scarred like me. Someone who is scared of their own reflection half the time.

I was so caught up in my own head that I didn't take notice of the world around me. Michael turns the car off again and turns in his seat to face me. "Sabrina, I really did have a good night with you tonight. I am a man of my word, so I do not expect anything from you. Okay actually there is one thing I do expect, and that is hopefully another kiss?" He blushes after asking for a kiss. I lean over the car's centre console after taking my seatbelt off and place my lips on his. Michael grabs the back of my head, positioning my head at a better angle to kiss me deeper.

I sit back in my seat, catching my breath after another toe-curling kiss. "I had a great time tonight Michael. Thank you for being so patient with me. And I am sorry for all of my word vomit" I giggle softly. The smile on Michael's face could light up the darkened street we are sitting on. "I loved your word vomit. Never apologise for being you" Again my heart is melting.

Michael opens his door and walks around to my side of the car. Helping me out of my seat, he closes the door and locks the car. Holding my hand, he walks us up to the front door. He pulls me into his chest and gives me a tight hug. "You have no idea how beautiful you are Sabrina" I look up to Michael and give him the best flirtatious smile I can muster, but I must look like I am having some sort of facial seizure as he starts laughing at me. "Oh doll face, please don't try and do that," he says before bringing his lips back to mine. "You better get inside before you are grounded" We both laugh, and the front door opens a crack.

Jayla is standing at the front door in her dressing gown and rollers in her hair "You are very lucky. I was about to get my rolling pin out and come and chase your arses down. Do you know how worried I was about my baby Sabrina being out tonight?" Jayla couldn't hold the laughter back. "I'm sorry guys. I had to do it. But I seriously cannot wait to pull these plastic contraptions out of my hair. How do woman sleep in them?" Michael and I look at each other laughing at Jayla's outburst. He leans down and gives me a little peek on my lips, mumbling about calling me later.

After wishing us both a good night, Michael heads to his car. Jayla and I stand on the doorstep waving goodbye to Michael, and we watch as his car drives down the street. We both walk inside, and I brace myself for the onslaught of Jayla's questions. The door hadn't even been closed for a full second before Jayla started on me. "Okay Sabrina, full details please and don't miss anything out. I don't care how little you think it is. I want it all, and when I want something, I get it."

I spend the next hour and a half telling Jayla all about my night with Michael. I told her where we went, what I ate, what I drank and all about the many kisses I got tonight. She was so excited that I had finally gotten my first kiss and from a guy who is as amazing as Michael. Jayla kept on squealing about how excited she was that I had found someone. I kept reminding her that me and him were not official yet, but that didn't bother her in the slightest. All Jayla would say to me is 'give it time. It will be going somewhere; I feel it in my bones'.

I leave Jayla in the lounge room to have a quick shower before getting into bed. I have just laid down in bed when my phone lights up with a message.

Text* Michael- I really, really did have a great night tonight, and I am looking forward to seeing you again soon. Sweet dreams Sabrina

I chew on my bottom lip. Wondering if I should respond to his message. I quickly type out a short message.

Text* Sabrina- Thank you so much again for tonight. Sweet dreams to you too, Michael. Dream about me

I close my eyes and wait for sleep to take over.