Forgotten Night

Chapter 3

Chapter 3  

“Um, wow” was all I could manage to say.

“Uh, sorry” he said as he started to turn towards the door.

“I shouldn’t have done that without permission. I have to go”.

I jump off the bench and walk over to him. He still has his back to me. I put my hand on his arm. He turns around and without any hesitation I lean up and kiss him. I think he was confused because it took him a second to realise what was happening. He then immediately wrapped his arms around me, pulling me close to him. I put my arms around his neck. This feels different from before. I knew this kiss was more passionate. I eventually break the kiss but I hold on to him just as tightly.

“Don’t go, stay, with me” I said.

He chuckled. 

“Whatever makes you happy i’m down for” he said.

I smiled uncontrollably. The timer starts ringing.

“Looks like the brownies are ready” he says as he turns the timer off. He opens the oven door and takes the tin out and places it on the stovetop. 

I cant believe whats happening right now. I don't know where all this new found confidence has come from but i like it. I watch Justin fiddle around with the tin while i daydream.

“Ouch” he said.

“Are you alright?” I asked.

“Yeah I’m fine” he said, “I didn't think it would be hot”. I couldn’t help but laugh and he does too.

“Here, run your finger under the water while I get the burn cream” I say. I reach up into the cupboard above the stove.

“Secret stash?” he said.

I looked at him confused ads he gestures to the cupboard. 

“Oh” I laughed “yeah thats my spot”.

“Would you like a drink? I asked.

I go back over to him and hand him a tea towel to dry his hand.

“I'd love one” he said, grabbing my hand. I laughed nervously. 

“Okay, let me take care of you first” I said. 

Theres a lot of ways I can take care of him actually. OMG stop it zoëy.

I put the burn cream on his finger.

“Ow!” he yelled.

“Oh My God, I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to-“ I stopped when he started laughing. I glared at him but couldn’t help laughing.

“Sorry I had to” he said.

I wrapped a bandage around his finger and put the safety kit away.

“Maybe we should give it ten minutes to cool. We wouldn’t want you to burn your tongue as well” I said with a smirk.

“Yeah, yeah” he says. I grabbed a bottle and two glasses. I poured his drink and then mine. I sat down on the stool next to him.

“So what’s next for you?” I asked. 

“Well, Im probably going to have a sip of my drink, then i’ll think of a way to casually flirt with you,  then i’ll hopefully be able to eat some brownies” he said. I laughed.