"Yeah, no problem. You want me to walk you to your door?

Leonica's eyes narrowed at his question and she chuckled. "I'm not a woman who can't handle herself, Owen:"

He raised his hands in defense, a soft laugh leaving his lips. "I didn't mean it like that."

"Uh-huh, sure "She hummed, the smile still not leaving her lips as she opened the door.

But despite her initial words, Owen was out of his car and beside her in second, walking her to her door.

"Well, here's my door." She stated, turning around and leaning against the door.

"Hmm, that's right." Owen answered and stepped closer. "

"So..."

"So." Leonica mimicked, feeling heat creep to her cheeks once she took notice of their body proximity. Owen bit the inside of his jaw, the anticipation killing him slowly.

He was nervous, and he had every right to be.

He didn't know if Leonica was ready for a kiss, and if she was, was he?

Yes, he was, he'd been wanting to kiss her ever since the moment he saw her dressed in that yellow gown.

He could smell her intoxicating scent, could see the sparkle in her eyes and her blush, but still, he hesitated.

"I'm not

sure if this is the right moment, or if I'll regret it, but fuck this is killing me.

He breathed, the rest of his words were mumbled, the sentence barely reaching Leonica's ears.

"What is?" Leonica asked, the blush on her cheek turning from pink to bright red when Owen stepped closer.

He said, cupping her face and gently pulling her into a kiss, a kiss that started out hesitant, but quickly evolved to something more passionate and needy, and much to his surprise the kiss was reciprocated.

hesitantly her movement stalled by surprise, but as things went on, Leonica hooked her fingers on his waistcoat, unconsciously pulling him closer

candy was still on their tongues, mixing and

holding her close, feeling the warmth of her body, the silkiness of her dress and the

like she was drowning, her head light as a feather and her

the only thing running through

thing she could think of was a man, who

both broke the kiss, Leonica's hand slipped down from his waist coat, resting against his chest as they both stared at

is where we say goodnight." Owen whispered, the sound barely above

Leonica hummed, licking her lips as

her one last quick kiss on the lips, before

Owen." She replied, waving him off before disappearing behind the

knees feeling like jelly and

that really

loss her

lips, the memory of their kiss fresh on

"Fuck."

indeed!" Anastasia's sudden voice made Leonica

out of me." Leonica whispered, clutching her chest and staring

as scared as you would be if you saw what I just saw."

face

breathtaking? Did you see fireworks?" Leonica's response was to groan, her body

"Yeah,

and Leonica smiled. "I'm so happy for you, Leo."

you." Leonica responded, squeezing her friend

best friend and as such, I

off. "We'll talk tomorrow. I'm exhausted,

let her go, grabbing a few of her things before bidding her friend goodbye. Leonica waved her off with a smile

as soon as she

gone, the smile faded.

was content with life, fate always deals her a high card and right now, amidst the feeling of bliss roaming her stomach, a nagging feeling was making

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