"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.

things went on, Leonica hooked her fingers on

cotton candy was still on their tongues, mixing and intertwining, as

moved, slipping around her waist and holding her close, feeling the warmth of her body, the silkiness of her dress and the softness

her head light as a feather and her heart racing like a wild

the only

in a long while, the only thing she could think of was a man, who she suddenly felt the need to be

down from his waist coat, resting against his chest as they both stared at each

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

lips as they still tingles from the

said, giving her one last quick kiss on

him off before

door, her knees feeling like jelly and her heart

that really just

just loss her and she enjoyed

of their kiss fresh on her mind and

"Fuck."

sudden voice made Leonica flinch, her skeleton nearly leaving her

the hell out of me." Leonica whispered, clutching her

scared as you would be if you saw what I just saw." Leonica's fright was quickly replaced with

She whispered, covering her face with her

kiss? Was it magical, breathtaking? Did you see fireworks?" Leonica's response was to groan, her body falling over and landing on her side. "Okay, okay." Anastasia chuckled, helping her up. "I won't pester you.

"Yeah,

out." She said and Leonica smiled. "I'm so happy for you, Leo." She pulled her friend into a

responded, squeezing her

your best friend and as such, I deserve a full recount

off. "We'll talk tomorrow.

things before bidding her friend goodbye. Leonica waved

as soon as

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 it's home. And no matter how much she tried

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