"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.

Leonica hooked her fingers on his waistcoat, unconsciously pulling him closer

on their tongues, mixing and intertwining, as

slipping around her waist and holding her close, feeling the warmth of

felt like she was drowning, her head light as

the only thing running through

could think of was a man, who she suddenly felt the need to be

kiss, Leonica's hand slipped down from his waist coat, resting against his chest as

this is where we say goodnight." Owen whispered,

hummed, licking her lips as they still tingles from

her one last quick

replied, waving him off before disappearing behind

door, her knees feeling like jelly and her heart thumping

that really

really just loss

touched her lips, the memory of their kiss fresh on her mind

"Fuck."

voice made Leonica

You scared the hell out of me." Leonica whispered, clutching her chest and staring wide eyed at

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

my God, Anastasia." She whispered, covering her face with her hands and sliding down to

crouched down beside her, a smile on her lips. "So, how was the kiss? Was it magical, breathtaking? Did you see fireworks?" Leonica's response was to groan, her body

smiled. "Yeah, where's

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

responded, squeezing her

remember, I'm your best friend and as such, I deserve a full recount of everything that happened. Every

talk

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

as soon as she

gone, the smile faded.

time it seemed like she was content with life, fate always deals her a high card and right now,

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