"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.

surprise, but as things went on, Leonica hooked her fingers on his waistcoat, unconsciously pulling him closer as if her body demanded

on their tongues, mixing

feeling the warmth of her body, the silkiness

light as a feather and her heart

the only

first time in a long while, the only thing she could think of was a

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

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

licking her lips as

one last quick kiss on

Owen." She replied, waving him off before

feeling like jelly and her

that really

just loss her and she

lips, the memory of their kiss fresh

"Fuck."

made Leonica flinch,

Leonica whispered, clutching her chest and staring

I just

my God, Anastasia." She whispered, covering her face with

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 falling over and landing on her side. "Okay, okay."

smiled. "Yeah, where's

happy for you, Leo." She

you." Leonica responded, squeezing

best friend and as such, I deserve a full recount

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

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

as soon as

gone, the smile faded.

fate always deals her a high card and right now, amidst the feeling of bliss

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