"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.

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

on their

warmth of her body, the silkiness of her dress and

her head light as a feather

breathless, unable to think and the only

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

Leonica's hand slipped down from his waist

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

lips as

giving her one last quick kiss on

waving him off before disappearing behind the

against the door, her knees feeling like jelly

really

really just loss her and she enjoyed

touched her lips, the memory of their kiss fresh on

"Fuck."

voice made Leonica flinch, her skeleton nearly leaving her

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

what I just saw." Leonica's

She whispered, covering her face with her hands and sliding down to

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

smiled. "Yeah,

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

Leonica responded, squeezing her

best friend and as such, I deserve

off. "We'll talk tomorrow.

few of her things before bidding her friend goodbye. Leonica waved her off with a smile

soon as she

gone, the smile faded.

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

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