"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.

out hesitantly her movement stalled by surprise, but as things went on, Leonica hooked her fingers on his waistcoat,

candy was still on their

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

was drowning, her head light as

the only thing running through

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

kiss, 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 a

as they still tingles from the

her one last quick kiss on the lips,

Owen." She replied, waving him off before

feeling

really just

just loss her

memory of their kiss fresh

"Fuck."

indeed!" Anastasia's sudden voice made Leonica flinch,

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

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

Anastasia." She whispered, covering her face with her hands and sliding

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, where's

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

you." Leonica responded,

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

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

bidding her friend goodbye. Leonica waved her off with a smile on her

as she

gone, the smile faded.

like she 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

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