"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.

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

cotton candy was still on their tongues, mixing and

waist and holding her close, feeling the warmth of her body, the silkiness of her dress and

as a feather and her heart racing like

breathless, unable to think and the only thing running through her

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

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

say goodnight." Owen whispered,

lips as they still

said, giving her one last quick kiss

Owen." She replied, waving him off before disappearing behind the

back against the door, her knees feeling like

really just

he really just loss her and she

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

"Fuck."

voice made Leonica flinch, her skeleton

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

if you saw what I just saw." Leonica's fright was quickly replaced with embarrassment and

whispered, covering her face with her hands

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

smiled. "Yeah, where's

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

Leonica responded, squeezing

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

"We'll talk tomorrow. I'm exhausted, and my feet

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

as she was

gone, the smile faded.

was the thing. Each time it seemed 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 tried to shake

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