"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.

her movement stalled by surprise, but as things went on, Leonica hooked her fingers on his waistcoat, unconsciously pulling him closer as if her

of the cotton candy was still on their tongues, mixing and intertwining, as the kiss

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

she was drowning, her head light as a feather and her heart

unable to think and the only thing running through

she could think

they both broke the kiss, Leonica's hand slipped down from his waist coat, resting against

goodnight."

her lips as they still

her one last quick kiss on the lips, before he backed

waving him off before disappearing

her back against the door, her knees feeling like jelly and her heart

really just

really just loss

their kiss fresh

"Fuck."

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

out of me." Leonica whispered, clutching her chest and staring wide eyed

scared as you would be if you saw what I just saw." Leonica's fright was quickly replaced with embarrassment and her cheeks once again

She whispered, covering her face with her hands and

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.

"Yeah, where's

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

Leonica responded, squeezing

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

talk tomorrow. I'm exhausted, and my

bidding her friend goodbye. Leonica waved her off with

as

gone, the smile faded.

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.

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