When They Beg, I Rise!

Orion swallowed hard, his silence louder than words, as he made his way to the parked car.

After he gently ushered Lemira into the passenger seat, he took his place behind the wheel. Once settled, he glanced at her uneasily. "Seatbelt."

Right, Lemira blinked, "Seatbelt, the lifeline!"

Reaching for the seatbelt, she fumbled, unable to pull it out. How odd.

Orion couldn't stand it anymore and leaned over to buckle it for her.

In that moment, they were inches apart.

He could smell the scent of beer on her breath.

She could count the lashes framing his eyes.

Lemira held her breath, her mind racing, and impulsively hugged his arm.

Orion froze, turning to lock eyes with her, his gaze dropping to her bright, clear eyes.

"What are you..." he started, his voice trailing off.

Lemira leaned in and kissed him, her heart racing as she pulled away.

He remained still, the streetlight outside casting shadows that obscured his expression.

single, what do you think about

Orion's pupils contracted sharply.

was as if a bolt of electricity shot

"You're drunk," he stated, before starting the car and driving towards the apartment complex. Silence filled the car for the remainder

for Orion to calm his racing heart, stopping at a traffic

"You're young.

came from the

Orion found Lemira

the bizarre moment they just shared.

upon waking, Orion drove back to

forehead gently.

swatted his hand away, turning

carried

her sleep, he removed

and covered her with a < emotions.

his gaze lingering

turned to leave, her voice halted

tightening at her

a glass of water,

miss you so

if he was sinking deeper into

bathed in the