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

Orion's pupils contracted sharply.

of electricity

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

calm his racing heart,

young. You don't

from the

Orion found Lemira

on the bizarre moment they just

Orion drove back to

nudged her forehead

swatted his hand away, turning

no choice, Orion carried her

her sleep, he

her with a < emotions.

his gaze lingering

leave, her voice

at her childlike

water, he

I miss you so much. You've always been the

cup tightened, feeling as if he was sinking deeper into the ocean,

bathed in the