Chapter 16: Three Simple Words

I just finished writing my demon story. I edited it and fixed it where it was necessary. Morgan has already drawn a book cover. I called a publisher last night, my book will be published by 4pm today.

"Hey Love?" Nathan called from the kitchen. "Yes, my thief." I yelled back. "Have you seen the cocoa powder? I'm trying to make brownies." he said on his way to me. "Um, top right of the pantry I think." I said. "Thanks love." he said.

When Nathan was done making brownies he brought me one. "Congratulations on getting your book published." he said. "Thank you." I ate my brownie and when Nathan and I were done he decided to go for a bike ride by himself. 

I took this chance to listen to music very loudly. I was head banging to Heretic Anthem by Slipknot when I heard my phone ring. "Hello." I said. "Hi, this is Erica Shiplem. I'm calling to let you know we are about to publish your book." I was giddy with excitement, "Thank you ma'am." I said. "You're very welcome." she said.

She hung up and I decided to play the song Shots by LMFAO. I was dancing and jumping around so much that I didn't even notice when Nathan got home. As I was dancing and jumping around I saw him and immediately stopped. "I've never seen that side of you, it's kinda adorable." he said. My face got extremely hot and I turned off the music. 

"How long have you been standing there?" I asked. He came closer, until we were an inch apart. "I've been here for about three songs. What are you so happy about?" My blush deepened and I felt more embarrassed but I smiled anyways. "My book was published." I said. He smiled at me and picked me up and swung me around. "That's great!" he said as he put me down. 

He got really close again and said, "We should celebrate." He captured my lips in a hungry, passionate, and enthusiastic kiss. I kissed him back with as much energy. He wrapped his arms around my waist pulling me closer. I wrapped my arms around his neck. 

He pulled us to the couch and sat down. I straddled his lap and deepened the kiss. I moved my hands up to his hair and he held me tighter. He kissed the corner of my mouth, then my cheek, my jaw, down my neck, and back up to my lips. 

He pulled away and said, "I love you." My heart was filled with so much love for him and I said, "I you you too." His eyes went wide and my jaw dropped. "You actually said it." he said. "I know, I can't believe it either." He smiled, "Can you say it again?" he asked. I smiled back at him, "Baby steps, Nathan. Baby steps." 

He sighed and put his forehead against mine, "Ok." He kissed me again and we played card games and chess the rest of the day.