Confess

"I was not really sure if this was going to work out. I was kind of anxious all day waiting for you to arrive." He laughed a bit, making me laugh along with him. "..but seeing you here, God, I think it was worth it…until now…Actually, the reward that you have been waiting for, deep down I was also worried you wouldn't like it, even though I know you'll do."

Walking closer, his eyes fell to my hands, my eyes followed. He took them into his, both of us now, a mere distance of a few centimetres apart. "When I came here, I wasn't expecting much. I was in a hurry to go back to where I came from. Finish everything I have to do…and go back. Never, not oven once, have I thought that I would come to face such a dilemma. Yet, I have chosen to think of the moment. Everly… all these days that I have spent with you here… they actually mean a lot to me, more than you can imagine. I spent nights and nights, thinking..."

His eyes got lost, like he was hurt to have found his long awaited answer. My heart skipping a beat, as soon his eyes found mine once again, the corner of his mouth curving into a shy smile.

He sighed through the smile, as he said "With all that being said… what I actually wanted to say was your reward." He caressed my hands that were still engulfed in his bigger hands.

"Everly"

And as if my heart knew what he was going to say...

"I-"

It started dancing through my body, blood rushing to my cheeks, hands sweating at the heat.

"I like you."

His eyes once again searched into mine, trying to find a hint to what I was thinking. I smiled at him, lost in words. I wanted to say that I loved him too. Yet, my mouth remained sealed, and my body moved on its own. I removed my hands from his, rapping them around his neck, hugging him tight. I heard him laugh as he hugged me back tightly.

"I like you too." I finally said. He didn't say anything, but I could feel him smile from behind me. Seconds later, he broke the hug as he cupped my face.

"Then…" He started as he smiled shyly. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Yeah." I breathed looking down. His face came closer, as he planted a kiss on my forehead. Then on the tip of my nose.

He put his forehead against mine, our eyes shut, as we savored the moment. When I thought that my heart couldn't beat any faster, what came next proved me wrong.

His palms held my cheeks, as he let go off my forehead. "Finally." He breathed. And as soon as my eyes flutter open, I feel his lips on mine. It takes me some time to register that he was kissing me, but then I found myself taken away by the feeling of his lips on mine.

Our second kiss.

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Mark POV:

"I'll see you tomorrow." Flashing a smile at my girlfriend, I let go off her hand. I wasn't sure what to do…it was the first time I ever date. "Yeah. See you." She smiled back, waving at me.

I fell on the bed as I tried to gather my emotions. A smiled creeping on my face. I always heard stories about how falling in love makes you feel, yet I never imagines they would be so true. Saying I was happy would be an understatement. Everly is finally mine.

"Congrats." A body sat next to my laying figure, who couldn't be except Raoul.

"Thanks." I sat straight crossing my hands.

"Well, it's good that you finally made some progress and we all hope this time it won't take you that much time. The devil's potion's effect will be starting to show physically on Everly very soon. Make her drink your blood as fast as you can."

I flinched. Even though I knew all that, upon hearing them from Raoul's mouth, it didn't make me feel anything near good. Biting on my lower lip, I looked at him. "Yeah. I will."

It's for her best…right? Right.

"Take care. I'll see you soon." I heard him say faintly. My head fell unto the mattress, and here I was facing the ceiling. I didn't even see him go, but I felt his presence vanish.

I couldn't be happy…not even for a day.