They approached their place and Dahlia slipped her arm around his waist. “I think you’re really hot too. Even though that feels weird to say.” *** “From here? I don’t plan on getting too far from you, Nas.”
He laughed. "Just a little." *** She looked thoughtful, looking up at him again. "Well.. Why not just stay here..?"
"Super hot," she said easily, rubbing his back. "I don't know how I'm able to handle you." * * * "Yeah. I'm going to be in the area."
"Too hot to handle," she repeated incredulously, looking up at him. "Jesus." * * * "Here... in your house, here?"
"I mean, I still am crazy attracted to you," she said, looking over at him. * * * He seemed surprised, watching her in surprise. "...really?"
She opened the door and crossed the room to turn on the lantern. * * * "Do you want me to stay here?" he asked, tilting his head. "I've only been here for a few days."
He stretched, looking over at her. "I love you." *** "Of course, Victor, I.." she tilted her head slightly, "I really like when you're here."
She looked over her shoulder, raising an eyebrow. "I love you too," she said keenly. * * * He laughed hesitantly, tilting his head. "Is it the whining that gets you?"
She giggled, coming over to him and wrapping her arms around his neck. * * * "Sure, I do. I have a big cut in my abdomen; I'm allowed to complain."
She kissed him back, her hand running through his hair gently. * * * "Why do you want me to stay, then?" he asked, his question surprisingly earnest.
He pulled away slightly, observing her adoringly. *** "Well.." she mumbled, trailing off, her expression was nervous and she folded her hands anxiously. She sat down beside him, looking down. "Victor.."
Her lips brushed his and she cupped the back of his neck, her free hand rubbing his chest gently. "I just think you're wonderful." * * * He looked over at her, frowning as he sat up. "...what?"
He laughed softly. "So are you." *** She looked over at him, her brows furrowed slightly. "I think I've fallen in love with you."
She considered him, pulling him closer. "Kiss me?" * * * He watched her, tilting his head curiously. He paused before a slow smile crossed over his lips. "You've fallen in love with me?"
