Sunday, February 10, 2008
Eloise: bites-her-lower-lip-when-she's-thinking, stares-right-into-your-heart-with-her-deep-blue-eyes, and looks-unbelievable-in-her-skating-uniform
8:02 AM
She leaned forward and kissed him. The whole world seemed to halt for him, pausing, as though this very moment was truly- everything. Indeed, she was everything. Everything he wanted, everything he needed.
"Eloise.. stop." He pressed his hands against her chest, pushing her behind. She looked up, her blue eyes questioning him.
"I can't.. We can't," he held her hands, "It's not right."
"But- " She bit her lips. "It's not fair."
"Nothing is fair. Nothing ever is," he held her chin, holding it up, his face meeting hers. He could see her tears trickling down her cheeks all the way down to her lips. Her lips! He noticed the way they curved as she pouted, clearly in deep thought. He wanted her, he wanted the feel of her.
He closed the gap between them, and his lips touched hers. He took her by surprise.
She embraced him and tugged him closer. Her lips were warm against his. "Naqi.."
He severed their intense bond and sealed it with a final kiss. "I love you. I truly do."
"I know."
"Smart girl." He replied, having the last say.
"What about Caleb? He'll know, and he'd- " She shuddered at the thought. "I'll deal with your brother. For now, let's keep it under the lid." He comforted her, kissing her fingers.
He reminded her of a lion. Always in control. His hair resembled a mane, often unkept. To her, he was Naqi. Just Naqi. And she loved him.Labels: novel
