Co-Presidents

18

"You really jumped onto an ostrich?" Kaden asked, clear amusement displayed on his face as they buckled up and he started the engine.

"And spent forty-eight hours in the correctional facility," she chuckled at the memory.

"How was jail food?"

"It was actually quite edible," she said as she took hold of his hand and rested it on her thigh with her own hand on top of his. He enjoyed her hand being in his and looked down at their hands when she wasn't looking.

"They made this egg dish with tomatoes, carrots and beans," she shrugged, shivering from the memory.

"I bet it was delicious," he teased as he slowed down outside the park where he'd first pick her up.

"You have to try it," she said. "Why'd you stop here?"

"I figured I'll take cab home from-"

"Nonsense. You can drive up to my house," she pointed and he started the car again.

"This one?" He asked as he slowed down and looked at the house in awe. She just nodded and climbed out. She motioned for him to follow her and he did so.

"Well, here we are," she said, motioning inside. He stepped in and took a look inside, smiling at what he saw.

"It's a lovely place you have."

"Thanks." She kept quiet for a moment, thinking of how he'll see her when she asks him to sleepover. "You mind spending the night here?" She asked as she bent down to remove her heels.

She looked up when she didn't hear him respond and tried to stand up straight with one shoe still on her foot, losing her balance and stumbling forward into his arms which caught her. Her brown eyes locked with his green ones and they remain in that position; her right hand on his chest above his rapidly beating heart and her left hand around his neck. His hands were both on her waist and his face was close to hers.

She stepped out of the other heel and stood on her toes, her face leaning in. He also leaned in and their noses touched, closing their eyes at the same time. This was it, they both thought. Their feelings would be exposed and each was doubting if the other had feelings for them; if their feelings were mutual. She tilted her head to the side and so did he, their lips almost touching when the alarm went off, making them jump and let go of each other.

His heart was racing more than it had ever and she was uncertain about her feelings as she walked to the front door and inserted the pin code. "Sorry, it does that when you enter with keys but don't confirm your identity."

"I think I should go," he said, not trusting himself around her. He was about to kiss her had that alarm not gone off. It might have been for the best, he thought.

"Please stay," she pouted, making him smile. She walked closer to him and bit her lip, making him feel emotions he hadn't felt just seeing her do that. Her arms went around his neck and she stood against his chest. "I had fun tonight."

"Me too," he said truthfully, resting his forehead on hers. "Thank you for taking me out on a date." He enjoyed seeing her blush at the mention of that little word.

"It was not a date," she whined childishly.

"Whatever helps you sleep at night."

"I doubt I'll be able to sleep tonight."

There was something about the way she said it that made him swallow the lump in his throat before asking, "Why?"

She ran her fingers randomly around his neck and slowly pulled him closer to her, keeping eye contact. He squeezed her waist when he felt his other member awaken. Her eyes stared at his full lips and she ran her thumb over his bottom lip.

"I want to kiss you," she whispered, breathing heavily. He bit the smile as he looked at her and stepped closer, if that was possible.

"What's stopping you?"

"I want to know you want the same thing," she looked up at him and he felt something he couldn't explain when he saw the need in her eyes; something like a knot being tied in his stomach.

"What if I told you I want more?" He asked, trying to hint on the prospect of making them work and try out something stronger than just business partners.

She didn't respond but instead laid her lips against his and kissed him. He kissed her back with the same urgency and the same amount of desire. He bit a little on her bottom lip and she immediately granted entrance, allowing his tongue to taste every inch of her mouth. She also explored his mouth and the moment their tongues touched, she felt weak in her knees and Kaden held her up against him, smiling against her lips to reassure her. They pulled apart and he rested his forehead on hers as they both inhaled and exhaled deeply.

"So... that was nice," he said, grinning.

"Just nice?" She asked, arching an eyebrow.

"Maybe if we kiss again it won't be just nice," he smiled and she rolled her eyes when she caught on that he was just messing around.

"You're sleeping on the couch tonight," she deadpanned.

"As long as you'll be in my arms," he flirted.

"Let me go," she removed his hands from her waist and attempted walk away but he pulled her back and gave her a kiss.

"I'm sorry," he said and she smiled. "Can I please join you in bed?" He asked and she had to resist the butterflies that started dancing in her stomach.