THE DEADLY SEVEN

Maybe

Lucy;

The diner was busy, it isn't usually this busy.... is it? My head was spining. Luc slid across the wooden booth chair cosying up close, his hand brushing past past my knee. He flashed me a toothy grin, taking my hand in his.

" So tell me about you Lucy."

His voice was raised, the music and chatter was deafening today. His thumb slowly grazed up and down my fingers, his dark eyes held my gaze. I parted my lips, willing my voice to push though. The words were there, they were just suck under his intense stare. Our eyes were locked, he started to shift towards me ever so slowly, his hot breath fanning my face. He smelt divine. It was like a trance, pulling us together, he kept inching closer and I sat there mesmerised.

" Running" the word pushed through, Luc snapped backwards.

" Running" he questioned, raising his eyebrow.

" Y..You asked about me. I enjoy running

I am on the schools athletic team." I stuttered out.

" Ah yes I did ask, didn't I?" He settled back into the seat, placing our joined hands onto his thigh.

" I got accepted into a university in the city, I am not going though." I didn't usually talk about my accomplishments. They were nothing special.

" Tell me this" he let go of my hands and gently grabbed my chin. " why apply if you have no intentions of going?"

Butterflies were swirling around in my stomach, I didn't know how to answer, I stared hopelessly into his eyes.

" I didn't apply, they asked me to attend. A man from the university was at one of the field events, he saw me and asked if I would join their women's team." I explained, his gaze softened.

" You don't realise how special you are, do you?" he questioned me softly.

My heart swelled. Me, special?

" Go, just go Lucy. I will come, you won't be alone. Take some pride in your accomplishments." his pleading did something to my heart.

Maybe I was proud. Maybe it was time people recognised me for the things I did. Maybe I want to be more than the pastors good daughter.

The music and chatter swirled around inside me. Feeling surfaced within me. I felt heavy but I felt free, I felt validated.... I felt a change coming, from within me, for me.

Lunging foward I grabbed eagerly at Luc's face and planted my lips against his. I retreated hastily " let's do it! I am going to University" I enthused.

Luc wasted no time, gently grabbing the back of my head, leading me in closer to him. Our lips met again. His tongue traced the bottom of my lip, a light moan escaped, taking the chance his tongue slipped in slowly massaging mine.

He pulled back, placing his strong hands on my shoulders " I am so proud Lucy, you will be amazing. I just know it"

I soaked up his encouraging words. We had only known each other such a short time, but he just felt so right. This felt like I was someone, like I could be something more.

Sorry for the short chapter. Easter weekend and school holidays are hectic for me.

Please stay tuned and let me know how I am going.

Thank you all.