We looked back into the house as we finished our cigarette. This was the first time I was able to spend some alone time with Nick since he got back from his trip, and I was not looking forward to going back in that house with a bunch of people. But even after we both ashed our stoags we just sat outside, enjoying each other's company. I stretched my arms and took off my jacket, proclaiming, "It's such a nice night."
"Yeah it is," he replied. "Not all stuffy like in there." He gestured towards are friends in the house. I giggled, having just thought the same thing. He smiled at me and then stood up, "Let's go for a walk, I'm not quite ready to go back inside yet."
I agreed wordlessly and followed him through the side gate, not wanting to draw the attention of our friends. I couldn't believe this was happening. Before he left I thought that I had completely blown my opportunity with him, before now I was shy and froze up anytime I saw him. Creating awkward silences when there used to be flirty conversation.
Now that he's back and I have this opportunity to spend some alone time with him I fully intend to take advantage of the situation. At the start of the walk, we mostly just talked about his semester abroad. After about five minutes, we had reached a park. He led me over to the swings and we each took a seat, then he turned the conversation to me. "So, how was your semester?"
I laughed and answered, "Strenuous." I smiled when I heard him laugh. "Classes were a bit difficult, but getting used to that and my new job was a bit overwhelming at times."
He pulled out another cigarette and gestured for us to share it. I nodded my head and he lit the death stick. After taking a drag he passed it over to me, asking, "So I'm guessing you didn't have much time to date."
I understood the significance of this sentence, he was not so subtly checking to see if I had a boyfriend. I smiled at him, and replied in a soft voice, "Not really, but I didn't meet anyone last quarter that I wanted to date anyways."
I could tell he was trying to hide it, but I could tell he was relieved. I looked at him for a few seconds, memorizing his eyes and his wonderful smile. I then stood up and held out my hand to him with a smile, "Let's head back."
He gladly took my hand and stood close to me. He made to begin walking, but I squeezed his hand to make him stop. Once he did, he turned to look at me, a question in his eyes. I knew that what I was about to do next was risky, but the only thing that went through my head as I leaned forward to kiss him was, "It's now or never."
My free hand gently cupped the side of his face as I applied as small amount of pressure against his smooth lips. "This is it," I thought. "If he doesn't respond after a second or two, then I'll head back to the house and never mention this again." I waited for what felt like forever, and felt no response. As I begrudging began to pull away, I felt a rush of cold air to my hand that was incased in his. "Oh no. I blew it. He's never going to talk to-" During mid-thought, I felt his hands cradle my face and bring me back to his lips. Applying even more pressure than I had done. I kissed back with enthusiasm. I moved my other hand to the back of his head and curled my fingers into his hair.
He noticed my reaction and brushed his tongue against my bottom lip, I gladly welcomed him in and kissed him passionately for a good five minutes before we had to break for air. He dropped his hands from my face to my waist, and pressed his forehead against mine. It suddenly felt very cold outside, and I shuddered as we regained our breath, and then I said, "We should probably go back inside."
He nodded and kissed me once more before taking my hand and leading me back to his house. Once we got back, I immediately noticed how quiet it was. After noting everyone's disappearance, he found a note on the counter. "Hey guys, we all went to a party off campus. Would have invited you but we couldn't find you or get a hold of you."
Rather than be hurt by the abandonment of our friends I took full advantage of the completely empty house. I gave him a look, and he seemed to know exactly what I was thinking. He came back over to me and hungrily brought my lips back to his. I attacked his mouth with my greedy lips as he lifted me by the waist and supported me under my butt, kissing me as he carried me to his room. He lowered me onto his bed and stripped his shirt off before kissing down my neck.