Both their breaths came out in short puffs, her heart racing as though wanting to burst out of her chest.
Then when he bit his lips..Theos!!!
He was the sexiest man alive. Fire burned through them at that instant, a wave of sweet pleasure filled with untamed desire. As he licked his lips, Celina swore she almost fainted. She was practically drooling over her handsome stranger and all he did to her senses.
Leon couldn't get this pretty damsel out of his head. The feeling of her soft fingers in his hair had completely taken him aback, leaving him lost in the tingling sensation they stirred.
As her fingers glided through his curly black hair, his breath came in short pants. When she gripped it, his pulse drummed low and steady,then she tightened her hold on his hair, trying to steady herself. In that moment, that's when everything stopped.
His heartbeat pounded loudly in his ears; he could hardly breathe as he stared at her covered figure.
He could feel her shivering since the moment she touched his hair, her heart racing wildly. It was impossible not to notice. His masculinity roared with heady desire, blood surging hot through his veins.
If one touch from her fingers splayed in his hair could render him breathless, what would happen if her body was splayed over his?
Both their minds were locked in a daze, his gaze searing and deep. the air between them blazed with unspoken passion.
The distant roar of an engine shattered the moment, bringing their consciousness back to the present.
celina blinked, fully awake now. Whyy! what…!! what just happened? her heart raced as the realization hit her, she had completely lost herself the moment she touched his hair.
why did i do that?
Surprise and dismay tangled inside her. But one thing was certain..His hairrr. it was so soft and curly, she couldn't help wondering why he ever straightened it. she'd ruined it, running her fingers through it, gripping it so tightly.
The instant she gripped his hair, warmth had flooded her face; her cheeks burned a fiery red.
So it was now, that was when she realized… he was like a living greek god, impossibly magnetic. Just touching his hair had awakened sensations she'd never known before. was it just him that made her feel breathless? or was he feeling it too?
"it isn't possible," she muttered under her breath, sighing deeply. "i'm not even his type."
That thought made celina take a cautious step back. slowly as possible, she loosened her fingers from his hair, releasing each strand one by one.
what she didn't expect was the sound that followed..a groan!!
A low, deep groan escaping his lips.
a groan filled with something dark and passionate.
Celina froze, shuddering as a fleeting desire surged through her to touch him again. the sound alone made her pulse quicken, her thoughts spin.
the intensity of his gaze, the sound of his deep groan and chemistry humming between them,
it all left her trembling and breathless. she wanted to move away, to stop the wild beating of her heart… but she couldn't.
His stare was possessive, deep like he wanted to claim her completely as his.
what would it feel like to belong to him? to be protected by him… maybe even loved by him?
"goddamn," she whispered, cursing herself. " am really crazyyyy, i'm actually losing it."
was she truly thinking about being with him, the very man she'd dragged into this mess?
Leon stood rooted to the spot, his chest rising and falling in uneven rhythm.
He could still feel her touch, her fingers tangled in his hair, the touch of hers before Is burning against his scalp like fire.
The moment she pulled away, every inch of him screamed to close the distance, yet he fought the pull with everything he had.it felt as if something inside him snapped.
His jaw tightened as he struggled to steady his breath.
That groan!!… he hadn't meant for it to escape. It tore out of him, raw and unbridled, before he could stop it. He clenched his fists, jaw tightening as he forced himself to breathe.
"Get a grip, Leon."he muttered,cursing at himself while threading his fingers through his hair in frustration.
But it was useless.Every nerve in his body still reacted to her,the scent of her skin, the sound of her shaky breath, the way her eyes flickered beneath the hoodie covering her face filled with confusion and heat all at once. She looked innocent, yet dangerously captivating.
It was intoxicating him.
He dragged a hand through his hair, again realizing she'd left it slightly tousled. Of course she did. He almost cursed under his breath,she didn't even know what she'd done to him.
He wanted to look away, to shut her out, but his eyes betrayed him. They found her again standing there, lips parted, cheeks flushed, heart practically leaping out of her chest.
"Pretty damsel," he said. The words rolled off his tongue like he'd said them a thousand times before. His voice came out lower than intended, thick with something he didn't want to name.
She blinked, startled, her gaze darting to him and just like that, the tension returned. Heavy. Dangerous.
He took a small step forward, then stopped himself, fingers flexing at his side. "Don't. Don't you dare."warning himself.
But God, it was hard. Every instinct in him screamed to close the distance, to pull her close yet the rational part warned that if he touched her again, he wouldn't stop this time.
She took a few steps back. His tall frame towered over her, a faintly sensual smile curving his lips as he raised a teasing brow, trying to read her next move.
Taking a step back again,she was running from him again.He just knew.
Celina stumbled, tripping slightly,It was obvious she could hurt herself and before she could fall, strong, veined arms shot out to catch her.
Leon's grip was firm, steady and far too gentle for the way his touch made her tremble.
Celina gasped, feeling his long, well-trimmed fingers against her back. The warmth of his palm seeped through her clothes, igniting her skin. She wondered foolishly!! how it would feel if his hands slid lower,if she was on silks.How pleasurable his hands would feel sliding on her back.
He steadied her, helping her stand upright. Celina swore!! If he could see her face right now, Her face would be heated with a red blush.she was sure she'd be crimson. His cologne surrounded her, sinking into her senses. When his head brushed the side of her neck, she nearly moaned. 'He's so damn alluring.'
Celina scolded herself. Why did she keep falling for him? literally and emotionally? Why couldn't she stay calm when he was near? He was turning her mind into a storm of emotions.
Then she remembered the moment she'd gripped his hair. It must have hurt. No wonder he'd groaned… but that sound hadn't been anger.
Though they are differences in groans, pain, annoyance... and the one that echoed in her mind wasn't either.
why was her mind twisting it into something else? Like...hitting on a sex..u..Al groan.
Thinking about it made her flush deeper. Her thoughts burned as she remembered it..deep..!raw!! and sinful!
Is it the feeling of her fingers on his hair?Could she really have made him feel that way? Impossible. He couldn't desire her not when he hadn't even seen her face properly.
Sighing softly, Celina thought with sadness In her mind fixed again about how tight,she held his hair
"It must have hurt," she whispered sadly. "Why did I do that… is he okay?"
Guilt twisted inside her chest,It would be disheartening,after everything he has done for her,yet she'd ended up hurting him.
She moved closer, stuttering, her words tumbling out between shaky breaths.
"I'm… so… sorry. I didn't mean to. I— I hurt your hair.
mis...takenly.grip...ed.it..Did it… hurt?"
Her mind was in disarray, her hands trembling. She wanted to reach for him, to make sure he was okay, but she hesitated,her fingers hovering just above his palms, never quite touching. she wanted to hold his palms, but just ended up squeezing her palms in treipidation.
Leon watched her, amusement flickering in his eyes, though his chest ached at her nervousness.The desire for him to feel her soft fingers on his palms hit him strongly.He didn't want her nervous when she's with him. He wanted her to touch him, to know she didn't have to be afraid.
It hurt him that she wasn't reaching out to him,having double feelings whether to touch him or not,
thinking she did something wrong to him.
He was going crazy!!
How could someone he'd just met hours ago mean this much already?
"I'm okay," he said softly, pausing to let it sink in. "Hush, love."
A small smile tugged at his lips. "I don't want u saying alot of sorrys."then bitting his smile, reaching for her hands, gently rubbing his thumb over her palm. She reacted by licking her lips, startled by the intimacy of it. His heart thudded, and a wide smile spread across his face.
Celina fell for that smile.very beautiful smile!! His perfectly shaped teeth,the kindness in his eyes,everything about him was utterly appealing.
"But I… I didn't mean to… hurt you," she stammered, trying to clear her throat ."I didn't...it wasn't...on my mind..t...t..to..ur..ha...i..r...hair.."
Goodness!!He was still smiling at her , thumb tracing lazy circles on her skin.
Celina couldn't help it.
Her heart ached at his gentleness.
It got her so emotional. Tears welled in her eyes without her realizing.
"What the...Fuck" Leon swore under his breath. She's crying? He just fucking made her cry! The sound of her soft sob cracked something inside him.
"Are you crying?" His gaze softened as he lowrered his tall figure, bending his face down to meet her eyes. "I swear" declaring honestly, "I'm not hurt."
His voice dropped low, thick with worry. He wanted to see her, to lift her hoodie, to kiss every trace of sadness from her face until she's squealing with joy and face reddened with a blush.
But it wasn't the right time. Not yet.
He stepped closer,enveloping her space,in a way there wasn't space between them.
She hiccupped twice, licking her potting pink lips and when he reached to wipe her tears, his thumb brushed over her cheek. Her skin felt like warm satin beneath his touch as her eyelids were a little puffy. When lips parted in surprise; his heart nearly stopped.
Leon smiled feeling seeing her cheeks heating up,he could bet she's already blushing.
"Shhh… I'm here," he whispered. "I'm fine. Don't get worked up over what happened."his deep voice reassuring her,then, with a teasing smile, he added, "I don't mind anyone touching my hair as long as it's you."
Her soft gasp was low drawing another wave of heat through him.Her smile was beautiful than ever, trying hard to hide her blush by biting her sexy pink lip, which only made him swallow hard.
Leon eyes widened 'Oh, Theos… that mouth.' He wanted to do alot with that preety mouth.
Licking his lips, His adam apple bobbing as he swallowed a gulp,his jaw working in alignment. Calming his short pants,he sighed deeply
"She's surely a temptation"....one he wasn't sure he could resist much longer.
Sensing the cool air between them, he clasped her hands again, warming them between his.
"I know this is sudden," he said quietly, "and you don't know me well yet… but I want you to know I'll protect you."
Those words made her chest tighten. She didn't understand why, but she believed him.he made her feel so safe
Her heart began to shudder from fear, immediately she heard sounds from a car coming close.
but Leon didn't flinch,still focused on what he was doing unrelenting.
His hands stayed around hers, rubbing softly.
"I may not be staring at your pretty face right now," he murmured, "but I won't let anyone lay a finger on you."
Then lowering his gaze, almost pleading, "Can you trust me?"
For a few long moments,she stood frozen then he felt her relax,breathing deeply with a sigh..Slowly, she nodded and did something he didn't expect.
She touched his face!!
His muscles tensed instantly, his hands curled into fists as he fought the urge to pull her closer.
As she outlined her fingers on his face.
"Do you promise you wou...ld be o..ok..okayy"
Celina was panicking,it would tear her heart into shreds if anything happens to him.
she whispered,her voice filled with panic as emotions tore through her.
No matter how she tries to tell herself otherwise,her mind and body wants to be near him. "You ha..ve to promi....se me.. please," Her fingertips traced his jaw, trembling as they brushed his cheek,blinking away the tears threatening to spill down her face.it would tear her heart into shreds if anything happens to him.
He bent his head slightly to listen to her tiny voice, his heart pounding with emotion.
She was trembling too,it was just a matter of small space before their body would be joined together...feeling goosebumps as she felt his face,her fingertips on his cheeks.
'He was too beautiful for a man' that was what she could think of as her thumb hovering near his lips. "Promise you'll be okay. I don't want anything to happen to you." She knew in the deepest part of her heart if she touched him then, their chemistry would explode.
Her words tore through him raw, earnest, pure.
Her concern warmed him more than she'd ever know.
Leon smiled faintly, brushing his fingers through her long silky hair. She blushed, feeling shy at what he was doing, trying to pull her hands off his face,but he caught her wrist gently.
"Don't," he murmured. His voice was low, authoritative, almost in a growl, sending shivers down her spine.
Then softer, near her ear, "Don't worry. I'm closing my eyes."
With her pulse racing,her knees weakening.The space between them disappeared, their blood thumped hotly in their veins as their attraction was on the edge.
His scent filled her head as he leaned in, lips lowering slowly..closer..closer
Until his red lips pressed a soft, lingering kiss against her cheek, sending warmth rushing through her veins.
Her breath hitched. Her soft cheeks turned bright red as her voice gave away, a low moan slipped past her parted lips, filled with raw desire.Heat flooded her chest as shivers raced through her veins,a million sparks dancing beneath her skin.