- MILA -

Did i sleep last night after the forehead kiss? No.

I couldn't. My heart was going crazy. And did he called me princess?

Swoon.

Could it be that i was developing feelings beyond friendship? I didn't know anything about romantic feelings.

I've read so many romance novels, but i have never experienced anything like that, obviously. How could i, being in this house all the time.

Maybe i should ask Azail. I'm gonna ask him couple of questions and i'll try not to make it obvious.

Tonight. I'll do it tonight.

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I was crying. My eyes were blurry and i couldn't even see anymore.

Yes i was crying for a movie. Who didn't cry while watching movies anyways.

I should have chosen a different movie and not Blue Valentine. It was not a movie to watch with a company.

Because it's freaking sad.

"Are you really crying for a movie?" Azail asked.

"Umm yes. Weren't you watching as well? They don't end up together. That's not fair." I wiped my eyes with the back of my palm.

"Not everyone has a happy ending, Mila." How is he so okay with saying something like that? People should never have sad endings. It was cruel.

"But everyone deserves to have one. When i fall in love, i'll never leave that person willingly." I'll never leave you, Azail is what i wanted to say.

There was a soft look in his eyes. The same look he had yesterday when he kissed my forehead.

"Have you ever had a girlfriend?" The question left my mouth without thinking.

"Yes." Ohh. I mean why was i even disappointed. He was thirty of course he had girlfriends before.

"Just once. In high-school. We dated just for a week though. The week prom was held." A small laugh left his lips.

"She just wanted a date for prom. And after that we broke up. I never really had girlfriends after that. I focused on my job more." I bet a lot of girls had crush on him in school. But he wanted to work and focus on his job and help his parents and brother. I admired him for that.

"I was home schooled. I wish i could go to a prom and dance. When i finished high school i made a small party by myself. I did my makeup and dressed up in a gown." I smiled remembering how Maggie took my pictures and how unfocused they were.

I always begged my dad to take me to town, but he never did. He would always makes excuses and say that i was safer at home.

I loved dad but sometimes i didn't understand why he acted the way he did. I was already twenty one and i wanted to experience different things. I wanted to dance at a party, go to the cinema, hang out with friends, go to the book store, travel to different countries and so many more stuff.

Just normal things people do. But I never complained. I knew dad would never intentionally hurt my feelings with his actions.

Now that i met Azail, i wanted to do those things with him.

He did promise me he would take me out for my birthday. That was something i was looking forward and couldn't wait for the date to come.

Oh God. I should already chose what to wear. I can't wait for the last minute for the outfit.

I'll do it first thing in the morning.

"I have a request. If you're willing to do it." I waited for his answer.

He lifted his eyebrow. The one that had a small scar on it.

"Can you dance with me? Since i've never had my prom dance. Will you do it?" After i asked the question i realised how stupid i sounded.

I wanted to facepalm my self.

"Yes, i'll do it." There was a small smile on his lips.

The movie already finished, so with shaky hands i took the remote and put on a song.

Fade into you by Mazzy Star

It was one of my favourites. And i think it was perfect for a slow dance.

Azail stood up and tugged my hand to get up from the sofa.

I was so close to him i could smell his intoxicating perfume.

He placed his one hand on my lower back and the other on extended for me to take. I placed my other hand on his broad shoulder.

As the song started to play we slowly swayed to the rhythm.

My head fell on his chest and he tightened his hand on my back.

I felt safe. In his hands i felt the safest.

I like you. Really like you, was all i wanted to say. I wanted to pour out my heart to him.

Tell him everything. How much he changed my life for the better. He listened to me, always payed attention when i was talking, look at me like i was the most precious person in the world.

I lifted my head to look at him. His eyes were already on me.

"You have really pretty eyes." I admitted. They were like the galaxy. So pretty, endless and alluring.

I could get lost in them.

"Yeah?" He squeezed my hip. I nodded.

Why did everything he said had to be so hot.

Every time he talked, butterflies erupted in my stomach. It was such a weird yet beautiful feeling.

The song continued.

Fade into you, strange you never knew...

Fade into you, i think it's strange you never knew...

A stranger's light comes on slowly...

A stranger's heart without a home...

You put your hands into your head...

And then smiles cover your heart...

I moved my hands around his neck and hugged him. His hands wrapped around me and he held me tighter.

I could feel his heart beating fast and i bet he could feel mine.

Even after the song finished we stayed like that.

I don't even know for how long.

"I'll always protect you, Mila." He whispered against my neck. And pressed a light kiss there.

"I know you will." I tightened my hold on him even more, if that was possible.

I wish we could stay like this forever. Me in his hands. His head buried in my neck.

It was the small things that matter. Someone being there for you. To hold your hand when you're sad. To comfort you when you feel like everything is falling apart. To laugh with you when you're happy. Share your happiness with you. To kiss you and take your pain away.

I wanted that with Azail. And only him.

"It's late, princess. You should go to bed. You have early classes tomorrow. I don't want you falling asleep on a video call. That would be embarrassing for you." He joked.

I giggled softly. Yeah i definitely don't want that to happen.

"Yes, i should go to bed." We still haven't moved from our position.

After few minutes we got interrupted by Azail's phone.

He took his phone out of his pocket and his eyebrows furrowed.

"It's my friend, Tony. I should call him."

"Okay, of course." I awkwardly moved away from him.

I quickly went to my room.

I guess i'll have another sleepless night after what happened. Smile played on my lips.

Ahh Mila. Your in big trouble with your heart.

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