Staring at my best friend, I could feel my eyes watering but I shook my head and pulled it back. Now was not the time to get emotional. So instead, I took of hold of her hand and squeezed it gently, Well you may think it’s just because of Noah, but it’s not. You’ve always been there for me and I can never thank you enough.
Oh crap, Jen whispered, pulling back her hand and wiping her eyes. Look at the two of us, standing out here in the hallway, welling up like a pair of over-emotional tools.
I laughed and shook my head, stepping back in to my room. I know, but hey, it’s what best friends do right ? You better go open the door, he’s probably wondering where I am. Tell him I’ll be five minutes.
Sure thing, Jen smiled, sticking her thumbs up at me before disappearing in to the living room.
Shutting my bedroom door, I stared at the dress laying on my bed. Well, here goes nothing…. I mumbled to myself nervously.
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Noah POV :
I knocked on the door for what felt like the hundreth time and I was starting to wonder if anyone was even in the apartment. Just as I reached for my phone in my jacket pocket, Jen swung the door open, an apologetic look on her face.
Sorry about that, we were kind of having some issues, she said, stepping back to let me in the apartment.
Issues ? I questioned, looking around for Lily.
Uh, yeah it’s Lily.
What ? I almost shouted, spinning around to face her. Where is she ? Is she ok ?
Noah, relax would ya ? Jen laughed, collapsing on to the sofa. She was just feeling a little nervous and she couldn’t decide what to wear.
But Lily doesn’t care what she wears. That’s one of the things I lo- I faltered, realizing I had almost said it out loud. That’s one of the things I like about her.
Risking a glance at Jen, I could see her grinning at me, a knowing look in her eyes. But to my relief, she didn’t mention the slip up. Pacing back and forth, I kept my eyes on the hallway, waiting for Lily to appear. After a couple of minutes, she still hadn’t come out of her room and I was tempted to go and knock on the door. But as I glanced at my watch, her bedroom door opened and I looked up. And what I saw almost took my breath away.
Lily was wearing a pale yellow sundress, that fell just below her knees. Her long blonde hair was swept to the side, falling over her left shoulder. As my eyes greedily raked over every inch of her, I couldn’t help but smile when my eyes reached the floor. She was wearing her tatty old converses, just like she always did.
Hey gorgeous, I whispered as she walked towards me, a nervous smile on her face. You look beautful.
Thanks, she muttered, shooting a grateful glance over to Jen, who was watching us with amusement. I just wanted to look half decent when I meet them.
Well mission accomplished, I joked, grabbing hold of her hand and pulling her towards me.
As she fell in to my arms, I leant down and pressed my lips against hers. She tasted of strawberries, and I realized she was wearing a little lip gloss. I liked it. Pulling away, I threaded my fingers through her hair and stared down at her. You ready ?
She nodded slightly and stepped back, taking hold of my hand and entwining her fingers with mine. Lets go. Jen, I’ll see you later. Thankyou for, well, thankyou for everything.
Your welcome, she smiled, waving as we walked towards the door. Bye Noah, have fun.
Oh I will ! I laughed, squeezing Lily’s hand. See you around.
Closing the door behind us, I turned my head to make sure the hallway was empty. It was. And I couldn’t help myself, stepping in front of Lily, I stopped and looked down at her.
What’s up ? She questioned, raising her eyebrow at me.
I just took a deep breath and placed both hands on her waist, pushing her back swiftly. She looked startled, and didn’t have any time to react before my body was pressed against hers, and she was trapped against me and the wall. Looking in to her eyes, I smiled softly and swept the pad of my thumb across her bottom lip.
What are you doing to me ? I said, the sheer amount I felt for her scaring me a little.
I growled deep in my throat as she kissed the pad of my thumb, sending a wave of desire through me. I don’t know, she whispered truthfully. But isn’t that half the fun ?
Laughing quietly, I shook my head and gripped her hips tighter, causing her to gasp and grab on to my shoulders. So are you going to kiss me already ? I smirked. Or do you just enjoy the foreplay ?
She grinned at me and bit her bottom lip, almost making me lose control. But I stood perfectly still as she stood on her tiptoes and bought her lips against mine, barely grazing them. You call that a kiss ? I breathed, smiling against her lips.
I heard her laugh softly as she pulled away. What are you I asked, before she gently licked my earlobe and stopped me mid-question.
Taking a sharp breath, I closed my eyes as she trailed small kisses down my neck. My hands gripped hold of her hips even tighter, anything to stop me ripping me her clothes off right there in the hallway. I moaned as she kissed the hollow of my neck and rubbed her hands up my back slowly. With my eyes shut tightly, I reluctantly stepped back and tucked my hands in my pockets.
I uh I had to step back, because if I didn’t I couldn’t be held responsible for my actions, I whispered, opening my eyes to find Lily still leaning against the wall.
All of a sudden, she laughed and stepped towards me. I think I’ve found your weak spot college boy.
Grinning widely, I took hold of her hand and led her down the stairs. Well it seems that you have, I agreed. But it’s only fair that I get to find yours. And I have to say, I’m looking forward to it.
She smiled as we walked down the stairs to the private carpark and I couldn’t help but glance at her out of the corner of my eye. I was glad to see that it had worked, she was distracted enough to not feel so nervous, and that was all I cared about.
*3 hours later*
We were stood by the arrival gate and Lily’s hand was in mine, gripping it tightly. Squeezing it reassuringly, I scanned the crowd for my sister. The plane had landed a while ago, so her and Dick should be out any minute now. As my eyes wandered, a huge grin broke out as I spotted Jackie hauling a huge backpack. She was wearing cargo pants and a white t-shirt, and her black hair was in a messy pony tail.
JACKIE ! I yelled, waving at her with my spare hand.
She looked up and her eyes met mine, a huge grin breaking out. I smiled as I watched her spin around and talk to the burly guy behind her. I waved as Dick looked up from his bag and nodded at me.
You see them ? I asked Lily, who was scanning the crowd.
Yep, she nodded, looking slightly nervous.
NOAH ! I heard someone screaming my name, and I looked up to see Jackie running towards us, her hair blowing behind her.
I held out my arms, expecting a big hug so I was a little miffed when she ignored me and barged in to Lily first, wrapping her arms around her. Huffing out an annoyed breath, I watched as Lily laughed and hugged her back, a slight look of bemusement on her face. After a minute, Jackie pulled back and smiled at Lily.
Its so good to finally meet you Lily, I’ve heard a lot about you. My name’s Jackie.
I know, she smiled. I’ve heard a lot about you too.
Well you’re a hot one, what the hell do you see in my gangly brother ? She laughed, glancing at me and winking.
I watched as Lily grinned, nodding her head. He is a little gangly isn’t he ? she agreed, smiling at my sister.
Ummm…excuse me, I interrupted, folding my arms and frowning at the two of them. But could you two stop discussing me like I’m not even here.
Jackie laughed loudly and stepped towards me and wrapped her arms around my waist, squeezing me tightly. It’s good to see you little bro. It’s been too long.