MR. MYSTERIOUS AND THE MAID

Mr. Mysterious and the Maid-Chapter 11

Chapter 11—Precious

"Annie is my past. But you are my present...and possibly my future."

Those words that Shadow said kept replaying in my mind, as I lay in bed.

I know the obvious meaning, but...did I just misunderstand what he was trying to say to me?

*

Shadow walked into the room, slowly.

"Hey, you're still up."

"I couldn't sleep," I responded.

"Were you thinking about me?" he asked, approaching the bed.

"N—no," I said.

"Don't deny it," he said, lying down next to me. "Since you can't sleep, I'll just have to keep you company."

"I was thinking of going to sleep eventually. It will be harder if I know that you're right there next to me."

"Would it make you feel better if I put my arms around you and talked to you until you fall asleep?"

"No, I don't think that's a good idea."

"Why, not?" he asked.

"Just because," I replied.

He reached out and pulled me into his arms anyway. "I don't like taking no for an answer."

"I'm aware," I stated.

I closed my eyes and inhaled, admiring his natural scent.

"Are you comfortable?" he questioned.

"Very," I admitted.

"I knew it. You did want me to hold you."

"You're the one who offered. Anyway, can't you just do something sweet without acting the least bit conceited?"

"Sorry, but that's not in my nature."

"Whatever," I said.

I glanced at his face, and I couldn't help but stare at his slightly chapped lips.

"What are you looking at?" Shadow asked, noticing that I was staring.

"Nothing..."

"You want to kiss me, don't you?"

I bit my lip and looked away.

If I respond I might say something stupid, so...I won't say anything at all.

Shadow smirked and gently moved my head back, so I was facing him again.

"There's no need to be shy about it," he stated.

I opened my mouth to respond, but no words came out.

"Speechless, I see..." he said.

I kept my lips shut tight.

Even when I'm quiet, he finds a way to tease me.

He continued to smirk. "Well, since you seem desperate for it...I might as well."

I tried to scoot away from him, but he kept a tight grip on me.

He leaned in and pressed his lips against mine.

This time, I didn't just stay there letting him kiss me.

I kissed back...and I'm surprised that he let me.

I pulled away for air, which Shadow didn't seem to need.

"Shadow, I—"

"Shh..." He pulled me back into the kiss.