Chapter 19: Together

Jeff was getting closer to Starr "so it's you and me ..., together again. Don't come near me, she said while taking a step back. "Else what" his brow slightly up.

She pushed him forcefully and ran. You will be dead, she said laughing. They got home after chatting and laughing while walking .

Jeff pounced on the couch and Starr day beside him. "I'm tired", her voice as soft a whisper. Should I sing you a song? Asked Jeff. She replied, yes please... her eyelids were becoming heavy and then she drifted into sleep.

🎶I've heard of a love that comes once in a lifetime

and I'm pretty sure that you are that love of mine

Cause I'm in the field of dandalions

Wishing on everyone that you will be mineee mineee

And I see forever in your eyes🎶 he stopped as he notice that she was already fast asleep. He stroked her face.

I was scared today... do you know why? Because I thought I would lose you but most importantly I was scared that I wouldn't get to tell you the truth about us.... he stroked her hair with a grim expression on his face and then he leaned to kiss her but stopped halfway.

His face that was expressionless filled itself with love, care and hope. He held onto her and then closed his eyes and drifted to sleep.

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Starr opened her eyes. She blinked profusely so as to adjust her eyes to the light which was penetrating through the window. "I must have been so tired that I fell asleep here" she thought.

Come and join me beauty queen, Jeff shouted. She stood up and walked to the dining table "good morning" she greeted. Hmm this is your second day here and I wouldn't want you to be bored Is there anything you would like to do? Asked Jeff and it was like a dream come true for Starr. Her eyes lit and was filled with joy.

"Yes after breakfast" she said and he just nodded. After eating they both went to their respective rooms to prepare. The sun shines brightly above the sky making the house bright due to the day of light penetrating into the room through the open widows.

Jeff went to Starr's room, he place his hand on the door knob but moved back after some seconds " no I need to give her space, last time I saw her in a towel what if there isn't anything wrapped around her body now" he shook his head to get the thoughts away from his mind.

Who's there? Starr asked, she was curious because she heard voices coming from outside Jeff hesitated but finally spoke: it's me Jeff. Ooh Jeff come in', she has gotten ready and was now preparing some questions that she wanted to ask him.

He pushed the door open and was welcomed by the scent of flowers. He walked in: sorry for disturbing you. "Oh please this is your house " she said. A grin appeared on his face: you mean I can come in anytime even if you are wrapped in a towel or with nothing on?, he said teasingly.

You!!!, her face flushed with embarrassment. She hadn't expected Jeff to enter her bathroom the other day, the towel she was in was a very intimate one,exposing her top breath and reaching below her butt leaving most of her skin exposed while she was drying her hair.

Jeff said; you looked very beautiful that day, I look forward to seeing you in a towel or even with no clothes on in future. She hits him on his head "shameless" she was as red as a lobster and Jeff was saying all this with a straight face.

Noticing her redness a wide grin appeared on his face, he wanted to continue teasing her but he changed the topic smoothly. 'So where do you want to go', he asked. This seemed like a good way to forget what just happened, Starr thought "do you know that sometimes I wonder if there are some feelings attached for us being ...you know"

Jeff smiled weirdly: NOO I told you the reason already. Ok let's start , she tapped on the side next to her inviting him to sit.

He has been wondering what question Starr wanted to ask him or what she wanted to know. Jeff said: don't you wanna take a stroll while asking the questions. And Starr replied,'that will be nice..okay'.

They both got up and walked towards the door. They held the door knob together intertwining their hands together unknowingly. "Pardon me" he opened the door and bow his head a little with his right hand showing the direction out of the room and his left hand on the doorknob like a gentleman.

Thank you gentleman... she said. She stepped out of the door and Jeff followed her. "This way milady" his steps slower just to match her pace.

Okay tell me about you, she asked. He replied: that's history, I am me.... next question. We are skipping that cause you didn't Answer next one is your family, she continued.

'I have no family' he said with no emotions. Don't tell me you're from the sky? She asked again. He looked at her, 'tea sky it is'. She asked yet again: Are you a demon or angel.

Was this apart of the question, he thought and ignored her. Hello!!! You haven't answered my question yet, she said. Do I have to? Can you shift this question thingy to another day.... he started moving but halted at her last question.

'Do you love me?' The both of them looked deeply into each other's eye like they were passing a message. He moved closer to her and held her waist with their lips almost touching. What if I said yes, his warm breath and words falling on her wet lips and she flinched.

Don't co...me a.any c.,los..er, she stammered