An Excuse to be Together

Before I could repeat the same mistake from earlier in the day, I quickly brought up my hand to cover my lips as I pressed my eyes closed. I counted silently in my head for something to happen but whatever I had expected to happen never did.

"Why are you doing that?" his sudden question made me slowly open my eyes.

Raphael had the most amused look on his face, as if he was struggling to contain his laughter. I didn't think that expression suited him at all, and I didn't like the fact that he was having fun at my expense. On top of that, I couldn't bring myself to tell him that I thought he was about to kiss me.

"What's that look on your face? Are you disappointed that I didn't kiss you?" he asked before smirking at me. I had no idea when I first met him that he would turn out to be such a tormenting tease.

"Give me the clothes and leave," I ordered as I stuck out my hand towards him.