sophia

She’s over the moon giddy, it’s ridiculous, but it doesn’t stop the butterflies erupting from her stomach every time she sees him. They’ve been on a few more dates; some spontaneous which would normally drive her wild, but she finds it’s nice to go with the flow sometimes. Especially when she’s with him. The only problem is, he hasn’t kissed her. The thought turns her happy mood blue, why hasn’t he even tried? It’s always a soft good night at her door then he’s gone. He doesn’t even try kissing her cheek, the most she gets is a hug that leaves her wanting more. It’s frustrating, but she also can’t quite bring herself to tell him she wants him to kiss her. How embarrassing! Why can’t he just read her mind and progress to the next part of their relationship? Wait… but they’re not in a relationship… he didn’t ask and she hasn’t either. Do they even need to when they know they’re meant to be? They’re soulmates after all, isn’t it just expected they’ll end up together? She needs help, and there’s only one person she can think of to turn to.

Courtney: What are you doing today?

Phia: nm, what’s up?

Courtney: …

Phia: Courtney? U ok?

Courtney: Yes, no, I don’t know! I’m just really frustrated… I don’t know who else to turn to.

Phia: What did Duncan do?

Courtney: … it’s more what he hasn’t done…

Phia: ?

Courtney: We’ve been on three dates and he hasn’t tried to kiss me… that’s a bad sign isn’t it? He’s not exactly the shy type… Am I overthinking this?

Phia: no it's not a bad sign, yes he is the shy type some part of the time (mostly when he is embarrassed by what he or others around him do/has to do), and 50/50. knowing duncan, he probably is still thinking when to kiss you. probably is still waiting for the right moment crap, that piece of sap.

Reading the text brings some relief, calming her down. Before she can let her insecurities get the best of her again, Phia sends another text. One that she cannot ignore, it’s on her mind the rest of the day.

Phia: if in another date he still won't initiate a kiss, you should do it.

She takes the initiative this time, inviting him out to see a movie that she’s been waiting to be released in theatres. It’s a historical drama that could be a borderline chick flick, she expects him to say no but he doesn’t. He admits he probably won’t be too into it, but is willing to go anyway since she indulged him in going to a scary movie last time. Her smile is genuine at his response, she can finally understand why she’s destined to fall for him.

During the film, he reaches over to hold her hand, she in turn leans her head on his shoulder. It’s sweet, she feels comfortable and warm next to him. Midway through she realizes he’s not paying attention to the screen in front of them, no, instead his eyes are captivated by her. Even when she cannot contain her own commentary over the inaccuracies in the timeline the scene is set. She blushes when she sees that she’s being disruptive, luckily not many people are in this particular room. He chuckles, calling her adorable, she averts her gaze. Next thing she knows, he’s leaning over to place a soft kiss on her forehead. He does it so naturally, she’s not even sure he realized what he did. The action makes her heart race, the deep red flush even more noticeable if not for the darkened atmosphere. His attention is now focused on the film, but all she can think about is the feel of his lips on her skin.

The ride back home is quiet, but not awkward. Duncan appears to be his normal self while Courtney is once again internally stressing herself out. They’re both thinking the same thing, just expressing it differently. He’s wondering if he pushed her too far since she hasn’t been able to properly look him in the eyes since he kissed her on the forehead. He reacted instinctively, not even realizing what he did until it already happened. It’s about time to progress to the next step right? Meanwhile she’s wondering if that counts as a kiss or if she should take Phia’s advice and initiate an actual kiss tonight. Should she be more direct? They’re not stuck in the Middle Ages, as an independent woman who knows what she wants, she should just go for it. They both break the silence at the same time.

“Courtney.”

“Duncan.”

“You go first.”

“No, you can… fuck it.”

He’s caught off guard by her language, but even more so when he feels her lips make contact with his. Effectively shutting off his brain before he can make a quip about her cursing. Luckily his body reacts accordingly, pulling her closer, deepening the kiss once she allows him to take the lead. Fogging up the car windows just outside of her house wasn’t exactly how he thought the night would end, but he’s not complaining. They break apart once they run out of air with flushed faces.

“Finally.”

“Finally? Did you want me to kiss you?”

“Of course I do! I thought there was something wrong with me…”

“I’m going to stop you right there Courtney. There’s nothing wrong with you, I just didn’t want to rush you. I wanted to make sure we’re on the same page.”

“Why wouldn’t we be? You’re my soulmate.”

“I know that, but I didn’t want you to freak out.”

“Just so you know, I do that a lot. So here’s your chance to run if you don’t think you can handle it.”

“I can handle it, you're my soulmate too, remember?”