Chapter 23: Chapter 23

I stood there staring at Romeo, without saying a single word as he confessed his feelings to me.

I didn't know what to do.

I didn't know what to say.

I didn't know how to react.

It came as a shock to me. I wasn't sure if he was being sincere about his feelings, anyway. He might be displaying one of his great talents again. His talent of making me fall in love with him so that he could break me into pieces.

I was still standing in front of him, my eyes fixed on his lips. I wasn't even listening to what he was saying anymore. I just fixed my gaze on his lips. Why did they look do different? We kissed a few days ago even though I didn't want the kiss to happen, how come his lips looked so different right now? And, why was I having this strong urge to kiss him?

My hands tightened into fists. Should I go for the kiss? Would it be right to kiss him out of nowhere? Would he think that I'm a loose girl or a slut, if I kiss despite what's going on between us?

Fuck what's right! Fuck Romeo's thoughts about me being a slut or something.

With these thoughts, I pulled him closer to me with all my might and crashed my lips on his's.

My palms were sweaty. I was afraid, nervous and unsure about what I was doing. But, I didn't give a damn. As long as it felt right to me and it was making me feel amazing.

I knew Romeo was shocked. He wasn't expecting the kiss. I didn't expect myself to kiss him either. He didn't kiss back for a while. Infact, he broke the kiss.

"Why?" I asked. "Don't you want me to kiss you?"

Romeo threaded his fingers through his hair making it messy, gazing at me with a confused look on his face."Hell no! You know, I want to kiss you all the time."

He continued."I said something just now, Ivy,"

A line appeared between my brows. I knew he was about talking about his confession. This wasn't the right time to talk about it. Damn! I didn't want to talk about anything right now. I just wanted to spend all night kissing him.

"Ivy."

Romeo called my name, trying to get my attention.

"Yes?" I muttered under my breath.

"I love you," He said in a whisper.

Why was his voice such a huge turn on? My hormones were really overreacting tonight. I was freaking ready to go crazy because of Romeo.

Romeo freaking Sparks was killing me. Everything about him was on a mission to kill me.

"I really think I love you,"

I let out a hiss. Why did he have to mess everything up with the word "think"? That means he hasn't really made a final decision that he loved me. He was still unsure about his feelings for me.

He should have said that after we had a steamy kiss, but now I've lost interest in making out with him. Not that I didn't want to kiss him anymore. If he kissed me right now, I bet I would go for the kiss, without thinking about any other thing.

Romeo started."Ivy, I - "

"Just shut the fuck up and kiss me," I snapped at him.

"Why don't you go for it, naughty little Ivy?" He asked, adding a soft chuckle.

I giggled."Of course,"

I liked that. It seemed like the boy I fell crazily in love with was back, not the nervous asshole who was trying to confess his feelings to a girl.

Romeo opened his mouth to say something but I didn't allow him. I rather shut him up with a kiss.

His eyes gleamed in delight and a corner of his mouth curled upwards, giving a lopsided smile.

Initially, I thought he wouldn't kiss back like before. But, I was wrong.

This time around, he took full control of the kiss, slipped some tongue in and kissed me like his whole life depended on it.

Now, what I've been craving for was finally happening.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, deepening the kiss. He grabbed my thighs and lifted me up, one of his arms holding on me so tight. No one told me what to do, I wrapped my long legs around his waist.

I couldn't deny that I liked what he was doing to me and my body. How could someone be so good at kissing?

"My room," Romeo muttered gently.

I nodded my head. He didn't give me the time to process my thoughts before he enveloped my lips in a mind-blowing kiss again.

Romeo took me to his room while we were kissing in the same position. I didn't know how he was able to do everything together. He must be a pro in multitasking. He was lifting me with his strong arms and still kissing me. He was even the one who opened the door.

The first thing that came to my mind when we entered his room and placed me on his king sized bed was "Are we going to have sex?"

Not that I had a dirty mind, but what else would be on his mind, when he suggested going to his room?

If we were going to make love, am I ready to have sex with Romeo?

"Hey! " Romeo's voice jerked me out of my train of thoughts."What's on your mind?"

I beamed a smile, blinking my eyelashes rapidly."Nothing. I'm okay," I replied.

I hated myself for saying the last sentence. Why was I babbling nonsense? He didn't ask if I was okay.

Romeo moved closer to me and plastered a kiss on my forehead. I wanted his lips to stay there forever. The softness of his lips is giving me the chills. Why was he created so perfect?

"You're so beautiful," said Romeo.

He kissed my forehead. moved to the bridge of my nose. He placed a quick kiss on my lips.

I couldn't just sit there, without doing anything. I began playing with his jet black hair.

"You smell nice,"

My smile became wider."Yeah. I bought the perfume last week. I also like it,"

"Remind me to pay for it,"

"But, I've bought it already,"

"I know. I want to return your money. I should be the one buying nice things for you," Romeo stated.

My cheeks turned to crimson red"Romeo," I uttered.

Romeo went down to my neck and placed a kiss there.

I swallowed a gulp down my throat. It was becoming hot.

"Are we going to have sex?" I blurted out without thinking.

Romeo looked up, his eyebrows furrowed. "Wait, do you want to?" He asked back.

I shook my head, looking away from his eyes."Yes. But, not now," I replied to him.

"Should I stop? Am I making you horny? " His voice came out so low and deep. How should I tell him that even his voice is making me horny, not the physical touch.

"Don't stop. Yes, you are making me horny. I can't deny that I'm sexually attracted to you. Not only, sexually. All other attractions too. But please, don't stop. I may die," I rambled.

Romeo cupped my cheeks, staring into my eyes."You're killing me, Ivy. You're so cute and innocent. I love you,"

My mouth curved into a wide smile. This should be the fifth time Romeo was telling me "I love you" and I was really enjoying how he kept saying it.

Is that how it feels to have someone who loves you?

"I love you too, Romeo."

Romeo heaved a sigh of relief."Finally! I have been waiting forever for you to mutter those words. I was beginning to think that you wanted to break my heart,"

"You know, I love you. I've always loved you even when you messed up,"

Romeo tucked a lock of my hair behind my ear, giving me his signature smile. The naughty and boyish grin.

"Spend the night with me. My mom isn't coming home till tomorrow evening,"

"I also want to stay here with you," I said, returning the smile.

"You see why I love you,"

Still cupping my cheeks, Romeo leaned closer and kissed me.