I watched the path he disappeared in, my chest heaving hard. I wasn't sure what to make of what he had said, or what he now meant, or even what we both were. I was here, feeling a little liberated, yet apprehensive and just majorly confused. Confused because I wasn't sure what would come.
It took a while, but Nikolai soon emerged, a small smile on his face.
"I know pancakes are not exactly dinner, but I haven't had time to go shopping. Maybe you could help me with that?"
I gave a small smile, immediately feeling everything disappear. I watched him disappear again before he suddenly returned, this time with a plate of pancakes and a cup of coffee.
He walked to me, then slowly dropped it in front of me. I leaned forward, and his hand gently held my elbow as he slowly leaned closer and ki
