Icy twins & hot actors (The stars book 5)

First kiss

*Tom*

Of course I offered to drive Lumi home first or to an underground station, but she just laughed and told me to get going and have Meri home early enough to be ready for school tomorrow.

After having a security guard check that no one is in the parking lot, I offer Meri my arm and lead her to my car, opening the door to her. "Here you go darling".

"Thanks Tom". She smiles warmly at me, before putting on the safety belt and I close the door, hurrying around to the driver's seat.

"It's a very cool car". She says running her hand over the leather seat. "It fits you".

I start my navy jaguar. "Thanks, actually I should probably be looking for a smaller more efficient car. Especially since I don't use it much. On normal days I walk or take the tube, most events send a car".

"But they didn't send a car today ?" She looks at me, as I navigate into the street.

"Well, they did offer". I am happy that I can keep my focus on the road. "But I thought it would be easier having my own car if you agreed to go out with me".

She bites her lip, blushing slightly. I find it endearing that she is blushing so easily. "Good thing I said yes then".

"Yeah". I run a hand through my hair and push my glasses back in place. "Are you sure you want to go ? I mean you shouldn't do it just because your sister is pressuring you.. or you feel you owe me or..".

Looking up at me she smiles softly. "I hope this doesn't sound too weird, but on my way to the heath that day, the first day we met.. Well I met some old woman on the underground, she told me not to ignore my destiny.. I tried but fate keeps putting you in my way it seems.. and tonight on my way here.. she was there telling me I was on the right line ... so ...".

"No weirdly enough it doesn't sound weird". I reach over to squeeze her hand. "I ... I have been dreaming about you ever since that day. I don't know what is happening, but this is no coincidence".

"I don't believe in coincidences". She answers and I feel my heart do a backflip in my chest.

After driving for a bit in silence I pull in behind one of my favorite restaurants. "I hope you like Spanish food. They have great food and it is much more private than the fancy places in the city center".

"It's perfect Tom, I definitely prefer something relaxed". Her smile tells me that she is truthful.

*Meri*

Tom opens the door to the car and holds out his hand for me to take. As I get out he keeps my hand in his and walks to the door, reaching over to open it for me.

The place is very cosy and relaxed and I instantly like it. A man approaches us, smiling brightly. "Tom, my friend, a table for two I see".

"Evening Miguel. Yeah I hoped you had the booth in the back free". Tom says, smiling back at the man.

"Sure, sure. Come". He waves us with him down to the back of the restaurant where there are three steps up to a booth. It is very private compared to the rest. "Sit, I'll bring you a glass of my special sangria".

Tom leads me to the soft sofa like seat, but instead of sitting opposite me, he sits down beside me. I like that.

"I was thinking that we could just get some tapas and share it, would it be fine with you ?" He asks softly and I nod.

So when the waiter comes back with a pitcher of Sangria and one with water, Tom orders the food. He has been holding my hand the whole time since we arrived.

Tom manages to fill our glasses with his left hand, as the right apparently refuses to let go of my hand. "A toast, to fate and destiny".

"To fate and destiny". I lift my glass to his. That I can drink to.

"So I can see that Your sister is very protective of you. You two are very close right ?" I nod and he smiles. "But still she is okay with you going out with me ? I mean being much older and such".

I giggle softly. "Well, she thought it was a.. chance I could not let slip away. I don't think she sees the age thing as a problem".

"Well I am happy she approves, it's hard enough having to convince you to look past it". He says with a cute chuckle.

Our food arrives, and we start eating and talking. Never for a second he lets go of my hand. And it feels so natural to talk to him, like we have known each other forever.

Several times he tastes something, before holding it to my mouth. "Oh you need to taste this, it is amazing".

I take the bite from his fingers, hearing a soft sigh leave his lips as my lips graze his skin.

Way too soon we are done eating and I look at the clock. "Oh it's already close to midnight, I better get home. I have school tomorrow".

"Don't worry, I'll drive you home". He asks for the check and pays before leading me outside.

Coming from the warm restaurant and out into the much cooler night I shiver slightly and Tom instantly takes off his jacket, and drapes it around my shoulders. "There you go darling".

"Thank you". It is warm and smells so wonderfully of him. He opens the car door and I slide in, snuggling up in the jacket, letting his scent engulf me, it is warm masculine and slightly citrusy.

As he starts the car I don't even think about it, but reach over to place my hand on his thigh. He looks at my hand and a warm smile spread on his lips.

I guide him to the house were our apartment is and he jumps out and come to open my door. Taking my hand and walking me to the door.

"Thank you for tonight... I hope I can see you again". He say softly as we reach the door.

"No, thank you Tom and I would love to see you again". I am unsure what to do and let the jacket slide off, handing it to him.

He takes my hand to his lips, pressing a kiss onto it. "Sleep well. I'll call you tomorrow".

"Sleep well". I say, feeling a sting of disappointment.

I watch him walk back towards the car, but just as I turn to walk inside I hear him softly say my name and I turn to see him standing there, staring at me. He drops the jacket, walking towards me with determined strides.

His eyes are burning with a deep smolder I haven't seen before and he is mumbling to himself. "Maybe I shouldn't do this. Oh, what you do to me Meri. I am totally under your spell".

He stops right in front of me and I have to look up to have eye contact with him. His hand reaching out to me, long fingers stroking over my cheek. Then his hand slide around my neck, running into my hair and before I can figure out what is happening his lips are on mine.

His lips feel so soft against mine and I feel light headed, his other hand has a good grip on my hip. My hands resting on his chest, feeling his heart beat like crazy.

His tongue runs over my lips making me shudder. And then his tongue starts tapping my bottom lip, making me part my lips, feeling his tongue slip into my mouth finding mine. It feels so intimate and forbidden and I am totally breathless.

It feels like he is drinking me in, tasting me. Soft groans rising from his chest. And as he pulls me against him I feel his hardened length press into my hip. It feels exhilarating, but it also makes me blush.

I can't believe I have such an effect on him. His lips trailing along my jaw, to find my ear, nippling at it. "Tomorrow darling, say you'll see me again tomorrow".

I whimper and nod, having to force the words out. "Yes, sure. Tomorrow".

His lips finds mine again, and kissing him is like getting fed ambrosia from the realm of the gods. Like having someone know your heart and soul. Like seeing the first flowers bloom in spring or feeling the first crisp snowflakes on your face on a winter day.

When we break apart we are both flustered and a bit out of breath. He grins happily. "I'll call you tomorrow, we could go for a walk or something".

"Yeah, sounds great". I know I am smiling as widely as possible.

"I can't wait". He kind of walks backwards to the car, grabbing his jacket on the way.

He waves as he gets in and then blows me a kiss, before starting the car. I don't go inside before the car is out of sight. My heart is hammering wildly and I can't stop giggling to myself.