Lyra

Lyra

They have never allowed me to have five minutes to myself, it’s as though they know what I intend to do. I keep catching them whispering, then stopping talking every time I enter the room. Carlos is the most noticeable, he has always been the easiest to read.

Today I am going to visit Jared with Kalsea. I know she will tell me if I ask, she is far too honest to be my friend; I think with a smile.

“Do you want me to come with you?” Maddox whispers in my ear as he hugs me from behind. “No it's fine, I'll be ok with Kalsea. Some girl time won't hurt” I say as I turn in his arms so I am looking into the eyes that captivate my very soul. Leaning forward the short distance I place a soft kiss on his lips.

It is slow and gentle, to start with. Maddox slips his hand into my hair and lightly tugs my head back, giving him better access to my mouth as he deepens the kiss as though It’s the last kiss. It’s as if he knows, oh god please don't let him know. I find myself repeating over and ov