The Storm

SERENA’S POV

"I think… you care about me and I care about you too,” he said,his warm minty breath hitting my face.

Kaden's words echoed in my mind as I sat on the couch, losing myself in thought. It was no secret how much I cared for him, but hearing him say he cared for me too caught me totally off guard.

I could feel my heartbeat quickening as he leaned in even closer, his face mere inches from mine. Normally I would have teased him for being so forward, but in that moment all I could do was clear my throat nervously.

"You're leaning a bit close there, you might want to give me some space," I said, cursing the way my voice shook slightly. WHY DID I ALWAYS LOSE IT ANYTIME HE WAS NEAR ME GOD DAMMIT!

He smiled that lopsided grin of his, the one that showed his dimples and made my stomach flips. "What's the problem?" he asked playfully. "It's no big deal."

I glanced toward the kitchen, worried my mother might appear. "What if someone walks in and sees us like this?"

Kaden just shrugg