KATHERINE THRONEI stepped out of the bathroom, wiping the salty water droplets from my face. I was already dressed in my evening wear.His face contorted with effort as he tried to crack open the stubborn shell from the beach with a hammer. Bursting with curiosity, I wandered closer to investigate the commotion. I saw that he had laid out a selection of tools beside him; a pack of hooks, some scissors, and a hammer with which he was furiously banging away."Are you still dreaming about buying a yacht from the pearl in that shell?" I questioned in a tease as he looked up at me, a wide smile on his lips. I was rendered speechless; in all honesty, I was in awe of him. A simple smile had whisked me away and taken my heart to lengths it had never crossed.With one last bang of his hammer on the shell, it cracked open and a Pearl emerged, shining brightly in the enclave."There, finally got the last one," Alexander said, holding up the Pearl in his hand and I arched my brows at him. I wond
KATHERINE THRONESI stirred from my sleep, awakened by the fluttering of the curtains and the chirping of birds outside our window. The sun had just started to rise, and its warm rays seeped through the small cracks in the fabric, casting a soft glow throughout the room. I turned to my side and saw Alexander peacefully sleeping beside me, his arm extended towards me. I couldn't help but run my fingers through his hair gently, causing him to wriggle around."Good morning, sleepyhead," I whispered, looking at him with a warm smile.Alexander's eyes flickered open, and his face broke into a lazy grin. "Morning, beautiful," he mumbled sleepily, taking a deep breath.His husky voice sent shivers down my spine, and I scooted closer to him, feeling his warmth envelop me. "How did you sleep?" I asked, tracing my fingers along his chest.He yawned and stretched his arms above his head, "Like a baby. Thanks to you," he said, his eyes twinkling with affection.I blushed, feeling my heart flutter
KATHERINE THRONESThe moment his lips met mine, I felt an electric jolt run through my body. It was like a force that I couldn't resist, a stirring that came from deep within me. When our mouths connected, it felt like every nerve in my body was on fire. I couldn't get enough of him.The softness, yet the passion in his kiss was enough to light up fireworks inside my body. Our lips were so locked up that our teeth clung to each other.As we kissed, I could feel my heart racing in my chest. It was like my heart had found its home in his touch. Our lips were in sync like they had been made for each other. I felt a growing heat within me, an intense desire that I had never felt before. I knew that I wanted him like I had never wanted anything before.When he interrupted our moment of intense passion, I was almost angry. I didn't want him to stop, not when I was feeling so completely alive. I pouted as he pulled away from me. "Katherine," he said as he pulled away. "Are you sure? I don't
KATHERINE THORNESI stretched my arms and legs, reveling in the warmth of Alexander's embrace. His breaths were slow and steady, indicating that he was still asleep. I couldn't help but smile at the thought of how lucky I was to have him in my life.As we packed up our things and headed to the airport, I felt a sense of sadness at leaving the beach resort behind. But the anticipation of being back in our own space filled me with excitement. Alexander and I chatted and laughed throughout the journey, making silly jokes and poking fun at each other. The hours flew by as we talked about our favorite moments from the trip.As we boarded the plane, my thoughts drifted back to the intimate moment we shared last night. I couldn't help but blush as I remembered the feeling of his hands on my body, the way his lips felt against mine. It was my first time, and I was glad that it had been with him. The experience had been everything I had imagined and more.Glancing over at Alexander, I couldn't
KATHERINE THRONES My eyes fluttered open the next morning, and then they widened in sheer horror. Today was a Monday! "Christ!" I sprang out of my bed and saw that I was still in the same clothes from last night – I had not even bothered to change out of them. My eyes were hollow and even stung in pain from all the tears I had cried last night. I glanced at my alarm clock, I had to be in school in the next thirty minutes and the drive to school was fifteen. I'll be late!I quickly hopped into the bathroom and freshened up quickly. Afterwards, I went to my wardrobe and took out a T-shirt and a pair of jeans, I quickly slid on my converses and I was out of my apartment's door in a dash. I drove to school as quickly as I could and silently prayed not to be pulled over by the cops. Luckily, I was somehow able to make it into the premises in time. I took a look at myself from the glass of one of the windows in the hallway, I looked like a zombie. My hair was a mess – I had simply
KATHERINE THRONESI couldn't bear the thought of him announcing to the whole school that we had sex, just like he had done with all those other girls.My mind raced with worry, and without thinking, I bolted away from him as fast as I could. I needed to find a safe place to hide. I dashed through the hallways, my legs carrying me as if my life depended on it. Tears welled up in my eyes, blurring my vision. The door handle to the chemistry lab was the first thing I grabbed, and I tumbled inside and closed the door behind me, leaning against it to catch my breath.Luckily, it was empty.My heart thudded in my chest, a mix of anxiety and anticipation flooding my senses. I was scared that he had succeeded in using me, that he didn't care about me at all. I know he swears that he was a changed man. But I couldn't shake off the feeling. What if everything we had shared meant nothing to him? The thought shattered my fragile hopes, leaving me feeling vulnerable and betrayed.As I hid in that
KATHERINE THRONES As our lips gently parted, we gazed at each other lovingly. Alexander's smile lit up his face, and he playfully teased, "Well, I have to head to class. I have morning classes this morning, unlike some people who lied about theirs earlier." He chuckled, taking a lighthearted jab at my earlier excuse.I rolled my eyes, trying to act annoyed, but a laugh escaped my lips. "Okay, okay, you got me there," I admitted, unable to hide the smile on my face. "But just so you know, I'm still going to Mrs. Freeman's A.P. English class later."He grinned, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Oh, I'll be looking forward to that," he replied, leaning in to peck me on the cheek. My cheeks flushed, and I playfully nudged him."Do you want to hang out later? We can watch a movie at my house," he asked with a grin.My heart skipped a beat, and a smile tugged at the corners of my lips. "Okay," I replied, trying to hide my excitement.He leaned in and pecked me on the cheek, causing me t
KATHERINE THRONESI shut my locker, and there he was, Alexander, with that charming smile on his face. "Hey, Katherine," he greeted me warmly.I couldn't help but smile back at him, feeling my heart flutter in his presence. "Hey," I replied, trying to sound cool and collected."Ready to leave?" he asked, and I nodded eagerly. "Yeah, let's go," I said, my excitement barely contained.“Awesome.”He reached for my hand, and I felt a jolt of electricity as our fingers intertwined. It was such a simple gesture, but it meant the world to me. We walked together to his car, and as he opened the door for me, my heart skipped a beat. Climbing into the car, I couldn't help but steal glances at him. His presence next to me made me feel giddy and alive.He started the engine, and we drove off, the world passing by in a blur. We chatted and laughed along the way, enjoying each other's company without a care in the world.As we drove, I felt a sense of comfort and happiness wash over me. Being wit