The Promise

I watched him, his voice replaying in my head, even though he had just said it seconds ago.

'I really wanted to be kissed.'

I blinked, clearing my throat. "You tend to be very honest sometimes."

He shrugged. "Maybe."

Silence fell between us and I adjusted my sitting position.

"Are there...other times when you want to be kissed too?"

His eyes widened a little and his gaze darted between both of my eyes. I could see the amusement slowly creep in, before he started to laugh, throwing his head back.

"Really?"

I nodded, smiling too. The first and only time I saw him laugh was when Eric came. He burst into another round of laughter again, this time even clapped his hands. I leaned away from him, my smile widening. He really was beautiful.

When he managed to stop laughing, he shook his head and looked at me.

"I don't think I'll answer that." He chuckled to himself as I rolled my eyes, feigning annoyance.

"Fine, don't."

He laughed again, then stood up and put the plates away.

I sighed, throw