Stolen Kiss

"You want some?" Hugh asked. Lucia looked at Hugh but shook her head. Her eyes were fixed on the egg-fried rice. Hugh ate his food, slowly, taunting Lucia. He expected Lucia to grab the food, from him. As it was only a little left. Hugh was surprised Lucia did not.

Hugh finished his food and put the used plates in the dustbin. They weren't reusable, so he had no need for them. Lucia was still sulking and Hugh moved closer to her. "Are you upset?" Hugh asked softly. His tone of voice surprised Lucia and she looked at him, skeptically.

Hugh noticed the question in her eyes. He had always been cold towards her. Even though he cared about her, he wouldn't actively show it, as how he did now. Hugh wanted to hug Lucia. He knew she would gladly hug, but he didn't want to take advantage of that.

Lucia looked at him, with a sly smirk on her face. The surprised and questioning gaze was gone from her eyes. She wouldn't exploit this rare side of Hugh, to her satisfaction. She didn't know that the 'rare' side was there to stay, just for her. Lucia patted the bed, lightly.

Hugh raised his brows, 'Does she want me to sit beside her?' He asked himself. Lucia continued to look at him, not explaining why she patted the bed. She wanted Hugh to figure it out himself. Even though she wanted to exploit him, she wouldn't push him against his wish.

Hugh took a deep breath and sat down beside Lucia, leaving a little distance between them. He wanted to cover the distance, but he felt he should give Lucia 'space'. She frowned in disapproval at the distance. Lucia subtly moved closer to Hugh, stylishly brushing her fingers on his arm.

Hugh shivered from the contact. He felt the familiar spark, and he could not help but frown. He looked at Lucia and admitted that he was drawn toward her. But Hugh didn't feel the intense feeling he shouldn't have felt if Lucia was his mate. It was confusing to Hugh.

He was aware that he couldn't have a mate. The spark and the pull he felt towards Lucia made him feel frustrated. Not because he didn't like the feeling he had towards Lucia, but because he didn't know what was the cause. He hadn't seen or read about it before.

He suddenly felt a warm and delicate hand on his face. Hugh came back to his senses and realized he had spaced out while looking at Lucia. He felt soothed, weirdly, as Lucia straightened the lines on his face, caused by his deep frown. Hugh held Lucia's delicate arm lightly.

Lucia chuckled and said, "You look good in all aspects, but I do not like it when you frown." She said. Her words amused Hugh. His lips raised slightly, into an inconspicuous smile. Lucia noticed the smile, as she was close to him, and she directly stared at his face.

Lucia stared at him in a daze, feeling his face. His smile was inconspicuous, but it brightened up his cold and handsome face. "Why do you look so beautiful?" Lucia asked, not aware that she had said her thoughts out loud. Hugh's smile widened and Lucia became more drawn to him.

Hugh looked back at Lucia intently. His eyes moved to her lips, and at that moment, Lucia licked her luscious lips, innocently. He swallowed, he wanted to capture her lips with his, but he felt he shouldn't go too far. He could feel the pull, but Hugh was holding back.

Lucia was still looking at Hugh, her eyes landed on her lips. In a daze, she followed her heart's desire and stole a kiss from Hugh. The stolen kiss only lasted for three seconds and Lucia pulled away. She snapped out of her daze, immediately and she felt slightly embarrassed.

Her cheeks were red and they looked adorable, under the lights shining in the ward. Hugh raised his hand and stroked her cheek, sending shivers down Lucia's spine. It was just a stroke to her chin, but Lucia felt like putty before Hugh. She leaned her head into his hand.

She wanted more. More of this stolen kiss or more strokes to her cheek? Hugh on the other hand, could not get over the feeling he felt when Lucia kissed him. He decided to follow his instincts, kiss her and get what he wants. Lucia's kiss had given him courage.

Lucia wouldn't object to the kiss. That was one of the things that gave him courage, asides from Lucia's sudden kiss. Hugh stroked Lucia's lips which were slightly open. Her lips were small and inviting to him. Since Lucia was a head shorter, he had to lean down to kiss her.

Hugh lowered his head and pressed his lips on hers, lightly at first. He felt the softness. His hand that was stroking Lucia's lips moved behind Lucia's head. He angled her head, to kiss her better. He pressed his lips harder, and took her bottom lip in his, sucking it.

Lucia was in disbelief at what was happening. Her eyes were wide open, as she was still processing what happened. She had not responded to the kiss, but when Hugh took her bottom lip, she couldn't help but kiss him back. The kiss felt good, and Lucia clutched Hugh's shirt.

Hugh used his other hand, to press Lucia to his body, as he continued to kiss her. His tongue stroked her lips, asking for entrance. But the naive and clueless Lucia did not know what Hugh wanted. She continued to kiss him back, clumsily, the way she knew how to.

Hugh realized Lucia's cluelessness. He bit her lip and she gasped. Her lips opened slightly and Hugh used the opportunity to gain entrance into her mouth. Lucia gasped, she had never kissed before, and she didn't know why Hugh's tongue was in her mouth. She tried to fight his tongue off.

Hugh didn't put it out, he fought for dominance. Lucia relinquished that to him, when she felt the pleasure, as his tongue stroked her insides. The kiss gradually turned wild, with Lucia's body flushed against Hugh. Her body was limp, her senses had flown out, as Hugh kissed her senselessly.

Hugh broke the kiss. His hand behind Lucia brought her head against his chest. Lucia was still dazed due to the kiss. She tried to find her bearings but only the kiss they shared filled her head. Hugh placed his hand on Lucia's back, tracing her spine through her cloth.

His touch sent jolts of electricity through Lucia's body and she shivered. Her hands which were still clutching his shirt tightened slightly. "Do you want to rest? How do you feel?" Hugh said, trying to start up a conversation. He also wanted to know how she felt about the kiss.

He did not know what would happen to them, after their kiss. He hoped Lucia wouldn't shy away from him. He would listen to her, on whatever she decided. Hugh still didn't hear Lucia reply to him. He was getting anxious due to her silence, but he didn't show it.

He nudged Lucia on her shoulder, and she finally snapped out of her daze. She looked up at Hugh, but she could only see his chin, as she was nuzzled against his chest. "What did you say?" Lucia asked, her voice coming out shaky. Hugh didn't mind repeating his questions.

"How do you feel? Do you want to rest?" Hugh asked. His voice was low and soft. It sounded soothing to Lucia's ears. She held Hugh more tightly, "I have never been better. Can we stay like this, for some time?" Lucia asked softly and Hugh grinned, holding her tighter.

Lucia smiled. She liked this side of Hugh so much. She wondered what had changed between them. She did not want Hugh to revert to his former self. She felt comfortable in Hugh's embrace and she didn't even want to come out of it. Her mood had improved significantly.

She was glad that he was here with her. The sadness she felt due to grandpa James' illness was alleviated. But she was still worried about her grandpa, she hoped that he would wake up soon. "I am hungry." Lucia whispered against Hugh's chest. She hoped Hugh wouldn't hear her.

Hugh chuckled and she felt the vibration from his chest. Her heart skipped a bit. His laugh sounded like music to her ears. Hugh heard her words, even though it was a whisper. "What do you want to eat? I'll go get it for you." Hugh said, making Lucia embarrassed.

"You heard that?" Lucia asked with slight embarrassment. Hugh pushed her body slightly. She suddenly missed the warmth of his body. "I want egg-fried rice." She said what Hugh was expecting. Hugh nodded his head and kissed her lips, lightly before walking out, gracefully. Lucia felt loved and was surprised.