Declan remained frozen, not even breathing. Every muscle in his body stiffened. His eyes widened with surprise. His fingers were trembling.
Yasmin was still pressing her lips against his, not knowing how to proceed further. She didn't move either, but her heart was hammering inside her ribcage. Her grip around his jacket became so tight that it would leave wrinkles.
It was a clumsy kiss.
Their noses were pressing awkwardly. Their foreheads were also crashing against each other.
Her specs dropped down and got caught between their noses.
Yasmin stepped back frantically, adjusting her glasses. Her entire being was shaking. She wondered where she had gotten the courage to pull off such a bold stunt. She wanted to run away and hide in the shadows where he couldn't find her.
'He will think you are a coward,' her inner voice whispered.
'I am not a wimp,' she shot back.
She squared her shoulders and proudly lifted her chin. "You can't tease me always," she said sternly.
She pushed her hair behind her shoulder and walked out.
The boldness evaporated as soon as she stepped out of the room. Her steps became wobbly. She curled her hands into balls to keep them from trembling.
'I kissed him! Oh, gosh. I kissed him.' She tapped her burning cheeks.
Da-Dam-Da-Dam-Da-Dam…
Her heart was thumping so hard that she felt like it would jump out of her mouth at any minute. Her hands moved to her tummy, which was tightly knotted.
"Oh, gosh. How do I face him?"
She was giddy with excitement and disbelief. She took every step carefully so she wouldn't trip.
Declan stayed glued to the spot, still reeling from the shock. 'What just happened?' Declan murmured to himself.
He touched his lips subconsciously.
'She kissed me!'
He gradually came to the realization. That kiss, of course, was not a proper kiss. It was the weirdest and clumsiest kiss ever.
'Damn woman. How can you walk away from me?'
Her bold actions challenged his male pride. How could he accept defeat?
He stormed out of the room and saw her walking down the hallway. He grabbed her arm and pulled her into the room.
"Declan…"
Before Yasmin could figure out anything, she was pinned against the wall, her hands above her head. She remained frozen. All the muscles in her body tensed. Her eyes were wide.
Heat rose from her stomach to her chest. His lips were getting closer and closer, and her heart skipped several beats in a row, his smell beyond hypnotic.
Her whole body tingled when his frame leaned forbiddingly close to her. She tilted her neck backward unwittingly and parted her lips.
That was it.
She felt his warm lips on hers as if a wave of warmth was washing through her, curling her toes and awakening all her senses. His soft, smooth lips and his minty fresh breath silenced her thoughts. Her eyes went shut automatically.
She was so drawn to his kiss that she forgot to kiss him back.
Buzzzz…
By the time she came to her senses, her ears were buzzing.
'He is kissing me…' her mind screamed. 'Oh, gosh. I am going to die.'
Yasmin shuddered in his arms. She had always wished for him to kiss her. When he finally kissed her, she was dumbfounded. Her mind and body were on fire. The boldness she had demonstrated a minute ago had disappeared by now.
His kiss was raw, hungry, and intense. Yasmin melted like wax in the heat of his fierce kiss. Her legs were jelly.
He wrapped his arms around her petite frame and pulled her in closer.
"Mm…" She let out a soft moan as she slowly began responding to his kiss. The only thing she could think about was how soft he felt against her mouth, how intoxicating his taste was. Her fingers gradually buried themselves in his hair, which was soft to the touch that was nothing like his personality.
His kiss became more intense over time. He only wanted to teach her how to kiss. When his lips locked on hers, he couldn't stop kissing her.
Her lips were juicy and silky.
He liked the sweet taste of her. He licked and sucked them. The more he kissed her, the more he wanted. He desired to eat her.
Every time he inhaled, the smell of jasmine filled his nostrils to the point that his brain blew up. Her warm breathing, although disoriented, was inviting. It intensified his desire tenfold.
He wished he could pin her to the bed and make love with her senseless. He suppressed his growing desire and gently pulled back, his forehead against hers, his thumbs brushing over her cheeks. Her sweet taste lingered in his mouth.
Yasmin staggered, her back slamming against the wall. She kept her chin down, afraid to look him in the eyes. She couldn't keep her hands from shaking. Her heartbeat was frantic. Her face looked like a juicy red tomato.
Declan inhaled and exhaled deeply. His crotch was so tight that it hurt.
"You have no idea how badly I want you," he murmured, his voice thick with lust. "Unfortunately, I have an important meeting to attend. The driver will take you to the college. I am leaving now."
Although he said he would leave, he didn't want to leave.
He wanted to taste her lips again. But he knew he couldn't control his desire if he kissed her this time. He bowed and placed a soft kiss on her cheek before going out.
Yasmin stood there speechless, not even blinking. She even forgot how to breathe. She remained affixed to the wall as if she were wallpaper.
Buzzz….
The buzzing in her ears continued.
Her knees were giving up. She pressed herself against the wall to keep from falling.
After what seemed like an hour, she blinked and slowly touched her lips, which were numb and sore to the touch. She was aware that they were swollen as well. She blushed furiously, a bashful smile appearing on her face.
"He kissed me," she murmured. "Oh, God." Her hand dropped to her chest. "I am still alive."
Her skin tingled as she imagined his arms around her. She hugged herself and rubbed her cheek against her shoulder. His patchouli scent was all over her. It still intoxicated her.
She shuddered when she recalled him saying how badly he wanted her.
"Oh, gosh. What is he planning to do with me?"
'Sex, dummy…' Her mind scolded her.
She hid her face under her palms, anticipating what he would do at night.