[LUCA]
I was completely caught off guard.
One moment, I was elated by the princess's tiny victory. The next, I suddenly found myself locking eyes with her.
From up close.
Our faces were literally inches apart. Behind those long dark lashes, I noticed there were swirls of deep purple in her sapphire eyes. And are those gold flecks scattered in their midst? They were very beautiful.
But the expression in them was that of surprise. They were widened. At our sudden closeness. I knew my expression was the same.
My eyes inadvertently traveled down her face. I already knew she had pretty freckles, but they weren't noticeable from afar.
Then my gaze dropped to her bow-shaped lips. Soft, and tinted slightly with red. They were parted open. From the shock. Maybe mine was too.
I looked back into her eyes and noticed her staring at my mouth as well.
My heart skipped a beat. And then it resumed at an irregular rhythm.
What? Why?
