Falling For Storm

Amara

I kept thinking about our kiss. I just couldn’t help it. I didn’t have a point of comparison, but damn, Storm had me melting with just a kiss. I just couldn’t believe it because the moment our lips touched, it was as if time actually stood still. Storm had me feeling so hot, as in Lava, hot that I almost literally melted! Was this the reason why a lot of people play tonsil hockey? I never knew it felt like that at all. I used to think that kissing with tongues was absolutely gross, but with him though, it was explosive and sent tingles down my spine. It freaking did funny things in my stomach, yet I couldn’t get enough of it. It was actually a miracle that we were able to break apart because it was really that good. At some point, he even kissed my neck, licking the part that connects it to my shoulder. I didn’t know if it was just me, but I thought he might have nipped it with his teeth a bit. It didn’t hurt, but it did something to me, something unexplainable. Like I didn’t want him to stop. Was it weird that I actually wanted him to bite me harder?

Was it because he smelled and tasted so good? Like mint and apple pie? Yes, it was a weird but heady combination and I loved it. I kept tossing and turning, giggling and squealing, pulling my sheets up to cover my face and then pulling them back down to grin at the ceiling. Yup! I’ve gone possibly deranged and I didn’t give a damn. Storm kissed me and now I couldn’t stop daydreaming about it. I also couldn’t wait to see him again.

I was screaming into my pillow for the hundredth time when Dakota entered our room. “What’s wrong with you?” she asked with a bit of worry on her face. “Wait, did my brother do something idiotic during your date? Cause if he did, I’m going to apologize on his behalf. He can be dumb sometimes.” I giggled uncontrollably at her assumption. They were the typical brother and sister who probably bickered a lot. My sister and I bickered a lot too, but I bet Storm and Dakota would do anything to keep each other safe, unlike us. It was the bitter truth, but I couldn’t care less. I was way too happy living my life with a bit of romance in it. “No, no. I just feel so weirdly happy. We kissed and well, your brother is just so hot!” I said dreamily, sighing for good measure. “Stop, stop! Look, I love my brother and everything, but um eww!”

She then hopped onto her bed and sighed contentedly with her eyes closed. I looked at her, trying to see if it was okay for me to ask questions about her brother. I understood that it must be horrifying for anyone to listen to people fangirl about their siblings, but I’ve never done this dating thing before and so it would be nice to at least get a heads-up. “I can feel you staring at me, please don’t do that while you’re imagining my brother,” she snorted and I threw my pillow at her. “I wasn’t! But, can I ask you something about him?” She opened her eyes and looked at me with a raised brow. “As long as it’s not about his “hotness” or sex life,” she said with a disgusted face. “What made you think I was going to ask about sex?” I questioned. “You kind of, umm. Had that look earlier,” she hesitatingly answered. “What look?” I gasped, throwing another pillow at her. “I’m kidding! Just ask, okay?” she laughed.

I started with basic random questions like the things he likes to do, what he does most of the time or the food he likes to eat. Then I moved on to his dating history, which Dakota had not a lot to say about, because Storm never had an official girlfriend, although he did have flings, which kind of made me jealous. Okay, it made me hella jealous. “Really? So he’s never been in love?” I asked in a hopeful tone. “Storm is, how should I put it? Reserved in that aspect. I guess you could say he’s saving himself?” She half-answered, half-asked. “What does that even mean?” I laughed. “It’s complicated. Kind of like he’s waiting for the right girl. He’s not actually celibate. He had this thing with Elise once, but he completely regretted that because she followed him everywhere. This was back in high school and she still does until this very day, but he doesn’t pay much attention to her.” She shrugged nonchalantly. Now, that sent my blood boiling.

She then told me about how they all grew up together and by they, she meant Storm, Wyatt, Hunter, and her. She admitted that she was the bratty younger sister who kept following them around. The three boys never really felt annoyed that she did that. In fact, she told me that they were overprotective of her and they allowed her to tag along wherever they went. I learned that Storm liked to take care of other people and he was very respectful to his elders. He was generally an amazing guy, which was a green flag in my books. In fact, Storm ticked all the boxes on my list without even trying.

I was amazed at the idea that their family, including some of their distant relatives of almost three hundred people, lived in the same area, it was like an ancestral land or a town inside the city. The closest relatives get to live in a really huge house, and the rest are scattered near it. I guess that explains why a lot of people greet them everywhere. Those people might be close or distant relatives. I can just imagine how massive their family tree would be.

When Dakota was done explaining their family’s history, I leaped out of bed clumsily and way too high than I intended when I noticed a message appear on the screen of my phone and I almost landed face first. I guess my reflexes were in overdrive because I was suddenly in a crouching position. I wasn’t really athletic, so when I managed to break my fall with ease, it absolutely shocked the life out of me. “What the?!” Dakota stated, clearly as baffled as I was. “What?” I questioned as I stood up and shrugged before grabbing my phone on top of my study table.

Storm: Do you wanna hang out for a bit?

Me: Now?

Storm: Yeah, now. I’ll pick you up.

Me: It’s a school night, I have a lot of school work to tackle.

Storm: I don’t know if you know, but I’m pretty smart. I can help you with those.

Me: Hmm... I don’t know. Dakota said you can be dumb sometimes.

Storm: She’s lying. She does that a lot. Don’t believe her. I promise I’ll help you study.

Me: I don’t know...

Storm: Please?

Me: I guess.

Storm: Great! See you in a bit.

I turned to face Dakota and screeched joyfully, causing her to cover her ears and roll her eyes at me. “Jesus! Are you turning into a dolphin or something?” I bounced up and down clutching my phone to my chest. “Storm’s going to pick me up, he wants to hang out. Wanna tag along?” I eagerly asked because as much as I loved being alone with Storm, I also liked hanging out with Dakota. “No offense, but you’re probably the only couple I don’t want to third wheel on. Just no,” she said with a smirk. “Fine, suit yourself,” I teased, sticking my tongue out at her.

I then went about putting my books and my other school stuff inside my backpack and changed into comfy clothes such as a fitted pink hoodie, faded skinny jeans, and sneakers. Once I was done, I hugged Dakota goodbye and headed downstairs to wait for Storm, wondering where we were going next.