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We lay on the bow of the boat, staring up at the clear night sky, stars flickering above us. The waves are making a low rumble, relaxing enough I could close my eyes and fall asleep.
“This holiday has been a dream.” Nora says quietly. It truly has. I haven’t felt quite this happy since Coco passed. It’s like a taking a gulp of air after being held down underwater for so long. I know Nora has helped with this, and I’m sure my heightened emotions made me fall even harder for Nora than I thought was possible, but I also feel like I’ve found myself out here. During my time in Greece, I had the chance to see the sights. I’ve met a lovely lady named Althea. I’ve danced when I never thought I’d dance again. Life has been so dreamy.
“Right? Wish I could stay here forever.” “So do I.” Nora replies.
“It would be a dream for us to just live how we’ve been living forever, lots of sex, sun, wine and happiness,” I add.
“If only life could work that way.” Nora sighed, turning her body on top of mine. Even at nighttime, I could still see the blue popping in her eyes. She tucks a curl behind my ear, kissing the tip of my nose, making me blush. I look back up at her like a puppy in love.
“How’d you get so pretty?” Nora asks.
“I dont know, was just born this way.” I shrug playfully.
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“You been taking pretty pills?” If anyone else were to of said that to me, I would’ve cringed out and ran away as fast as possible. But this time, with her, it was endearing.
“Nope!”
“Wow, so you’re are just this beautiful, naturally.” I pull Nora’s head towards me and place a kiss on her plump lips. My lips have never been so swollen and soft. All this kissing has given me temporary lip filler.
“Shall we head back now?” Nora asks.
“Can we just do one little thing?” I pinch my fingers together.
“I feel like I’m going to not like this.” Nora adds. We stand up and I take her to the railing at the end of the boat.
“Ah, I see what you’re doing.” Nora smirks before turning me to face the ocean. I climb up onto the ledge, and Nora grips my waist, making me feel safe. I lift my arms out to the side, letting the wind engulf me, my hair flying everywhere.
“I’m flying Jack!” I shout. Eleven-year-old me is screaming with excitement right now. True love is recreating scenes from your favourite romance films.
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Chapter 17
WEEK 2 + 2 DAYS
I draw a flower on Nora’s back with my finger, softly, giving her goose-bumps.
“Is it a tree?” Nora asks.
“Close!”
“A flower.” I turn her back round to me and kiss her lips.
“Ding, ding, ding, you got it right!” Nora fist bumps the air and we laugh, the laughs almost harmonising together. Nora’s face drops again. It’s as if the realisation we don’t have more time together keeps hitting her.
“Shower?” I ask. Nora nods, offering a small,shy smile. Ever since our first shower together, most of our showers have been together. Nora’s learnt my hair care routine and insists she does it. To be fair, my curls look better, but maybe it’s just because she’s helped. We get in the shower and are drawn together likemagnets, our hands exploring each other, our lips craving more kisses, and our tongues finding places they should or shouldn’t be. When we get out, Nora applies the handful of hair products to my hair. Individually twirling each strand of curl with the hairbrush, her face fuelled with so much concentration. Then she scrunches my curls into her hands, taking such caution with how and what she’s doing. I bring my hand up to my mouth, trying to stifle my giggles.
“You look almost scared.” I laugh harder.
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