Saska’s brows rose in question as Marcus stopped a little ways from the front doorstep, turning to look up at him through thick, dark lashes.
“Hmm?” her pale gaze watched him closely as he gently lifted her hand to inspect her arm for any visible injury. There wasn’t any, thankfully. But if Marcus hadn’t stepped in when he had, there probably would have been.
“I’m okay,” she offered the other wolf a soft smile, cheeks flushing a light pink, her heart still beating just that tiny bit faster. Whether it was from the excitement of the event that had just passed, or if it was from the close proximity of the man standing before her, she really wasn’t sure… But she was almost 100% sure that it was the latter.
Ever since she’d first met Marcus, (and in turn, her best friend, his sister Lana), Saska had been absolutely head over heels for him. But it wasn’t just that… There was something else. Something deeper. From day one, she’d felt a certain pull towards him, and it had only grown stronger and stronger as time had passed…
He was perfect, in her eyes, and really, she wanted nothing more than to be with him. But she’d convinced herself, very early on, that there was no possible way that Marcus could ever feel anything like that for her, that the only way he saw her was as his sister’s best friend… Or another sister, even.
And so, in an attempt to stop herself from pining over someone who would never feel the same, she’d put herself out there and tried dating. A huge mistake, clearly…
But the way he’d responded to Alex just now… Maybe… Maybe he did feel something for her too? She’d never know if she didn’t try, right…?
Biting down on her lower lip, the petite she-wolf took a deep breath to steady herself, and leaned in closer to him, one slender hand reaching up to slip her fingers into the dark locks at the nape of his neck as she shifted up onto the tips of her toes, “Thank you…”
And then her mouth was upon his, lips parted just enough to deepen the kiss just that little bit more.
It was strange how quickly things had progressed and as Marcus let the past few minutes settle in as he looked over Saska’s arm, then let his eyes travel over to meet her pale gaze. His features softened just a bit, noticeable mostly in his dark hues and how he didn’t let go of her hand when he had finished looking it over. There was no doubt in his mind that there was a spike in the temperature around them thanks to their closeness, not even the breeze that whipped past them gently changed the heat he felt. The electricity that coursed throughout him was incredible as he finally realized what he had actually done moments prior and who he had done it for, it was as if everything came crashing down and it all made sense, causing Marcus to feel like an idiot for not realizing it sooner.
Lana had always teased him about it, the subtle things that his twin would catch when it came to Saska being around him, how he often couldn’t keep his eyes off her and often made it a goal to get the raven haired she-wolf to smile. Of course, Lana knew everything and there would likely be a thousand “I-told-you-so’s” to be heard after this.
The energy shift was obvious as they stood there for a moment and Marcus was trying his best to hold her gaze and not let it fall down to her lips, but it seemed she was in the same head-space as well for she moved a bit closer, lacing her fingers around the back of his neck to hold on as she stood on the tips of her toes to press her lips to his. With that shift, Marcus no longer held back, it was a snap, really, all those unspoken feelings came flooding into one moment, this one, with his lips pressing just as eagerly back at hers.
His hands moved to her sides, holding her in a manner to ease her off the tips of her toes, Marcus had no plans on ending this moment any time soon. So he let it play on, truly letting those emotions he had ignored, for whatever stupid reason he was sure Lana had explained to him any time they were alone and the topic came up. Which came up a lot, Saska was often on his lips at some point in any conversation he held with Lana. Of course, he knew it would turn around to her insistent pestering and jeering. But it was all in good nature.
Look where it had gotten him, all that talk and pinning back of feelings. He didn’t know when he pulled back, they were still close, though, and his hands were more on her lower back than they had when they first started kissing. There was a moment of silence before Marcus eased up on his hold of her, lips slowly curving upwards in a pleased and fond smile. One of his hands moved without his consent, completely in the moment, to push her hair back so that he could see into her eyes better.
Funny how moments ago he had been choking the life out of some stranger for even touching her wrong and now--- now he was holding her closer after what he thought was a mind blowing first kiss but he wasn’t about to jump the gun. Even though he was sure this was exactly what he wanted this entire time--
A small chuckle left his lips before he nodded, stepping back, reluctantly, some more to give her some space again. Although it was clear he didn’t want to be away from her now, he was still respectful. “You’re welcome.”
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