Izzy nodded, smiling, even as she felt like any words the other girl was saying were fleeting, if only because she couldn’t focus on them. At any other moment she’d feel horrible for not listening. But usually, she wasn’t under Vanessa’s eyes.
They stood there for a second, at least, in Izzy’s case just looking for the first time without feeling bad.
Her hand rose up slowly, hesitant, almost flinching in the air, her lip tied up in her teeth as she softly pressed it to Vanessa’s cheek. And the best part? Her skin really was as soft as Isabelle always thought. Fear, and a little bit of excitement bubbled in her chest. She leaned in slowly, feeling their noses brush before their lips, her thumb tracing the curve of her cheek as she kissed her. Not like she had at the party, no, this was innocent, and soft, and careful, like everything Isabelle felt for her.
With her eyes still focused on Izzy’s, as the blond drew closer, placing her palm ever so softly on her cheek, the Latina shivered, her skin burning under the simple touch. In that exact moment, she was extremely terrified, yet sure at the same time. Sure that it was Isabelle that she wanted, and no one else. And as the blonde kissed her, her eyes fell shut and Vanessa’s mind went blank, kissing her back instantly as a sweet smile graced her features as she did.
Vanessa’s hand reached out for her, landing on the back of her neck, while her other hand fell on her waist, pulling her closer. Being bold, she deepened their kiss slightly as she tilted her head, almost as if she was hungry for even more.