Chapter 16: Do You Remember?

Chapter 16: Do You Remember?

Alice strutted down the corridor, taking in the fresh air as she went to get some cool water.

She reached the water fountains and filled up her bottle. It was not quite full to the brim, but it would do.

She was heading back to her lesson when she was pulled to the side by a figure.

Tall, devilishly handsome, and...

Arrogant by far.

She knew exactly who it was when a soft hand went over her mouth to stop her from screaming for help. And when Alice felt sparks fly through his hand, she knew for definite who it was.

Ryan stood behind her, one hand over her soft lips, the other hand around her waist. She didn't struggle, at first, then she was squirming to try and break free from his tight grip.

Not gonna happen, he thought in his head, a smile creeping onto his face. Not this time. Not this time.

Seeing if it would get her anywhere, Alice licked the hand covering her mouth.

But unlike the reaction that was supposed to happen, Ryan didn't flinch.

"Sweetheart, you should know that that trick has no effect on me anymore."

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"Do you remember? Do you remember the things we felt?" His right hand ran alongside her cheek, and she shuddered at his touch. "Do you remember the sparks we felt when we kissed? Do you remember staying up late at night talking?"

Ryan leaned in closer, so close that his lips were at her ear.

Then he whispered:

"Do you remember the heat you felt when I touched your hand?" His voice was a low whisper, but it was loud enough for Alice to hear.

Alice was speechless. There was nothing she could think of to say, or that she could say. There were no words she could speak, and no actions she could take to get away from him. Alice was officially stuck.

"I- I- I-" She stammered, looking down at her feet.

The thing is, Alice did remember everything. Every first touch to every last kiss.

His hand found hers, and she could not hide the warmth she felt emerge from it, heating up her entire body and his signature smell of grass and cherry blossoms took over her nose. It was a wonderful, intoxicating scent.

And she missed it so much over the last three years. She hated admitting it, but the fact was very true.

So true, that she almost sighed- like she felt so joyous and in love. But Alice stopped herself before she the sound came up her throat and out of her mouth.

Ryan gazed at her, taken aback by her beauty. He loved her, and deep down he knew she loved him too. Why couldn't she just open her heart and accept the fact that they were meant to be together?

They loved each other long ago- so why couldn't they try again? Was something wrong?

Ryan still loved her, and he knew inside his heart that Alice loves him inside- she was just too stubborn to admit it.