Aletheia sighed as the screen was turned off and finally, the angry complaints of a Nogla silenced. Laughs soon filled the whole flat as they sat side by side. Aletheia was a little attracted to Jaren but she pushed it to the back of her mind as she looked at him with tears forming from joy.

"I think Nogla is pissed off." Jaren made the obvious comment as they sat fully facing each other. A nod came as the laughs then stopped. The two enjoyed spending time with each other as they relaxed and played games.

"I think I should head back. Lilly is probably wondering what is taking me so long." That was all she said as the silence hung heavy as she feared something would be done or said by herself to ruin their relationship. Jaren felt quite the opposite. He wanted her to stay but she was right so he let her leave without comment.

As Aletheia pushed up to bring out her legs that sat beneath her, her hand slipped and a small squeal escaped as she almost tumbled but in time Aletheia had a hand out and there was no damage done. A smile was made as a red tint took to her face. She was clearly embarrassed and it took a second but Jaren realised and made no comment.

"Do you know where I put my shoes?" As the question was asked black sports socks were seen and Jaren looked around unsure of where they could have been. He thought she had taken them off where she normally did.

"Are they in the kitchen?" As he asked the two walked in and noticed that she had just slipped them off as they cooked. A sound of happiness was made. They were her all-time favourite shoes.

"Thanks. Anyway, I have really enjoyed this so thanks for that. I will see you sooner or later I am sure." As she spoke the shoes had been put on and she needed to tie them up quickly.

As Aletheia stood up Jaren was close to her and smiled down slightly. They had spent a lot of time with each other and gotten to know each other relatively well. And yet to her, nothing had felt more awkward between them so far.

Without thinking the pair got to the door and Jaren went to open the door but then he turned to her slowly.

"How long is Lilly here for?" The two stood in close proximity as Aletheia had to give a long thought to it. She had been in Canada for a few days max but she wasn't sure how long exactly.

"Until September at the latest. She may get too homesick and go early though. An open-ended ticket." Jaren nodded and the pair only just noticed how close they were. But, before Jaren could open the door he turned again. He saw the patio doors and living area but his eyes switched from the space to Aletheia and then her lips. His head fell to meet her and their lips met. Her hands rose to his neck as they slowly kissed and Jaren let his arms move to her hips as he lifted her slightly for their lips to meet better. In a second, relief and hunger hit the pair.

They pulled away for a second but then as the pair began to come back to it Aletheia had her lips on his again. His tongue traced her lips and she opened them slightly. She had easily given into him and soon Aletheia was up against the wall. His hands fell to her thighs and he lifted them so that her legs wrapped around him.

After a few moments, the two pulled apart and a small peck was given to Jaren before her legs fell and then she left. Jaren was silent as he watched but a smile formed across his lips. His phone was picked up.

Dude. I either just messed up or I did something good.

What did you do?

Just kissed Thia.

How did she react?

Pretty well. I think she liked it.

Did you?

Hell yeah. I wanted to for a while.

Aletheia walked into her flat with a smile the size of her face as the door opened and closed. Lilly sat eating on the sofa and she was in her pyjamas.

"How did it go? You kiss?" Aletheia let it all connect and she walk up to her sister and pushed her slightly. She was annoyed that she hadn't noticed before and also that her little sister had done that.

"I am going to bed. I have been asked to be at work tomorrow and next week we can go to Tennessee." Lilly nodded and watched the screen a little more.

"What is that?" It was a Mario kart game and Nogla was in first.

"Oh, Nogla is doing a live stream. Why?" A smile branched as Aletheia realised she had been a part of it.

"I was in that game. Smelma Hyneey." A face of disbelief was seen as she laughed. It was obvious she had been watching the whole time.

"He was pissed at you. Even now he keeps on talking about Smelma Hyneey. He has no clue it is you." The pair laughed but Thia was tired and so headed to bed. Clearly, her head was running as the hours ticked by for her with no sleep.

Hey, Jaren. I know it's late but I can't sleep and you were the last person I text.

I am feeling special, brother.

Shut it. I have work in a few hours and I can't sleep. I blame you.

That good?

You only wish.

Do I now? You should feel special, I don't just kiss anyone. 😘

Don't do that. Anyway, you are a hoe anyway so I'm not special.

To the heart.

If only you had one.

Why are you just insulting me?

I am just preparing you for the next few weeks of abuse from me. I mean, you didn't even buy me a drink first.

I cooked.

No. That was not cooking.

Fuck you.

You tried.

Low blow.

Goodnight, pretty boy. Xxx

Goodnight, Smelma Hyneey. XXX

The phones were turned off and the pair laid in bed. Eventually, falling asleep. Not to wake up until Aletheia heard her alarm and Jaren woke naturally. Both wanting to see the other person soon.