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Alex was burning all over.
 
His heart beating frantically, his lungs trying to take in air. Certain body parts had gotten hard and were desperate to be used.
 

“
Oh fuck!” He said as he came out of his Holly haze. He was rock solid again.

A cold shower might not be enough to cool this down.

He was going to have to sort it out himself.
 

He rushed into his bathroom, stripped down, and got into the cold water jets.
 
Nothing was easing off. He didn’t think it would, considering Holly’s kiss, tongue, breasts, body…

”Shit!”
 

There was
no
way he could get rid with just the shower.

He reached down to his hot, rock hard shaft and began to stroke himself backwards and forwards.
 
He’d never needed to do this before he met her. Now, it was a recurring problem. He pictured Holly biting that sexy lip of hers, and he felt himself getting closer.
 

“Aaghhh!” He tried to keep quiet as he came.
 

“Holly.” He whispered as he leant his head against the wall. “What have you done to me?”

He went downstairs for dinner and overheard Dev talking to their Mom.
 

“It was so romantic.
 
They looked so much in love I had tears running down my face, Mom.”
 

Alex walked into the dining room, and his Mom beamed at him.
 

“I hear things are progressing between you and Holly.” She said.

He smiled and nodded.
 

“Early days though Mom.” He knew she would be worried about them going further. They were almost eighteen, after all and most kids their age were going further…and beyond.
 
His Mom gave him a look. The look that meant ‘behave,’ or ‘I’m warning you’.
 
Alex knew what she was referring to.

“We’re not eighteen yet, Mom.” He said as he shook his head a little as he went to set the table.
 
He could hear his Mom and Dev still talking.
 

“When’s Holly’s birthday again?” she asked.
 

“A week after ours. Mom, don’t worry.
 
They won’t rush anything and you now how much Alex likes her.
 
He said he loves her.”
 

“He does?”

“Yeah, and I’m pretty sure she feels the same way.”
 

Alex’s heart skipped a beat at that.
 
He wished it was true.
 
He wanted to tell Holly, but he didn’t want to tell her before she was ready.

“That’s great honey, but that’s not what I’m worried about.” Said Evie.
 

“What then?”
 

“I’m worried about becoming a young grandmother.”
 

“Ugh! Parents! That’s what her Dad said.” Said Dev and Alex snorted as he heard.
 

“Well that’s good to know.” Said Evie as she took the food to the table.

Chapter 17

Holly was sitting on the sofa attempting to translate some Spanish conversations. It was difficult, and she was struggling with the different verbs, the masculine and the feminine.
 

Her phone beeped from an incoming message, and she smiled when she saw it was Alex/

A: Hey babe. ;)

Holly loved the way he called her ‘babe’.
 
His voice lowered when he did, and the hairs on her neck stood on end, sending shivers down her spine.

H: Hey babe. :)

A: Whatcha doin?

H: Attempting some translations. You?

A: Watching TV. Ben’s coming over soon.
 
How are you doing with your translations?

H: Not very well. :(

A: Did your parents say anything to you?

H: No. :) I told them not to say a word. :D

A: So they’re not going to kill me? :/

H: No! XD They like you.
 
They just like to joke around. Very warped sense of humour, as you saw earlier.

A: That must be tough for you.

H: That’s the first time they’ve turned it on me. Now

I’m worried. :\

A: Why?

H: My Mum and her friend caused a scene in a store with Em. It’s too long to text so I’ll have to tell you tomorrow.

A: I’ll hold you to that.

H: Fine by me. ;)

Holly felt a little awkward and shy.
 
Neither of them had mentioned ‘the kiss’ although Alex had mentioned the aftermath.
 
She wanted to tell him she liked it.

Alex was trying to think of a way to tell Holly how much he liked their kiss.
 
How did he start that? ‘Oh hey, Holly. I liked kissing you?’ ‘
Actually, that’s perfect’.
He thought.

He was just about to type it when he got a message.

H: I liked kissing you. *0.0*

Holly had gotten there first, and he was glad.
 
She wasn’t leaving it up to him to say anything.

A: I liked you kissing me, and I liked kissing you back.

*0.0*

The blushing text was appropriate as he
was
blushing. He could feel the heat in his face and his ears.

H: Well that’s a relief. ;)

A: Why? Do you plan on kissing me again?

He chuckled as he sent the text. He most definitely
was
planning on it.

H: That’s a possibility. :D

A: I hope it’s more than a possibility. More like definitely.
 

H: Oh well, ok. If you insist.

A: I do. X

H: Ok then. X

Holly’s phone rang before Alex had replied, and she saw it was Dev.
 
She knew what this conversation was about.
 

“Hi Dev.” She said as she answered.
 

“Hi Hol! Jeez that was sooome kiss! What made you go for it? I said that you were probably tired of being interrupted…”
 

Holly let Dev rant on for a little while.
 
She sounded so Happy, and Holly didn’t want to spoil it for her.
 

“…And I think it was beautiful and romantic and…ah.” Dev sighed.
 
“Just great, ya know?”
 

Holly could hear Dev getting emotional.
 

“Dev what’s up?” She asked, full of concern.
 

“Oh nothing.
 
I’m just happy that you two are
finally
together.
 
I know it’s not been long since you started, but everyone could see what was happening between you.
 
If you both hadn’t been so stubborn, it could’ve happened sooner, though.” Dev said playfully.
 
“I get why either of you didn’t want me to say anything, but now I’m glad you have each other.” Dev sniffled.
 

“Dev, did you say Alex and I are together?”
 

“Yes.” She replied. “I know nothing ‘official’ has been said but, come on Hol, you know it makes sense. You do want to be with him…right?”
 

“Of course!” Said Holly as if it were strange to suggest otherwise.
 

“Alex does too so…there you go.”

“Don’t tell anybody until anything’s official though, Dev.
 
We haven’t even been on a date yet.”
 
Holly knew that dating wasn’t necessary to begin a relationship. Even in the UK, guys had asked her to be their girlfriend and she didn’t even know their names!
   

“I’m sure Alex will think of something.” Dev said suggestively and Holly laughed.
 

“Ok. I’m sure we’ll figure something out.”

Holly already had a text after she and Dev ended their call.

A: I Can’t wait.x I need to talk to you about something but I’d rather not text.

H: Sorry, your sister called and chewed my ear off.
 
What do you want to talk about?

A: She does that…a lot! Can I call you?

Holly didn’t reply.
 
Instead,
she
called Alex.

“Hey babe.” He answered quietly.
 

“Hi babe. What’s up?”
 

“I…um…was thinking… well…”
 

Holly could hear his nervousness as he blew out a breath.
 

“…We could go on a date?
 
Tomorrow?”
 

Holly’s stomach flipped.
 

“Yes! I mean, yes, I’d like that.” She said as she bounced up and down on the sofa.
 

“Great.” Alex sounded relieved.
 

“Alex Valencia, are you nervous?” Holly asked playfully.

Alex laughed.
 

“Yeah, actually.
 
I’ve never asked anybody on a date before.” Holly was shocked.
 
She knew he got asked out a
lot
.
 

“Really?”
 

“Really. Actually, I’ve never been on a date…ever.”
 

“Wow.” Was all Holly could say.

“You sound surprised.” He said as he chuckled.
 

“Why haven’t you?”

“I never wanted to. Until I met you.”

Holly’s heart pounded in her chest, and she swallowed hard.
 

“Have
you
?” He asked.
 

“No.
 
Never.” Alex felt relieved when Holly said that, and he repeated her question to him.
 

“Why?”
 

“I never wanted to either”
 
She replied.

“Alex!” Dev said as she burst into the hangout room.
 
“I’ve been on the phone with Holly and, well, I kind of said ‘I’m glad you’re finally together’ and even though nothings’ official, I know you want to.
 
I’m pretty sure she does too.
 
So you need to get off your ass and do something.
 
Ask her on a date so you can be official, and I can tell everyone.”
 

Alex stared at Dev in surprise, and Holly was silent on the other end of the phone.
 

“I
am
doing something abut it.”
 
He said.
 

“When?” Dev asked impatiently.
 

“Um…did you get all that Hol?” He asked into the phone.
 

“I sure did.” She replied with a giggle.
 

“Holly got that.” He said with a smirk.
 

“Oh. Sorry.” Said Dev and she looked embarrassed that Holly had heard her outburst.
 
She made an expression that said ‘oops’. “I’ll…just be out here.” She said as she turned. “Oh. Hi Ben.” She said, as if annoyed, when Ben entered the room.
 

“Hey Dev.” He replied, and Alex saw him look Dev up and down as she walked out.
 

“Hey man.
 
Qué pasa?”
 

“Holly says Hi.” Said Alex as he repeated her greeting for Ben.
 

“Heyyy Hollyyyy!” Said Ben loudly with a face splitting grin.
 
“Finally moved up to a full conversation?” He laughed at his own joke.
 

Alex frowned, and then he grinned at what Holly told him to tell Ben.
 

“What?” Ben asked.
 

“Holly said she’s going to tell Emily.”
 

“Shit! No! I’m sorry! Please forgive me Holly!” He shouted in a playful beg which had Holly laughing.
 
The sound was music to Alex’s ears.
 

“I’ll let you go and hangout with Ben.” She said. “See you tomorrow."

“Definitely.”

Alex glared at Ben with a pursed smile.
 
He couldn’t help
but
smile. He was going on a date with Holly the next day!
 

“So…what’s going on with Holly?” asked Ben. Alex filled him in on the events over the past few hours.
 

“Holy shit! She just walked over and made out with you?!” Ben was surprised. “Was there tongue?” He asked quietly, leaning closer.
 

“Dude!” Said Alex.
 
“Seriously man, you’re like Dev.”
 

“Yeah yeah, answer the question.” Ben said, waving his hand in dismissal.
 

“Ok…’Dev’” Alex said. “Yes.”
 

“Oh my God!” Ben laughed.
 
“You’re first kiss! Did her parents freak out”

“No they didn’t.
 
They sorta disappeared and then her Dad kinda hinted that that was enough.”

“Then what?”

Alex continued his story, right up until the moment Ben had walked in.
 
Which reminded him…
 

“Oh, and don’t think I didn’t notice you checking out my sister.” He said accusingly.
 

“No I didn’t.”
 

“I saw you, Ben.”
 

“She looked good. I can’t help noticing that.” Ben said in defense.
 

“What happened to…’she’s like a sister to me?’” Said Alex, imitating Ben’s voice.
 

Ben rolled his eyes at him.

“
Like
a sister.
 
But she isn’t.
 
My brain knows that. Anyway, it’s a none issue so don’t sweat it.”
 

“Hmmmm.” Said Alex as he narrowed his eyes at Ben.

“Besides…we fight like brother and sister.” Ben added with a frown.
 

Alex knew something was going on, but neither Ben or Dev were saying anything.
 

“So where are you going on your first date?” Ben asked, changing the subject.
 

“I don’t know yet.
 
I was going to try to figure that out tonight.”