Chapter 3 First kiss

For two weeks Sophia and Vincent met on the beach, avoiding acquaintances and having fun together, with teasing and random conversations, just getting to know each other, without supernatural details, to avoid entering forbidden territory, not only for Vincent, but for his friends as well. His loyalty was to them, and Sophia understood this quickly when she saw him leading the conversations to quieter topics. Vincent would never admit it, but he was enjoying the time he spent with Sophia, especially when they were alone in his house, just talking and laughing. It was almost like being someone normal again, even if he had never really been. He had no conflicts, no ideas to deviate from the werewolf path, there was nothing that really destabilized him. And he had been able to make her laugh again. The dead look he had learned to recognize was no longer there. A glow, which showed that Sophia was alive and doing more than just existing, was in place, and he found her too irresistible for his own good in that form, especially as he realized that she had no idea about that. Sophia really believed that because she was a small woman she should go unnoticed by everyone, but it was just the opposite. Vincent had seen male glances following her around until she had been out of sight long enough in those weeks. - I'm glad that the vampires' departure was at least of some use. - Sophia said, after Vincent had told her how the new changes had taken place in the little gang. He had felt the need to tell at least that detail. It was good to be able to be honest with someone who would not interpret it as just anger at them for being what they were. Vincent held the human's hand, smiling as he saw her shivering skin. - It was good to you finally be free again too. Sophia, you can do whatever you want now, without fear of having the blood-drinkers' eyes on you the whole time... or rather, the time they can be out on the street. Vincent laughed, debauched as he always was when talking about the problems the vamps had surviving, causing her to sigh, hiding the smile that liked the teasing. - Not everything. I still feel lonely. - she said, feeling comfortable enough next to the wolf to tell him that detail. - I'm here. Sophia stared at him, seeming to see him for the first time. - You are, aren't you? He smiled, squeezing her hand. - Yes, and... if you like, I can offer you a few extra benefits. They laughed, although Vincent knew this was not a joke or a lame proposal. - Thank you Vincent. - Sophia said, still smiling, until she really looked into his eyes and saw only truth. And at that moment the air seemed to change between them. Seeing her like that, so calm, beautiful and yet irresistible, Vincent let himself be carried away by the moment. Sophia saw the kiss coming, but after those good moments and the desire she felt whenever they were very close to each other, she didn't try to avoid it. It was very tempting and she wanted to know what it would be like. It was warm, as everything with Vincent seemed to be. She felt the large hand tangle in her hair, which pulled her to him. Sighing, Sophia let herself go too, and soon she was on the wolf's lap, returning the kiss as she had never done before, their tongues entwining and their hands exploring, getting to know each other. As they pulled away they were both panting. - Not bad, wolf boy. - she teased, smiling as she found his beautiful gray eyes staring back at her, looking surprised, before grinning back at her. - I say the same to you, wolf girl. - whispered Vincent, before Sophia broke the small distance between them and kissed him quickly. ... - I have to go home - Sophia said, while Vincent kissed her neck, looking amused and fascinated at the same time. She let out small sighs whenever he nibbled her neck, making him excited and eager to see her screaming his name as he made her cum. - Just a minute more - Vincent said, still feeling her delivered in his lap. At the same time that he had that intense desire to do everything with Sophia, he was also in no hurry, as if they both had all the time in the world. What mattered most was to have her there, in his arms that held her, not with strength, but with protection. - No... Vincent! Sophia, mustering her courage, got off his lap, grinning at his sulky face. - It's alright! I'll go with you to the car. - Vincent said, smiling again to show that he was just teasing, although they both knew that if Sophia wanted to, he would not complain about having her there with him, for as long as possible. They followed in silence, remembering the kisses they had exchanged. - You... - Same time tomorrow? They both spoke together and smiled shyly. - See you tomorrow. - Vincent said, giving her one last kiss before Sophia went home. She wasn't as happy as she had been, being away from Vincent, but she couldn't help smiling. She was really moving on, with a guy who, despite being a shapeshifter, was her age and handsome enough, in a way that didn't make her feel inferior. Vincent, on the other hand, was smiling alone as he tidied up the small mess they had made in his modest living room, feeling warm inside as he remembered their moments together. He only wished that everything would go on well, after Lucas controlled himself enough to stay close to his best friend. The two had already talked it over and intended to reveal that Sophia knew what they were about. Vincent would have to share her with the others and feared what might happen, especially with Lucas around, who was more familiar to her than he could ever be unless the human let him. The insecurity that arose after Rachel's abandonment then came back with everything, and although they didn't know it, Vincent and Sophia acted in sync. They both ate dinner in silence - even Sophia, who had the company of her parents at the table -, took a shower while letting stubborn tears escape, and as they lay in bed, lamented everything bad that had happened in their lives that made them have that anguish that prevented them from moving forward without fear. They both wished to be happy at last, with a certain human and a certain shapeshifter. Maybe fate would take care of them this time.