Wanted

I pull my lips away from Jinx’s slowly.
I gazed into her eyes as she looked into nothingness.
“Jinx?” I asked.
“I’m fine.” She said. Apparently she read my mind.
I nodded to her.
“Is this real?” Jinx asked me.
“In the flesh.” I said flatly.
“But, Chester?”
“Yeah Jinx?” I said raising an eyebrow. I was praying this won’t result in rejection.
“I want to take this slow.” She said grabbing my hand.
“So you’re saying yes?” I asked with a smile almost appearing on my face.
“Yes. I’m not saying I love you yet though.” Jinx whispered.
Yet. My heart could wait.
. . .

About a week and a half passed. We were taking a long time to get back to Coruscant because we were on an uncharted planet.
I lay on my bed that night staring at the ceiling.
Jinx stepped in sitting next to me.
We sat and talked for hours.

I leaned forward kissing Jinx’s lips once more.
I wrapped my arms around her neck.
“I love you.” She whispered.
“I love you too.” I responded.Jinx kissed me again.

To be continued...