Twinkle in the Night
Holly
Damn it all! He pulled back when she did, and she couldn't help but feel completely embarrassed at what just happened. It had been a total accident, one that even left her feeling like she wanted to melt into the ground and just disappear! She quickly looked around and hoped Torin wasn't anywhere nearby to have seen that, and luckily he wasn't. He probably wouldn't let her live it down if he had. Holland of course, was just as shocked as she was. Now she felt things would be awkward for the rest of the night...or maybe forever, she didn't know. She had to be more careful! That was the first time she had ever run into someone's face and kissed them! He said it was find and that accidents happened, but she didn't feel too reassured. Embarrassed about the whole thing, anymore firefly catching was completely erased from her mind and she stepped back with her ears flattened against her head as he tried to focus on more of the fireflies and didn't look at her anymore.
She understood why. He was probably embarrassed too. So of course, she didn't hold it against him. She had never felt so embarrassed in her life! Why did she have to be so clumsy and inattentive?? Her dad would probably laugh at her if he had witnessed this, or tell her she needed to watch out for her surroundings. She had gotten too carried away with these stupid bugs...now she felt like her face was on fire. Grumbling to herself, she tried to find a distraction but all she could think about was what had just happened. She felt fluttering in her chest as she snuck a glance at Holland again, wondering if he felt the same way she did right now or if he wanted to avoid her for the rest of the night because of it. She was so confused...it was just a little accident...right?
Swallowing, she noticed how dark it had gotten and figured it was probably really late now. There were still fireflies milling about but the activity from the other wolves that had been around had dwindled. They were practically alone now, and she wasn't sure if she liked that or not...she had been in his company since this event started. A whole day of games and fishing and firefly catching. She did have fun throwing fish at him earlier, but now she felt things were...different. But she wasn't sure if it was a good different or a bad different..."Holland I..." She stopped herself. She what exactly? Enjoyed spending the day with him? Enjoyed getting to know more about him? Enjoyed that kiss even though it was an accident? She really felt like she was going to spontaneously combust right there and then.
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