The Ariana

Alex POV

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It was just five minutes to eight .

I stood in the red dress Tanya and Rayla had practically forced on me.

I had to say,I did look pretty.

My dark hair was made to fall in front of only my left shoulder,adorned with an equally red hair clip.

Rayla did a good job with my make-up.It wasn't so loud,but I was pretty enough to blush at my very own image.

I couldn't wait for Lucas to see me like this.

I looked down at my red heels.

Although I had insisted on flats due to my height,Tanya heard none of it .

She had said I couldn't ruin the perfect outfit with flat shoes.

What did I know?

I agreed.

"Nervous much?"

I heard Tanya say as she sat on a stool close to me.

I couldn't deny it.

I was a nervous wreck.

I sighed,bringing myself to the bed.

"I don't know Tee ,what if he,you know?"

I knew she knew what I was trying to say,it was only typical of her to fake ignorance.

Her left brow came up in fake curiousity.

"Know what ?"

I groaned as I glared at her.

Rayla was in the shower and wouldn't be out for a long time.

In times like this,she was a better companion.

"What if Lucas tries to kiss me or something? What do I do?"

"Kick him in the balls"

My eyes widened as I watched her look elsewhere.

I let out a half laugh.

"Tanya!"

She looked back at me,smiling.

"You like Lucas don't you? Don't deny it,we all know. So if he tries to kiss you,consider it your Cinderella night and return the kiss"

The thought of Lucas and I being so close made my cheeks heat up .

Then my phone rang,it was him.

I took in a deep breath as I stood from the bed.

"He's here Tanya"

She only smirked .

"Go get him"

I could only smile nervously as I walked out of the room.

"Good luck!"

I heard her scream before I closed the door.

Well,here goes nothing.

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Lucas POV

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It was a minute past eight when I dialed Alex's number.

I was already in my dad's Ferrari ,waiting like a groom for his bride.

She didn't pick the call though,but I knew she was on her way downstairs.

I stepped out of the car to stand by the passenger's seat,so she could spot me easily.

I couldn't ignore the uneasy feeling I was having.

I had never been nervous on any date before,but with her? I just didn't know.

"Lucas?"

I couldn't have missed that voice even in deep sleep.

My eyes were still fixed on the floor when I saw her red heels.

With my heart pounding against my chest,I looked up from her feet ,to the part of her thighs the dress exposed .

There was a slight slit by the left leg,I felt myself swallow saliva at the sight of so much flesh.

It was an off-shoulder gown,potraying her broad and dark shoulders.

The gown just fitted her and for the first time,I noticed her hips we're shapely.

She wasn't on her glasses,her eyes were so bright.

"You don't like what I'm wearing?"

I heard her say as I shamelessly drooled over her.

"Huh? I'm sorry I didn't hear you"

I think she could understand me,cause she just blushed at my statement.

Damn!

"Forgive my manners,let's be on our way now"

I said,as I opened the door and gestured for her to get in.

She smiled,her eyes avoiding mine as she walked past me into the car.

When I got into the driver's seat,I could only admire her.

"You look very beautiful tonight Ugly"

I said . She just looked at me and laughed.

"Aren't you quite an ironic speaker Lucas?"

She said,stealing a glance at me and looking away almost immediately.

I made her shy.

And it made me happy.

"You have a nice car too"

She said,I could notice her play with the Hem of her dress.

As I watched her hands circle her thighs,I only wished she will let me replace them with mine.

Mr Lucas ....

Fine!

I yelled at my subconscious,I'll just drive.

I mouthed a thank you as I started the car.

I turned on the radio and Jon Bellion's Guillotine played through the car speakers. She really seemed to like it.

I didn't want her to ask where we were going and luckily she didn't.

As I drove to the edge of the shore,I saw her eyes widen.

"We're here"

I said,smiling at her.

She looked so amazed. It made me chuckle.

"Where is this?"

She asked,still taken aback by the surroundings.

"We're in my mother's harbour.Not my mother's actually,but the biggest ship here was named by my father after her.Come with me"

I ushered her down from the car.

Smiling, I held out my hand for her to hold.

She returned my smile as she did.

We were greeted by some people I didn't care much about as I walked her into the ship.

"Are we really gonna sail away? Into the sea?"

She was so bubbly,amazed,it made me smile.

Those innocent eyes shone as the ship began to move slowly away from the shore.

"Lucas!" She screamed.

The view of the night sky was so pretty.

I was glad I could impress her.

"Want to have dinner?"

I finally asked ,standing few steps away from her as she continued to admire the dark blue sky scattered with tiny sparkling dots.

She turned to me,her excitement wasn't hidden.

"Are you kidding? I just want to feel this breeze and stare at the sky all night "

She looked up at the sky then back at me again.

"Why here Lucas? Why not some other fancy restaurant? "

I sighed.

I couldn't answer her questions,cause even I didn't know why.

"This ship was the place my mom and dad spent their first night together after their wedding.That was why he bought it and named it after my mother. Ariana"

I could see the genuine amazement in her eyes,hidden in her smile.

"She must be a lovely woman"

She commended.

"Oh. She really is"

My head was in a mess.

I shouldn't have done all of this,brought her here .

Now I couldn't escape the way her smiles drew me,the way her innocence called me to rip every inch of it !

I took few steps away from her when she called my name.

"Can we go inside Lucas?"

I turned back to her.

"Yeah ,sure"

Walking into the ship, I regretted my decision.

Candle lights and roses everywhere,a big bed in the middle.A bottle of champagne and two glasses.

Great Ariana Cage,just great.

I noticed her slight discomfort at the sight of the room.

"I'm so sorry Ugly,I had asked my mum to help me plan a date,not my honeymoon"

I complained,moving to close the door.

She only laughed.

When I turned back to her ,I knew why.

She had taken a really comfortable spot on the bed,her heels on the floor.

I had to say,I was shocked.

"What are you standing there for?This champagne won't drink itself"

She was still smiling as she helped herself to a glass and poured into the other.

I took a spot by her side and watched as she sipped it.

"Good stuff"

I nodded as I sipped mine too.

"But you still haven't answered my question Lucas.

Why me? Why here?"

Looking at her,I knew she was serious,she wanted to know.

I had to say the truth.

"As to why here,I wanted to impress you.As to why you,I'm afraid I do not have the answer to that"

I tried my best to look into her eyes as I spoke,to show my superiority,to feel I was in control of the situation . But I couldn't !

Just when I thought the night couldn't get any more crazy.

"Lucas Cage, don't you want to do something?"

I turned to her.

Like hell yeah!

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Alex POV

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I only realized how stupid my question was after I asked it.

Great Alex!

Just great!

"What?"

Was the only thing he said as he came closer to me.

Then that familiar grin appeared on his face.

"Is there something you'll like me to do?"

I was blushing madly,I could feel the heat in my cheeks,between my legs as he came even more closer to me.

"I was thinking ..."

What was I supposed to say?

"Maybe you wanted to ,I don't know..kiss me?"

Damn it!

It was out of my mouth before I could take it back.

He was there,right in front of me.

I could smell his breath ,feel his nose on mine .

"Have you ever been kissed before Ugly?"

He asked,eyes on my lips .

I swallowed hard .I hadn't ,ever.

"No"

I managed to stutter.

"Good"

It was the only thing he said before parting my lips with his,invading the warm privacy of my mouth.

Instincts told me to pull away,but my hands circled his neck,my lips made way for his free entry,my tongue battled with his.

He was winning,I knew it .

"We're not drunk Ugly"

He said as he pulled away from me.

"You're intoxicating me Lucas Cage,you always have"

Oh! No!

It was out of my mouth before I could take it back!

He only smiled .

His hands encircled my waist,pulling me closer to him.

One hand left my waist and slipped between my legs,caressing the sensitive part of my thighs.

I looked up at him,cause he asked me to,as his hands went deeper and deeper until it got there.

I threw my head on his shoulder.Still holding  my grip on his neck .

Just then,he stopped.

"You're not ready Ugly,come,let's eat"

And with that ,he kissed me on my forehead .

"Lucas..."

"Shhhhhh. Let's eat"

He was smiling , genuinely.

He didn't want to touch me.

He didn't want me to feel like I was just some other girl to him.

He wanted me to feel special.

I knew it.

Bringing me to his mother's ship,refusing to have sex with me on our first date.

That was it.

I smiled as I took his hand.

I didn't know much about love ,but if it didn't feel like this,then I didn't want to know.