"We actually, finally kissed!"
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This is happening! This is actually happening! Jude's lips gently press against Milo's. Warm and soft, with a hint of stubble. Jude can taste tobacco on his lips, along with minty freshness. It was like an intoxicating cocktail of taste, something which made him want to move closer, deepen the kiss. 

Jude's hands gently find their way to Milo's neck, fingertips getting lost in the dark locks atop. He tilts his head a little more, mouth parting, slowly getting lost in the moment, lost in those soft wet lips making contact with his own. It had been so long, Jude had almost forgotten what it was like to be kissed.

Milo wraps an arm around Jude's waist, pulling him closer. This man tasted so good against his lips. Jude's skin so soft, so delicate. His lips full and plush against his thinner ones. Damn! why did he ever let Hester interrupt them? This was too good!

Milo knew they should stop at some point, but he didn't have the will power to pull away. It didn't matter where they were. Everything around them could have disappeared in that moment, as long as they stayed connected. 

"Click click" 

The metallic noise of a door closing, eventually pulls the pair apart, where they both simultaneously look towards the door. 

There, stood a tall man, with smart side swept hair and glasses. Adorning a navy blue suit and crisp white shirt, with a crimson tie. "You have students heading your way Mr Macdonald."

"Morris...Mr knight!" Milo stutters at the college principal. 

"Sorry...It was my fault." Jude interrupts, hurriedly getting up from the piano seat and heading towards his bag, which was now resting near the feet of Mr Knight.

Jude finds himself going into student mode himself as he crouches down to retrieve the bag and rest it upon his shoulder, not able to look up at his boss. 

"There's a time and a place Mr Parker." The man raises his eyebrow, as he looks sternly to Jude. 

"Sorry again Mr Knight." Jude now looks up to see the man nod in recognition, turning and making his way out of the door.

Jude, who is now clutching the strap of his bag tightly against his shoulder, looks back at Milo. "Don't worry about him." Milo says as he gets up from the piano and makes his way towards Jude. 

"Milo I don't want to get fired. You know how gossip can spread, especially in a place like this!" Jude looks at Milo with a worried expression. 

"You won't. Trust me." Milo places what he hopes is a reassuring hand on Jude's arm. "Besides, he's secretly dating Saran." Milo smiles.

Jude's eyes widen with surprise. "What? Saran?... Saran the food technology tutor?" Milo smiles knowingly. "Well I guess it's ok then." Jude says still looking surprised but at least a little more relaxed. 

"Yeah it's ok." Milo smiles, hands now sliding into in his trouser pockets, edging closer, to again kiss Jude on the lips. This time the college bell does sound, making itself known. Milo begrudgingly pulls away. "Ahhh I'll will get you next time." He whispers in Jude's ear, causing Jude to physically feel a shiver shoot down his spine. 

He just about manages to find his words, through a very giddy giggle. "O..Okay." He curses himself inwardly at how smitten he is. He was always bad at hiding his true emotions.

***

Jude literally skips through his apartment door that evening to a taken back Tashen, who was staring at him over the rim of his prescription glasses, as he sat with his laptop at the kitchen table, organising his schedule for the up and coming months. 

Being the most sort after runway model had its benefits, free designer clothes for one, but also meant he had to put normal life on hold for weeks, sometimes months. 

"Good day?" He asks sarcastically, it being obvious that his best friend's actions were nothing short of an indication of the past 12 hours.

"We kissed Tash. We actually, finally kissed!" Jude blurts out, full of joy, hurridly dropping his bag just shy of the door and kicking his shoes nearly halfway across the room, just to make it to the chair next to Tashen.

Tashen pushes his glasses up his nose a little and sits up a little straighter, virtually slamming shut the laptop, giving Jude his full attention.
"Tell me everything..."