Honestly, I... i aM IN LOVE WITH HIM AND I CAN'T EVEn. Idk, this is like an au (?) He's the reader's neighbour and close to her mom. He's got a doggo ♡ EnjOY! ☆

24. "I see the way you look at me when you think I'm not looking."
51: "Hey, I hate to tell you this, but I think your dog's cheating on you.."

Ding. Dong.

You pressed the button for the third time. It took a devastating amount of effort - if you moved too much, the contents in your hands would fall. It was searing hot and humid: your hair clung to your neck in an annoying cape making your neck itchy. But you couldn't wipe away the sweat because he was nowhere to be seen. Your arms hurt.

It had been 432 seconds.

Any minute now.

"I'm going to break his face and wipe that smile of his annoyingly perfect-"

"Pardon, love?" A voice interrupted your mental rage, only to ignite it further. He opened the gate to let you walk in. "You want to touch my lips to wipe my smile off" - he smirked - "my perfect looking face?"

You gritted your teeth, "Don't flatter yourself, Warner."

The familiar scent of peppermint and misty sea breeze hit you as soon as you noticed him. You had to stop yourself from inhaling huge puffs and looking like a mad woman.

His amused smile only grew bigger to your dismay. "Already calling me by my name. I see we've made quite some progress."

You took in his appearance: blond hair expertly combed as usual - except this time his seemed damp. You could see his pale green eyes and how they caught the sunlight - you almost forgave him for walking to the gate so late. He looked striking. The olive-green shirt he wore on top of black trousers really brought out the rare green of his beautiful eyes.

Irritated by your thoughts, you pushed the two glass bowls stuffed with food into his arms, "Here."

He looked at the bowls, then at you, and then back.

"Mom made food."

His eyes lit up with joy and you nearly caught your breath. His face brightened and he gave you a rare, genuine smile. "Your mom's the best."

"Anyway-"

"Come on" - he gestured towards his villa - "you waited for a while, I presume. I can tell from your irritated face. It's my duty to treat you to a drink."

"I live next door," you sighed. "You took so long. Next time I'll send mom-"

"As much as I know you'd love the sight of me in a towel alone-" he closed the villa door with his foot- "that wouldn't be very... appropriate, now, would it?"

You bit back a blush and glared at him, "Shut up."

"What would your beautiful mother say if she caught sight of me clad so sparsely, greeting her gorgeous daughter at my gate. It would be weird for her, no?"

You blushed. Your mom loved Warner probably as much as she loved you and she wanted nothing more than for you the two of you to be together. Oh, she'd tried so many times. She still did, even though you were hopeless. Today, she still sent you to take food to him, even though you'd told her you were busy.

He put the food on his dining table and you bit back a groan. Why would such a perfect face have to be wasted on someone like him?

"You know," he begins, throwing a lazy smile your way, "I see the way you look at me when you think I'm not looking."

You almost choke on your spit and sputter out a meek, "What?"

He walks closer to you. Too close and you have to remind yourself to breathe. He grabs a stray strand of hair, hanging in a limp curl, and twirls it around his finger. Suddenly, he kisses the strand and moves back. And disappears into the kitchen.

You exhale, like a deflated balloon. Your legs are weak and your chest a puddle of emotions. He made you weak. So weak. It was unbearable.

Suddenly, you're greeted by the sight of Warner's dog: a beautiful Golden Retriever. He greets you by licking your face and you giggle.

"Hey boy. Long time no see. Sorry, I barely ever come in," you sigh, playing with Warner's beautiful companion.

You didn't know how much time had passed because you were busy having the time of your life with his dog.

Warner makes his presence known by clearing his throat. "Here you are, my dear," he hands you a (drink of choice).

You give him a small smile, "Thanks."

"I see you two have been having fun," he grins at his dog - Toki - and at you.

You smirk at him, "Hey, I hate to tell you this, but I think your dog's cheating on you.."

He pouts in return, "I must say I'm envious of you, love. First you steal my heart and then you steal my Toki? A professional stealer, hm?"

You blush in return, "Shut up, Warner. Quit flirting."

"I'm only being honest," he clutches his heart in sincerity. "You're the only one who could steal this."

"Mom.. mom said you should come for dinner. I'll get going."

He grabs your hand, pulling you up. "Even Toki approves of you. You can't deny the fact that you find me attractive." His voice is husky and you melt. Again.

"C-come for dinner. Mom will be waiting-"

He closes the gap between the two of you and you literally just melt from the gentleness of it all. His lips touch yours as if you're made of glass, so soft, so fragile, so sweet. Your emotions drip like honey into the kiss and soon, too soon it's over. You both pull back to breathe.

"You're so beautiful," he whispers, his green eyes locked with yours.

You're transfixed yet again.

Your breath hitches in your throat and in a barely audible voice, you mumble out, "You smell incredible."

Suddenly your phone blares out your ringing tone and you jump away from him. "Mom."

He grins, "Tell her I said hey."

"I better get going. Don't be late," you smile at him.

"Can I come early?" He seems hopeful.

"Mom would love that," you grin.

"And would you?" He asks, pressing a soft chaste kiss to your lips.

"I most definitely would," you breathe out.

"Go now. Before she thinks we-"

Before he could continue, you gently smack him across his forehead and run out.

♡♡♡

i LOVE HIM UGH.