Pearl Chapter 13: Velvety

I really apologize for taking so long 

but mthel ma gelt last itme

uni is killing me slowly

pressure building up

and draining me

kilyoum agool bacher i'll post 

w aja2el till the next and the next because i'd be busy

i didn't edit or proof read because im a bit sick and didn't want you guys to wait any more

so here it is now

enjoooy:***

P.S. where Youse and Zaina were standing was quite secluded just incase any of you think it was happening infront of a bunch of people ;p 

P.S.S. keep the comments coming :( wain ra7aw??

Previously:

Yousef was scared of speaking or as a matter of fact, he was scared of moving. He didn’t want Zaina to take her hand away. He loved the feeling and he wanted it to go on forever but he had to say something or else the situation might suddenly become awkward. “Im glad I did, im always here for time like these if you need me… you know that right??” Yousef looked Zaina in the eye to make sure she knows he means it but slowly turned is hand over, held the tip o f her fingers and gently rubbed them as if assuring her he will never leave her.

   He could tell Zaina liked it but was surprised at his action. She was speechless and amused at his gesture. Yousef could see her cheeks turning red and he loved that he had that affect on her. All Zaina could do was nod her head and look down and with that he pulled his hand away and sat back in her chair. “Zaina….”

   “Yeah….” Zaina lifted her head up to look at him and she just couldn’t believe what she saw the second she looked up.

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   Zaina’s mouth opened in awe while her eyes literally sparkled and shined. Her eyes had a reflection of colors, blue, green, red and yellow. Yousef didn’t know what was going on. He immediately turned around to see what had grabbed her attention and he himself couldn’t believe it. It was too early in the year but there were fireworks in the distance.

   They couldn’t hear anything but who wanted to hear the noise from the fireworks when they can see the sky transforming into a canvas of bright, beautiful colors. Zaina slowly got out of her seat & walked towards the rails that were over looking the sea. She just stood there with a grin on her face looking at the dancing sparkles.

   Yousef stayed in his seat as he admired the scene before him. There was nothing better than looking at the fireworks and at Zaina at the same time. It couldn’t get any better. The excitement in Zaina’s posture & eyes was indescribable. It reminded Yousef of a little kid. He loved how Zaina had a pure heart. He couldn’t imagine a different kind of Zaina.

   The fireworks had stopped but Zaina was still standing there admiring the scene. There was a velvet rose in a small vase on the table. Yousef picked it up, stood up & walked over to where Zaina was standing. He held the rose infront of here face. Zaina shrieked obviously not expecting him to sneak up on her like that.

   “You scared me! Wsh tha? Whats the flower for?” Zaina was smiling, she was delighted and surprised at his gesture. “A beautiful flower, for a beautiful lady.” Yousef was leaning over on the rail but also facing Zaina. He wanted to look at those gorgeous eyes. Zaina closed her eyes as she took in the scent of the fragrant flower “I’m going to keep this. I’m going to put it inside my favorite book”

   Yousef was on top of the world! What does this mean? Could it possibly mean she’s developing feelings for me? Could she really beginning to sense that I really care about her? “…and what book is that??” Yousef wanted to learn more about her.

   “Its my all time favorite… Pride & Prejudice… I can never get enough of it” Zaina zoned out for about a second as she thought about scenes from the book. “Of course you have no clew what that book is right??” Zaina gave Yousef a slight bump on his shoulders “What makes you think I don’t know what Pride & Prejudice is!!” Zaina turned around and rested her back on the rails as Yousef remained in the same position “hmmmm… well I’ve never heard of any guy that likes books, especially not books like these.”

   “Well, I might not be one of those stereotypical types, we’re not all like that!” Zaina spun her head to look at Yousef. She wanted to see if he really meant what he said or if he was just goofing around. “Waiiiitt… 9edg?? Ya3ne you’ve read the book?” Yousef suddenly started laughing, he was laughing so hard that Zaina felt like an idiot for a second. “AIIISSSH?? WSSSH FEEK T’TH7AAAK KETHAA!”

   Yousef immedietly stopped laughing. His eyes were still watery from laughing but he managed to pull himself together. “The look on your face was priceless!! Why were you so surprised like that?? Ok I have to admit, I didn’t read the book but I know what Pride & Prejudice is! I’ve seen the movie so it still counts! Aanndd… I watched the movie willingly!” Yousef turned around and rested his back on the rails as well “You know even us guys look for a few good romance movies every now & then….”

   “That was mean ok???.... Hahahaha! You’re mean!! MEAAN! You shouldn’t have laughed!” Zaina hit Yousef’s arm, not so hard and not lightly “There’s nothing wrong with thinking guys read books, reading is good!! And no watching the movie doesn’t count, nothing beats reading the book….”

   Yousef turned around and stood infront of Zaina and looked down into her eyes “Nothing beats this….” Zaina avoided any eye contact “whats this??” He held her chin and lifted her head up but she still wouldn’t look at him “Look at me…. Zaina look at me, 6al3eeni..”

   Zaina’s heart was racing. It was beating a millions time per second. She didn’t recognize this feeling. It was new, unfamiliar, scary yet exciting and exhilarating. She tried so hard not to look up at Yousef but she couldn’t stop herself “This…me & you, here, together….. this…”