What Are We Waiting For?

Chapter 4 - The Heart Wants, What It Wants

As the kiss ended, the two realized there was something real between them.  But even so, Kiera was nervous.  She liked London..... liked him a LOT.  But the fact was, they had just met tonight.

The moment Kiera had snuck that surprise kiss on him, he knew he was a gonner.  Now, looking at her, he could tell she was afraid he'd expect more.  

The truth was ... he did want more.

The truth was.... he was freakin' out a little himself.  It's not everyday you meet the woman you know you're going to marry.... and he KNEW he and Kiera would spend the rest of their lives together.
The whole thing was overwhelming and more than a little terrifying.  Earlier tonight, he was lovin life - just starting fresh in a new town.  A new job.  He was renting a house of his own.  He had come out tonight just hoping to meet some cool people.  He hadn't been looking for, or expecting to find the love of his life.
Did this kinda thing really happen?

Was Kiera thinking the same way?  Is that why she was looking a little scared suddenly?  Or was it something else... was she scared because she wanted more too? Or was she scared because she was regretting kissing him?!

Oh God!  Did his breath stink?!

Kiera was watching London with amusement.  She wasn't sure if he realized it, but he had a very open face and she could tell just by looking at him that he was now, feeling just as nervous as she was.  

Did Love at first sight really exist?

Kiera reached out to touch London's face.  "London, I really have to go.  I have work later... I need to at least try to get some sleep.  Do you think.... ummmm... that is.... could I call you later?"

London smiled... and let out the breath he wasn't aware he was holding.  "Yah Kiera.  I don't have to work today, so call me.  Definitely."

As London watched the cab Kiera was in, disappear around the corner.  He wondered if she was going to have as much trouble sleeping, as he knew he would. 

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Over the next few days.  Kiera and London we're busy.  With their jobs that is..A new exhibit had to be set up at the museum - so between the late hours Kiera was working.... and all the overtime London was expected to 'volunteer' because he was just an intern... the two of them were exhausted every night.  They did talk in the evenings though.  They called each other every night and chatted about their day, about each other... getting to know each other a little more with every conversation.  And they talked about where they'd like to go when they could actually spend some time together.

With her work, Kiera was a machine.  She was getting much better with her painting... actually making some decent money from sales.  Add to the money she was making everyday at work, she was building her bank account.  Sometimes she thought about hiring the construction workers to expand her little home, but although it was small.. she was content.  The one improvement she did make was getting some siding installed.  

London would also show up a Kiera's place to surprise her.  She'd be home from work long enough to take a shower and grab something to eat, and then there'd be a knock on her door, or a call, asking her if it was cool to stop by.  Those were the best days.  The ones when they didn't just talk on the phone, but actually got to see each other - even if it was only for a little while. London was being a gentleman.  They'd talk, flirt.  Maybe kiss a little... but he never tried to push her to do more ... 
But Kiera was starting to think that she'd like to do more.

One day when London had come to visit her, she asked him if he had plans the next day. When he told her he didn't, she asked if it would be alright for her to stop by.
To be honest she hadn't been to London's place yet and she was more than a little curious.
Kiera told London that she'd like to cook him dinner, that maybe they could just have a nice, quiet night in - maybe watch a movie or something.
London was thrilled at the idea that Kiera wanted to spend the evening cuddled up on his sofa... but if she was coming over, he needed to tidy up the place a little.
London leaned over and kissed Kiera, gently running his fingers down her cheek.  "I'll see you tomorrow Kiera."

The next morning when Kiera set off for work, she had a definite spring in her step.  It was Friday and she and London both had the weekend off.  She was going over to London's place directly from work... She had a plan.  A little dinner.  A little conversation.  A little snuggling on the couch while they watched something romantic.  If she got the mood right, she was hoping to spend the night.  London was being a complete gentleman, which was one of the things she loved about him.
Yes, Love.
She was head over heals in Love with London Grier, and she knew in her heart that London was in Love with her.  What was the point in waiting?
What in the world were they waiting for?

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Hmmmm....  Kiera seems to know what she wants.

Hope you liked this part~

Wizard of Roz...  OUT!