[b]“I believe you just friend-zoned me,”[/b] Josh chuckled at Alix’s Italian response. “[b]You just told me that you love me like a brother.[/b]”

Josh continued to lead her around the room to the music. His hand reached up and caressed her soft cheek. She continued to nuzzle into him. He was so close he was intoxicated by the fragrance of her hair, and the scent of Rosé and vodka on her breath. His fingers trailed down her delicate jawline till they reached her chin. Tilting her head up towards him, he leaned and brushed her cute freckled nose with his own. With his eyes closed and his lips millimetres from hers.

[b]“But what Friend kisses you like this.”[/b]

His lips softly pressed against hers. His fingers gently ran through her hair. His other hand on the small of her back pushing her closer to him.

[b]“Non posso vivere senza di te.”[/b] He whispered in between kisses. He tilt his head to one side and kissed just behind her ear. 

[b]“Voglio invecchiare con te,”[/b] he whispered as his kisses traced the delicately formed ridge of her ear.