Kallos (Kallos Series) - By Khelsey Jackson Page 0,85

and kisses Ian. It doesn’t take him long to wrap his arms around her. He pulls her closer so there isn’t any space between them. She wraps her arms around his neck, and he deepens the kiss. When he pulls away, he rests his forehead on hers, and their eyes are even with each other. Smiling at him she says, “I love you, Ian.” He kisses her nose.

“And I love you, Kallos.” Kallos moves her head to his chest, and he just holds her. It feels so nice to be here in his arms and not to worry about her change or have her parents’ questioning looks. She knows they are worried about her and the change, but she isn't a baby. She doesn’t need them watching her like she's going to disappear.

“We should get to Momma’s. I saw on the news that it might snow today.” Kallos doesn’t care about the snow or the cold. All that matter is them and what’s going on now. She does want to try Momma’s, but she doesn’t think food will pull her away from him. Ian starts to laugh. “Beauty, you need food just as much as I do. Trust me, I wish we didn’t have to leave, but we do.”

“I know, but can we stay here a little longer?” Kallos looks up from his chest at him, and he smiles down at her. His smile always gives her butterflies.

“Yes, a little longer. But not much, we have to be back at your house soon.” Kallos isn’t aware that they have a set time to be back. Maybe that is what her dad made Ian agree to in order to take her out. She puts her head back on his chest, and he holds her again. They are only like that for a few minutes before he pulls away. He offers his hand to her and she takes it. “I know, but we have to go now.” They start walking the way they came, and she looks back one last time. This place is so beautiful that it could almost beat Mount Olympus. It doesn’t take them long to get out of the woods; maybe it is because she isn’t blindfolded. They are back in the small park where they had their drinks. She can hear and feel her stomach growl. “I think it’s time to eat.” Ian says as he’s laughing.

“Yeah, I might be a little hungry.” Kallos knows that she is blushing. He pulls them to the sidewalk, and they start to walk towards the restaurant. She's noticing that there are a lot of people out and most of them are teenagers. They walk into Momma’s, and it is crowded.

“Welcome to Momma’s; will you two follow me?” A woman says to them. She had the cutest southern accent. She walks them over to a small table, and it said Ian Hunter. She looks at him and he smiles. “Here are the menus, and your waitress will be over soon to take your drink order.” She winks at Ian and walks away.

“Why did our table have your name on it?” Ian helps Kallos sit down, and then sits in his seat.

“Well, my grandma owns this place. So this is always my table. Usually, I eat alone, but today is special.” He winks at her, and she just shakes her head. Looking down at the menu, it has so many choices. Meat loaf and chicken fried steak are the ones fighting for her attention. She looks up at Ian to find him watching her.

“What?” She asks.

“Nothing, it’s just that you look beautiful when you’re trying to figure out something. Do you need help? I have had everything on this menu here and at home.” Kallos shakes her head because she already knows what she's going to get. A girl that is just a little older than they are walks up to the table. She is wearing black pants, and a tight, red shirt with a nametag that says Cindy. Her blond hair is in pigtails, and it curled into ringlets at the ends.

“What would you like to drink?” She manages to get out in between chewing her gum. Ian clears his throat, and she rolls her eyes. When her eyes meet his, she freezes. “Mr. Hunter, I’m sorry I didn’t know it was you.” She must have swallowed her gum because she suddenly isn’t chewing on anything.

“I think that we are ready to order, too.” He looks at Kallos, and she nods.