Crave for my kisses

I wish I could say that Mia’s reaction mattered. Because all the more, Mia’s reaction was not the first one I looked forward to after that kiss. All of his friends were cheering and teasing us. Meanwhile, our eyes were just stuck together.

As our faces were so close together, I could feel his warm breath on my cheek. His gaze into my lips was sweet and weary looking. When I looked at him, my throat got dry. And what the heck am I doing? Because of my own vanity, I made a poor choice that has only made me feel worse.

”Aren’t we supposed to be the one being publicly affectionate? Guy, we are the once that are getting married, not the both of you!” I heard Molly’s teasing.

The sound of that jolted me awake. The moment I realized what was happening, I shifted in my chair to make room. After my stupid action, I just can't bear to look at him. To be honest, I feel like I've lost my mind. I looked directly at the lady who is the source of all this idiocy. Clearly, I accomplished my goal, as she now appears to be constipated. Her anger stems from her distaste for what she has seen.

I felt Aciel’s hand snaking on my waist. I tried so hard not to mind him, even though I badly wanted to remove his hold unto me. I’m just afraid that his friends will think differently after what we just did.

”How am I supposed to react to that, miss?” he whispered.

My stomach dropped and I stopped caring. His hands had been on me the whole night. Like a koala, he is desperately clinging to something. The truth is, I just left him alone. While his pals are simply chit-chatting and, on occasion, belting out a few country tunes. When I'm with him, I feel completely out of place, even though I do smile at their jokes. I feel like a high schooler who successfully begged to join her older brother's group of friends on a night out, because these people are obviously not my age.

I yawned when I felt my eyelids getting heavy. Aciel glanced at me, my unconscious mind told me that I should glance back at him. His eyes were tired and looked sleepy but a crack of a smile was left on his face because of his friend’s joke.

”Sleepy?”

I bit my lip and nodded. He pursed his lips and looked into his friends. I knew what he’s thinking.

”No, I can still… It’s fine.”

As I tried to speak to him, he simply disregarded me and stood up. Since he has his arms around me, I got to my feet and joined him.

”Oh? Going back now?” His friends asked.

His hold unto me tightened. “Yeah. My girl is tired.”

My lips parted. I turned to him. He didn’t seem to mind what he just said. ‘My’? I’m not anyone’s conquest, as far as I can remember.

”Oh yeah, shit. As if you’ll really rest when you go back.” Molly’s husband laughed.

”Shhh! There’s nothing wrong if he wants alone time with his girl!” Molly teased, causing the group to cheer again.

I bowed my head hearing them all. While, Aciel? He just smirked at their reactions. I rolled my eyes unconsciously.

As he had requested, we focused on that instead. Once we entered my room, we both went silent. When our gazes met in the doorway, I was taken back to the commotion we'd produced earlier. I was mortified and ashamed of myself.

"So, here's the deal..." This is where I began. His sleepy, focused eyes are on me, waiting for me to speak.

"I didn't... That wasn't me... That-”"

With a single motion, I felt his lips touch mine. My pupils become overly large from shock. In that brief moment, I almost made a prayer to the saints. My mind probably didn't process it since I was too shocked.

I took a few steps back and stared into his eyes. I can't decide if I'm still shocked or afraid, but all his attention is on my lips. The last time I tried to take a step back, it ended badly. Because he boxed me in there and I had nowhere to go. His one hand is on my waist, while his other is pinning my head.

”See? That’s how I felt. I didn’t know how to react to that incalculable move of yours.” he said with his hoarse voice.

The scent of beer embraced my nose. Mixture of his manly scent and intoxicating beer gave me a hard time to think. It didn’t help me at all.

He asked in a different tone, "Something happened while you were away?"

At that, I looked up into his eyes. Constantly fluctuating feelings are difficult to manage. I swear he just kissed me.

”I saw Mia tailing you. You both talked?”

Whenever I felt my mouth getting too open, I bit it. Heavy breathing and averting my eyes from his were all I could do.

Inquiring minds want to know, "What did she say?"

”Nothing.” I whispered it to myself.

”So you’re telling me that you kissed me just because you want to?”

I gasped in surprise. This conceited jerk!

”No!”

He tilted his head to the side and chuckled. " If so, tell me what she said."

Like a helpless kitten, I found myself unable to speak. So as not to meet his eyes, I cocked my head to one side. To relay her words to him would be OK. The issue, though, is in the motivation behind my decision to kiss him. That would be unjust and humiliating for my side. For this reason, I will either have to tell him or bury the truth.

Our faces were close together and he was there. He nuzzled my cheek with his nose. Something inside of me went completely crazy.

”Nothing? In such case, I'll assume that you developed an unexpected desire for my lips."

To which I rolled my eyes and gave him a look of disapproval. A kiss re-entered our lips. What a ridiculous plan! When no one was around, I let out an inward rant. That slap was delivered swiftly but effectively. His mouth widened into a sneering grin of triumphant malice.

”I swear I d-didn’t.” my voice cracked.

He started at my lips again then back to my eyes. His brows shot up when he cocked his head on the side waiting for my reason. I looked down at his chest.

“She’s your ex.” All I can say.

”As if you don’t know that.”

”She annoyed me and…well that’s just it.” I rolled my eyes unconsciously.

A small smile crossed his face. His index and thumb gently caressed my chin, drawing my attention to him. When I started to sulk, I forced myself to stop. Words from his ex-girlfriend echo in my thoughts.

”I’m not sure if I want to change that side of your narrative because I like seeing this side of you.” he grinned.

Once more, I rolled my eyes.

”Are you annoyed? Kiss me again.”

My jaw dropped. I smirked and slapped his hard built chest.

”Oh? Now wanting to touch me?” He teased me.

”Tss.”

All he did was laugh. Eventually, his laughter trailed out, and we were left in silence once more. As we stared into each other's eyes, it was like we were two paintings. That awkward pause has finally been broken by him.

”Mia’s just my ex. Whatever she told you, that doesn’t matter. You’re the one I’m with, I’m the one you should believe.” He said.

Hearing such words from here sank my heart. Despite my best efforts to reject it, his remarks have helped me feel a lot lighter.

”She’s nothing, but a debris or my past. You’re here. And that’s all that matters.”

Forcing down the tightness in my throat, I gulped. As soon as his lips touched mine, I closed my eyes. This music had a calming effect. It's as if all the bad thoughts in my head disappeared.

”Go inside and rest. Good night.” he said.