Moan my name with that checkered skirt and tie

I woke up feeling light. Far from what I expected it to be. I thought I’ll wake up having mixed and confusing emotions. But for some reason, it seems like a slight twitch in my life  happened.

I opened my eyes and the first thing that I saw was the gray sheets covering my body. Though it gives me enough warmth, the body that’s wrapping over me couldn’t be more comfortable and cozy.

My cheeks flushed when I saw his handsome face. His hair is a mess and you can’t see any hint of imperfections in his sleeping face. My eyes twinkled with so much amusement and fondness. How can he be this handsome while sleeping?

I bit my lip, trying not to make any sound and being so careful with my movements because he might wake up. I checked myself under the sheets and saw that I’m wearing underwear already.

I gulped when his naked body passed by mine. I sighed heavily and fixed the blanket again. I stared at his face again, and that’s when it registered to me that it’s not a dream. Not to act like a virgin and untarnished maiden, but for me… what happened last night was different.

I did that willingly. The very first time that I surrendered myself to someone. And how I would want to repeat it all inside my head, thinking how careful he was last night, holding me like a fragile possession - afraid that I will shatter.

’So fool of you, Alia!’ I said to myself.

Plan the hell of a bitch. All this time I’ve been fooling myself. Trying to convince me that he did me wrong and I should be mad at him when all he did was to save me from my nightmares.

A sincere smile showed on my face. Slowly, I lifted my hand so I was able to brush his face with my fingers. A hollow pit on my stomach crumpled without certain reason. I just couldn’t get enough of him, after what just happened last night.

”Got your morning view?”

I gasped when he spoke. I immediately removed my hands to him because of embarrassment. His eyes were half opened, showing a crack of confident smile. I shrugged to avoid showing my guiltiness.

”What a pleasant morning to start.” he uttered and planted a kiss on my forehead.

I hid the ghost of a smile that’s trying to come out because of the whole zoo’s situation inside me.

”Good morning my girlfriend.”

My lips parted. His deep almond eyes that gleamed with admiration struck me more.

I can’t believe that I’m actually someone’s girlfriend right now. And not to mention that that someone is him!

”Hey,” he caught my sight because I avoided his gaze. “I might have been drunk last night but I can remember every single thing. So don’t try to fool me that you never agreed to be my girl.”

I pouted and rolled my eyes at him. He chuckled and fixed the strands of my hair that’s covering my face.

”Did I say anything?” I pouted.

He smirked and snaked his arms to my bare waist. He sniffed my cheeks and my ears down to the crook of my neck and shoulders. I tilted my head unconsciously to give him more access.

”This is so corny but this may be the happiest day of my life.” he uttered with a muffled voice.

I smiled and ran my fingers to his soft hair. Happiest? I forgot when was the last time I felt the happiest. Or was I really happy that time?

”So far.” he added.

”Hmm?”

He removed his face to my neck and looked into my eyes again. “Because there will be more happy days.”

HE smiled and kissed my lips. I was stunned. I don’t know why I feel so sad while I’m feeling euphoric. Something about his words just can’t fill the gap that’s in me. More of like fear. The fear of losing this all. Because when you’ve been mistreated for so long and finally had the taste of the right treatment. You’ll feel like you don’t deserve it all. You’ll feel like this will all end soon.

He gave me his shirt after staying in bed for a few more minutes. We soon left the bed because he told me he’ll make our breakfast for this morning. He didn’t dare to mention anything that had happened last night which is a big thing.

Because one, I still owe him an explanation and apology. Second, I’m just too shy to open up. The introvert me couldn’t handle this all. And lastly, I don’t want to ruin his positive and bright condition.

I just let it off the hook as of the moment. I let myself play with the riffs of the water. Because it felt so right for me too.

“You’ll be late.” I said to him when he put down the breakfast he made.

I don’t know if I should be eating this still after I watch him cook half naked. He put down the cloth on the table before pulling the chair beside me. He’s not content with that, he even pulled the chair near me leaving an almost tiny space between us.

”I’m not going to work.”

I sipped the fresh milk and glanced at him confused. “Hmm?”

He smirked and wiped the side of my lips. “It’s my birthday isn’t it?”

My jaw dropped. Right! It’s his birthday today. I let out a sigh of ease thinking that it’s today and not last night.

”I don’t have a gift for you.” I spoke shyly.

His lips protruded while he’s cocking his head to watch my face. He couldn’t keep his hands off me, he even kissed the side of my lips before talking.

”Best birthday gift ever.” he uttered and smirked.

I chuckled and shook my head because of how ridiculous he is.

”But you need to go to school today.” he said. He side eyed me. “Can you?”

I don’t know how many times I would be shy today. But my cheeks are literally getting red because of his under the table questions and statements. I know what he's trying to say.

”Of course, I can! It’s not my first time, Ace.”

”Don’t say that.” he uttered seriously.

I cough lightly. What a roller coaster of emotions huh? From being euphoric from being guilty real quick.

”I don’t care if it’s your hundred times. I asked you because I would just want to stay here with you and cuddle in bed, celebrating my day with the person that I love.” He whispered in my ears.

He really has his own ways of making me crazy. After breakfast, I prepared so I can go to school. I only have two classes to attend today and it’s afternoon class. Aciel told me that he’ll be fetching me after class because we’ll be going somewhere. He drove me to school as well.

”Goodness Ms. Alia Hampton. There’s something odd with you today.”

I smirked when Zoey narrowed her eyes on me. I shook my head to shrug off her suspicions.. What could be different for me today, huh? Because I got laid last night? Nah.

”What now Zoey?” I said while fixing my outputs. We’re at the kiosk waiting for our next class.

”You seem extra glowing today. Like… fresh and vibrant.”

I chuckled and ignored her words.

”See! See!” She pointed to my face. I stepped back because of her actions.

”That smile won’t disappear. So different from the cold face Alia I know.”

I laughed and convinced her that she’s just making things inside her head. But the truth is he’s making sense. I can also feel how I’m different today.

After class I checked my phone to see any message from Aciel. I saw his message telling me that he might be late for some minutes because he dropped off some papers at Evans’. I replied alright.

A message popped out right away. I thought it was Aciel.

Unregistered Number:

How about now, Alia?

I sighed.

Me:

Still a no, Angelo.

I space out while waiting at the parking area. Yes. I declined Angelo’s offer. Because if I agreed to have an ally with him, I shouldn’t have told Aciel and asked him questions. It’s clear that it’s Aciel that I chose and not him and his wickedness.

My phone vibrated again.

Unregistered Number:

I’ll take that as a ‘I need more time’ answer. :)

I shook my head and did not reply anymore. I know where he’s coming from. One of these days, I would want to talk to him again and kind of sort things out and convince him to change his perception and look out for life.

There’s so much hate in this world already. I know we’ve been wronged. But isn’t that what we don’t want as well? So why desire to seek revenge when we knew exactly how it felt to be wronged. We know how messed up it is so why messed up anybody as well?

Almost fifteen minutes when Aciel’s car stopped in front of me. I was so spaced out that I didn’t realize he’s there already. My lips parted seeing him walk out of the car wearing casual clothing. The shirt hugs his body perfectly and his wayfarer is killing the game.

“You waited long? “ he asked when he’s walking in my direction. I shook my head as an answer, with a slight smile on my face.

The wind blew so harshly that I almost shrieked because the papers that I’m holding almost got taken away by the wind.

”Shit.” I heard him mutter.

I looked at him confused while fixing my papers because his arms snaked into my waist and he even went into my back.

”Why?”

”Your skirt.” he uttered.

”O-Oh,” I bit my lips and fixed my skirt that’s flowing because of the strong wind. “It’s alright, let’s just go.”

”Men are flocking on you. Not to mention you look hot in your school uniform.”

My eyes widened. I looked at him again and saw the proud smirk on his face. I glared at him and he just chuckled. I felt him fixing my skirt on my buttocks and he slapped it jokingly.

”I can imagine you moaning my name wearing this checkered shirt and tie.” he whispered in my ear just enough for me to hear.