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Chapter 7

  • Luna's POV
  • I was about to go into the bathroom to take a shower when I heard a knock on my door.
  • "Huh? Who would it be?" My brows furrowed.
  • I don't remember telling Yessa where I live. In fact, I haven't even told her my situation as of the moment.
  • Then I heard another knock. Though confused, my feet automatically went towards the direction of my front door.
  • I had to curse internally when I realized that the door doesn't have a peephole. I swing the door open and my eyes were greeted by a wonderful human being.
  • Nope, not Mr. Abs-the-man-of-my-dreams but my cousin, Jiro, his eyes smiling.
  • I return the smile that he's giving.
  • "Are you not going to let me in?" he cheekily asked.
  • I lift my left eyebrow, "I don't believe we're that close yet but sure, make yourself comfortable." I told him as I swing my door wide open.
  • "When did you move? Hold that, I mean, when did you come back?" he asked as he comfortably sat on my couch.
  • "How did you know I was away?"
  • "We don't see each other but we're still cousins, of course, I'd know." he shrugged. "I guess I still cared, regardless of what happened or hmmmmm…" I looked at him, his eyes are no longer smiling. "Or I was just guilty, I don't know." he looked so serious I can recognize the sincerity written all over his face.
  • Somehow, I felt ashamed of myself. After what happened, I totally forgot about him. Though we were so close when we were younger, after that incident, I just blocked him out of my system.
  • I hated him too much that I forgot that we're family. My heart got a little heavy.
  • Right Luna. You were selfish.
  • "I've been meaning to tell you that I'm sorry but I can't seem to find a chance," he added. He was obviously nervous as his hands play with the hem of his shirt. "Before I knew it, it has been what, ten years?"
  • I laughed at what he said. "You tell me."
  • I can't believe we let ten years past being bitter with each other.
  • I was lying when I said I can’t remember how things went south between us. I do. I just don’t want to acknowledge it.
  • "You know, if you actually listened to me about that Lara being a total psycho, everything might have been different." I was pretty sure he caught the bitterness in my voice.
  • "I know. But it was already late. I can't believe that incident created such a big misunderstanding. It's a shame." he said while he shakes his head.
  • "I guess we can bury the past behind right?"
  • He looked at me. "To our new beginning?" he said as he spread his arms asking for a hug which I returned.
  • "I never realized that I missed you so much, Jiro." My eyes started to tear up. I looked at him and saw him wiping his tears as well.
  • "Our mom would be happy once they heard that we made up."
  • "Speaking of your mom, I thought I heard that you were all abroad? I mean, Aunt and uncle are so I presumed that you are as well so what are you doing here?" I slightly pushed him away and snatched the remote control and switched the television on.
  • "I was but I went back years ago. I don't like it there."
  • I look at him and he was already fiddling with his phone.
  • I laughed a little when I realized something.
  • "What?" he asked.
  • "At least you're now taller than me. But if I actually wear something with heels, that, I'm not sure of." I said and chuckled. He threw a pillow at me which I dodged before I went to the direction of the bathroom.
  • "Hey Jiro! I'll just take a quick shower." I told him. "And don't eat anything in my refrigerator, you dumbass!" I snickered when I saw him went to the kitchen. He just smirked at me.
  • "Whatever." I heard him mutter.
  • I rolled my eyes and went into the bathroom to do my business.
  • I was already showering when I heard some noise outside. I shrugged as I remember that Jiro was in the living room. Old habits die hard I guess. he is still clumsy as ever.
  • Once done, it's when I realized that I forgot to bring my change of clothes nor a towel. I grunt a little. I haven't even fully unpacked my stuff.
  • I slightly opened the bathroom door and called for his name.
  • "Jiro, can you get my towel inside my bedroom? I forgot to bring one. It was on my bed." I screamed as I put my hands out on the small space on the door.
  • I heard something ruffle before I felt a soft fabric landed on my hands. "Thanks."
  • I quickly dried my hair and covered my body, the soft fabric covering the curves that I've been hiding. I just smiled when I noticed the tan lines on my shoulder. I get a little proud every time I see the marks that I get for every rendezvous that I have. I pay one last look at my reflection in the mirror before I opened the bathroom door.
  • I tugged the hem of the towel. It was too short it was hanging lowly just three inches above my knees. It was a good thing it was just Jiro that's outside. He's my cousin anyway.
  • Once I stepped outside the bathroom, I was startled when I a loud voice covered the silence. Well, except for the sound of Sponge Bob coming from the television.
  • "Do you always just allow guys enter your room?!!!"
  • My eyes landed on Devon who was standing just a beside Jiro whose eyes are glued to the television, not minding the scene between me and his friend.
  • I had to cover my chest in embarrassment. Though a towel was covering my body, I was caught off-guard by the intimidating look on his eyes.
  • He looked like he was pissed-off.
  • "I'm sorry, what?" I stated, clueless why he was actually acting like that.
  • He walked to my direction, I had to step back a little. But I forgot I just came out of shower so my back is now pressed at the bathroom door.
  • "What are you doing?" my voice came out a whisper.
  • He stopped just a step closer to my face.
  • I gulped.
  • The mere sight of his perfect face makes my heart beat a thousand times faster. I'm afraid that if this continue, I'd probably be admitted on the hospital, I'm not even joking. That's how strong his effect on me is.
  • Stop, mister. Before I grab your neck and start kissing you. I had to scold myself for thinking perversely.
  • Well, you can't blame me, huh.
  • "You forgot your phone," he said as he extended his hand. My eyes landed on his hand, my phone at the top of his palm.
  • "Ohhhh," I said as I quickly grab my phone from his hands. My body shivered from the sudden contact.
  • "You shouldn't be letting any guy come inside your room, especially if you're alone." his voice stern, I swear all the hairs from the back of my neck all stood up. "And is about to shower," he added.
  • I immediately looked down not able to handle the strong gaze that he is giving me.
  • It's funny how I was so confident earlier but just a few second of his stare feels like my whole body is being paralyzed.
  • I just realized how beautiful his eyes are. I feel like he's staring right through me and I'm not sure if I like that. I feel like he's trying to read my mind and know my secrets.
  • I almost jump in surprise when I felt him tuck a few strands of my hair which are hanging loosely right beside my face. My face blushed as I realized how I looked. I'm almost half-naked standing in front of him, the same way he was standing in front of me in just a towel earlier.
  • "Are you both going to re-enact your scene earlier?" I heard my cousin from beside. "Because if you would, please tell me because I will go out. I don't want to see the both of you being all too intimate. It's weird."
  • "Oh God." I don't know if my cheeks can go any redder.
  • "Shut up Jiro! Why are you even here?" he said as he turned around. He looked pissed if I may point it out.
  • "Why? Are you jealous that I'm here?" my heart started beating like crazy.
  • Fuck, what the hell is he trying to do?
  • I know I had been openly admitting how I like Devon but I still have a few shame left in my system.
  • "Tssss," Devon snickered.
  • He looked back to me and shooed me inside my room. "What, are you not changing?" he asked a little pissed.
  • And then I noticed how his eyes landed on my lips while he bit his own.
  • Shit. Is he going to kiss me?
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