“I hope you’re enjoying our date,” Rawbin said out of nowhere.
Lemon creased her forehead before facing him. “Is this a date?” she asked, feigning innocence.
Shock and disappointment registered on his face after hearing her question. He pouted his lips before looking away.
Lemon had to laugh because of his reaction, “Hey, I was just kidding! Loosen up, you’re too serious!” giving him a tap on the shoulder. “Of course, I’m enjoying my time with you!”
He then turned to her, smiling. Reaching out for her hand, he let out a sigh, “Lemon, sorry if this didn’t come out like an ideal date,” he was apologetic. “I hate to admit it but I want to be honest with you. This is actually the first time I asked someone out. I’ve never done this with any of my exes,” he explained.
She can’t stop herself from smiling after hearing what he said. His reactions were just too cute to ignore and the naughty side of her wanted to tease him more.
“How many girlfriends have you had?” she asked straight out.
He scratched the back of his head before bowing down. “Twelve,” he muttered.
“What?! You’re only 17 and you already have 12 girlfriends?!” she asked again, this time, in her most exaggerated tone.
He suddenly looked like he was about to lose it. He looked so uneasy she almost burst out laughing.
“Those aren’t serious relationships, at all! I got a girlfriend back then for the sake of having one. Just so I don’t get left behind by my friends,” he continued explaining.
Lemon crossed her arms and shook her head trying to show disappointment on her face. “Then you’re really a playboy!”
She heard him let out a heavy sigh but he didn’t say anything more. He just stayed quiet while looking far away.
“Let’s go there,” she told him, pointing at a tree on top of a small hill.
He nodded and followed her. They sat on the grass under the tree. The wind blowing there was better and she liked that the breeze smells like the ocean.
Lemon loves the beach, so just the smell of it makes her feel high. Unfortunately, Rawbin remained quiet while sitting next to her.
“Why are you suddenly so quiet?” she asked while looking at him.
“I just don’t know how to explain things to you. Do you know that? When boys are in their teenage years, they’re so aggressive when it comes to girls, for bragging rights. Whatever,” then he messed up his hair, looking too frustrated to continue explaining.
She let out a short laugh as she faced him, still with a long face. He let out a heavy sigh before pouring his frustration on the grass next to him as he started pulling them out.
Lemon reached out for his hand and let his fingers intertwine with her. He gave her a confused look but she can see the glee in his eyes.
She smiled as she leaned her head on his shoulder. Whenever the wind blows, it carries his scent which makes her heart flutter even more.
“Rob?” she called without looking at him.
“Hmm?”
“You know you don’t have to explain or act defensive towards me right?” she asked but he didn’t reply so she continued. “I like you although you’re a playboy. Meaning I don’t care about your past. Just don’t date random girls anymore.”
Lemon was surprised when he suddenly stood up and walked away from her. He was facing the tree near their spot with his arms leaning on it.
“Wooooo!” he shouted as loud as he could before sitting down next to her. He held both her hands and squeezed them lightly. “Did you just say you like me?” he asked, a smile painted on his handsome face.
“I did…”
“Are you serious?” he asked again for confirmation and again, Lemon nodded. “There’s no taking it back,” and she nodded again for the third time.
He stood up and sat behind her, then he gave her a back hug. She was about to turn her head to look at him when he stopped her.
“Why?” Lemon asked, then his hug tightened.
“I don’t want you to see how stupid I look while smiling,” he whispered.
She wasn’t able to stop herself from laughing after hearing what he said. He’s like a kid who can’t tell his parents about his crush.
He was literally hiding his expression from her and she found it adorable. She turned to look at him and though it was a bit uncomfortable, she reached out to him for a hug.
After several more hours, they decided to go home. When they arrived, Lemon headed straight to her room and took out her phone. ‘Thanks for the date. I really enjoyed it.’
After sending the message, she immediately undressed for a shower. They got home past nine in the evening as they grabbed dinner after hanging out at the park.
When she was done, she changed into her pajamas and laid down on the bed. It’s Monday tomorrow and they’re back to school. After a week it’ll be their Foundation Day.
In just a few minutes, Lemon felt her phone vibrating and from there, she saw a message from Rawbin.
‘Not as much as I did. Tysm for today. U made me very happy.’
‘About what?’
‘When u told me u like me’
‘It’s the truth. No use hiding it.’
‘Thanks still. Can’t wait for us to be official.’
‘The playboy’s excited?’
‘I already explained it.’
‘Ya just teasing. Smile! Us being official won’t take long.’
‘Pls don’t tell me that over text at this hour. I won’t be able to sleep.’
‘Alright, sorry. If we ever go official, what do u want me to call u?’
‘Babe!’
‘Nah too common. I’d call u PLAYBOY!’
‘:(‘
‘JK! Go get some rest. I’ll do the same.’
‘Can I pick u up tomorrow? Ur class is at 8 right?’
‘Yeah & sure. C u tomorrow then. Gudnyt!’
‘Thanks & c u. Dream of me. Gudnyt!’
Thinking about it, she already has an idea of what to call him. And to be honest, she’s actually excited for them to be official.