He turned off the lights. His lips continued on doing wonders on mine. This kiss was different from any of our last time. He trailed down kisses on my neck, down to my collarbone.
It’s almost like he wanted to take a taste at everything, every inch of me. I couldn’t help but moan out his name, “Ugh. Eion.”
And I covered my mouth from saying that, feeling my cheeks getting hotter in embarrassment.
Geez, did I really…just moaned?
I bit my lip, looking up at him as he stared into my soul, piercing me with his emerald eyes. He gulped, almost like in an agony, “Say that again. Call my name again, Snow.”
I did as he told me, “Eion.”
It was like he was debating with himself, stopping himself from something until he muttered a curse, “Damn Snow. What are you doing to me?” He asked, breathing hard now.
In an instant, I let out a gasp as his hands reached to my bosom and he carried me bridal style to the bed and placed me on the soft mattress.
“I swear, you don’t know how much I want you right now, Snow. You don’t know what’s going on in my mind now…” he mumbled. “Damn, the things I want to do to you..”
I bit my lip at that, “Then do it.” I dared him.
He looked flabbergasted, at what I said, “What?”
“I said do it,” I repeated.
He blinked at that, his face looking flushed. “I can?”
I nodded. “Yes. I’m letting you.”
“But…” He trailed off.
“But what?”
As if he just won in his own inner battle, he forced himself to look me in the eyes, “But I have to stop myself. I have to endure this. Please don’t tempt me more, Snow.” He said, now standing up and away from me.
“I can’t do this. I don’t want to force you. I know you are feeling shocked that’s why you’re saying that” he continued, before adding, “I want to marry you first before we do it. It would be special that way.”
And with that, he quickly went to shower.
What just…happened?
I let my mind wander, calming myself down. Gosh, we almost…did it!
We were enveloped into an awkward silence when Eion came back.
“So…what do you want to watch?” He broke the silence, acting casual now. Like everything that happened earlier was just my dream.
I looked at him, seeing him sitting on the ground and I asked, “Why are you on the ground?”
He shook his head like a little kid, “Nothing.”
I patted on the empty space beside me, “You can sit here, Eion.”
Still hardheaded, he shook his head, “But I don’t trust myself. I’m afraid I can’t stop myself-”
I cut his sentence off, “I trust you won’t do anything to me, Eion. Now here.”
He immediately obeyed my commanding voice and went to sit beside me. Minutes later, he lay down on my lap, using it as his pillow. I stroked his hair while we watched the movie. We had ordered room service and snacks earlier since we got hungry. It’s midnight after all.
Eiok drank his medicine beside me for his heart disease since it was still present, “The doctor said I have to be careful now. I have to stop feeling so happy these days..” he said after a while.
“But I’m just so happy because of you… you’re my cure, Snow.”
Biting on the crackers I had in my mouth, I commented at him, “That’s so cheesy, Eion.”
“But please, listen to your doctor so you can recover soon,” I added.
And we stayed like that, chilling and watching the movie when it ended and Eion decided to sleep on the ground. He had called for an extra mattress earlier and his bed was set up now with only a pillow.
“Why? You should sleep here with me too, Eion.” I said, “The pillow is so nice here and it would be bad of me to have it all to myself. You paid for it all after all.” I tried to reason it out but he wouldn’t listen.
He gazed at me, “Do you know what you’re talking about, babe? Do you know what situation you are in? You want the thing that happened earlier to continue?” He asked. “That was very dangerous, Snow. Please don’t tell that to me again.”
“This is a bad decision. We should not be in the same room next time, Snow.” He said. “It’s bad for my heart.”
I just chuckled at that. Really, he’s overreacting. Am I really that predictable in his eyes?
He’s really whipped. To think I even doubted him for cheating when he was this loyal to me. “Fine. But if it gets called, just transfer here, okay?”
And with that, we fell asleep around 3 in the morning.
****
I woke up with Eion’s sleeping face beside me. He was snoring a bit, and he looked so cute. He looked so innocent.
I smirked at the sight, remembering that he insisted on sleeping on the ground last night. Now he’s here beside me.
I couldn’t help but feel like we’re married now. Gosh, I blushed at the thought.
Wake up, Snow. You’re just dreaming.
Standing up, I watched my face to wake myself up. I wanted to cook for Eion but I guess I’ll just order room service for now.
When Eion woke up, I smiled at him, “Here’s your breakfast, strawberry addict robot.”
Eion rubbed his face, feeling a bit groggy. He snorted at what I just said, “What’s with the new nickname? I thought you moved on from calling me that?”
I laughed at him, “Well, Emma had made that nickname for you.”
He just chuckled before digging in the food. After eating, we decided to move now. It was like Eion had already planned it out because I had clothes in the closet and even some of my makeup and necessities there.
He said he asked my mom to pack my stuff earlier that day and he had already put it here in advance.
Wow, so mom already knew of this? While some mothers would stop their daughter from going with her boyfriend, I’m happy that I’m blessed with a mother who’s too supportive.
Too supportive that when we got home, she greeted at with her usual warm smile. But she had a strange look on her face, teasing me about having her own grandchildren soon.
I just shook my head at her. Nothing really happened between me and Eion. Well, almost but that didn’t continue. And thinking about it now, Eion was right.
I’m glad he stopped himself last night. We’re still young. We don’t have to rush things. We have to take it slow and just enjoy the journey of being together.
Eion got home after that and when a day passed, he came back with his suitcase announcing, “I’ll be having a sleepover here.”
“That’s wonderful! You can show him the guest room. I already prepared it.” Mom said, not refusing the idea.
Nathan came to exclaim in happiness,
Gosh, my family really loves him that much.
We went on a lot of dates after that, making our break worth it.
Time passed by that the break was going to end in three days now, and Eion had to go back to Yale tomorrow, while also me leaving tomorrow for my college dorms one kilometer away from here.
I sighed at the thought. We’re going to get separated again until the next holiday. Will things always be like this?
Being long-distance is hard.
“What are you thinking about?” Asked Eion.
“I’m thinking we’ll be going our separate ways again tomorrow,” I answered. He sighed, ruffling my hair. “I’m going to miss you then.”
“Why not go home today for your dad? I’m sure he’s worried for you,” I suggested. As much as I want to have Eion for myself, he still has his dad.
He shook his head, “I already visited him in the Philippines.” He said. “I feel at home here. You’re my home, Snow.”
“I bought a resort there for us to stay in when we get married.” He said casually. “I’ll take you there next time when we have our holidays again.”
“What?” I gasped at that. A whole resort?
“Yes, I named it Snow.” He said proudly, “Isn’t that a beautiful name?”
“Yeah yeah, so creative Eion.” Gosh, I’m scared of what he will do next for me. Will he name a star in my name next time? I don’t even know what he’ll do next.
Really, I can’t keep up with rich people. “Thanks, I guess?” I asked.
“Awe, come here, I need a hug.”
“Yeah yeah. Remember how we first met? I really didn’t expect that the strawberry addict and rude robot was a sweet rich kid.” I said, “To think he would be weak in my arms.”
He just shook his head, “Just stop bringing that word robot, babe.”
“Got it, captain!” I exclaimed.
I feel like everything’s coming to the right places with Eion beside me.
I never knew our love story would turn out like this. And I’m happy I met him.
It’s just the beginning. We’re still young so I’m sure we’ll encounter problems and crises soon.
But I have him beside me. And that’s all that matters.