twenty one

- Gulf -

"So, what are your plans for this weekend, Gulf?"

P' asked as he serves the food he made for breakfast.

"I've got no specific plans for the weekend, why?"

My eyes follow the plates as they land on the table one after another. The smell is so nice that I wanted to eat them right away. 

"That's great. We can just make our own plans together."

I didn't pay much attention to what he said because my eyes are locked on the food in front of us.

"Tell me, why are we having a feast?"

He laughed a little when he realized that he really overdid the breakfast. 

"Well, it's a glimpse of how your life will change once we moved in together. Getting excited?"

I looked at the crispy pork basil which is my favorite.

"Nope." I forked a piece of meat and it went right straight into my watery mouth.

My eyes widened as the taste of my favorite dish touches my tongue. A small smile played on P'Mew's lips when I looked him, looking all satisfied.

"You sure you're not excited, huh?" He then holds his spoon and fork and eat along with me. Other dishes on the table also tasted like they were ordered from a restaurant.

"How did you learn cooking, P'?" I couldn't help but to just fill my mouth with his fine food and didn't realize I just spoke with my mouth full.

P' handed me a tissue. "Finish first your food before talking, okay? You're making it obvious that you are already obsessed with my cooking."

I throw him a deadly glare and emptied my mouth.

"I used to help mom with cooking, maybe that helped. Besides, I have picky tastebuds, that's why."

I just nodded at him but still my focus is in eating. Aish. I've already had a lot last night, and now these? My hard-earned abs is now on the brink of disappearing. Nooo!!!

"You still haven't tried these."

P' pointed at the colorful dish on the side.

"Wait. Is this mango sticky rice? Wahhh. I also like this."

P' nodded.

In a flash, the food was wiped off clean as if they were all vacuumed.

"P'Mew. That was one hell of a breakfast I ever had in my life." I said full of exaggeration.

"Stop it, I might spoil you even more if you continue complimenting me."

"It was sooooooooo deliciouuuuuusssss~"

He looked at me and heaved a deep sigh as a sign of surrender.

"But I'll never let you dash like that after eating. You should pay me."

And that legendary smirk of his is now written again on his morning face.

"Tch. Why so stingy?"

I was about to get my wallet from my bag, marching both my feet hard, when suddenly he pulled me, making a full turn, and ended up cornered between his arms around my waist.

"When I say payment, I meant this."

The next thing I knew, he's already slamming his lips onto mine which nearly knocked all the air in my lungs.

I couldn't find my chance to react before he could even pressed his tongue to the seam of my lips and, with me granting his access, he delved inside my mouth. I felt him slanting his head, deepening the kiss. He leads my hands around his neck as he pulls me closer to him, leaving no gap in between. The kiss caused my heart lit on fire and the warmth spread throughout my body, battling his.

I tried to pull away but his hands around my waist didn't allow me and hugged me even more, instead.

When we broke apart, I rested my forehead against his and gathered the oxygen we both needed.

I slapped his chest when I saw him smirked.

"Paid?"

I just saw him nodded and turned his back and went for a shower.

"Shall we save water? Let's shower together."

His head is sticking out from the door.

I just threw things at him as soon as my hand reached them, without looking. Fucking pervert.

"Looks like we gotta forget about planning, P'."

P' who just got out of shower stood beside me as we both watch the heavy rain outside.

"How about let's play a game?"

"What game?"

"Uhm. Never have I ever."

"That's not even fun, Gulf. Another."

I looked at him with knitted brows, arms crossed.

"Alright. Alright."

I pulled him to the bed and seated. I positioned my right hand in the air and he copied.

"Whoever knocked all his fingers down will receive a punishment, understood? Okay, I'll go first. Never have I ever cheated."

If you put a finger down, I swear I will kill you, P'. I would never date a cheater. For pete's sake.

I saw him gathered his thoughts for a while and then...

He puts a finger down.

"WHAT!? YOU'RE A CHEATER????"

He was flustered, so am I.

"Yeah." No second thoughts, he said proudly, maintaining his cool.

"I cheated in an exam. But I was in grade school back then."

Phew. I thought he cheated on someone.

"But that's not what I meant. Cheated while in a relationship, P'. Not like that."

"Well, I don't cheat. If I love someone, I love him with all my heart. Besides, my mom taught me not to break someone else's heart, not to hurt the one I love."

I was speechless with what he said. Now I am curious about his first love. Surely, I will ask that next.

"Okay. Okay. Your turn."

"Wait, you have to put one of your finger down. Don't tell me you didn't cheat at all in school?"

I have no choice but to put down my finger in my own statement. Aish.

"Okay, never have I ever tasted breast milk."

My brows knitted hearing his statement. What the hell is that?

"I was formula-fed. And you?"

Leaving no choice, again, I put another finger down. Now, he's smiling from ear to ear. Just so you wait, P'.

"My turn, never have I ever went through the worst process of moving on from my first love."

Well, I don't have to put my finger down. It was not even love, I guess.

I looked at him, patiently waiting for his answer. That's right. Don't put your finger down. Don't make me jealous.

I thought I was already in relief because he's not putting his finger down not until he did.

"WHAT????? Okay, I'm done. I don't wanna play anymore."

I was about to get on my feet when he stopped me.

"How can I move on if I'm still loving my first love? You." Then he pointed his long index finger at me.

"What? What are you saying?"

"I said you're my first love."

I was stunned in my seat, trying to absorb what he said.

"You hear me? There's no one before you. It's been you. Only you. No need to be jealous, okay? I promise I will not cheat on you and will love you with all my heart."

He sealed my lips with his soft and warm lips.

"I love you more than anything else."

I smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Shall we continue our game?"

I nodded.

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