Drop in the Ocean (Upper East Side Three)

Chapter Six

06 - Looks

I woke up feeling the arms around my waist and was snuggled inside Reizo's lean chest. I smiled when I remembered how I tried hard to let him stay and sleep here beside me last night.

It took me a while and many promises for him to surrender and just give in to my series of persuasion.

Dahil siguro alam niyang magpupumilit ako at malapit na rin siyang pumayag sa gusto ko, na lagi niya namang ginagawa, ay hinayaan niya na lang ako.

I looked up and saw his sharp jaw and traced his little mole below his right jaw.

This is one of my favorites from Reizo's features. He looks ten times hotter with it. Every time my eyes laid on that, my index finger seems to have its own decision to tap it.

Pansin na iyon ni Reizo at hinahayaan niya ako lagi at mukha namang natutuwa siya dahil ginagawa ko 'yon. Perhaps he knows now that his mole under his jaw is one of my favorite accent on his.

I tried to take a look at him and see him still peacefully sleeping. Even though he's asleep, his dominating and cold aura is still evident in his sleeping visage.

"Love..." I whispered to wake him up since we have an early flight to Balesin with his friends.

I really conditioned myself last night to wake up early. Nakakahiya kasi sa kanila kapag malelate kami at hihintayin pa nila, most especially considering my situation right now that I really anticipated.

I tapped his cheeks softly and caressed it after. "Love, gising na..." I uttered again with my normal voice.

I heaved a sigh when he didn't show any signs of waking up. Reizo's not a morning person, obviously. And he's too hard to wake up every time.

He needs to set his alarm with total volume or someone who has long patience to wake him up with his state.

"Love, wake up. Wake up." I told him louder than my usual tone. I thought I was successful when he moved, but no!

He just moved a little and went back to his deep sleep. When he's on his back on the bed now, I can freely move and lean on his hard chest.

"Reizo Aillard..." I tapped his cheek, and after I shook his body for him to wake up.

Ayaw pa rin niyang gumalaw at napansin kong kanina pa ako dito at wala pa rin talagang nangyayari. He's too stubborn and unmoved to my actions.

"Love!" I raised my voice higher and shook his body again, more aggressive than before. He stirred up, and his brows furrowed until it lessened when his eyes set on me.

Kahit busangot ang mukha niya ay hindi ko napigilang mapangiti habang tinitignan siya. "Good morning, love!" I happily greeted as I rested my head on his chest.

Kita ko ang tingin niya sa akin na para bang bago sa paningin niya. He seems like he's dreaming and surprised to see me after opening his eyes from his deep slumber.

His stares were very intent as he followed me, and his right hand caressed my head. "Good morning, baby." His voice was still raspy from his sleep.

Bumangon naman ako kaagad and tapped his side lightly. "Come on, love. Bangon na tayo. We'll be late." I leaned down, and I almost laughed when I saw his eyes darkened, perhaps thinking I'll kiss him on his lips.

But, sorry, love. I won't.

I pressed a kiss on his cheek before standing up from his huge bed and get my things before entering his spacious and minimalist bathroom.

I am inside his closet and busy blow-drying my hair when he went inside and went behind me.

"Hi, love." I smiled at him as I continued what I am doing.