1 + 1 = 3? [Complete]

Chapter 14

'People probably thinks you live here..'

I mumble aloud as he pull me along the stairs up to my apartment floor. Yep, you heard it right. Stairs. The apartment is in such bad shape it doesn't even support lift system. Then again they probably notice how nice he looks and dresses and figured he doesn't suit this place.

"Great, then I'll stay here with you and Ethan!"

He glance back at me, flashing one of his winning grin. I rolled my eyes. As if. He wouldn't be able to stand a day at this place.

'Careful what you ask for'

I joke as he chuckle aloud. Reaching the fourth floor, he pull me through the last flight of stairs and to beside him.

"So now someone can joke"

He shot me a wink as he guided us along to aunt Jemma's. I cringe my nose at his words and choose to ignore him. If only he knew how much courage it meant to me.

'Ethan! Aunt Jemma!'

I call out as Ethan came dashing through into the living room, a huge grin on his face as he realize Chanyeol was there too.

"Mummy!uncle chan-yo!"

He squeals as he stomp his feet and rattle the gate excited. I laugh along, trying to calm him down by patting his back.

'Oh..Chanyeol is here again, are you sure you're not staying here already?'

Aunt Jemma tease as she approaches the gate.

"Actually, I might"

I shot him a glare as he wink at aunt Jemma with a grin before holding my hands into his. I bit my lower lips instinctly and heard aunt Jemma let out a delighted squeal.

'For awhile there I thought she's never going to date again'

She say aloud as my brow knitted as an useless defence tactic. I watch as he carried Ethan up in his embrace with his other hand and gave him a kiss so naturally. He acts like a father to Ethan and I can see Ethan enjoys every second of attention from him.

"Well now, aunt Jemma. I guess that might be true, if it wasn't me that turn up"

I almost wanted to kick him when he said it so confidently with a smirk.

'Let's go back Ethan!'

I announce, ignoring him as I pull away from his hand and transfer Ethan to me. Ethan protested a little but soon played with the button on my dress as I carried him out of aunt Jemma's place.

'Goodnight aunt Jemma!'
"Night night aunt Jemma!'

Ethan follows my greeting as he adorably rest his head on my shoulder and wave sleepily back at her. I grin as I pat him lightly on his head as I walk across to our place.

"Don't wanna miss out, goodnight aunt Jemma!"

I heard him rushing after us as he help pull the gate shut from aunt Jemma's place and run into my place just before I pull my gate shut.

"Almost!"

I watch as aunt Jemma laugh aloud from the amusement he provides her as he did a small salute over to her with a wink. This guy can make just anyone happy doesn't he? If only I have the same ability as his. I smile and nodded goodnight to aunt Jemma as I lock my gate shut.

Ethan has already crawl into his embrace when I turn around. Chanyeol smile as he place him closer to him and rock him slowly, Ethan must have played very well today. I hardly gets to see him sleep before nine, and yet there he is, his tiny hands gripping onto the bottom of Chanyeol's sweater as his eyes flutter close.

"Goodnight little man"

I heard his gentle whisper as he lean in to kiss Ethan on his forehead.

"Where does he sleep?"

He ask as he look back up at me. I nodded my head across the living room to my room. Signaling him quietly, I lead him into my bedroom and pointed to the cot in the corner. He carefully place Ethan down inside the cot and I take over as I made sure he is well covered for a winter night.

"This is nice.."

I listen as he whisper into my ear as he lean in and backhug me. My hands pause as I feel my heartbeat increasing. It feels nice, the warmth that spread across me. Like I was protected and safe.

'Coffee?'

I remove his hands from my waist as I turn around to face him. I didn't have the courage to hug him back although I really wanted to, so I change the topic instead.

"You"

He shook his head and pointed to me instead. Me? My cheeks heat up as I hit his hand away softly.

I tried to cover my nervousness by laughing it off, but when he pull me in for a kiss I responded with so much passion I scare myself. I reach out and hook my hands around his neck as his hands came around my hips and pull me closer in, our bodies rub against each other as his hands roam free.

We really shouldn't, not on the first day being together. I thought to myself, but my hands weren't listening as they pulled him in by his shirt collar as he push me onto the bead. Our kiss continues to deepen as he fall above me, both no time for words as we explore our bodies.

He paused when his hands reach the button on my pants, pulling away from me after a long hesitation. I bit my lips as I push myself away, my common sense came back to me as I stood back up from the bed.

"It's..too soon"

'Yes..too soon'

I cleared my throat and agrees. Half glad that he pulled away, the other half wondered what makes him stop just before anything happen. I took a peek at myself in the mirror, wondering if there is something wrong with me that cause it.

"Its not you, I just..don't want to take advantage of you."

Our eyes met through the reflection in the mirror and wince as I realize he noticed what was going through my head. I look away quickly, tidied my sweater then walk out of the bedroom. I listen as he follow suit but I didn't bothered looking back.

'It's late, maybe you should head back before the weather gets even worse.'

I manage a smile, and went to the door to unlock it as I speak.

"Yes..I should get going.."

At least I'm not the only one awkward now. I notice as he put his coat back on and came to the door. He grin as he pinch my cheeks before pulling me into a tight hug.

"Have a goodnight rest my Hanna.."

He whisper into my ear before pulling apart again, stroking my hair before he step out of the door.

'Goodnight'

He nodded back at me as he help to pull the gate close. I couldn't help but wonder if he is acting a little weird. Didn't he always try to stay back, why is he going off so easily today?

"I'm going away for a couple of days, I'll call you.."

I bit my lip lightly hoping he doesn't sees it. I need to stay cool, it's not like we are serious or anything. Although inside I am wondering if I should ask him about where he will be going to. I hesitate a little as our eyes meet. He didn't plan on elaborating by the look of it, so I just smile and nodded before shutting the door close behind me.