Wreaking Havoc

novem

"Good morning, my love," Eli uttered, caressing my hair as I pull the comforter just right above my nose. I slowly peeled my eyes open and smiled when Eli leaned and kissed my forehead. "Breakfast is ready."

I nodded.

"Do you... feel any discomfort? Do we have to buy medicine?" I bit my lower lip and shook my head. Suddenly a wave of realization finally hit me.

We did it. Holy fuck. We made love. I don't even know if I even slept a wink after everything we did—we really looked like different people. I didn't even know I had that persona in me! Is Eli even sure that I am his first girlfriend? Because that guy... my God, he knows everything that could drive me crazy.

"C-can you pass me my clothes?" I shyly asked. I could still remember how we just scattered our clothes everywhere—everything still feels vivid and clear in my mind that whenever I'd look at Eli, I'd just feel shy... I never even thought I could be that kind of person. I can even still hear how loud I was calling for his name... 

Eli chuckled, "Do you feel shy? I'll just prepare the food and bring it here so you can change."

I lowered the blanket down to my chin and smiled, "Thank you," I uttered. "I love you."

Eli smiled and sat down, beads of water dripping down his hair. I've always admired how he looks whenever his hair is down and damp. He just looks good in anything! "I love you most, Therese," he says. 

I reached out for his hand and squeezed it firmly, "Whatever happened that night, I will never regret it," I said. "Thank you for making me feel safe, love..."

He smiled, "I love you so much," he whispered, kissing the top of my hand. "I'll just get your breakfast. Do you want to shower?"

I nodded, "Can you help me get up?" 

He chuckled and pulled me gently hanggang sa makaupo ako nang maayos. Eli stood up and took some pajamas from my drawer and my robe before he passed them to me, "Take your time, okay?"

I smiled and nodded. Eli tousled my hair before he went out of my room. I probably looked like an idiot dahil hanggang sa pagligo nakangiti pa rin ako. I'd probably never forget how his touches felt gentle and how he made sure I was comfortable and okay with everything that happened that night.

I felt my cheeks heat up kaya nilamigan ko 'yung temperature ng shower. Is this how it really feels when you make love for the first time? Or maybe because everything felt right because I did it with someone whom I dearly love? I can't really point it out... but only one thing's clear to me—Eli loves me. 

My whole body felt sore but the shower eased up the pain. Pagkabihis at pagkalabas ko ng shower, eksaktong kumatok si Eli at pumasok na may bitbit na tray saka ipinatong 'yun sa may lamesa. 

"I'll just fix my hair, then we'll eat," I said. Like Isla, we both had curls which we got from my mom... but that one never really liked her curly hair kaya lagi siyang nagpapa-rebond. As for me, I like my curls ever since I discovered how to care for them properly because apparently, I have really good curls! I scrunched my hair after applying a palmful of gel and dried them with an air diffuser which probably took a lot of time, but Eli just sat there, waiting for me as he read the morning paper.

If this isn't love, then I don't what this is anymore.

"May work ka ba sa firm?" I asked, checking the time. 7:00 AM pa lang naman, pero sanay na rin kasi akong gumising nang maaga dahil marami kaming morning classes last sem starting at six. 

"I'll just feed you and then I'll leave for work," he says, smiling. "Made you your favorites," he uttered. When I got to the table, I almost squealed when I realized he made crepes and added blueberries and strawberries with whipped cream and a strawberry smoothie.