His Scars

20. Like a Virgin.

Hey Kids, 

Today, I'mma introduce you to a masterpiece if you don't already know it. Heard it by mistake and I'm obsessed. I'm so tempted to send it to my brother, but I bother him a lot with the k-pop songs I like already. XD

Probably still will though. 

This is not the official MV.

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KANE

I went back to sleep. There was no way I was going to disturb what was happening. I knew it was unlikely that this would happen again, so I was going to treasure it. 

So with Sage clutched tightly in my arms, I went back to sleep. My hangover pushed me into a deep slumber. 

When I awoke, the sun had risen high and the girl that had been haunting my thoughts was nowhere to be seen. The pounding in my head was not as bad as it had been that morning. 
One glance at my watch told me it was already three in the evening. I had slept way too long. We would be leaving by five. 

Quickly, I showered, packed my bags and made my way downstairs. Sage and Dom were packed and ready. Gina and Matt were still in their respective rooms getting ready. 

When I met Sage's eyes, her cheeks turned a bright red, but she smiled at me. A part of me felt frustrated with her. She was so insistent on making things easy, if I wasn't able to read her by now, I'd think she didn't care. She was making it seem like I didn't hold any responsibility for what happened last night. 

Dom and I loaded whatever needed to be taken back with us onto the truck and Matt and Gina joined us. Sage continued to be herself; cracking her jokes and goofing off with Matt, not showing any indication of what happened the previous night. 

I on  the other hand, could not get the feeling of her lips on mine out of mind. My lips had touched hers once before and it was enough to drive me mad. But last night was different. I got a taste of her that I never thought I would. And now it  was too late. I had crossed a line I should never have. I knew better. I knew she would be different for me. Just a kiss would lead me to a point of no return. 

I wanted to match her ignorance, but I couldn't. I was the one that drew the line, I was the one that crossed it. But she effortlessly pushed me back over it. 

Wasn't she the one who should have been jumping at the opportunity? There was no way she didn't have an inkling of the feelings inside me. My desire for her was made clear as crystal. On our way back, Dom offered to drive and Gina took the front seat. Matt tried to force himself next to me but Sage literally dragged him out of the car by his collar effectively securing her place next to me. 

"You're lucky you're a girl." Matt said and Sage stuck her tongue out at him. 

She hooked her arm through mine and retorted, "that was an invitation for you to take me on."

The fact that she was still so obvious and transparent about her feelings for me calmed my anxious heart. I wasn't sure about her behaviour before but now I knew she was trying to take the pressure of last night off me. She wasn't going to make me answer for it. 

We dropped Dom and  Gina off at his place first and I took over the wheel. This time Sage wasn't lucky  enough to make it to the passenger seat on time. I didn't contest Matt's victory. It was hilarious to see her sitting in the back, arms crossed and pouting over her loss. Cute. 

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Both of us sat silently in the truck as it was parked outside her house. She barely waited for him to get out before climbing in front, making him roll his  eyes. 

Now the air was heavy and awkward. Both of knowing that we needed to talk but not knowing where start or how  to address it. 

"Um..." Sage began. Great start.

"About last night. I was drunk and I should not have done what I did." I said. 

She was twisting her fingers in her lap and the urge to reach over and hold her hands was strong. I tightened my grip on the steering wheel, that I hadn't yet let go off. 

"No. It's my fault. I knew you were drunk. I should have stopped it. I understand if you feel that I took advantage of you. I'm really  sorry." I whipped my head to the side to look at her. Her lower lip was trembling. 

"What?" I asked stupidly. 

"I'm sorry." Her voice was weaker. 

"I'm the one that kissed you."  I reasoned. 

"Yes. But you never would have if you were sober. You're too careful. I knew that." 

My whole body had turned to face her. And at the sight of her eyes brimming with tears, I couldn't bear it anymore. I reached for her and turned her towards me. 

"You didn't take advantage of me, okay?" I urged. "I was drunk, yes, that only meant I wasn't able to control myself and let my desire get the better of me. You are not at fault. You  think I'd be here talking to you if I thought you were?"

Her big green eyes lifted to meet mine. She must have been feeling awful all this time and  hiding it behind her smile. I lifted a hand to her face, stroking her cheek. 

"Please don't blame yourself needlessly. I'm the one to blame. I was thinking of only myself and not how it would make you feel. Knowing how you feel about me, to do that was selfish." 

She placed her hand over mine. The action sent a hot flush up my neck. Her hand was small and warm on mine. 

"I don't want you to blame yourself either. " She said. Her eyes weren't all teary anymore but the look they had in them had my heart racing. They were filled with affection. With love. It made it hard for me to breathe. 

"If you ever apologise for kissing me, it'll hurt my feelings." She said. Her smile held a hint of mischief. "Besides, I always want to kiss you. So you can't really go wrong." 

The flush  crept up my neck to my cheeks and I was horrified that I was actually blushing. Me. The one person who had been in all sorts of situations that should have made me turn red but never did. Now all this girl was telling me was that she wanted to kiss me and I was blushing like a virgin on their first time. 

My face really must have been hilarious because she burst out laughing. 

"You're so freaking adorable. I just can't take it." She reached over and hugged me tight. 

I was still recovering when she let me go and hopped out of the car. 

"I'm glad we had this talk."  She said, smiling softly at me. 

I helped her with her bag and reversed towards my house. My heart still hammering in my chest.

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Update since I started writing this chapter. 

I did show my brother the song, and he wasn't too impressed. He liked the dancing but the song wasn't his vibe. My mum on the other hand loves it. LOL. 

Also, I'm sorry it took so long. Lots has been happening and I'm drowning in work.