Be With You

40

"Kj, stop crying...hey."

His soft tone and mild caress on my skin made me more vulnerable, hearing him comforting me after what I did was the last thing I want right now because I want him to tell me that what I did was wrong but this is Quen...he will understand my situation and give me all the assurances just to made sure that I was fine and happy.

I kept repeating the words, muttering my apologies over and over again because I know that these past few days I was neglecting him as well as my studies. He offered me help but all that I did was to let out my frustration to him.

Sobbing loudly as I clutch my shirt, feeling the pinch inside my heart. He tried to lift my arms but I kept my position because of the embarrassment and guilt that I felt.

Quen sighed and felt him move a bit then the next thing was his warm skin beside me, pulling my body closer to him.

"Babe..." kissing my cheek. "Do you want me to cry too?"

I shook my head and sniffed. "I'm sorry."

He chuckles. "One sorry was enough for me." Then he caressed the top of my head. "I understand. You don't have to explain everything because I know how much you're having a hard time with your family."

Again, his words made my heart flutter and hurt at the same time. I lifted my head and turned to him, face was still crying and couldn't help myself to stop it.

But Quen was all smiles when he held my face between his hands, thumb wiping the tears while I sniffed like a little kid. "You look cute."

"Scold me."

He shook his head and moved his face to kiss my lips. Another sob came when his lips moved to the tip of my nose up to my forehead.

"How can I get mad when you run here crying thinking that you'd upset me?" His soft laugh lingered in my ears when he whispered in my ear after leaving kisses there.

"I'm sorry." Crying again because of what he said. Honestly, I was thinking I didn't deserve this.

Quen was too good to be true. Since the day that he revealed his love for me, all I can feel is surreal feelings.

He made me cry for almost half an hour. Quen was smiling while he caressed my head softly along with his soft but playful chuckles.