Un Verano Sin Ti (Book 2: A Summer Without You) [Bad Bunny Story]

13: I'm a good guy

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"How are you feeling?" I asked Beni after we we're done eating. 

"So-so" 

"I'll wash the dishes. You should rest early."

He has a mild fever. When he woke up from his afternoon nap, he said his body felt hotter than normal and he had a headache. I felt his neck, thinking he might have had a fever. It was much warmer than usual, so I took his temperature just to be sure. Sure enough, he does have a fever.

"Oh, right." I forgot to tell him to drink his medicine. I was able to wash the dish really quickly because there wasn't much of it, and then I went upstairs to bring him his medication. 

His room door was open, and he was on his bed, staring at his phone.

"Knock, knock" I said before walking in.

He gave me a look before getting up to sit. I approached him and handed him his medicine and water.

"Gracias." 

I told him to get some rest before going back to my room to take a shower. Having a warm shower is just so refreshing. 

"Why aren't you sleeping yet?" I said as soon as I got out of the bathroom. Thank goodness I always make sure to have a change of clothes with me when I take a bath or shower.

He was tucked up on my bed, staring at his phone.

I just accepted the fact that I liked him, and here he is, serving his gorgeous self on my bed. It's a good thing I'm a self-proclaimed Dalagang Pilipina. Otherwise, I would've jumped on him.

Who am I kidding? I don't have enough courage to do something so bold. I'm just not built that way. I wish I was, so I could at least have the guts to ask about his feelings for me. *sigh*

I nudged his feet, which were hanging over the edge of the bed, and said, "You should rest. Go back to your room."

"It's my house, so technically, this is still my room."

"Well, you said this is the guest room. I am your guest. Technically, this is my room. At least for the meantime." I retorted as I turned on the TV to Netflix and chill. I mean it quite literally. I just want to watch a rom-com drama on Netflix, and yes, it's a k-drama.

"Not till I go back home. Go back to your room."

"Do I hear disappointment? Does that mean you want to stay longer?"

Why wouldn't I want to stay longer? I mean, I like you for f's sake. I just don't dare to tell you.

"It sounds to me like you're feeling better. Better get up and go back to your room."

"I'm too sick to move." 

Fine. Do whatever you want. It's your house anyway. I just let him be. He will surely go back later. I grabbed one of the cushions to cuddle with before sitting on the carpet in front of the TV.

After about five episodes, I stopped watching. I turned off the TV and got to my feet. Beni was still on my bed when I turned around. Is he asleep? His eyes are closed. I walked up to him and touched his forehead. He is still a little feverish.

Well, he is sick. I felt bad waking him up, so I just laid on the bed. As soon as my body started to relax, I felt the cushion move, and he was suddenly so close to me and wrapped me in a hug, which made me tense.

"Beni, go back to your room."

He chuckle. In fact, I felt him chuckle right next to my neck. I felt literal goosebumps. He is too close.

"I'm too lazy to get up, and my room is too dark."

"Turn on the light."

"My room is too cold. Muy frío."

"Then turn off the air conditioner." I said but he still didn't let go. 

I don't want to take advantage of him, especially when he's sick, but he's the one who kept sticking close to me. I tried. I guess I'll just enjoy this moment.

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Wait! Aren't I giving in too easily? I mean, we're not even together, and we're already hugging each other on the bed, in my room, with just the two of us. I tried pushing him away, but he just hugged me tighter.

"Let go."

"I'll behave. I'm a good guy."

"I need to turn off the light or do you want it on?" I asked him.

"If you ask me, I prefer the lights on, pero for now, you can turn them off." Then he chuckled.

What's so funny? I don't get it. Anyway, I got up to turn off the light before getting back in. He pulled me closer, making me lean on his chest. I wish I could stroke his chest or lick it.

Oh my god! 

When did my not-so-innocent mind become so... corrupted? I didn't know I could be like this to someone I like. Well, in my defense, it's the first time I've ever liked or loved someone, so  I'm discovering new things about myself.

I'm sorry, Mom. I know I shouldn't be sharing a bed with a guy who isn't my husband or boyfriend, but I can't stop myself. I like him.

 I wanted to stay wrapped in his arms, but he had a fever, so his body heat was too much for me.

"It's hot." I told him after a while. 

He loosened his hold, and I moved away from him. We talked for a bit before I dozed off.