Star-Crossed Melodies (Echoes #1)

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

Together

I looked up, feeling the cold water flowing from the shower in my bathroom. I was standing in front of the tiled wall with my eyes closed. I wasn't moving and just stood there.

I swallowed and ran my fingers through my hair, facing away.

I just woke up. I didn't know what time it was, but I knew it was early. The sun hadn't risen in my condo yet, and it was still somewhat dark. When I woke up, I went straight to the bathroom.

It's weird because when I woke up, my dick was hard. I'm hard as fuck! I'm also sweaty, just like when I dreamed about Leyla before. That's how I looked!

I didn't dream of anything or something. I didn't remember anything when I woke up. All I know is that sweat was dripping from my forehead, and my khaki shorts were tight.

This is the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to me. Even though no one saw it and I was alone, it's still embarrassing!

"What the fuck is happening to you? How many years has it been since you last slept with a woman, and now you're this hard?" I muttered to myself while my eyes were fixed down there.

I touched it, but it was already limp. I guess I don't need to jerk off anymore.

I'm usually hard every morning, but not to the point where I need to jerk off. It usually goes away after a few minutes, but now, if I don't do that, my lower abdomen will hurt.

What, am I going to meet Ellis with a bulge in the back of my pants?

Natigilan ako nang maalala si Ellis.

Napalunok ako.

He was with me the whole afternoon, similar to when I dreamt of Leyla being kissed, but I didn't get hard then! I just sweated, unlike now...

Ellis was on top of me for a few minutes, but during that time, I didn't feel anything!

Damn. Maybe I'm just sexually frustrated. The last time I had sex with a woman was when I was still in school.

It's been two years since I stopped, so it's been a while. This is normal.

I stayed in the bathroom for so long.

I took a rest in the bathtub and ended up falling asleep there. It's still early, and I didn't want to stay up if I left the bathroom. I can't sleep now, and I'll spend the whole time wondering if Ellis is the reason I feel this way this morning.

I woke up only when my phone rang outside. My head almost slipped on the bathtub due to dizziness.

I grabbed the hanging towel and wrapped it around my waist before leaving the bathroom. My eyebrows furrowed as I encountered the unexpected caller.

Without checking the number, I answered, "Who's this?" My voice was thick and serious.

"Austin—"

"What the fuck are you calling for, Zede?! It's too early in the morning!" I shouted upon recognizing the voice.

There was a pause before he spoke.

"Pre... what do you mean early? It's already nine in the morning! Wala bang araw sa condo mo?" he said.

I paused and looked at the white curtain on the balcony. I walked over, pulled it aside, and indeed, the sun was shining. I was confused. It was still early when I went to the bathroom!

And now, it's already morning? How many hours did I sleep in the bathtub?

"What do you need?" I changed the topic.