Why Don't I Hate You...

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•• flashback 3 years ago ••

malia's pov.

My night with Shohei was wonderful. How we talked and how I felt was the exact same as the night we met. I almost forgot about why we we're here in the first place. Almost...

After we finished up the dinner and got desert, we decided that it was time to end the night. The drive back to my place was good. We talked a little but it was mostly silent. Not awkward, just a comfortable silence with music in the background.

We get back to my place and he walks me to my door. Before I walk, I turn around so I'm facing him.

"Thank you, Shohei. I really enjoyed tonight. It was fun."

"I'm glad you did. I had a lot of fun too."

We stand there smiling at each other for a second. He looks so attractive right now. Everything about him. His hair, his eyes, his smile, his cologne... everything! I think I can honestly say that this man is the most attractive man I've ever laid eyes on.

I've got the biggest urge to kiss him right now...

Uh oh. I can't have that feeling right now. I can't kiss him. We saw what happened the last time we kissed and I don't think I can go through that. But of course, I see him start to lean in.

My mind is telling me to swerve him but my body is already leaning towards him. Soon my eyes close and our lips touch.

Well fuck.

That kiss, that wasn't even supposed to happen, turned into us making out. The kiss gets heated even more but then I remember that we're still outside my door.

"Give me a sec," I say turning around to unlock my door.

As I'm pulling out my keys and unlocking my door, I feel Shohei's hands wrap around my waist and I feel his lips connect with my neck. His actions cause me to start to struggle with unlocking the door. Finally, it opens and he immediately pushes me inside. I quickly lock the door and lead him right to my room.

He gently pushes me down onto my bed and climbs on top of me. He kisses me again while his hands roam my body. I wrap my arms around his neck to deepen our kiss.

He pulls away and says, "Do you forgive me now?"

I look at him and sigh. I feel like I shouldn't forgive him so quickly. I feel like I should give it more time. But I look at him. I look at his smile and I just can't imagine staying mad at him.

"Are you gonna leave me tomorrow morning?"

"No. I promise."

I smile and say, "Okay. I forgive you."

He smiles wider than ever and goes back to kissing me. I think you can imagine how the rest of the night went...

-

I wake up to the sound of rustling beside me. I turn around only to be face to face with Shohei. He kept his promise.

I notice that he's still asleep so I try to fall asleep again but it's no use. I'm now wide awake. I was gonna get up to use the bathroom but I remember him saying that he was a light sleeper and I didn't want to wake him.

I take this time to take a good look at his face. I started to notice features about him that I didn't notice before. I was so mesmerized. Something about him is just so-

"I know you're staring at me."

He's awake?! I was so surprised by his comment that I didn't even reply back. Oh my god. I'm so embarrassed now. I can't believe he knows I'm staring at him. Wait... his eyes are still closed. How does he know I was looking at him?

"Your eyes are closed. How can you tell?"

Shohei opens his eyes and says, "I was awake a while ago. I pretended to be asleep when you turned around. I kinda just hoped you were still awake or that'd be embarrassing."

I just laughed and hid my face in my hands. I couldn't look him in the eyes after that. I felt so embarrassed that I got caught.

"I'm embarrassed. I didn't mean to stare. It kinda just... happened."

"It's okay. I get it. I'd stare at me too all the time if I could."

I rolled my eyes and said, " Okay! That's enough!"

I look around the room for my clothes when I noticed that they were at the foot of the bed. I reach for them and started to dress myself.

"Where are you heading off to," Shohei asked.

"The bathroom."

"You need to get dressed for that..?"

"Well sorry that I don't feel comfortable walking around my home naked."

"It's just to the bathroom. You're gonna take off your underwear anyway."

"Why do you care so much?"

"No reason. I just like seeing what's underneath those clothes..."

I gasp and say, "What a pig! Didn't you see enough last night?"

"I can't help it! I'm sorry!"

I throw a pillow at him and he dodges it with his hands. He throws that same pillow back at me but unfortunately I didn't react quick enough so it hits me in the face. I tried to look annoyed with him but his smile makes it so hard. He starts busting up laughing and pulls me closer.

He grabs my chin so we're looking each other in the eyes and he says, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to upset you."

I couldn't help but smile at his actions

"It's okay. I wasn't actually upset. I was just kidding."

"Okay cool. Now, you go use the bathroom. I'll wait here."

"Okay."

shohei's pov.

I watch her walk to the bathroom and I couldn't help but stare. She truly is one of the most beautiful girls I've ever seen. Everything about her. Not only is she gorgeous but her personality tops it all. Something about her makes me feel so comfortable, so safe. I haven't known her for long but I just feel like I can be so open with her.

Oh god please let things work out between us.