A Journey Through Love and Loss

Goodmorning Kiss

Avery's POV

I woke up the next morning still wrapped in Tyler's arms. For a moment, I just lay there, taking in the peaceful expression on his face as he slept. He looked so different when he was asleep, he's softer and more vulnerable.

My gaze drifted to his cheek, where I noticed na wala man lang itong pores. Daig pa niya babae sa sobrang kinis ng mukha niya.

I leaned in closer, at tinitigan ko pa iyon mabuti kung totoo ba talaga yung skin niya sa cheeks. Just as my fingers touched his skin, his eyes suddenly opened, startling me.

Our faces were inches apart, and I could feel my heart racing. Nako, lagot.

"What are you doing?" he asked, his voice still heavy with sleep.

Ano nga ba ang ginagawa ko? Hindi ko tuloy alam ang isasagot ko.

In a panic, I leaned in and kissed him, the words tumbling out of my mouth. "G-Goodmorning kiss," I stammered.

Mula nung ikasal kami ngayon ko na lang ulit siya nahalikan. Hindi naman siya nagulat sa ginawa ko at nakatingin lang siya sa akin. Siguro nagtataka siya sa ikinilos ko.

Tyler's lips curved into a mischievous grin as he pulled back slightly. He sat up in bed, still grinning. "A good morning kiss, huh? If you want to give me a good morning kiss everyday, I won't complain."

Siguro iniisip niya sabik na sabik ako na halikan siya. Arrrrrghhh, Avery ang tanga mo bakit mo ba kasi kiniss?!

I just rolled my eyes, feeling a mixture of embarrassment and frustration at my own impulsiveness. "I just want to touch your cheeks." I muttered.

He raised an eyebrow. "And why is that?"

"It doesn't seem real. It's too smooth for a guy's skin." I pouted.

Tyler chuckled, shaking his head. "Well, in that case, my skin is real. But I'll take the kiss, too."

He swung his legs over the side of the bed and stood up. "Come on, we should get ready. We have to go to the hospital today."

I nodded, still feeling a bit flustered. As Tyler headed to the bathroom, I couldn't help but sigh at my own foolishness. Why did I kiss him instead of just telling him about his skin? Nanatili lang ako nakaupo sa kama at iniisip pa rin yung kiss na ginawa ko.

After a few moments, someone knocked on the door, drawing my attention. The door opened slightly, revealing Tyrone's face peeking in. He just stared at me, so I gestured my hand to him to come closer.

"Come in," I said with a smile.

He hesitantly entered and closed the door. He seemed unsure if he should speak, probably still shaken by what happened last night, which weighed heavily on my heart that I said those things to Tyrone.

I got off the bed and walked over to him, picking him up.

"Good morning," I greeted him, kissing his cheek.

"I thought you wouldn't recognize me again," he said with a pout. "Good morning, Mommy." He kissed me on the cheek as well.

He scanned the room and then asked, "Where's Daddy?"

"He's in the bathroom. Daddy and I need to go out today to take care of something."

"Can I come with you, Mommy?"

I smiled, unsure if we should bring him along. He'd surely wonder why we were going to the hospital.

I set him down para maayos ko na ang kama na pinaghigaan namin ni Tyler. "Ask your daddy if you can come with us," I suggested.