15: a little reassurance

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Cc's POV

Taylor Swift is playing at a dangerously high volume through my speaker as I'm in the bathroom, getting ready. You can bet I'm singing along at the top of my lungs while dancing to the beat of the song. My mood is particularly good today.

You might think that is because I'm with my family, and because it's my little brother's birthday, or maybe even because it's a beautiful day and I don't have a reason to not be happy.

But no. Something very special happened, and I don't think my mind will shut up about it ever again. A wide grin forms on my face as I reach for my moisturizer, applying the liquid to my face.

Cairo and I had sex. God, just the thought of it pushes me further up on cloud nine. As if I wasn't there already.

The most perfect person to ever exist on planet earth took my virginity in the best way it could possibly have happened. There wasn't a second where I didn't feel like I'm on top of the world, the pleasure I felt would suffice me for a lifetime, and Cairo made sure to respect any possible boundaries.

To sum it up: this was without a doubt the best night of my life.

Sure, back in my mind, there still is the undeniable worry that we aren't a couple. I can't be sure that it meant even remotely as much to her as it did to me. But even though we just met a few weeks ago, I feel like I know Cairo.

She's not big on typical social expectations, that I know for sure. She wouldn't sleep with me just for the gist of this whole play-pretend thing.. right? I mean, we were careful not to wake anyone while doing it. This was intended to stay between us, not to prove anything to anyone.

This was between me and her. So, that means it was real, right?

Right. In my mind, it is. And I won't allow any doubts. This is the best I've felt in a while, I'm not gonna let my own head destroy this euphoric feeling. My hands reach for my toothbrush, pressing an adequate amount of toothpaste on it before I begin to brush my teeth. I try to focus back on the positive aspects, pushing everything else further back. But the slight doubts remain.

I suppose a little reassurance wouldn't hurt.. but I can't just ask Cairo blatantly. She's not the type to answer such questions. But then again, she's very kept to herself. Who else would know how she feels about me? Who else would she tell?

Then, it suddenly dawned on me. Winnie. Of course, how could I forget! She's Cairo's best friend since like, forever. If anyone else besides the beautiful girl herself knows, it's Winnie. There it is, the solution to all my problems. I just have to talk to her. Content with my brilliance, I spit out the remaining toothpaste before flushing it down the sink, gurgling on a sip of water to get rid of it for good.

Served on a platter. My problem solving skills are impeccable!

Only one problem. How the fuck am I supposed to contact Winnie?! I don't even have as much as her last name, and I'm aware she's not a student at our university.

Come to think of it, I don't know anything about this girl at all. Well, no, that's not entirely true. Here's what I do know: Her name is Winnie, she used to live close to Cairo in Tennessee, they most likely went to the same school, they are best friends since basically forever and Winnie is like family to Cairo.. Maybe I really should meet her, I mean if Cairo and I ever end up dating for real, I should know her family.. right? Well, technically I met her father.. unpleasant to say the least. But Cairo did say that Winnie is the closest thing she has to a family, and what's important to her is important to me as well.

I have to smile proudly at all the information I'm able to recall about this basically total stranger, until I remember a small little detail..

Cairo and Winnie used to have sex. God, for all I know, they still do. And Winnie seems to be in love with Cairo. I can't help but scrunch my face in disgust. Maybe it isn't the best idea after all to talk to her, she's basically my opponent in this game of love.

No, stop it Cc. Cairo is her own person, no one's battling for her hand. Well, technically, I assume a lot of people are trying to, but what I want to say is: she can choose. It's her decision at the end of the day and from what I recall, Winnie confessed to Cairo a long time ago. If she wanted to act upon that, she could have and she would have. But she didn't.

Instead, she came home with me to visit my family, is pampering me with love and affection and took my virginity like the goddess she is, for christ's sake. I really need to work on my insecurities as well as my jealousy.

Back to the main thing here, I think to myself as I begin to grab the clothes I gathered from my room to get dressed for the day. I would like to talk with Winnie. How?!

My mind still occupied with this unanswered matter, I finish dressing myself and return to my room. Upon entering, I'm met with a concentrated looking Cairo on my bed, her hair still a bit messy from sleeping, with her phone in her hand. She looks up at me and smiles softly.

"You look gorgeous."

It's insane how flustered she makes me feel with a small remark. "Thank you" I reply with a sheepish grin. "So so you."

"Don't mock me" she says without looking at me, her voice now a bit less enthusiastic.

My eyes widen in shock. "No! I-I wasn't mocking you, Cairo, I do genuinely believe that you look like a goddess right now. Well, to be honest, I think that about you every second of every day. I'm so sorry, I- it wasn't supposed to come across as rude."

Cairo's eyes flicker up to mine for a second, she's visibly unsure wether I'm being honest with her right now, but seemingly decides to drop it as she speaks up.

"Nevermind, could you tell me what's the plan for today?"

"Sure, yes" I nod frantically, thankful for the change of topic. "So, around 9am I think my parents want to eat breakfast with all of us, then Wyatt gets to unpack his presents, and I'm pretty sure my parents are taking him to a science geek thingy as a present later today. Then we have the house to ourselves. And when they return, I recall my mother saying that she had dinner reservations and we're expected to join. Is that all right with you?"

"It is" Cairo hums, her mind clearly occupied with something else. "I need to see Winnie sometime today, I could leave after the present-giving if it's alright."

The imaginary lightbulb in my head turns so bright, I fear it might pop any moment. "What? No need to, just invite her over here!" I exclaim, probably a bit too enthusiastic and loud. There it is, my chance to talk to Winnie!

The brunette looks at me surprised. "You wouldn't mind? It's really no issue for me to leave-"

I interrupt her by laying my hand on top of hers as I sit down next to her on the bed. "Please, be my guest. I wanted to go for a run later today anyway, then you guys can have some privacy. Besides, if it's alright with you, I'd love to meet Winnie sometime" I admit, my eyes lacking the confidence to fully meet her gaze.

To my surprise, she smiles in response while shaking her head in disbelief. "What a coincidence, I bet she's dying to meet you as well."

"Sooo.. it's settled?" I inquire.

"I'll let Winnie know" she replies before tending to her phone again, typing a message for her best friend. My eyes involuntarily stare at her, admiring the girl's slender hands, especially her fingers.. oh god those fingers.. last night..-

"Daydreaming, are we?" Cairo cackles with an amused expression, and I'm quick to look away.

"Oh don't pout baby, you can enjoy the view all you want. But maybe wait until your family is gone.. we already had you worked up at the table with them once, that wasn't too pleasant. Though it was definitely entertaining." she states with a chuckle.

I shrug in response. "Yeah, for you. Wasn't too funny for me, you know.."

"Oh, but you were such a good girl.." Cairo whispers, dragging out the last words purposely in a raspy voice that makes my body shudder. Before I can say another word, she gets out of bed, leaving me in a slightly aroused and confused state.

"It's 8:32am. I better get ready for breakfast, huh baby?" she cooes before pressing a gentle kiss on my cheek, grabbing a few clothes and leaving the room, headed for the bathroom.

Cairo Sweet, you will be the death of me.

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