Behind Closed Doors

thirty five

Mabilis lang na natapos ang araw, they spend their time talking about things in life, they ate, they sang their usual theme songs.

Miro and Aliah, together with the grandparents enjoy the rest of the day.

It's already 6 pm and now, they are on their way home. The grandparents are already sleeping in the backseat, tired of the whole day activity.

"Ikaw, hindi ka ba matutulog? Medyo malayo pa naman." Miro asked while driving. Aliah turned to her.

"Nope, baka mamaya kasi makatulog ka while driving e." Aliah teases her. Miro chuckled.

"Ah really? Sabihin mo na lang na you want to spend your time looking at me."

"Ah wow, ang hangin mo naman." Aliah ride along with her jokes.

"Hindi ba?" Miro smirk.

"Kapal mo." Aliah laughed at her.

"See, you didn't even denied." Miro glances at her.

"Fine, whatever Miss mahangin."

"Tumungin ka lang, libre yan basta ikaw." Pang-aasar pa ni Miro.

Aliah seems to get an idea, she smirk. Slowly, she lean closer to Miro and chin rested on her shoulder, sending shivers down her spine.

Miro stunned as her breath hitch. She bit down her lips.

"Wha-"  Miro's eyes widened as she felt Aliah's warm breath on her skin. Her heart suddenly drummed against her chest.

"Ali.." Miro's voice trailed off, her lips still bitten down. She couldn't finish her sentence, her mind racing with the sudden closeness between them.

Aliah's smirk turned into a sly smile as she whispered, "What now, Miss mahangin? " Her voice was low.

Miro wasn't able to even utter a word as she felt her face heat up. She couldn't believe what was happening. Aliah was flirting with her, and she didn't know how to react.

"Aliah, kapag nabangga tayo." Miro whispered. Aliah pull away from her as she sat there with a smirk on her lips.

Miro let out a breath that she had been holding since earlier.

"Grabe ka naman sakin." Miro complained but Aliah just laughed at her.

"Wow, ikaw kaya yung nang-aasar kanina." Aliah fire back at her as she crossed her arms.

Miro just shook her head.

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Two days had passed quickly just as a blink of eyes.

"This is the first time we are going to celebrate Christmas together pala no?" Aliah smiles.

They are comfortably lying on the bed. Aliah's head place onto Miro's arm. They are just looking at each other.

"Are you happy about it?" Tanong ni Miro at hinawi ang buhok ni Aliah na bahagyang tumatabon sa kanyang pisngi.

Aliah's eyes sparkled and slowly nodded.
"More than I could ever imagine. You made me feel secure and safe. I never thought I would experience this kind of thing." She muttered softly.

Miro's face lit up with a gentle smile, her fingers continuing to stroke Aliah's hair.

"Me too," she whispered back, her eyes locked on Aliah's.

It's as if their mind are connected to each other, slowly they lean closer in sync.

Miro's POV
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s I lean closer to her, my heart skipped a beat.

Her eyes calmly shut, I gently press my on hers. I can feel her trembles underneath my fingertips as my hand caress her waist, pulling her closer.

As her lips parted slightly, I took it as a sign to deepen the kiss. Her soft gaps send a electric feelings in me.

Our tongues dance together,I can feel my head spinning because of the sensation. I pull her closer, my hand sliding up her back, feeling the gentle curve of her shoulders.

She  wrap her arms around my neck, pulling me in, her fingers tangling in my hair. The kiss grows more intense, my heart keep pounding in my chest. Gosh am I really crazy in love with her?

I feel like I'm melting into her, my love and desire blending together that might explode sooner.

We pulled away from the kiss, both gasping for air. Our forehead press together, I close my eyes, savoring this moment with her.

"Merry Christmas, Ma'am." I whispered.

"Merry Christmas, babi." She softly spoke.

'Merry talaga ang Christmas kapag ganito' I sighed in contentment.

I pulled her in my embrace, inhaling the softness of her natural scent.

"I love you."