A Collision of Hearts and Heroes

Chapter 38

Clarissa's POV

Ours to Hold

Rinig na rinig hanggang cubicle ang ingay galing sa venue. While waiting for our turn on stage, I decided to go to the comfort room to freshen up. I ran my fingers through my hair and adjusted my bangs until they fell just right.

Pabalik na ako sa event nang biglang may humila sa akin patago sa isang hallway. Before I could even react, I was pinned against the wall. My breath caught in my throat as Gasper's lips were urgently and unexpectedly pressed against mine.

Shit!

His sudden kiss caught me off guard. I pressed my palms against his chest to push him back. He didn't move far, though, his left hand braced firmly against the wall by my neck, as if trapping me in place. His right hand held my waist with a grip that sent shivers through me. Nakangisi siya nang nakakaloko habang nakatitig sa akin.

"Gago ka! Nagulat ako!" I spat.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to. I'm just really craving your kiss," aniya, tunog batang nanghihingi ng laruan.

Hindi ko mapigilang mapangiti. "We can kiss later."

"Mamaya pa 'yon. I want it now."

Gasper Yvez has this irresistible habit. He's a kiss addict, and it's one of the things I adore most about him. He leaned in closer to meet his lips with mine. Akala ko ay mababaw lang, pero pinalalim niya ang halikan namin. I couldn't resist the pull of his lips, and soon I responded with a hunger that matched his. Our kisses grew more intense. I felt his hand slip under my shirt as the heat between us rose.

"Hey, calm down," I stopped him. "May laro pa tayo. Dudurugin pa kita mamaya," I chuckled.

He smirked. "Are you sure about that? Hm?"

Hindi pa man ako makasagot ay siniil na niya ulit ako ng halik. Mababaw at mabilis lang. It's like a playful kiss.

"Basta 'wag ka lang mag-Harith," I said the moment he pulled away from the kiss.

Sa totoo lang, nakakatakot siya mag-Harith. Kagaya nalang noong sa Sea Games, nakapag-savage siya. His main hero is actually Hayabusa, but his signature hero in professional tournaments is Harith. Ang halimaw niya magdala ng hero na 'yan.

"Sure, papartidahan kita," mayabang niyang saad.

"Wow, you're quite mayabang there!" I scowled. "Anyway, we'll see that. Baka mas malakas lang ang yabang mo than the damage of your hero."

He laughed and kissed the tip of my nose.

"Okay?" He said, dripping with sarcasm.

"Tara na nang makita natin 'yang yabang mo!"

We're rivals on stage, but we're actually lovers and allies off stage.

Matapos ang konting asaran namin ni Gasper ay sabay na kaming nagtungo sa kung nasaan ang mga kakampi namin. Hiyawan at palakpakan ang sumalubong sa amin pagkatapak sa stage. Standing there, along with my allies—witnessing those people who are waiting for my comeback and are supporting me through my journey—I feel like I have finally returned home. I slightly got emotional when I spotted banners raised high. The words are bold and clear, and it says, "Welcome home, Arie!"

The wild energy of the crowd.

The staunch support of our fans.

The hype of the game.

Oh, how I missed it all!

I stretched my arms in front and waved at the crowd with tears forming in the corners of my eyes. Iwinagayway nila ang banner habang naghihiyawan nang malakas.