ADDICTED

A CHANGE OF HEART?

I woke to the sound of soft snoring. The window is slightly open causing the chilly wind to saturate the already air-conditioned room.

"Z-zhou Zhou stop moving around" I heard Gu Hai mumbling against the pillow, face down. Pretty much naked aside from his boxer's brief. A second to that and soft snores slowly filled the room again.

I got up slowly this time and gathered my neatly folded clothes before taking long strides towards the kitchen to cook breakfast.

***

"What are you cooking?" Minty breath touched me. Putting down the knife and the well cut vegetables making sure its the exact shape and size, I look around and smiled. Gu hai looked like a kid, still half naked but now wearing a carrot filled pajama.

"You're up. Coffee or tea?" Smiling. I reach towards the coffee stand already knowing how he likes it. My hand got grasped in the middle and spun around only to be locked in an embrace.

"And what are you doing?" Gu hai didn't talk but he buried his head on my nape. Though ticklish I didn't pry him off me.

"You smell so good..." He inhaled deep, the warm feel of his morning breath sent waves of feel good hormones all over my body. I fought the urge to giggle.

"Do you mind letting go now cause the pan is calling me." He immediately slid off upon noticing the smoke coming from the pan I heated up a while ago, almost forgotten.

"Oh...yeah" he said while taking the seat closest to the counter where I'm cooking.

"You look like a Housewife right now"

"Do you wish to die?" Soft laughter filled the kitchen while he was clutching the marbled tiles.

I pan fried the vegetables and seared the thinly sliced marinated beef, just the way he likes his beef cooked. The meaty aroma making both our stomach's could d'etat in hunger.

I served the food steaming with freshly brood coffee on the side and milk.

"What time are you going to school?"

"I don't know I forgot I'll just laze around your apartment if you don't mind" he said. Taking a plate and filling it to overflow.

"That's rude. It makes me feel like I'm not feeding you." looking at the rice topped with veggies. He looked at me and back to the food, offering an apologetic smile before devouring it.

"It just taste so good... Can't help it" he said munching and talking at the same time. Reaching the fresh coffee.

I smiled watching him. I took my own plate and start digging.

"You can stay here if you want but I have psychology classes this afternoon. Be sure to reheat the food if you're hungry"

"Sure mom"

***

I groaned once my alarm went off. One of his arms lying comfortably on top of my naked stomach while One of my legs on top of his and head on his right arm. He is sleeping soundly, brows slightly furrowed but I can tell he had a nice sleep.

I moved a bit to face him but his arms immediately tightened around me. I smiled and reached his face, tracing his brows. Very careful as to not wake him up.

Nose... Cheeks... And finally lips.

The same lips that explored my mouth. The same mouth that brought me to completion. Is this love?

No... That's not possible. We are just playing around. He likes girls. He will never like me even if I'm the last person on earth. I know he will never choose me. He will never.

"Do I look that handsome to you?" I retracted. Watching his eyes open and send me one of those playful looks. Is this the same look he gave to those whom he slept around?

I feel a bit jealous.

"You wish! I'm just looking at your face and wiping the oil. Is your face friends with our frying pan?" I said basking my embarrassment with mean words. He was shock.

"You are so mean!" In diva mode he sat up and pouted. I laughed and smack his face.

"Let's get up you big baby or were gonna be late for school."

***

We are dining quietly when the son of the bitch decided he wants to join us. Displaying his neck by wearing a low cut black v-neck shirt. His collarbone littered with red hickeys and noticeable bite marks.

"Good morning!" Cheerful he greeted us. Hopping along the way. Looking way too stupid. I look around him but no sign of my father.

"Can I join you?" He asked politely, specifically fluttering his eyes to You Qi. He didn't dare ask me after I intentionally burned his hands with boiling soup a month ago. The scar a pure evidence of that memory.

I feel You Qi around my hands. Holding it as if asking for permission. I released a sigh.

"Sure, have a seat" You Qi answered. The bitch hesitated at first but hurriedly joined us.

We were all eating in awkward silence, when my dad finally decided to appear.

"How's my hubby?" He said. I fought the urge to gag. You Qi smiled at me. Reassuring me that everything's okay.

My dad was even worse, he is walking funny and revealed his upper body that was filled with hickeys and a few bruises. He was only wearing a bath robe.

"I'm okay babe, join us." The bitch answered. My dad looked at me in silence, waiting for any reaction but when none came out he pulled a chair and joined us.

"How are you You Qi? How's your dad?" He tried opening a topic.

"Not even interested to ask your son how he is? Makes me want to celebrate" I spat so he sighed and tried to speak.

"You disgust me. I'm going ahead if you don't mind." I hurried away leaving my unfinished plate.

***

"I'm home!" I said aloud. Waiting for any footsteps but there was none.

I looked around but no signs of GuHai around the house.

Last stop is the bedroom. Relief flooded me when I heard sounds coming from the inside.

But wait...

IS THAT MOANS I'M HEARING?!"

A/N: I know I'm really slow in updating but i really forgot that i haven't posted yet. Forgive me neh? Is Guhai doing something dirty? Find out in the next chapter ;)