In Screaming Color

Chapter 13

Hindi ko na nacheck so forgive me for the mistakes you'll encounter upon reading. :) enjoy

Bea's POV

I woke up with the warm breath against my skin as she continues to nuzzle on my neck. And I felt a tingling sensation of having someone nearby.

Who am I kidding?

To have someone close, too close. To not feel any form of air on your skin but only the one that comes from her nose. The heat it brings to contradict with the cold wind. And as she tightens the hug we both share, I find myself hoping that she wouldn't let go. Not even for a second to check on me, because I feel safe. I feel fine, I feel so much better than just being fine.

And with the realization, my eyes went wide. I shouldn't. I shouldn't. I shouldn't.

I shouldn't find myself relax on a person's presence because she said it herself, she'll leave and by leave she means not looking behind. Leaving me empty and thirsty of her embrace. Dreaming of waking up everyday with her nose touching the skin on my neck and scent of bacon and eggs on the kitchen spread throughout our home.

Our home.

Our?

"Jho..."

I whisper. Distracting myself from my thoughts. We are surrounded by light that illuminated through the clouds, raindrops, and the window. And as I hear the rustling wind and splashes of tiny water, I relax.

Everything will be fine.

She wouldn't leave,

Right?

"Jho, wake up."

I rub my palm against her lean arm. Allowing myself to appreciate her smooth brown skin. And fixing the baby hair she has on her forehead, I get to see the unconscious Jhoana. How her beauty shows off on her simplicity.

"Hm.."

She tightens the hug once more and a smile formed on my face. Flattered to have the ability to calm her scared heart, to affect her in such a way.

"Wake up, Jho."

I held her cheek and whisper the words with my morning breath and watch her smile.

"Good morning."

She greets me warmly but didn't even work a muscle to move away. Her eyes still closed.

See Bea... She's not letting go.

I tell myself to calm down. To not even overthink of where this is going, to remind myself to just relax and enjoy every minute of the company she's offering.

"Good morning, Jho."

I replied, hugging her a little tighter than before and we found ourselves sleep for a few hours more.

I woke up once again and find myself alone in the queen sized bed. I stood up and brushed my hair before leaving the bedroom.

I found her sitting on the couch, a hot mug of coffee on her hand as the scent occupies the whole cabin. She was staring through the glass door overlooking the lake and I quietly sneaked in behind her. Sat on the couch and the movement on the foam startled her but smiled after knowing that it was just me.

"Umuulan pa din. Coffee?"

"Maybe later. Anong oras na?"

"Ten minutes after 9. Gutom ka na ba? I'll cook for breakfast."

"Maybe for awhile. What made you leave the bed?"

"I wanted coffee."

I nodded and joined her on watching the lake take in the rain. It took me a few minutes before noticing that she was wearing my jacket. I was starting to feel cold too but without any notice, she placed her mug on the table and held my cheeks.