Chapter 11
I woke up because of the warmth enveloping me, the smell of cinnamon lingering through my nostrils, and the tight embrace of strong arms---arms?! I opened my eyes, ended up seeing a throat. Throat? Oh, and the chest is just so perfect. I wanted to touch it so badly. Wait. Is he...not wearing anything? IS HE NAKED?! I pushed him out of the bed, shouting, "Pervert! Pervert!" I checked myself if I'm still wearing anything. Thank heavens I'm completely dressed. I saw Chase, still wearing his blue shirt and gray pants. All the buttons of his shirt were opened, revealing his muscular 4-pack abs.
"What is your problem?" he asked irately. What was my problem?
"You!" I stuttered loudly.
"Me?"
"Yes, you! You and you're naked... uhm... chest and abdomen! You're a pervert!"
"Pervert? Do you want me to explain first?" he chuckled.
"Explain? Be sure it's acceptable." I rolled my eyes at him.
"You were trembling last night and you told me you're freezing, so I hugged you. You said it's not enough, then you suddenly started opening my shirt buttons. You buried your face on my chest and in that way you finally slept," he explained.
I flushed. "You could've just covered me with blanket," I spluttered, avoiding to look at Chase.
"You're kicking off the blanket."
"You could've just lit up the fireplace."
"We don't have wood."
"Yo-you could've just woke me up, then."
"I tried, but you aren't waking up."
I bowed my head because of humiliation. That's the time when the guys and girls woke up.
"What's happening?" Keith asked, his eyes still closed.
"Oh, it's just an unsophisticated argumentation, guys," Chase answered.
They went back to sleep, yawning. I felt the bed move, so I raised my head. Chase and I were nose to nose, focusing at each one's eyes. I blinked for several times and swallowed.
"Can we talk?" he smirked
"I don't have time for an unsophisticated argumentation," I said, one eyebrow elevated. "Pervert monster." And it's my time to smirk at him. I stuck my tongue out, raising my eyebrow and went back to sleep.
I was awakened when Scarlett slapped my butt. I jumped from my position; I nearly fell off the bed. "WHAT THE?!" I exclaimed.
"Wake up sleepyhead. It's seven o'clock," Scarlett said energetically.
"I'm awake, don't you see?" I shot back with enthusiasm.
"Oh, I see. Now, stand up and get ready 'cause we're leaving at eight."
"Eight?! An hour is not enough for me to---"
"Faster, Avariella. Stop wasting your time. It's not my fault that you woke up very very late," she grinned. I pouted.
I dashed to the bathroom first: took a bath and brushed my teeth. Good thing, I didn't forget my toothbrush. I ran back to the room where I slept. Opening the door, I saw Chase changing clothes. "Oh my gosh! I'm sorry I forgot to knock!" I closed the door, going back outside, panting unfalteringly.
Dear Aphrodite, is that your son? I whispered to my head. Thank God, there's nothing much I saw. I blushed. "You like Keith... not Chase. Keith, Keith, Keith. This is just a temptation. Okay? You're in love with Keith, understand?" I nodded. I'm talking to myself, okay?
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