If This Lasts (If This #2) Published Under Bliss Books)

Chapter Twenty-Eight

Tell me,
Tell me that you want me,
And I'll be yours completely
For better or for worse

A smooth male voice started to croon on the background. I smiled at the lyrics and leaned my head on his upper chest. Zion pulled me closer, his arms tightened around my lower back. We didn't stop from swaying slowly.

I know,
We'll have our disagreements,
Be fighting for no reason,
I wouldn't change it for the world

The heart-warming song makes me wanna cry and I'm not even surprised. For the past weeks kasi ay madalas akong emotional. Simula nang maging ayos na kami ni Zion ay bumabaw na ang luha ko. Ang dali-dali kong ma-overwhelm. Maybe because being in love makes me sappy?

"Okay?" Zion whispered near my ear.

"Very." tumango ako at ngumiti kahit hindi niya nakikita. Nanatiling nakasiksik ang mukha ko sa dibdib niya.

I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply. I'm obsessed with his smell. Sobrang bango niya talaga. I don't think I can last a day without breathing in his scent. It's not just his cologne or shower gel. He's got this distinct masculine scent. One whiff and I immediately know it's him.

He heavily sighed. "Your parents think I'm your cousin's ex now."

"Well, that's on you. I told you to wait para makahanap ng magandang timing pero lumapit ka pa rin." I calmly replied.

"I've been waiting for one month and a week." he grumbled.

The situation isn't laughable since I will have to prepare myself for a long explanation later on, but I couldn't stop myself from grinning. Zion's cute when he's being like this.

Nung una pa lang ay napag-usapan namin na ngayong araw i-announce publicly ang tungkol sa aming dalawa at ngayong araw ko rin siya ipapakilala sa parents ko.

Iyon nga lang ay hindi ako makahanap ng magandang tyempo. I'm busy with the event, he's busy entertaining guests, while my parents are busy socializing with a few known personalities and business people.

I leaned my face away from his chest and stood properly to look at him. His eyebrows were furrowed and his lips were pursed into a thin line. He's annoyed.

"After the event. Before my parents leave. I promise." sabi ko at sinamahan pa iyon ng matamis na ngiti na alam kong hindi niya matitiis.

His hardened expression slightly softened. The straight line on his lips turned into a pout. My eyes dropped to his mouth. It was a temptation that I wouldn't dare resist.

I slipped my hands down to his shoulder and gripped on it for support. I tiptoed and pulled myself up to reach for his lips. I gave him a gentle kiss, savoring the soft plumps slowly. He didn't move and let me taste him.

My heart was fluttering as I continued what I'm doing. I nibbled on his upper lip. He tastes sweet. It makes me wanna kiss him all day. I slipped out my tongue and parted his lips with it.

Zion groaned. His hands slid to my waist and squeezed it. He leaned down to meet with my height. I stopped tiptoeing and stood flat in my heels. He seared my mouth with a hard and passionate kiss. His tongue brushed mine.

I pulled away when I ran out of breath. I placed my forehead on his upper right chest as I grasp for air. My knees are now trembling. I wanted more than just a kiss, now. I bit my lower lip.

The music faded and the lights were next turned on. Nawala na ang kaninang romantic ambiance ng dance floor. The hired host said something from the stage. Everyone began to clap.