The Narcissist

Chapter 38 - CURIOUS/JEALOUS

The feeling of cold compress against my skin gives me pain relief, but Rhett's intense gaze causes warm tingles in my chest.

He was in all seriousness putting cold compress on my bruises. Every now and then he would hear me wince in pain and he would profusely apologize.

"Rhett?" I asked.

He was so focused on my wounds, so I wanted to distract him. "Hmm?"

"I was just wondering, did you train Dina?" I inquired, biting my lip out of nervousness.

He stopped what he was doing and stared at me, "Dina?"

"Yeah." I whispered.

"I did train her for a while, but it was a long time ago." He explained.

"And?" I prompted.

His brows furrowed for a second, "And what?"

"And.. I just wanted to know, how was she as your trainee?" I said not being able to look in his eyes. Suddenly I was interested in fiddling my thumbs.

He exhaled deeply, "She's hardworking. Always focused. That's how she is. Why are you suddenly interested in her?" He asked.

I gave him an incredulous look, "How could I not?! She's beaten my ass today!"

Rhett laughed at my response, in which I slapped his arm. "Not funny." I deadpanned.

He just flashed me his teeth, smiling in amusement. "God! I love you!" He announced.

"What's not to love?" I retorted. He just smirked at me.

"Nothing. Everything about you is lovable." He said reaching for my hand then kissing my knuckles.

As cheesy as it sounds, my heart melted at his gesture.

But back to the issue, "So you're close to her, huh?" I asked intriguely.

He stopped what he's doing and faced me, "What are you up to?" He asked back, his grin slowly appearing.

"Nothing." I denied, scoffing. "I'm just really, really curious." I said, shrugging.

He smirked at me, "Really curious? Or really jealous?"

I gasped at his comment, how dare he point out the truth?! My mouth hanged open.

I was about to deny it but I was stopped when he spoke.

"You're cute when you're a little jealous but it doesn't suit you. How can a very beautiful girl like you get jealous? You have absolutely nothing to worry about." He explained as he leaned in to kiss my forehead.

I trusted him completely. I leaned back to him. "Ow!!" I gasped as I accidentally bumped my bruises.

We both laughed at my own clumsiness. I snuggled close to him with more caution as to not to hurt myself again.

"So, how's your training? Your match is coming soon right?" I asked as I gently massage his hands.

His face became serious again. "Same." He answered in a clipped tone. It caught my attention, but I didn't want to pry him just yet.

"Is Captain Kenny training with you?" I asked.

He relaxed a bit, "Yeah he's training with me. About the championship, are you sure you want to watch?"

My eyes narrowed at him, "Why wouldn't I watch?! We already talked about it. You agreed that I could come." I whined.

He sighed in defeat, "You're right. I just thought you'd change your mind." He stated.

Now it's my turn to relax, "I wouldn't change my mind about you. Like, ever." I grinned.

He stiffened for a second. "Careful. You must mean what you say, say what you mean." He was so serious, I just stared blankly at him.

And when I recovered, I began to reply. "I always mean what I say." I breathed, as our face got closer.

Too close. Our nose touched, our lips brushing each other. My eyes voluntarily closed, avoiding his hypnotic gaze that was too much for me to handle.

Then, fire. Blazing kiss.

Our lips started to move, I pressed his face closer to mine by encircling my arms to his neck in a viscious grip. He willingly obliged to my plea, deepening the kiss. Asking entrance to open my mouth to him, his tongue easily engulfed my moan. Which made him kiss me more torridly.

I'm exploring this side of him, the fierce and unapologetic side of him. And I admire him even more for it. I was partly terrified of him, but more thrilled at the same time.

He had so much to give, and I'm too greedy to want it all.

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