It Started in the Library (Completed and Editing)

Chapter 11: Innocent One

Chapter 11: Innocent One

He lifted me up by my waist and settled me on top of his bike, balancing us by standing between my open thighs. His hands traced soothing patterns on my back at nawala ang nararamdaman kong lamig sa init ng kanyang katawan. I was only wearing a thin sleepshirt pero my modesty is the furthest thing from my mind as I savoured being held in his arms for the first time.

"Goddess gusto kitang iuwi dun sa apartment ko ngayon," he murmured softly at the top of my head.

"Pwede naman bukas," I replied and was surprised at how husky my voice sounded. My head is comfortably leaning against his chest while my arms are around his waist.

"Nakakahiya, hindi ko pa kasi naaayos." He laughed softly, "May gagawin ka ba mamaya?"

"Mamaya?" I murmured drowsily. His warm hands are making me boneless with their rhythmic movement.

"It's 1:22AM," he reminded me, "Ngayon na ang bukas."

"Oh," I smiled sheepishly. "I'll go to church later. Sama ka? I want to offer gratitude and ask for a blessing".

I felt him nod his head, "Yes. I should offer thanks for an answered prayer".

"Tapos punta tayo sa apartment mo after and I'll help you clean up," I lifted my face from his chest and grinned up at him.

"Ang inosente mo, buti na lang mahal kita," he groaned as he rubbed his nose on mine. He sighed as his lips made careful passes on my lips. "Mababaliw ako sa'yo."

The soft teasing caresses on my lips are surely driving me mad as well, "Ikaw kaya," I murmured, "Tease." I captured his lower lip and pressed up to kiss him fully. He quickly took control of the kiss and soon I was moaning against him.

"Tama na. You need to go back inside," he whispered as he reluctantly pulled back, eyes dark and full of tenderness. "I love you Aya" he bent down and gave me one last peck.

"Love you too," there, I said it finally. He grinned at me before lifting me from the bike and carrying me inside the gate with my legs around his waist.

"Teka Prince..." I mumbled as I realized how awkward this position is.

"Ngayon ka pa nahiya eh kanina pa tayo dun sa labas nakaganito," he laughed softly as he kissed my forehead before settling me on my feet on our front step, "Hay, Aya ikaw na talaga..." I frowned at him but he just ruffled my hair before stepping back.

"See you later Goddess," he whispered to me before getting on his bike and speeding out into the night.

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"Daan muna tayo sa bahay bago tayo pumunta sa apartment mo," Aya tugged at my arm as we followed the throng of people going out of the church. "I need to change first."

I nodded at her. Dapat lang. Looking down at the sheer, floral printed dress she is wearing, several not-so-innocent-thoughts invaded my head. Oh man, kakagaling ko lang simbahan, nagkakasala na ako. She has absolutely no idea how much it took out of my self-control to stop myself from dragging her to my bed in our earlier rendezvous. Kalma, Prince, inosente pa yang girlfriend mo. First day pa lang ng relationship niyo, baka mamaya mag-break na kayo agad pag hindi mo napigil sarili mo. Shit, ang sakit sa puson.

Buti na lang mahal na mahal kita Aya, pero kapag 'yang dress na yan ang sinuot mo pagpunta sa apartment ko, baka sa pintuan pa lang tayo, yari ka na.

"Aya, sasama ka bang mag-lunch?" Alphonse called to us from his white Toyota Camry. Aya tugged my hand and we approached her eldest brother.

"Hindi na po kuya, tutulungan ko pa po si Prince mag-ayos dun sa bago niyang apartment," she smiled up to him. I felt a bit of tension as his gaze trained on me before his face broke out into a little smile.