Kate
Luke has been really supportive about this.
One time, we were at a convenience store and I said, "I've never stolen anything. Let's steal gum?"
He knew I wanted him to set it up so, he walked to the counter, spoke to the cashier and mouthed, "Run!"
I did as asked and ran to the exit and was promptly stopped by the guard. "Ah Ma'am, nakita ko po yun."
I was so scared! "Hindi! Kuya..."
"Ito po yung resibo. Pasensya na po, nagkukunyari lang kami. Alam po ni Ate Cashier yan," Luke explained and got me off the hook.
At my place, I was still shaking. "Oh my god. Oh my god, Bu-Luke. Yun pala yung feeling... kahit alam ko that you covered me and paid for it naman... oh my god..."
He chuckled quietly, rubbed my arms and pulled me close. "Okay na. Relax. Okay na."
"But they have me on CCTV! Oh my god."
He kissed my forehead. "You can calm down. Sabi ni Kuya Guard, we're lucky na sira nga yung cameras nila, that's why also they're extra vigilant."
I breathed a sigh of relief and peppered his face with kisses. "Thank you! Thank you! What would I do without you? Thank you! Mwah! Mwah!"
The next thing I knew I was straddling him and we were both breathing heavily.
He moved and pinned me under him.
I started kissing his face more slowly.
More deliberately.
"Kate, don't start."
"Luke?"
"Yes, Kate?"
"I know what rule I want to break."
*
I woke up with a start.
I was so exhausted from last night and still wanted to sleep but the hand on my belly was making me feel warm.
Hand on my belly.
Hand on my...
My eyes widened and I realized I was in my birthday suit, and so was Luke.
I scampered off the bed, my movements causing him to wake, so I pulled the sheets up with me.
Luke opened one eyes and smiled, "Good morning."
"Hey..." I said quietly.
He sat up, and because I took the blanket to cover myself, I could see ALL of him. Luke Junior was saying hi. I threw him a pillow.
"Magtakip ka nga."
"Bakit ang sungit mo?"
"Hindi naman... I'm just... It's just... we... uhm..."
"Yep. We did," he said, smiling. Hugging the pillow, he lay on his stomach and closed his eyes. "Hmmmm.... ang sarap. Don't even attempt to ruin my mood by saying you regret it."
"I don't," I said, realizing I meant it.
Last night was exciting, fun, and intense and my body was still humming from how great it was.
But, "What now, Luke?"
"Anong what now? Siguro naman obvious na tayo na."
"Ha?!"
"Of course. Finally, you broke your rule and see me as something more than a friend. I'm not going back to the friendzone."
I sat on the bed again. I don't think I could ever see Luke a just a friend ever again, not after seeing him between my legs.
I flushed at the memory.
"Luke?"
"Yes, Kate?"
"I always had a rule na walang mahalay moments hanggang hindi nagto-toothbrush... I was wondering if we could..."
We didn't kiss on the mouth, but the rule was definitely, DEFINITELY broken.
THE END
