𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 || 𝐇𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐢 𝐅𝐟

14

I woke up from the sound of the alarm. I slowly opened my tired eyes in irritation as I reached for the alarm clock. I turned it off then laid down again to snuggle up on my blanket. I was about to drift off to sleep again when someone interrupted by knocking on the door.

I groaned and turned my back to the door. I heard the door slowly open and slow footsteps walk across the room.  Suddenly, a light shined on my face when I heard the curtain swayed open. I scrunched up my face and sat up on the bed. Eyes still closed.

"Close the curtain, please," I pleaded, turning my back towards the window and rubbing my eyes with the back of my hand.

"No, you have to wake up. Remember, we're going to find a new apartment?" A voice said making me stopped rubbing my eyes in realization.

"Oh, right," I said and immediately stood up. I headed to the bathroom with a towel in my hand. As soon as I closed the bathroom door, I heard him laughed and the door closing outside. I shook my head and went in the shower.

I wore a black ripped jeans and a dark blue shirt. I searched for my black cap but I realized it has blown out last night by the strong wind. I walked back to the bathroom and stared at my reflection in the mirror. I started to have pimples again. Maybe, my period is coming.

I searched for my toothbrush but face-palmed when I realized it's in my suitcase. I was about to get it when something caught my eyes. There is a blue toothbrush resting on the cup.

Is it Zackary's toothbrush? Does he sleep here sometimes? I went out of the room to get my own. As I rummage in my luggage, I noticed the kitten was not in the blanket anymore. Where did that kitten go again?

I looked around the room as I brush my teeth but I still can't see the kitten. Maybe Zack brought it downstairs. I huffed and rinse my mouth. I hesitantly put the toothbrush on the blue cup. I stared at it before walking out of the room.

The smell of the food made me walk down faster. By the smell of it, I smiled at the thought of the food being cooked deliciously.

"Meow~~" I smiled more as the kitten—I mean Ningning came up to me. It's like he's greeting me a good morning. I continued my way to the kitchen with Ningning tailing behind me.

I immediately saw Zackary cooking as soon as I walked into the kitchen. He's back facing me. I went up behind him to see what he's cooking. My eyes sparkling at the sight. The dish looks so delicious.

I was startled when he suddenly jumped away from me with his hand up to his chest. He sighed in relaxation as he looked at me. I think I scared him.

"Sorry" I apologized. His eyes enlarged.

"No, no, it's okay, it's not your fault. I didn't notice you," he waved his hand off. I nodded then went to the cabinets to search for the plates while he, continued to cook. I placed the plates, glass, and utensils on the table as Zack serve the food. He gave Ningning a tuna on the bowl and placed it in front of the kitten.

We ate in silence. I smiled as I eat my food with my legs kicking under the table unconsciously. I hadn't been able to eat this kind of food since– nevermind. I'm glad I agreed to stay in his house for a day cause if not, I wouldn't be able to taste this kind of homemade food again. I stopped eating when I sensed Zack's stare at me. My smile faltered and slowly look up to see him smiling adorably at me. My face heats up in embarrassment. Gosh, he saw me smiling.

"Your smile is beautiful." he compliments. I thanked him and continued to eat.

"You have to smile more, it suits you," he said. I look up at him and shook my head as a no.

"Why not?" He frowned. I just looked at him with the look that would make him shut up. He just sighed and turned back to eat his food. After we ate our breakfast, I insisted on washing the dishes so he could have his time taking a shower. I felt Ningning walked over my feet so I looked down to see the kitten sitting between my feet as it stares at me.

"What is it, Ningning?" I asked the kitten. It just meowed and went off my feet before going out of the kitchen. I finished washing the dishes and went off to follow. As soon as I walked out of the kitchen, the doorbell rang. Did Zack invite some guests? I huffed as I went to the door with Ningning on my side. The doorbell rang again and Zack rushed downstairs.

"Who is it?" He asked as soon as he got beside me. I shrugged and looked at the door.

"Did you invite someone?" I questioned. He shook his head as a no.  The doorbell rang multiple times making Zack reached the doorknob and twisted it. I grabbed Ningning on the floor and stepped back behind Zackary. He slowly opened the door to see 4 familiar guys standing outside the door.

Revised - May 14, 2022