The Calm After the Storm (Northern Trail Series #1)

Chapter 37

Serena's POV,

"Sorry about the call.."

Seth came back after an urgent call. I immediately shut my legs after realizing how awkward the situation is.

He surveyed my face a bit, trying to read my expression. His lips parted and was about to speak but he just shook his head frustratingly. After that, he sighed.

"Let's go? I'll walk you back to your cabin." aniya sa namamaos na boses. Nag-alok ito ng kamay para alalayan ako bumaba sa pagkakaupo sa sink. Tinanggap ko naman ito ng walang imik.

Nang makalabas na kami ng banyo ay nagsuot muna ito ng pang-itaas. I can't help but watch how his muscle flexes everytime he moves. I gulped.

"Ang tahimik mo," puna niya sa katahimikan ko. He's looking at me in the mirror while buttoning his shirt. I didn't even notice it before since my eyes are fixed on his muscled back even though it is already covered in clothes.

"May d—dapat ba akong s—sabihin?"

I didn't mean to stutter but the atmosphere suddenly became awkward and intimidating.

Don't get me wrong. I am already comfortable with him. It's just that I... Well, nahihiya ako sa inasal ko. We do kissed and cuddled but what happened earlier was.. different. It's more... And it was so foreign to me. I may no longer be innocent on those things but... I still have no first-hand experience that's why I am literally in shock.

My virgin self is so damn confused.

"I'm sorry. Did I.. scare you?" his soft baritone sounded so sensual to me. Truth is, everything seems so sensual to me now and it doesn't make sense. Oh gosh. Seth, what have you done to me?

"S—scare? What? N—no. Not scared. Definitely not." tanggi ko dito habang umiiling-iling pa. I remembered the intimate thing we shared awhile ago He doesn't seem scary to me. More like.. sexy.

I cleared my throat and came back to my enthusiastic mood. I shouldn't be overthinking about that thing. It's normal for lovers. Making out is an expression of love and desire too. I should get used to it. Tutal hindi na rin naman bago ito sa paningin ko. I once worked in a club. I witnessed people making out even if they don't have any emotional attachment with each other. How much more those people who are really in a serious relationship?

"I know you're not ready—"

"Stop na. O—okay lang naman. Medyo ginusto ko rin naman iyon." I said in a small voice. His expression hardened. Hala. May nasabi ba akong mali?

"Medyo, huh?" he muttered annoyingly. I can't help but chuckled at his annoyed expression. It makes me want to grab his collar and.... headbutt him.

"Bitin kasi.." I whispered while pouting. I immediately bit my lower lip and smack my palm against my forehead. My eyes widened when I heard him chuckled. Oh my gosh. He wasn't suppose to heard it but unfortunately, he did.

"What are you laughing at? You sounded like an idiot." singhal ko dito. My eyes narrowed while he's still stifling a laugh. He then started walking towards me. Kung akala niya masusuyo niya ako, pwes.. he's damn right. Hirap naman maging marupok. Gusto ko lang naman magtampo pero wala.. ako rin itong bumibigay.

"Huwag mo nga ako hawakan. Naalala ko bigla mga chika ni Owen sa akin tungkol sa iyo. You're a notorious playboy especially during your high school and college days. Now I know why you seem so skillful on uhh.. that part. Tss." I scoffed with a sour expression.

I can't imagine Seth as a high school boy. I first saw him when he's already a grown up man. I can't help but feel envy with his schoolmates. Imagine seeing him everyday at school.