Chasing Sunset (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 17: Mind Over Matters

Bye guys, Happy Holidays! Everyone's greeted as we parted ways.

Aeon drove me home that afternoon, after four days of walking home alone.

Would you like to go to the hill first? He's voice is very much soothing to the ears.

Its fine, don't you have plans today?

No response from him, he quietly drives his bike.

This will be our last day here, Celine, his face is gloomy.

Is there a problem Ae? He's staring at the horizon, looking like lost in thoughts.

I'm good, don't worry.

No, you're not. Look, I will not force you to tell me your problem, but I want you to know that I'm always here for you.

Then, he pulls me for a hug, so tight that I'm beginning to suffocate, I can feel the weight of his emotions. I just hug him back because I don't know what to tell to him.

Celine, are you happy here?

Yes.

Then what if you and Edward meet again, and he ask you to return with him? will you choose to stay here?

What kind of question is that? I continued to hug him while he continues to speak.

What if your suitor introduce himself to you, would you still want to walk with me?

Of course, yes!

Will you still accompany me, going to this hill?

Yes.

Will you still want me to be your partner?

Yes. His questions are confusing me.

Celine....

Aeon, of all people I met today, you're the only one who's sad. Is there anything I can do to make you happy?

Just stay with me.

I'm not going anywhere. By the way, where are you spending your holiday? I'm trying to divert his attention to at least cheer him up.

Most of our relatives comes here to celebrate with us the annual thanksgiving.

Then why do you have large eyebags? Is there something bothering you? you seemed to be okay last week.

Maybe I have a lot on my mind.

Do you want to accompany Matt later, so that you can have a goodnight sleep?

No thanks, I'd rather do it now, can I?

No this isn't a kiss, is it? Instead of responding to him, I stare at his eyes to verify my curiosity.

Then, he kissed me. My first kiss, dreamy like, soft, tender, sincere and warm. It was short and I felt embarrass to see him in the eye, but he held my chin up so that our eyes will meet.

Celine, Sorry but I will never regret what I did.

Right, you know what, you're cute but you always have this stern look, serious and cold. I just touch his face to avoid any awkward situation between us.

What do you want me to do?

You smile more often. I don't want you to age immediately. Then, what makes you happy Ae?

You.

Me? Are you asking me? Hmmm... I'm happy to be with the people I like most. So, tell me, is this a love problem, a mind problem, or a body problem. Don't tell me your confused?