Chapter 12 Cup of Coffee
Camping, Day 2:
It was another lucky day when she woke up early in the morning and have seen Thyago sitting under a big tree near the camping place. He was alone and was clinging a cup of coffee in his right hand and it seemed his mind was too preoccupied to even notice her presence when she came near him. She gently pats his shoulder and seated right beside him. He caught her attention so he looked her way and felt him followed her every move. She gave him her sweetest smile and it warmed her heart when he smile back. What an amazing feeling to wake up in the morning and see his face smiling back at her.
"Coffee?" He offered to hand her the cup of coffee he was clinging to.
"Sure." She took the coffee and gently sip it.
The coffee tasted so good even though it was only instant coffee. Funny because it feels like it was the best coffee she ever tasted. She couldn't help to smile secretly when she handed him back his cup of coffee. It's just the idea of her and Thyago sharing in one cup of coffee is a bit sensual romantic. It's like kissing his lips too.
"Why does the taste suddenly changes?" He asked with a frown after sipping again his own coffee. Her eyes curiously went through him and as a glint of mischief shows on his eyes.
"What do you mean?" She curiously asked.
"Tasted good than the previous sip." He replied playfully then stare deep into her eyes before a mischievous smile crept on his lips.
She felt her cheeks blushed with his joke. Why does she suddenly felt her heart do some somersault with so much happiness by that something he said? Thyago had this childish gesture but in an adorable way. He was simply cute, sweet, and charming.
"Why are you up so early?" She asked after a moment.
"Got used to it. You, why do you up so early?" He repeated the same question.
"Got used sleeping in my bed." She answered then stole the cup of coffee in his hand again and sip it.
"Strange but the taste suddenly changes?" She uttered trying to imitate him.
"What does it taste like, uh?" He asked while grinning at her.
"Distasteful than the previous sip. Why is that?" She said with forehead knotted trying to act innocently.
She heard him chuckled, a very hearty one that brings joy in her heart. Fools aren't they? But it's not so bad to make a fool themselves sometimes. They were happy and that is all that matters. As long as she was with Thyago, she was willing to make a fool out of herself. She simply loves to make him laugh. Cliché but it's true, his laughter is her happiness. She just hopes this perfect moment with him will never end. How she wished she can stop time so they can stay this way for a long time.
"So what're today's activities? You have any idea?"
"According to teacher Blake, we'll do food hunting and a strength activity challenge." He replied.
"Strength activity challenge? " She curiously queried.
"A challenge that will test our strength and capacity to think and act fast. That was fun, you'll surely enjoy it." He told her then grab the cup of coffee in her hand but got disappointed when he saw the cup was empty when he was about to sip It. Well, she had consumed it all. What can she do, his coffee tasted so damn good?
"Why did you drank it all? You consumed all of it." He said acting so upset but it was obvious he was faking it.
"You gave me your coffee." She replied with a grin trying to look cute. She just hopes that she does look cute and adorable in his eyes.
"I only share you my coffee but you drank it all. Distasteful, uh? Yet you consumed it all." He mocked playfully.
She chuckled with his reaction and when he heard her, he glared at her mischievously. He made a guttural sound and to her surprise, he suddenly tickle her waist that made her screech in between laughs. She tried to stop and push his hand but he was persistent in tickling her as if he enjoys the sounds of her laughter.
"Stop it Thyago!" She shrieked in between laughs but he did not stop, he continued tickling her until she was forcefully laid on the grassy plot not aware he was now on top of her.
"Thyago, I said stop it!" She still tried to ward off and get away from him but he was persistent in punishing her not minding their position. They were in that position when Mackie accidentally came around.
"Oh my gosh!" Mackie made an obvious gasp while covering his eyes with both hands.
They both got stunned and suddenly felt awkward when they finally noticed and got aware of their position. Him on top of her while his hand was on her stomach. When realization struck them, they both got up in haste and composed themselves feeling embarrassed with each other.
"You should have warned me that I'll be seeing obscenity here, you people!" He added exaggeratedly while peeping through his fingers with palm covered in his eyes.
"Whatever, Mackie!" She started trying to cover her embarrassment then rolled her eyes in disgust.
"I've been worried sick looking for you to inform you that the activity will about to start, yet you're busy enjoying yourself in Thyago's arms and---"
"It is not what you think, okay!" She cut him off as her face turned red feeling ashamed of Mackie's trying to insinuate they were doing something. Thyago cleared his throat that made her more flushed.
God! What does he thinking!
To end the awkwardness between them since Mackie came around, she immediately grabbed her friend's arm and pulled him forward.
"Come on Mackie! Let's go to the assembly area. Activities will about to start, remember?" She eyed him as she grab Mackie's arms.
"How about you Thyago? Aren't you going?" Mackie interrupted mischievously.
"Yeah, I'll go ahead later..." He replied solemnly.
She never bother looking back at Thyago afraid he would see her face now so red in embarrassment. For now, she will deal with Mackie for ruining her precious moment with Thyago.