Chapter 21

I came out of the bathroom, changed into shorts and looked into the mirror; my face is covered with hair. I pulled my whole hair and made it into a bun. I look pale. I think I should eat now and even there is a wonderful compensation waiting for me, I giggle.

"What are you looking at?" I looked through the mirror; he is coming towards me, his eyes didn’t leave mine. He came and hugged me from behind. His hands curled around my stomach.

"You look beautiful, but pale" he kissed my neck

"Come let’s eat" he held my hand and leaded. We were in the dining hall, I looked around but, I didn't see Nat anywhere. Where is she?

"Nat went out with her boyfriend" he said, I looked at him; he is having a spoon full. How did he know?

"She went, when you are asleep" he answered my unasked question. How the hell did he know, what I was thinking? I didn't look at him. I am completely focused in my eating. I'm hungry and the salmon is amazing. Nat never made anything, this amazing; I really should appreciate her in the morning. She cooks, but not as amazing as she did today, with my experimenting and experiencing bug I try making different recipes so I do make many food items. So obviously I am the best, when compared to Nat. Even if you ask her, she I’ll agree with that.

"How is the food?" he asked while swiping the corner of my lip with his thumb, I think some food is there on my lips, I cleaned it with my knuckles.

"Best of Nat’s” I replied while having a piece inside, he is smiling. His smile was different. Why? Wait!!! Did he make this? This can't be true. I looked at him; he is eating with a smile. He looked at me; I didn't stop my glare at him.

"What?"He asked

"You made this?" he can hear my disbelief

"Only salmon and carrots" he says proudly, only pasta is left, that is already in the fridge. I didn't expect this from him. His cooking skills were amazing, but from him I never expected.

"You have amazing cooking skills" I appreciated him from my heart, he smiled with shy, I wanted to tease him but, I kept quiet.

We completed the whole after dinner work, he helped me. I ate heavily, I liked the food so much, ate more than I usually eat, thanks to him. I slowly sat on the sofa and turned on the TV. He slowly came, sat beside me and curled his hand around my waist. I want to look at him, but stopped myself not to, but with my anxiety, I lean-glanced him diagonally. He is smiling; his dimples are so cute, I want to pinch his cheeks but I can't, he might feel offended; I am so stupid, what is the use of cuddling and staying together. I mope, folded the hands and withdrew my diagonal look. He pulled me towards him and kissed my temple. Oh man, please don't do these, my inner playfulness is coming out, I rolled my eyes. My inner me is pinching me hard to do, she is having so many thoughts, if I leave her to her choice, she will do so many things she is waiting and wanting to do. I stiffened my body. No, I am not giving her chance; he started taking his hand back. No I want this wrapping, why the hell is he taking his hand back. While I am having these inner thoughts he pinched my waist, I looked at him surprised. He winked and is laughing at me. He is being playful and now, I can't stop my inner playfulness. I pinched his cheek and ran away from him, he followed me. I was about to enter my room he grabbed me from behind and lifted me up. He bit my ear. I tried to come out of his hands but his grip was so tight. I pushed him with my elbows, but failed. He started kissing and sucking my neck and rubbing it with his nose, this is tickling. I am laughing, he is laughing, he increased his rubbing, the tickling increased I tried to stop him, but he didn't, he is enjoying my laugh with his.

"Please stop” I requested. He stopped, and turned me towards him. My eyes were filled with tears; you can imagine how much I laughed. He lifted my chin and planted a soft kiss, he wrapped his arm around and pulled me towards him

"I've missed you so much" he whispered in my ear sincerely. I too have missed him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and rested my head on his chest. He tightened his hug. I feel very comfortable with him, I don't know why but I do. I even feel protective when he is around. I've known him for a week but still, I feel safe with him. My feelings for him are alien to me. I never had these for anyone and this is the first time I ever had. ‘Every First with My First’ I smile.

"How did you know that it was me?" he asked. What is he talking about? I turned my face towards him and looked puzzled.

"That day, when you were at the restaurant ....."

"I don't know" I really don't know how I knew that.

"You didn't even look at my face"

"Yeah I know, but I really don't know how" I honestly replied. I sometimes think it is because of his touch, sometimes I think I would have done the same even if it is other person. He tightened his arms around me, it is very tight I want to move and loosen but I didn't.

"Did you miss me?" he asked. I miss you, your touch, hug, everything I missed about you, I wanted to say but,

"No" I lied. I think he felt bad with my answer. I didn't have a clear view of his expression but I can sense them.

"Not even once?" he asked, his tone changed, it become very sad. Once, he doesn't know how much I’ve missed his touch, hugs, kisses, him, everything , I miss him, I cried for him, I wanted to call him. I wanted to bury myself in him; I wanted to fuck him and more

"No" I lied again. I want to hug him tight and yell how much I missed him but, I kept quiet.

He kissed my head without meeting my eyes, he took my hand “Come let’s sleep" he said and took me to my room