Chapter 10 (Do With You)

"Just a friend, Nat?" Kylie's eyebrows rose.   We are here now, inside the university. We rested just after we practiced volleyball. In front of us are basketball players from other courses.   "Yes," I answered simply.   "Wasn't there more?"   I rolled my eyes and bit my lip. I folded my thighs and covered my legs with the handkerchief I carried.   "We kissed." My heart dropped when I remembered that.   "Just a kiss?" Fuck, what does she want more of there? I looked at her so she could see that I wasn't happy with her question.   "Just kiss," I replied emphatically.   "Okay." She touched her chin as if thinking. "But do you like him?"   In this case, Kylie is really the only one I can trust. We shared secrets and problems. That's what friends are for.   "I love him." I nodded as I said that. I pinched my fingers where I was pouring all my emotions.   Kylie sighed. "Right! But now he's engaged. What will you do?"   We stood up.   "Nothing. I will just let my heart get tired. I will focus my attention on my studies. I will just love my book, "I said, half kidding.   "But, what about Damon?"   Damon? I'm comfortable with him. He's like a boy's best friend to me. Even if he is rude to others, he was kind to me.   "We're friends."   She nodded and pursed her lips. "YYou do not like him?"   I shook my head. "No, I like him just as a friend," I was sure.   The day ended quickly. I knew Kylie also had a problem, so she went home first.   Kylie is avoiding Clinton.   I was about to go home after putting the books in the locker when it rained so hard outside. I can see the gusts of wind from here.   It was five o'clock in the afternoon, and the dark sky only got darker because of the dark clouds. Then it started to rain.   My phone's battery is dead.   "How nice," I said, frustrated. I decided to go to the library in the extreme cold and wait for the rain to stop.   I started looking for a book when the lights shut off!   "Fuck that rain."   It was utterly dark, so I decided just to leave the library. The rain is getting heavier. Thunder and flashes of lightning were coming from the sky.   "Nat? Why are you not home yet?" I was shocked!   I hid the irritation with a smile. Somehow, I was thankful that I had someone with me here in the dark hallway.   "Mike! Yes, it's raining suddenly. I have no umbrella and no one to pick me up." I smiled at him.   Mike Esguerra is one of my nerdy batchmates. Sometimes we meet at the library because we both love books, and sometimes we participate in the quiz bee. He scratched his neck and blushed.   "Same," he laughed a little shyly, but we continued walking until we reached Sebe's office, which we had to pass.   My chest throbbed immediately.   No, he's not here anymore.   "Ah, I'd like to ask if..." His cheek turned red.   "You ask if?" I mimicked his voice and looked at him hawklike. Come on!   "I'd like to invite you to lunch tomorrow." The door of Sebe's office opened right when Mike finished his invitation.   Damn it! The timing! I looked at Sebe at the office door. He's looking at me with his dark and piercing eyes. His jaw tightened as he turned to look at Mike.   Mike immediately bowed his head when he saw Sebe.   Sebe took a deep breath and put his hand in both pockets.   "Dating in the dark?" I was surprised by what Sebe said. I don't know why he said that. He's so rude!   Mike blushed immediately.   "Ah-"   "Leave us alone," Sebe firmly commanded Mike, not leaving his eyes on me.   My heart pounded. Mike was surprised by what he said, and he turned to me innocently.   "Ah, alright, Nat? Let's have lunch tomorrow," he kept asking me.   "She can't." Sebe cut him off! Damn! He's rude! "Leave us now," and he almost uttered a strong joint. My leg almost shook at the apparent anger.   Why else would I stare at him? I don't need him at all.   "I'm leaving too," I respectfully said goodbye, but he grabbed my wrist and pulled me into his office one step away from him.   He closed and locked the door!   I could barely process in my brain what had happened.   "Why did you take me in?"   "Why are you with Esguerra?" He thundered throughout his office, saying that. Even though the rain and wind were loud outside, Sebe's voice prevailed.   "What are you saying?" I asked.   Why's he acting like an idiot now? He scoffed and licked his lips.   "I know you know what I mean. Are you two dating?"   I really can't believe it.   "Were not dating!" I insisted. "What's your problem? Don't touch me!"   He touched my hand again.   "You're my problem, Natalia."   "I'm going crazy in my life! I'm going crazy because I'm avoiding you even if I don't want to! Now I'm even crazier because you're with someone else!"   My eyes immediately warmed to what he said.   He bent down and rubbed his neck.   "I don't get you," I said, recovering. "I try to understand Sebe, but it's hard!"   He heaved a sigh, and he went near me.   At the same time as the lightning outside, my chest throbbed. Please don't make it hard for me, Sebe.   He held my waist, barely carried me, and laid me down on the table.   "I know it's hard for the two of us," he said softly, cupping my cheek in his palm. I can feel the warmth from his body.   He bit his lips again.   "I know that you know." He seemed to make me understand his words and situation.   "I know that you're engaged."   "Like I told Natalia," he said, touching my cheeks. "Being the older grandson of our empire is not easy," he stated.   I looked at him with the same intensity. Now tell me. I will understand.   "I have to do what they say for the wealth of the clan," he cursed. "But I'm working my way up." He leaned closer as he was in the middle of my thigh.   "Just please wait for me. I promise. It will end soon," he said softly, kissing my forehead.   No, I get it. Was it an arranged marriage? For their clan? To grow more and get richer?   "Do you love her?"   "You know who I love."   "Who?" I asked and smirked mentally.   Please tell me.   "The girl named Natalia. The one who captured my heart. The one who's with me right now."   I inhaled his fragrant breath because he was so close to me. My stomach was rumbling now.   He rested his forehead on mine. Our noses were almost touching.   "I missed you," he said in a whisper, and he hugged my arm.   "S-Sebe," I'm trembling!   "Hmmm?" he hummed.   I gently touch his arm, up to his broad and handsome shoulder, until I can touch both of his jaws.   He's so perfect. He's the prince of my own love story.   "I-" Fuck. I can't say it!   "What?" he teased.   But before anything else, I lifted my head and pulled his face down to mine so that our lips could meet. He wasn't even surprised. He seemed to know and was looking forward to what I would do. So, he immediately hugged me and kissed my lips so much that I almost moaned.   He pulled my waist on his bulge, and I clung my legs on his waist. I didn't have a tough time sitting at the table. This night is terrific.   "S-Sebe," I moaned, and I grinded myself more. I'm getting hot. My body seemed to move spontaneously when in need.   "Natalia," he protested when I was about to take off his polo.   "What?"   "Don't do this again," he said, adjusting our seat. He stood me up and fixed my hair and uniform.   Fuck.   "Maybe I can't do what I really want to do with you," he said seriously.   I was so devastated!