CHAPTER 12:FEELINGS.
DREW
I've been here with Maya for about thirty minutes or so. And in the course of time, I've discovered that she's quite hysterical when she's drunk but that's nearly half of it. I've lost count of how many times she's tossed and turned; grabbed, squeezed, poked my chest, and tossed all the pillows to the ground as she looked for ways to get comfortable on the bed. I don't know how but she's managed to make me her cuddle buddy somehow.
Who would've thought that Maya of all people is clingy when she sleeps. I find all of this quite cute actually. Also, I don't really mind staying this way as Maya uses my arm as her head-rest; especially if it means I get to hold her longer. Sadly my arm's getting numb by the second.
Call it wishful thinking or whatever I don't care.
All I want for tonight is for it to last a bit longer. Because this way I can bask in the fantasy of being with her longer but I know more than anyone that my wishes won't come through and when tomorrow comes I'll be back to a world where Maya and I can't stand each other...or in a world where I have to pretend that I hate her.
I don't wanna lose the warmth that comes with her lying so close to me, or the sweet strawberry like smell that I assume is from the shampoo she uses hits my nostrils every time she turns in her sleep. I couldn't help but leaned closer when she turned. Gosh, she smells so good! I hate just how well her body fits into my arms, because I know when all of the is over I'm going be hunted by this image forever how long the universe decides to punish me for it. I call it punishment because how else do you call living with the girl of your dreams and yet you can't be with her?
Maya purred like a cat when I removed some strands of hair from her face and I froze when my eyes landed on her lips only to find myself leaning...'Don't do it!'--A sharp voice yelled and I blinked while looking around for whoever said that but it sounded almost as if its in my, head? Oh yeah...that's my inner voice. Not bad, inner voice. Good to know I still have that at least. should I listen to it though? I probably shouldn't. Just...not today, okay? What? Don't look at me like that! She won't even know, alright?
Just like that, I ignored every protest from the fiber of my being as it screams at me, begging me not to do it. I took a bite from the forbidden apple that's Maya's plump juicy lips.
(Flashback to nine years ago.)
What started out as two innocent kids bickering about their bicycles would soon become pretty heated when they made a bet.
''The first one to get to the other end of the Villa is the winner'' Ten years old Maya had stated boldly and eleven years old Drew's interest was piqued almost immediately. Boy does he love challenges.
''Would the winner get a price?'' He'd asked and Maya shook her head indicating that there's no price but he wouldn't have it, he wanted a price because he was sure he would win.
''How about this? The loser does whatever the winner wants'' Drew had suggested and Maya thought really hard about it before rising her ting right hand to him to seal the deal with a firm handshake and the race was on!
''You cheated!'' Maya screamed at the older boy that stood grinning from ear to ear a few minutes later after completing their race, but he wasn't paying any attention to her as he did his victory dance.
''Fine! What do you want?'' She asked meekly realizing all her complaints were falling into deaf ears and Drew stopped dancing and walked towards her, she moved back almost immediately when the taller boy stood toes to toes with her with a wide-eyed. He raised both brows cheekily as if to ask ''You're not scared, are you?'' she swallowed nervously and looked straight into his eyes. There's not way she was going to show fear in front of him, never! She wasn't scared of him, a bit skeptical about what he has in store for her but not scared and she was gonna show him that by standing her ground.
Drew advanced towards her with a smirk because he knew she'd fallen for his little mind game like he knew she would. He knew her like the back of his palm. It's always so easy and fun to mess with her, he thought triumphantly as he gently placed his lips on hers claiming his price and Maya's pupils enlarged when she finally understood what was going on and she jumped back like she'd been burnt by flames, Drew maintained triumphant grin as he pointed at her saying...
''That's my price for winning. I stole your first kiss, snooty'' Drew didn't know how it was possible but little Maya's pupils got even bigger as she stared at the older boy speechless and utterly mortified with clenched fits shaking with anger.
(Back to the Present)
I didn't even understand what those feelings were back then. I just remember not being able to get Maya out of my little head for days as I pondered what my new discovery meant. Mom and I went back to London a week later before I even could figure out what it really meant. We were only in Nigeria for a few days for a short Christmas visit, which also doubled as Maya's early tenth birthday present from mom. I could never get the fireworks like sensation out of my mind each time the image of her little plum lips forces its way into my head and that almost drove me mad!
It was just a simple yet brief peck on the lips, However; it changed how I felt about her completely. I longed for it, for her, ever since that day and it kills me every single time I have to pretend she meant nothing more than the girl I love to torment. (Sighs)
If it I ever thought it was difficult denying my feelings for her all those years, I wonder what its gonna be like now that I've fully accepted how I feel about her.
Author's Note.
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