Again he was in his balcony alone. But this time he wasn't watching the city but the stars. A million thought roamed his head. One that was in a traffic jam. He felt sick, pained, alone. He needed his Ari, his drug. But where is she? She's taking too long. The edges of his eyes had turned red and they sting. The event of the day and one which he killed Seo In Gang's parents flashed before his eyes. The words kept ringing. His heart ached. When would this end? He wondered. Would he ever be seen differently in other eyes?
More thoughts roamed his head. Too the point that he felt sick. His eyes closed for a brief moment. The scent of rose and peach finding its way to his nostrils. He stood in anticipation, turning towards the room and there she was.
"Ryan!" she called out his name, as sweet as always. A feeling surged through him. He felt his heart thump. His legs took him towards her on a quick pace as she ran into his arms. A long sigh left his lips as he inhaled her scent. God! He had missed her. He tightened his hold around her, pulling her more closer. Almost as if he wanted to merge with her.
"Aria..." he breathed out her name. "I missed you. I missed you so much"
"I miss you too. Even more" she said.
"I felt like I was going to die. Don't leave me for that long again" Arianna pulled away his arms and looked at him. She nodded with a sweet smile while he brushed her hair. Oh...he missed brushing it.
"How was your first day?" he asked her.
"It's was very interesting. I had lots of fun today" she beamed. "But I still missed you a lot. I really wanted to come back and see you"
"Really?"
"Yes"
"Should I follow you everyday?" he asked with bright eyes.
"But I thought you are very busy?"
"I can skip work for you"
Her eyes turned crescents, she smiled silly. Tiptoeing, she pouted her lips and closed her eyes. Obviously, waiting for a kiss. Ryan blinked, knowing what she wanted. How can he? He'll get triggered and have the urge to bite. He looked at her lips, his brows creased.
"What happened to your lips?" he demanded, and she flung her eyes open.
"Huh?"
"Your lips. They're red" he spoke with a little harsh voice. Almost like a great sin was committed.
Arianna blinked, once, twice. "Ah.... I applied the lipstick Hayden got me" she answered, smiling again. Ryan's gaze darkened as they narrowed. "Does it look good on me?"
He looked closely. It was tempting. He felt the urge to kiss her hard, causing him to gulp the lump forming in his throat. "It looks good" he answered. But he liked her rosy lips more. How dare she paint her sweet lips red?! Again, she tiptoed with pouted lips, wrapping her arms around his neck.
Danger! His head screamed. His heart knocked. She leaned forward and he leaned back out of sheer reflex. Her brows creased slightly. Why does his lips seem far? She leaned forward again and he moved his lips away. She tiptoed again so she could reach. Seeing that, Ryan also tiptoed.
Like a child deprived of her right to eat candies, she started muffling. Trying to reach his lips while he did his best to avoid. She kept trying but he won't let her. Angered, she hit his chest hard.
"Bad boyfriend" she muttered with pursed lips. "Why won't you kiss me?"
"Are you addicted to my kiss?" he teased and she glared hard at him. Sniffing like a child. He pulled her by her waist and kissed her forehead. And then her cheeks. Her eyes fluttered, she felt heat rising to her cheeks. He held her chin and lifted her face up. Bringing his lips closer to hers, slowly. His breath reached her face, and she closed her eyes. Ryan brushed his lips against hers, before capturing it gently. Kissing with care, as brief as possible, before pulling away. She lifted her eyes and looked at him. A smile threatening to curve her lips.
"Satisfied?" he asked, and she nodded her head like a rattle.
"So you said that Hayden got you gifts?" he demanded gently.
"Yes, yes. Come I'd show you" she took his hand and pulled him towards the room. He sat on the bed with slightly dark gaze. Waiting to see the 'gifts'. She brought two bags to the bed and started unpacking.
"Hayden got me this dress" she showed him. "Isn't it beautiful?"
"It might not be your size" he spoke.
"It's my size..."
"Did you try it?"
"I don't need to. Hayden knows what fits me" Really?! She pulled out more clothes and showed him. Including the make-ups and shoes. She was so excited to show him her gifts that she failed to notice how constantly his jaws clenched. Was she this happy when he got her her own gifts? Ha! That Hayden...who does he think he is to compete with him?!
"Look at this one. Jia got it for me" she placed it against her body "It's pretty, right?"
"Mm. It would suit you" he replied "Jia's gift to you is good. But this..." he lifted a dress "Hayden or whatever.... I don't like his gifts. He couldn't even pick good colours to fit your skin. What are these? And what's with the plenty make-up? Is he trying to say I can't buy you makeup or what?" he ranted, and she just stared.
"Are you jealous?" she asked.
"Jealous? Why would I be jealous? I got you better gifts than this, you even shed tears. I'm not jealous." he spoke, and she shook her head.
"I'd go shower, jealous boyfriend" she packed her stuffs while his teeth gritted. Tch!