TWENTY

I jumped out of bed when I heard the door bell.

Seriously who will come this early? Besides it has been ages since someone come over to visit.

I hurriedly put my pants on and wore my fluffy slippers as I head towards the main door.

Wondering who was it still did not get bothered and opened it slowly.

My heart skipped a beat upon seeing the man on the door. Wow! I never thought he would come visit.

I peeped longer at him then he pushed the door open.

Welcoming himself and saying "I'm home, Yanny! Give me a kiss now" as he pouts his lips.

"WOW! HOW THICK-SKINNED ARE YOU? TSK" I said in a high voice.

He let out a sigh and spoke again.

"How strict are you. So mean! After you've kissed me the other night, you left me hanging, and now you ain't welcoming me? I'm heart-broken, my darling" he cheekily said as he make face, looking so pitiful.

"Seriously" I said rolling my eyes, turning my back, walking away I continued speaking;

"Close the door if you'll be staying for a while. I'm going to my room."

As I was about to close the door on my room, Gale pushed it and invite himself in. He locked it and wrapped me in his arms saying how much he missed me and gave me a kiss on the forehead.

Surprisedly I looked straight in his eyes which gave him the full view of my face.

He tucked my hair on my ear and said,

"You sure is beautiful, Yana" and gave me a sweet smile.

My God. My heart. It's been captured by that gaze and smile of his..

As I am being flustered, I hid my face onto his chest and hugged him.

He let out a sigh of relief, grinned and hold me chin lifting it to meet his gaze.

He pressed his forehead on mine.

I can feel his breath and my hand on his chest follows the rhythm his breathing produces.

I am stunned.

The moment I partly opened my lips and gasped, he kissed me.

This kiss is not like the other kisses we had (not that it was many to begin with).

He pushed his tongue in and explored my mouth as his hand gently rubs my back.

I don't know how to react with the scene 'cause I've got no slightest idea on how do these things occur.

Nor do I have in this aspect.

I didn't even realize when did I started to fight back in his kisses and it got deeper and deeper.

His right hand still on my back, and the other holding my chin moved its way to my ear and nibbled it using his fingers.

I reacted with his gestures and I clung onto him.

Wrapped my arms around his neck as we continued kissing.

We are slowly moving towards the bed when he stumbled.

We fell down him on his butt and me on my knees.

Upon that scenery we both feel ashamed yet laughter won over so we laughed and laughed until tears of joy came out our eyes.

"It's been so long since we last laughed like this" he said.

"Yea, it's been so long" I smiled in return.

"I missed this. Everything we used to do. Every bond we had. All the moment we shared - they're all special (very special). Every small talks, every laughter and tears, and everything-" he looked at me in the eye as he hold my cheek and continued

"But above all, I missed you the most."

I just stared at him blankly.

The words he said are too fast for my brain to catch up.

The scenario occurred in a flash and he gave me a smack then smiled.

I am so happy that he's back but what's with this sudden sadness bursting out making me cry? What's with the fear I'm feeling? What's so blue that makes me feel insecure?

I don't know and I guess I will never get to know.

My heart aches as I see him.

My chest tightens so much it could pop whenever I look at him.

Looking in his eyes full of affection and sincerity makes me wanna cry even more.

His warm embrace makes me feel at ease and at most makes me so comfortable I don't want to let go.

Having him by my side again - once more, I think I can manage any battles.

Being hindered by many problems and obstacles I wouldn't mind as long as he is with me, facing things head on, and having each others back to rely on.

I gave him a smile before saying "Thank You, Gale."

It's not bad to try new things is it?

In any case, he was the first man I liked ever since but I just didn't accept the fact that I like him.

I am homosexual they say, but yes.

I like girls yet I never feel excited when going out with them.

It's just like I'm forcing myself to feel love and find that something from someone to cover the loop hole in my whole being.

Yes it was, Gale. I did not know that because we are too close and familiar with each other he became a part of me, naturally.

He filled the void within me, and his presence made me actually happier.

I didn't know back then what is it all about nor what is the meaning of the emotional burst I am having towards him.

Of course! How can a kid know? I hate guys and only with him I am comfortable around.

He knows my flaws and everything else but still he chose to be my friend.

I even did something to him while we were having a nap on the lake side when we were done playing - to be precise, running around.

Also, I used to pick a fight with him and boast about stuff and so is he.

If Gale will ask me out, should I give it a try?

Though I am scared.

Though I am having my doubts.

Should I really lean more on him and find the answer to my question?

Should I try and fix my self? To let go of all the past and clear up every misunderstandings I have about myself?

"Do I deserve to be happy?" I accidentally said out loud.

Gale did not let me talk more, he wrapped me in his arms and assured me by saying

"You deserve happiness. I promise you.

I will do anything within my power to make you happy, Yanny. I - " he stopped as he cleared his throat, and continued

"Let's date. Don't reject me just yet okay? Let's try this and see if things will work out. I want to make you happy and ensure it will last" he said and gave me a kiss on the hand and smiled.

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