Chapter 31 - Strange Things and Jealousy (4) (1/2)

But, I thought I forgot something important. What was it?

A flash of familiar face came in my mind and I stiffened as I noticed whose face that was. Senior Rizal.

”Aren't you hungry?” Tom asked, startled me from my dozing off. I sat on my bed, deciding to ignore the guilt I felt inside.

”I am…” I mumbled softly.

”Then, get up. Take a bath and eat before you get sick. I want to get out for a while.” He said.

Tom had just wanted to float away when I called him in panic. ”Where will you go?”

He stopped and stared at me. Then, he smiled. He approached me again and kissed me on my forehead. ”I just want to go downstairs, to visit mom.” He said gently.

”Don't go…” I whined at him unconsciously. I really did that. I didn't know why, but I didn't want to be separated from him for now.

He stared at me, probably found it adorable and amusing that I didn't act like I usually did. I realized it, of course, but I couldn't control it.

”You still want to bathe, right? That's why I'll go downstairs while you're taking a bath.” He said again, still gently.

I shook my head again, this time harder than I ever did before. ”Don't go…” I whined again, slightly begging him to stay.

A mischievous smile appeared on his face. ”Alright, but you have to allow me to get into the bathroom with you.” He said.

I supposed to reject the offering, but I didn't know why, I said the opposite. ”Whatever, as long as you're still here with me.” I said, but I winced inwardly.

It seemed I was not the only one who winced inwardly, but also Tom. He stared at me in disbelief, as if what I said to him was all joking.

”Are you sure?” He asked me again.

I nodded slowly. Somehow, he found it funny and he held his laughter, but his eyes couldn't hide the mischievous glint in it.

”Then, you should allow me to come into your dream tonight.” He said.

Was that possible? I didn't care. ”Do whatever you like.” I said while nodding and blushing madly.