272 Where is my phone? (1/2)

She was too drowsy to even notice this place was not her place nor the fresh smell from the elevator was different than the somewhat musty smell of the elevator where the apartment she rented was.

He brought her straight to his room and helped to lay her down on his king-sized bed. He took off her shoes and even untied her long hair. When she took her phone out to put it aside, he took it from her and kissed her forehead. He kept her phone with him. Then, he pulled the blanket to cover until below her chin. He straightened himself and smiled in satisfied seeing her looking all cosy in his bed, under his blanket.

”Have some rest first. I will order delivery for us,” he said.

”Hmm…” she closed her eyes drowsily, just following whatever he said. She was too sleepy to think of anything. And besides, she did hear he said about buying them food. She would wake up once the food arrived.

He closed the door gently, making sure nothing could wake her up. Then, he walked downstairs, bringing both their phones. Just like he planned earlier, he quickly switched her phone off. For his, as he was about to order food, he would wait until their food arrived before he turned it off.

He scrolled the screen, checking the menu provided by the restaurant he always ordered from. He already tried some of the food but tonight's dinner, he wanted it to be a little bit more special.

While waiting for the food delivery, he wiped the dining table carefully. He even took out the cute kitchenware his little sister bought for her own candlelit dinner at home and arranged them neatly on the table. He even found the red fat candle and the candle holder.

The only thing he could not buy was a bouquet of red and white roses. He did not have the number for the nearest florist. Usually, he bought flowers on the way to meet her or at the hospital. Hmm… he should look for it tomorrow.

The time for the food delivery to arrive he used fully by sweeping the floor a bit and dusting whenever he assumed she would look. Knowing her, she would go to the kitchen and touch the kitchen counter, which the first surface he wiped when he entered the area. Then, he went with the wet cloth to the living room to wipe the coffee table, cabinet and even the sofa… just in case.

He was arranging the coffee books on the coffee table when the bell rang. He dropped the books immediately and went to the door, rubbing his hands unconsciously onto the shirt he was wearing. It became dirty but it was not the main point in his mind right now.

Finally, the food has arrived.

Once he was satisfied with the arrangement of the food and drink on the dining table, he washed his hands again and jogged upstairs.

It was time to wake up Sleeping Beauty.

He paused when he saw her sweet face. She was so deep in her sleep she did not even realize what was going on around her.

So adorable. So sweet. So lovely.

He did not want to disturb her sweet smile but he could not let the food getting cold.

He sat on the edge of the bed and leaned down. His lips pursed, ready to steal a kiss from the sleeping princess.

Just a centimetre more before their lips touched when her eyes suddenly opened. Her eyes widened. His eyes widened too.

Uh oh…

He quickly pulled back and rubbed his nape sheepishly. He knew his cheeks reddened, just like hers.

”J?” she mumbled and rubbed her eyes sleepily. Was she dreaming just now? About Jeremy tried to kiss her?

Must be a dream, she decided. He was too far away to kiss her.

”Jeremy, what time is it now?” she asked. She stretched her arms and yawned. She looked around, trying to figure out where they were. ”Where are we?”

This place smelled familiar but she could not remember when she came here. This could not be a hotel. She was sure of it.

”My place,” he leaned forward. He could not help himself. He only stopped when their nose almost touched. His hand reached to caress her nape. ”My room.”

”You… your room?” she choked out but her thought flew again when their lips met.

”Hmm… the food is here. Let's have our dinner first. Then, we can continue our 'rest',” he scooped her up and brought her downstairs.