Chapter 19：I feel a lot better now. (2/2)

Even in his movies, it doesn't compare to the overwhelming amount of affection he has in his gaze right now.

Jett's not even doing anything special, but with the way he looks at me... touches me... along with how frighteningly beautiful this guy is... I swear!

Regardless of gender, he can probably make them do ANYTHING for him.

I need to put a stop to this or who knows what'll happen even with so many people around.

With the same hand I used to grip the glass; I poke the tip of Jett's nose softly with the point of my wet and most likely cold index finger.

He shivers, seemingly enjoying the feeling of the stark differences in temperature on his nose and the rest of his body.

... Uh-oh.

I look away as I could no longer handle the intensity in his eyes. It seems to have grown even more uncontrollable compared to a few minutes ago.

I laugh uneasily and pretend not to know anything. ”What is it now? Why are you looking at me like that?”

”... You're making me nervous, Mr. Harland.” I'm tipsy, alright?! Tipsy people CAN do or say stupid things you know? Stop taking anything I say or do so seriously. Huhu...

”... Really? ... You...? Nervous?” Jett gives me a skeptical look. ”Is that so?”

He leans in and alluringly whispers in my ear, ”... Or do you REALLY not know why you've been rubbing and squeezing your legs together so much since earlier?”

Resting his hand on my shoulder, he pulls me even closer to him. ”Hey... I just thought of something. If you're so 'nervous', I know a thing or two about easing that. It'll start to hurt if you leave it alone, you know. Since I'm around, how about I help you with that?”

His hot breath feels like it's lapping the lobes of my ear, and it was more than I could take.

I gasp and place my bag on my lap. For now, I cross my legs tightly so I could stop making things worse.

”... I-I just need to pee, alright?!” I spit out in a panic.

Jett rolls his eyes and crosses his arms over his chest. ”Oh, really... and Ren Hille has decided to become a monk starting tomorrow.”

With tears in my eyes, I silently beg him to let this go.

Contrary to what I ask, he looks even more worried for me. ”Oh, no! It hurts, doesn't it?! Honey said I could borrow the Smart limousine so we can have some privacy. I can call the driver over right now. Come on; I'll take you home so we can...”

ARGH! I should just come clean... I can't take this anymore!

”OKAY! Okay! I give up! Can we have a serious talk?!” I plead.

With an exasperated huff, I lean back to create a bigger gap between us. ”... And stop flirting with me, you asshole! ”

He laughs and shifts on his stool to give me some more space. ”While it was funny to see you panic so much, I'm glad you've finally given in. You're a tough nut to crack, Missy.”

Seeing my hand resting on the counter, he takes it in his. ”To tell you the truth, there's nothing more I want from you than to talk this out with you.”

”Okay, no hand-holding either!” I snap.

”Okay, geez. Calm down. No more touching, see?” He holds both hands up and slowly places them on his lap.

The way he's acting and the things I'm saying makes it look like I'm treating Jett like a creeper. I'm even telling him off harshly, but he doesn't seem to care.

Bah, whatever. I need to concentrate more on other things.

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Notes :

[1] Calamansi - A Philippine citrus fruit that tastes very different from the usual Lemon, Lime, Orange, and Grapefruit you see in the fruit section of North American groceries.