33 CHRISTMAS WITH ME (2/2)
”Of course. I'll share to you my routine.”
”Oh wow. But you won't overfeed me anymore okay?”
”Eh, I'll try my best. I love looking at you eat.”
I answered him with a raised brow, urging him to go on.
He coughed. ”Ehem, your cheeks are just so cute when you eat.”
”What?! Just for that?” I pulled my hair. ”I think I'm going psycho being with you.”
”Then show me who you really are. I'll love you no matter what.”
I stared hard at him, tears threatening to fall. ”Love?”
He touched my face, tucking a strand of hair behind my ears. His eyes searching mine. ”Yes baby. I believe I'm falling in love with you so hard. So hard, that I don't know how to stop it. I only beg of you to catch me.”
A lump formed in my throat. A tear escaped my eye. ”Minho, I.. I.. ” Minho, I still can't.
He hugged me tightly. ”Cassidy, you don't have to say it. I'll be waiting. Don't worry. I'll always be here for you. But if you tell me you've fallen for somebody else, I'll stay away from you. So that you'll be happy. That's all I ever wish for you. That's all I wanted to see from you. Your happiness, your bright smile, even if it's not for me, I'd still be happy for you.”
”Minho...” and then I sobbed hard. Oh God. Please tell me that Minho and I would end up together. But do I deserve a Minho? How can I be? I don't even understand myself. But Minho, just you wait. I'll do my best to deserve you. Wait a little more.
I cried for at least a minute there. I stopped when I felt I've got no more tears left, Minho looked at me and wiped my tears.
”Hey hey baby. It's okay. Why did you cry? Did I say something wrong?”
”No Minho. I was just so touched with what you said.” I paused and held his face. ”I promise I'll do my best to piece myself back again.”
”Well, I'll be here if you need me along the way. So don't worry okay. I'll keep you happy and healthy.”
I smiled and hugged him again. ”Thank you Minho. But for now let's get going. It's getting late.”
***
It has been a week since Ethan left. And I've heard nothing from him ever since, except for the day he went and arrived at his mother's house.
Although I felt empty, Minho was there, keeping me company. He was with me during the weekend for our workout. On weekdays, he would visit me at home every night to bring me dinner because I don't cook when I binge watch anime. Nuh-uh! And he doesn't like me eating unhealthy food.
One night, I was lying on the couch, iPad on my hands and watching Another* and Minho was sitting across me busy on his laptop, probably their project.
After an episode, I moved a little bit to ease my muscles. I was now facing the couch and my back was now facing Minho. I have watched two episodes then when I felt something on my back.
I turned and was met by Minho's handsome face.
”Oh. Minho. What's wrong?”
He looked at my iPad and said, ”That's gory.”
I chuckled. ”Yes, but it's a good story. Gore is the new awesome. Well, if you don't like it there are others too. You should try watching some anime.”
”Hmmm. If you're with me, no problem.”
”Sure.”
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”...”
Cass, do you want to celebrate Christmas with me?”